It's that time of year again! Donate to the 2017 IPRF Silent Auction! The Silent Auction is a way in which the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation (IPRF) raises funds for the Illinois Park and Recreation Student Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund has been created to give high achieving students the opportunity to attend professional development conferences and workshops. The IPRF provides resources to park and recreation agencies and professionals statewide, and this scholarship is an important aspect of this commitment, as they work toward developing students professionally through networking and education.

There have been six Air Pollution Action days so far in 2016. Air monitors within in the Chicagoland area have already recorded air quality in the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" category on 21 days since April 2016. Some background, links and recommended actions from the Illinois EPA/Illinois Partners for Clean Air are provided in this article.

The Therapeutic Recreation Leadership Summit gives professionals in all levels of the field an opportunity to gain knowledge and continue education in the Therapeutic Recreation profession.

Nationally recognized speaker, Ian Hill, will lead off the fifth year of the Leadership Academy with a moving and thought provoking keynote as he discusses on the topic of "The Power of Community Alignment." Ian is recognized as one of North America's foremost advocates for the Park and Recreation profession. He is one of only a hand full of individuals that have the honor of being the keynote speaker for both the NRPA and the Canadian Park Recreation Association national conferences. He has spearheaded the development of first of their kind youth centers, recreation programs and parks initiatives across North America. This is not an event leaders in the Park and Recreation field will want to miss out on! IPRA members-only event.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

In this session we will discuss barriers associated with recruiting and retaining entry level staff members - of all ages. We'll explore some of the social and socioeconomic barriers associated with staff retention, communication and training. Learn how to create a successful playing field that emphasizes keeping staff once you've invested the time and training for them to be on your team.

The CPSI program offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on playground safety as well as provides certification for playground safety inspectors.

Learn real, proven and practical tips to manage time and priorities that will give you the power to take control of your resources. Focus your efforts and energy in order to increase productivity and reduce stress.

Enjoy a beautiful day on the greens at Tanna Farms in Geneva at the annual Joint Section Golf Outing!

• Senior Program Director
• Horticulturist
• Fleet Mechanic
• Recreation Assistant
• Recreation Assistant - Maintenance

 

Visit the IPRA Career Center for details!