| IPRA Today - Award Nomination Deadline is October 11th! | Past Issues | Printer-Friendly | Forward to a colleague | Editorial link | www.ilipra.org |
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Getting recognized for the hard work you do is something that goes beyond just getting a plaque or award. Winning an individual or agency award is a testament to the dedication and long hours put in to make your community a better place to live and play!
The Awards and Recognition Program is a wonderful way to recognize leaders in the field and outstanding projects accomplished over the past year. Award winners are announced at the annual All-Conference Awards Luncheon in front of colleagues and legislators from across the state.
Read More... PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
School Age Day Camp Fall Workshop - 10/12/13
Bartlett Community Center 9:00AM - 11:00AM Certified Playground Safety Institute (CPSI) - October 22-24, 2013 Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club Early Childhood Trends Workshop - 11/2/13 Downers Grove Park District - Lincoln Center 8:30AM - 11:45AM Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Exam Preparation - 12/6/13 Prisco Community Center 10:00AM - 3:00PM Professional Development School - November 10-13, 2013 Decatur Conference Center & Hotel CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
IPRA Open House - Networking Breakfast & Association Update - 10/4/13
IPRA Headquarters - Banquet Room, 2nd Floor 7:30AM - 9:30AM IPRA New Member Webinar - 3rd Quarter - 10/4/13 online 10:00AM - 11:00AM IPRA Social at NRPA - 10/9/13 Hard Rock Cafe 6:00PM - 8:00PM Joint Section Awards Luncheon - 11/8/13 Chevy Chase Country Club 12:00PM - 3:00PM IPRA Board Meeting - 11/14/13 IPRA Headquarters 10:00AM - 12:00PM IPRA New Member Webinar - 4th Quarter - 12/13/13 online 10:00AM - 11:00AM CONFERENCE
 The 2014 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference will be held January 23-25 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chicago. The conference proudly features 17 preconference workshops and more than 150 educational sessions, an exhibit hall where more than 300 exhibitors showcase their latest and greatest products and services, and a variety of networking opportunities.
Read More... JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of the most recent job posts. To view the complete listing, click here!
NEWS ABOUT MEMBERS
The Des Plaines Park District is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Leiner as Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Planning, effective July 8. Leiner comes to Des Plaines with twelve years of experience as the Revenue Facilities Maintenance and Operations Manager for the Park District of Oak Park.
Read More... The Des Plaines Park District is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Leiner as Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Planning, effective July 8. Leiner comes to Des Plaines with 12 years of experience as the Revenue Facilities Maintenance and Operations Manager for the Park District of Oak Park.
Read More... The Des Plaines Park District has announced the selection of their next Executive Director by the Park Board of Commissioners. Mr. Don Miletic, the current Superintendent of Business & Golf Operations, was appointed to a newly created position of Assistant Executive Director at the Park Board meeting on June 18.
Read More... SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Diversity Section Meeting - 10/16/13
Washington Park Refectory 10:00AM - 1:00PM Athletic Committee Meeting - 10/17/13 Fox Valley Park District - Eola Community Center 2:30pm - 4:00pm Day Camp & School Age Committee Meeting - 10/17/13 Arlington Heights Park District 11:00AM - 12:30PM |
  
|
I am so excited to announce that the conference website is up and the preliminary program is out!
Many former IPRA Board Chairmen have forewarned me that being the Chairman is a second full-time job because there are so many responsibilities tied to it; however, one of my favorite duties is being the first to present breaking news - especially when it's positive!
 |
| 536 East Avenue, LaGrange, IL 60525 | Phone: 708-588-2280 | Fax : 708-354-0535 |