Have you tried IPRAConnect? IPRAConnect is our new, members-only online community. It is your connection to an invaluable resource – each other! We know you value networking, professional development sharing resources...to build on that, we are excited to introduce you to the next level of member collaboration.

IPRAConnect is an environment where members can connect, engage and share information, resources and best practices with their colleagues in real time. Members can join communities and start participating in the discussions right away!

Start by logging in at connect.ilipra.org, using your IPRA login & password.

Complete your profile and start s discussion! Each day, you will receive a Daily Digest with all the discussions that have taken place the previous day. You can personalize these communication preferences under My Account < Community Notifications.

IPRAConnect is an evolving resource – we will begin with an ‘Open Forum’ community and over the next few weeks we will add additional communities (sections and committees) to enhance your experience. We look forward to your feedback & suggestions!

On May 7, 56 teams of 4 (23 competitive and 33 recreational teams) competed under perfect conditions at the 9th Annual IPRA Park Pursuit in Rosemont. Teams started off with a quick math quiz at MB Financial Park, played Footgolf at the Dome in Rosemont, worked together in the eight legged race at the Fashion Outlet Mall, rode Strider Bikes at the Donald E. Stephen Convention Center, drew Hummells at the Hummell Museum, stacked cups with Brian Wizmer of funwizz.com at Dunn Park, blew up balloons with a hand pump at Bergermeister Park, played carnival games in Lange Park, competed in a mental challenges at the Rosemont Theatre and celebrated at the Hoffbrauhaus. In the end, Glencoe took home the Recreational Traveling Trophy and SEASPAR took the Competitive Division traveling trophy.

Thank you to the Recreation Social Committee for planning the event, Karen Stephens from the Rosemont Park District and Mayor Brad Stephens for hosting! Thank you to our Premium Sponsors: Rosemont Park District, Rosemont Convention and Tourism Bureau, Rosemont Convention Center, Custom Promos (t-shirts) and Personalized Awards (trophies and awards); Event Sponsors: Christopher Burke Engineering, Kramer Tree Service, Deegan and Rosato; and Site Hosts: Brian Wizmer and Strider Bikes.

Click here for the online form.  But hurry, the deadline for submissions is Friday, May 22.

Here are some of our latest job posts - to view the complete listing, click here!

• Park Specialist III-Tradesperson, Dundee Township Park District
• Director of Parks and Properties, Park District of Highland Park
• Restoration Ecologist, Forest Preserve District of Will County
• Assistant Aquatics Manager, Bartlett Park District

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

Click on the link below to learn more about Danielle Lawry, Graphic Designer at the Lombard Park District!

Check out these upcoming Section & Committee events! For more information, and to register to attend, visit the IPRA Calendar.

• Administration & Finance Section Meeting & Workshop - Advantages of Pooled Investments - 6/3/15
• Senior Committee Meeting - 6/18/15
• C&M Summer Social - 7/23/15
• Athletic Committee Meeting: Athletic Field Committee Field Day - 7/29/15