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Suburban Park & Recreation Association (SPRA)

SPRA Overview 
There are many ways to get involved with SPRA. Whether you wish to run for office & gain valuable leadership skills, utilize the membership directory as a meaningful reference guide, work with your peers, mentor others or learn new skills...SPRA is here to help you succeed.
Newsletter
Monthly "SPRA-CIFICS" newsletter keeps members up to date on group activities and contains useful information for park & recreation professionals in the suburban Chicagoland area. 

Vendors are welcomed as SPRA Newsletter sponsors. Discounts are available for "multiple advertising commitments." 

(1-2 months $75 each 1½ page $150 each full page 3-5 months 10% discount off total* 6-8 months 15% discount off total* 9-12 months 20% discount off total. Total Fee is due when confirming your sponsorship. Please note: Sponsorships are not exclusive for the month; more than one company/business may sponsor a newsletter in the same month.)


Programs/Activities
Golfers of all skill levels are welcome and individuals can register. Prizes for individuals and teams will be awarded at lunch.
Showcase
Every fall, SPRA hosts an entertainment show presenting a variety of entertainers offering discounted SPRA-member rates for your agency's festivals and special events. These entertainers (approximately 80 in all) are also available to meet with showcase attendees in an exhibition setting, offering demo tapes/discs and promotional information for future reference.

Due to limited parking spaces and SPRA’s commitment to “going green”, the committee asks you to find a ride and car pool with friends/co-workers.

Scholarships and Workshops
SPRA sponsors scholarship opportunities and offers networking opportunities throughout the year.
Rental of specialized equipment
SPRA owns and rents the following equipment: Karaoke, DDR, LCD projector and Chronomix/Overhead clock.
Affiliate Leadership

  • SPRA Leadership 2010
  • Membership

    Annual dues (January 1 - December 1)

    Professional Member $10
    Student Member (non-voting) $10
    Affiliate Member (Vendors) $30
    Committees
    Athletic Timing System Scholarship & Workshop
    Public Relations/IPRA Liaison Showcase
    Karaoke Social
    LCD Projector Photographer
    Membership Services Sports & Athletics
    Newsletter Student/Intern Relations
    DDR Summer Leadership Workshop
    For additional information regarding the Suburban Park & Recreation Association contact us:
    AJ Collier II
    Bartlett Park District
    700 South Bartlett Road
    Bartlett, IL 60103
    PH: (630)540-4839
    FX: (630) 990-8379
    E-mail: acollier@bartlettparks.org




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