The Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA) has selected Mary Jeanne Hutchison, CPRP, Director of Fallon Parks and Recreation as its 2015 Board Chair-Elect. She will be the third Chair in the 70-year history of IPRA from southern Illinois.
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Students studying parks and recreation are essential to the future success and growth of the parks and recreation field. Their education and experiences will translate into enriching experiences for future generations as new ideas, research and technology emerge. You have the opportunity to invest in the future of a park and recreation professional by donating a gift basket to the Silent Auction at the IAPD/IPRA Annual Soaring to New Heights Conference on January 22-24, 2015.
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• Skills Development Webinar Series - Sponsorship Strategies from the Other Side of the Desk - 10/8/14
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course (CPSI) - Oct. 21-23, 2014
• SIPRA and IPRA's Fall Mini Conference - 10/23/14
• Early Childhood Trends Workshop - 11/1/14
• Professional Development School - November 9-12, 2014
• Maintaining Those Stormwater BMPs the Consultants Thought Were a Great Idea - 11/13/14

For more information on these events, and to register to attend, visit the IPRA Event Calendar.

 

Join us as we connect with delegates from around the state at the 2014 IPRA Reception at NRPA in Charlotte, NC.

• RSVP by Monday, October 6 to leesa@ilipra.org. Bring your whole team!
• *ADA/special food requests, please contact Leesa Kuo by Monday, October 6.
• Location: Cosmos Cafe, 300 N College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

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• Software Symposium - 10/9/14
• IPRA New Member Webinar - 10/17/14

For more information on these events, and to register to attend, visit the IPRA Event Calendar.

 

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 Programs are a wonderful way to recognize leaders in the field and outstanding projects accomplished over the past year. Conference award winners are announced at the Annual IPRA/IAPD State Conference Awards Luncheon in front of colleagues and legislators from across the state.
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Early Bird Registration: Monday, December 1, 2014

Advance Registration: Monday, January 12, 2015
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Here are some of our latest job posts - to view the complete listing, click here!

• Parks Superintendent, City of Kettering, OH - Parks, Rec & Cultural Arts
• Museum Administrator, Arlington Heights Park District
• Trades Assistant Manager, Northbrook Park District
• Superintendent of Recreation, Oakbrook Terrace Park District

Have a job to post? It's easy and affordable with IPRA - click here!

 

Do you have news to share? Recent additions/changes to your staff team or information about successful programs and events? Email them to Heather Weishaar.

 

• School Age/Day Camp Committee Meeting - 10/16/14
• Athletics Committee Meeting - 10/21/14

For more information on these events, and to register to attend, visit the IPRA Event Calendar.