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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kids are already beginning their back to school shopping and getting ready for school. You have almost come to the end of the craziness that is summertime in parks and recreation. For the last several months maybe all you could think about was one day at a time. But, relief is near. Fall is coming. Serenity is coming soon!
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
Losing one of our fellow professionals is difficult, but when the Aiken family asked for memorials to be given to the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation earmarked for the Leadership Academy, the IPRA Board and the Foundation Boards were deeply touched.
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
The IPRA Pro Connect Mentorship Program features a unique and multi-tiered approach, including early career, mid-level career and seasoned/retired professionals, placing a professional from each level in a three-part mentoring team. Participants are encouraged to apply from all domains within the parks and recreation field. This program will benefit all professionals seeking to enhance their careers.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We have a lot of educational events lined up in the next several weeks! For a complete listing, click here!

Offerings include:
  • Energy Efficiency Initiatives: Funding Opportunities for Park Districts - 8/8/14
  • Skills Development Webinar Series: Political Savvy - 8/13/14
  • A&F Section: Putting Your Strengths to Work - 8/14/14
  • Chicago Park District Historical Park Tour - 8/14/14
  • Skills Development Webinar Series: Political Savvy - 8/21/14
  • Skills Development Webinar Series - Aligning Services with Identified Needs - 9/10/14
  • How to Prepare for a Ratings Call - 9/10/14
  • TR Leadership Summit - 9/11/14
  • How to Restore a Failing Facility - 9/12/14
  • Skills Development Webinar Series - Aligning Services with Identified Needs - 9/18/14
  • Supervisor Symposium - September 23-24, 2014
 
Online registration is now open! Please note that the course and exam have separate registration fees. It is not necessary to register for the course in order to take the exam. Attendees who wish to participate in both the course and exam must register for both options. The Registration Deadline is September 23, 2014. More information and registration available on the IPRA website.
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CALENDAR/UPCOMING EVENTS
  • IPRA Board of Directors Meeting - 8/15/14
  • Section Treasurers 2015 Budget Kick Off Meeting - 8/22/14
  • IPRA Open House - Networking After Hours & Association Update - 8/27/14
  • Foot Golf - Networking Event presented by the FM & REC Sections - 9/22/14

Click here for more information, and to view complete event calendar!
 
CONFERENCE
Reach thousands of park and recreation decision makers and promote your products and services!
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of our latest job posts - to view the complete listing, click here!
  • F/T Recreation Supervisor/Historical Education Programmer, Fox Valley Park District
  • Adult Continuing Education Manager, New Trier High School
  • Guest Services Manager, Lake Bluff Park District
  • Recreation Supervisor, Crystal Lake Park District
Have a job to post? It's easy and affordable with IPRA - click here!
 
SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
  • Recreation Section: Teen Committee Meeting & Teen Center Tour - 9/4/14

To RSVP to attend, and for full listing of upcoming events, click here!
 
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