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The Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association will be holding its "49th Annual Conference & Trade Show" in the Wisconsin Dells this November.
Read More... Make an online donation to the IPR Foundation through 11:59 PM on Thursday, June 26th to be eligible. The winner will be announced on Friday, June 27th. For every increment of $10 a person donates, they get a raffle ticket. Donations must be done online to be in the raffle. The more you donate, the more chances you have to win. Proceeds go to the foundation, benefiting professional and student scholarships to attend park and recreation related educational events and member benefit programs.
One winner will win four tickets to the July 4, 2014 Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners game at 6:10 pm in Cellular One Park. The seats are in Box/Sec. 123, Seats 5,6,7,8. The package includes a parking pass for lot a,b,c, or g. Tickets were donated by FGM Architects. FGM is a professional service firm with an emphasis on service. Their projects respond to the goals of our clients, the context of their sites, the environment that sustains them and the communities they serve. Click here to make a donation! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
IPRA IT Networking Group joins forces with the Business Managers and HR Groups to bring you web demos from four financial software vendors.
Read More... Reaching out to the public, especially on a controversial topic, may be the scariest thing you ever do.
Read More... Employers, department managers and supervisors are frustrated with the turnover rate of young employees as well as the cost associated with hiring replacements.
Read More... Certification is important to demonstrate that you have an understanding of the basic competencies needed to be successful in the park and recreation profession.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
Senior Committee Meeting - Senior Olympics Prep Meeting - 6/19/14
Addison Park District 10:00AM - 11:30AM Finance Committee Meeting - 6/19/14 Lombard Park District 1:00PM - 2:00PM Guard Games Planning Meeting - 6/19/14 Oak Lawn Park District - Centennial Aquatic Center 1:00PM - 3:00PM Recreation Section: Teen Committee Meeting & Teen Camp Olympics Walk-Through - 6/19/14 Lisle Park District - Recreation Center 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
  
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Remember state conference in January? The polar vortex had us freezing in layers of coats, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves. But we were patient. We knew the cold couldn't last forever.
There may be a park district referendum on the ballot in my community in November. Northbrook Park District is starting the wheels in motion to see if the community will support the purchase of the Five Seasons Sports Club.
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