Does anyone use AEK registration at their Park District. If so how do feel the switch to AEK/Harris has gone and have you run into any difficulties. I am researching them to find out if I will use them at an offsite location this summer.
Thank you in advance,
Julie Johnson
Clarendon Hills Park District
chpdjulie@aol.com or 630-323-2626
I am currently looking for summer concession suppliers for our pool. I already have a contact for Gold Medal but was wondering if there were any other suppliers being used. Could you please provide their Company Name and Contact information along with how you would rate their service?
Thank you,
Ryan Jastrzab
Please join us for our first Section Meeting of 2008 this Friday, February 8. At this meeting we will be discussing the upcoming events for the section and for each of the divisions. Lunch is provided for FREE and bring your thinking caps as we will be brainstorming ideas, topics, and speakers for Section Workshops and for the 2009 IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference.
9:30am - Board Meeting (only FM Section Board Members are required to attend but others are welcome)
10:30am - Section Meeting (All Division Coordinators and all others are welcome)
11:30am - Lunch and Brainstorming for 2009 Conference
Location: Wheaton Park District
1777 S. Blanchard Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-4880
Please RSVP for lunch to Tom Bower at tomwin@ameritech.net
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 to Register Online
Does anyone use a smart clock at their facilities? If so has it helped with daily cost analysis and with keeping more accurate time management? Also if anyone can share what your cost has been for a smart clock.
I was asked to inquire what other park distrcits charge for their swim teams.
If you could reply to this post and list your fees, that would be great.
Here is what we charge in Buffalo Grove.
Summer Resident - 8 & Under $205, 9 & Up $260
Summer Non-Resident - 8 & Under $255, 9 & Up $310
School Year Resident - 8 & Under 225, 9 & Up $300
School Year Non-Resident - 8 & Under 275, 9 & Up $350
Thanks for your reply.
Chuck Burgess
Happy Holidays!!!
During the holiday season, we need to also remember to give back to the parks and recreation field. As the IPRA/IAPD 2008 Conference draws near, the conference committee is reaching out to professionals to volunteer time at the Professional Connection. It is an opportunity for students to network with professionals who have experience in their area of interest. We are looking for all levels of professionals; Coordinator, Supervisor, Manager, Superintendent and Director. Attached is a copy of a flyer, if you are interested please complete the flyer and fax it back to the contact information.
If you are not able to make the event, we hope to have your support by donating giveaways; sweatshirts, t-shirts, bags, mugs, etc… The goal of the committee is to giveaway one raffle per student. Therefore, please contact Mike Baiardo at mbaiardo@alsipparks.org to arrange for pick up of any items your agency may be able to donate.
Thank you for your consideration and time, have a wonderful holiday season.
Hello Everyone!
Most of you may remember me as one of the interns at IPRA over the summer working with Mike Selep as a coordinator of the BMW Championship volunteers. Currently, I work as Golf Center Facility Supervisor with the Des Plaines Park District and we are investigating alcohol sales for groups at one of our parks. The alcohol would be provided by the Park District, therefore, I am asking for any input as to how overall sales have been at an agency that has adopted such a policy. General information with emphasis on pricing, overall participation increase/decrease, and profit margin would be extremely helpful in writing my proposal. Any bit of information is certainly appreciated, I thank you for your time,
Brent Yepsen, by@desplainesparks.org
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 minimum of 100 words and no more than 200 words. Also, include your school and year in school. The entry deadline is Friday, January 4th. Winners will be notified by Friday, January 11th. Submit entries to Brian Meyer from the Bolingbrook Park District, or call Brian with any questions at 630-783-6529.
The Itasca Park District is gathering information on Babysitting Services. If your agency offers a babysitting service, would you be able to provide the following information?
What is your agency’s babysitting rates? Hourly? Daily? Monthly?
What is your agency’s babysitting hours of operation?
Does your agency offer evening babysitting?
Does your agency offer discounts to part time staff that utilize your babysitting service?
Thank you for your help! karyn@itascaparkdistrict.com