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South Suburban Parks and Recreation Assoc. Workshops

SSPRA is sponsoring two workshops this spring including a Grant Writing Workshop and an Administrative Assistant Workshop.  Please reference the registration forms below for more details.
Administrative Assistant Workshop
Grant Writing Workshop

Community Centers Roundtable

Event Information: 
Feb 20, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Schaumburg Park District
505 Springinsguth Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194 
Contact:
Laura Gallagher
lagallagher@parkfun.com
847-490-7015 
During this dynamic roundtable, we will discuss two main topics-Marketing center services and custodial issues. Lunch will be provided. This roundtable is for anyone who has these concerns/issues. Come prepared to share. $15/ IPRA Member, $20/ Non-member Registration deadline is February 17th.Click here [...]

Student Conference Scholarships Available

The IPRA Facility Management Section is offering two $100 student scholarships for the 2008 IAPD/IPRA Conference in January.  Interested applicants need to submit an essay explaining “How will attending the IPRA Conference benefit you as a student and future professional?”  The winner’s essays will be judged by the Facility Management Section Board.  Postings should be a [...]

Facility Management & Recreation Sections Annual 2007 Joint Awards Luncheon & Workshop

Date: Nov. 2, 2007
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Location: Park District of LaGrange
536 East Avenue, LaGrange, IL 60525-6815
(www.randmcnally.com recommended for directions)
Contact: Fred Gusel (FM Section), 630-783-6637
Debbie Karner (Rec Section), 708-352-1762
Here is the link to the IPRA’s Calendar Page where you can find a downloadable registration form for this event. This event will conclude [...]

Calling All Waterfront Managers

I have received increasing interest lately from various Waterfront managers about finding sources for training specific to waterfront operations.  If you operate a waterfront facility  (or know someone that does) and are looking to share some operation ideas with others in the field and gain from them as well please post your contact information on this [...]

Facility Management Section Meeting

Bring your clubs and join us this Friday for the IPRA Facility Management Section Meeting at the Buffalo Grove Park District’s Golf & Sport Center.  Topics such as continuing education opportunities will be discussed, the FM/Rec Section Joint-Luncheon will be discussed, and various other things related to Aquatics, Fitness, Community Centers, Golf, Museums & Nature [...]

Supervisor Symposium: Growing Towards Greatness

Every year members of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Recreation and Facility Management Sections work together in providing recreation professionals with a two-day educational and networking opportunity. Workshop presenters are leaders in the recreation field providing sessions that will catch the interest of students and new and seasoned professionals.
This year’s Supervisor Symposium will be [...]

Facility Management Section Meeting

The next Facility Management Section Meeting is being held this Friday, August 17 in Elk Grove.  Lunch is being provided for FREE so if you plan to attend please contact Scott Crowe at scott@gurneeparkdistrict.com or (847) 599-3753 to RSVP for lunch.  Also, if you feel like a swim bring your suit to check out the [...]

Gain Health and Lose What?

Attend this workshop to find out! As you know, the health benefits of recreation are incredible. Other industries are turning to us for help and guidance. We provide and promote healthy living and wellness through many different venues. Are we modeling the importance of being healthy? Is it possible? This program will explain what it [...]

Community Center Challenges Part II

Don’t miss out on this great roundtable discussion that will include lunch on July 17 at the Bolingbrook Park District’s Annerino Community Center.
During this dynamic roundtable, we will discuss two main topics- Custodial issues and marketing of services. This roundtable is for anyone who has these concerns/issues. Come prepared to share. Registration can be completed [...]