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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
During the holidays, we give thanks for all that we have: our families, our health, our security, and our opportunities.
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
Pride: "A feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired."
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
26 days until your membership expires. To renew, log onto your IPRA member profile, and click 'Renew Your IPRA Membership!!! Click here to get started! '
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CONFERENCE
Pre-Registration Deadline: January 12
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We still need donations!
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The Agency Showcase Competition is the premier communications and marketing competition for park and recreation agencies.
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1.    Coaching Up
2.    Creating a Successful Sponsorship Program
3.    Creating an Organization Culture in Support of Innovation
4.    Getting Volunteer Youth Sport  Coaches Engaged
5.    Pricing For Value:  An Entrepreneurial Approach

To see what other sessions and events are currently trending, visit the online itinerary builder
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Here are some of our latest job posts - to view the complete listing, click here!
  • Finance Director, Huntley Park District
  • Director of Finance & Administration, Springfield Park District
  • Receptionist/Customer Support, The Community House
Have a job to post? It's easy and affordable with IPRA - click here!
 
SECTION/COMMITTEE INFO
We are requesting replies for comments on existing ones or new ideas by December 15. Please respond to rschram@winpark.org. Also, voters can be anyone, not just Parkies.
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The C&M Scholarship Program is ready to go, just in time for conference! This first round of applications will be due December 5, so that those who may wish to apply for the award for use at the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference will be able to do so. If awarded the scholarship, the applicant will pay the fee and then will be reimbursed up to $300 through IPRA upon submission of the receipt and a check request form processed through the C&M Section. If you have any questions, please contact Joan Scovic, C&M Scholarship Chair, at 847-496-6287 or jscovic@palatineparks.org
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RESOURCES/SURVEYS
An IPRA member is looking for feedback on how people are currently building playgrounds at their agencies. This information will be used in the Specifying and Bidding Playgrounds conference session. Please access the survey using the link below. The survey will close on 12/19/14.

Click here for survey link!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Rob Sperl
Director of Planning
Wheaton Park District
630.510.4975
rsperl@wheatonparks.org
 
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Click on the link below for a list of events happening around Illinois!
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