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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Its fall, and not only are the kids back in school, but classes are starting up again at IPRA too! Don't miss your opportunity to get some CEUs and network with other professionals in your area.
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
Believe it or not, my team won second place in the NRPA Congress "Bags" Tournament in Baltimore a number of years ago. My partner and I received a free set of bags as our prize. This was pretty darn exciting, but it wasn't the most memorable experience that I had at the Congress that year.
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Hershey is excited to partner with USA Track & Field (USATF) and Athletics Canada (AC) to expand access to youth physical activity through a new program called Run Jump Throw.
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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:
  • 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
  • Innovation Renovation Workshop: Office Culture "The Road from Good to Great" - 9/19/14
  • 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
  • IAPD/IPRA Joint Legislative Picnic - 9/6/14
  • Administration and Finance Section Golf Outing - 9/19/14
  • Foot Golf - Networking Event presented by the FM & REC Sections - 9/22/14

Click here for more information, and to view complete event calendar!
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of our latest job posts - to view the complete listing, click here!

  • Accounting Supervisor, Bolingbrook Park District
  • Figure Skating Director, Rockford Park District
  • Aquatics, Dance Program & Athletics Event Supervisor, St. Charles Park District
  • Manager of Finance & Administration, Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)
Have a job to post? It's easy and affordable with IPRA - click here!

NEW OPTION FOR JOB POSTS! IPRA members may now opt to have an email blast sent to up to 2 sections promoting their job post, and included in social media, for only $75.
 
SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
  • A&F Section Board Meeting & Business Managers Meeting, including educational session 'How to Prepare for a Ratings Call' - 9/10/14
  • Environmental Committee Meeting - Nature Center Site Visit - 9/10/14
  • School Age/Day Camp Committee Meeting - 9/11/14
  • FM Section Meeting and Education: How to Restore a Failing Facility - 9/12/14
  • Joint Rec Section/HR Division Meeting - 9/18/14
  • Administration and Finance Section Golf Outing - 9/19/14

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