IPRA Today - Senior Strolls, Story Time Summertime Strides, Oh My! In This Issue
Message from the Executive Director
Message from the Board
News
Professional Development
Calendar/Upcoming Events
News about Members
Section/Committee Info
Community Calendar
Central Life Sciences
Message from the Executive Director
 
   
Are your pools open? Did you know IPRA recently rolled out an online community to connect park and recreation professionals with questions about aquatics?
 
Message from the Board
 
   
The season that most of us wait and plan for with great anticipation throughout the year and then seems to fly by from Memorial Day to Labor Day in a blink of an eye.
 
Professional Development
Using real social media success stories including West Sacramento’s highly effective strategies, we’ll demonstrate how to increase response and revenue and engage customers, volunteers and staff using a strategic team approach to social media management.
 
There are many models for raising financial support for parks and recreation agencies: foundations; friends groups; partners groups or operating organizations.  Learn about each of these nonprofit models and what is required to start one and successfully operate it and what pitfalls to watch for.
 
Time to recertify or looking to become certified?  Registration is now open for the August 4-6 CPSI training course to be held at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling, IL.  This special summer course has been added to accommodate a growing demand.  Space is limited.  Beat the fall rush and ensure your seat at this popular, top selling course.  Registration Deadline is July 10, 2015.  
 
Corporate partnership has changed dramatically over the past decade. The dynamic economy has impacted corporate giving, marketing and partnerships.
 
News about Members
The Huntley Park District’s Fitness Center has been shut down from Sunday, May 24th- Sunday, May 31 for renovations to be held. The primary focus of this renovation is the installation of a brand new, state-of-the-art strength and cardio fitness line.
 
Section/Committee Info
Check out these upcoming Section & Committee events! For more information, and to register to attend, visit the IPRA Calendar.
  • Senior Committee Meeting - 6/18/15
  • C&M Summer Social - 7/23/15
  • Athletic Committee Meeting: Athletic Field Committee Field Day - 7/29/15
  • Bubble Soccer - 7/29/15
  • Park & Natural Resource Management Section Meeting & Discussion: 2015 Summer Sports Field Workshop - 8/13/15


 
Community Calendar
Looking for something to do this weekend? Want to share an event happening at your park and recreation agency? Check out the IPRA Community Calendar - it's free to post!
 
 
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