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Cooperative Purchase Program - Agency Registration/Ordering Ends
Sep 5, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008
Contact:
Heather Weishaar
Heather@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
more info at http://www.ilipra.org/coop/agency_info.cfm
There will be no changes to agency orders after this date!
Group Fitness Workshop and Masterclass
Sep 5, 2008 - Sep 5, 2008 11:00 AM at Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club
Contact:
Tressa Luttrell
tluttrell@roselleparkdistrict.com
630-894-4200
Sara Kooperman of SCW Fitness Education will be presenting an informative discussion on group fitness management. Some of the topics to be discussed include:
•Member/participant retention
•Les Mills classes
•Finding and attracting quality staff
•Fresh new class format ideas
After Sara’s discussion, we will have a group discussion about our own group exercise policies. We will talk about registration processes, punch cards, certifications required, continuing education reimbursements, staff salary information and much more. Bring ideas and questions to ask the group.
For those that are interested, Sara will be leading a Les Mills Bodypump masterclass at 1:00 pm. Bring your staff, because this will be beneficial for administrators, personal trainers and group exercise instructors. CECs will be awarded (ACE, AFAA, SCW and ACSM). | Professional Development Sponsor: | |
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Rebound Sports Ball Collection
Sep 12, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008 09:00 AM at IPRA Headquarters, Back Parking Lot
Contact:
Heather Weishaar
heather@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
more info at http://www.reboundsports.org
Countless children all over the world have little more than a crumpled water bottle to kick around. Meanwhile, in our own backyards and garages, old soccer balls and basketballs are going unused, wasting space and waiting to end up in a landfill. What if you could tidy your garage, thrill a child, and do something nice for the earth in one simple gesture? The Illinois Park & Recreation Association is pleased to announce its partnership with a spirited new not-for-profit effort. Rebound Sports Project collects used sports equipment and passes it along to children in need. Based in Mt. Prospect, Rebound regularly ships reusable inflatable sports balls to rural villages in Mexico, South America and, most recently, Africa. On Friday, September 12 from 9am-3pm, IPRA and Rebound will be partnering to collect balls at the IPRA Headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace. Simply bring your old soccer and basketballs to the back parking lot, where representatives from Rebound Sports and IPRA will be waiting. Please promote this collection at your park and recreation agency, at your day camps and youth sports leagues – encourage your patrons to donate! In the meantime, gather those old balls, and get ready to pass along a smile.
Early Childhood Committee Meeting
Sep 12, 2008 - Sep 12, 2008 01:00 PM at Village of Lake in the Hills 600 Harvest Gate Lake in the Hills 847-960-7463
Contact:
Sandie Renwick
srenwick@bolingbrookparks.org
630-783-6683
Join other preschool & early childhood directors at our monthly meeting. An informal lunch and "hot topic" session starts at 12:30 pm. Meeting begins at 1:00 pm.
Museum and Nature Center Roundtable
Sep 17, 2008 - Sep 17, 2008 10:00 AM at Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center at Air Station Prairie
Contact:
Judy Ksiazek
Judy.Ksiazek@glenviewparks.org
224-521-2105
Step Back hundreds of years into the past to experience northern Illinois in pre-settlement times at the Glenview Park District’s Air Station Prairie and Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center. Air Station Prairie is a 32-acre remnant of a tall-grass prairie that once stretched for millions of square miles across much of North America. Originally developed and financed by the Village of Glenview, the prairie and Interpretive Center are now owned and operated by the Glenview Park District and offer visitors a rare opportunity to gain a better understanding of this unique environment. Join us for a discussion about the workings of the green building, the restoration of the prairie and a walk through the tall grass. Birders, bring your binoculars! The Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center is located at 2400 Compass Rd. Glenview, IL 60026.
SPRA September Meeting
Sep 17, 2008 - Sep 17, 2008 02:00 PM at Rolling Meadows Park District, Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows,
Contact:
Karen Spandikow
kspandikow@bartlettparks.org
630-540-4828
Monthly meetings are great places to meet fellow professionals. Join us & get involved.“Got SPRA? It does a Professional Good!”
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
Sep 18, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008 09:00 AM at NEDSRA
Contact:
Ann Roytek
aroytek@nedsra.org
630-620-4500
This workshop will discuss several aspects of autism and answers many of the most frequently asked questions.
It will review history, causes, parent issues and discusses, in detail, the differences and similarities in the pervasive developmental disorders (Autism, Asperger’s, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett Syndrome and PDD-NOS). Additionally, successful treatment strategies that teach social and communication skills as well as tips for managing behavior problems will be reviewed through several case studies.
Other areas to be covered include: prevalence studies, co-existing conditions, resources and lifespan issues for children and their families. | Professional Development Sponsor: | |
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Seniors Gone Wild-Statewide Senior Luncheon
Sep 18, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008 11:00 AM at The Carlisle, 435 E. Butterfield Rd., Lombard, IL
Contact:
Rita Mulholland
rmulholl@epd.org
630-993-8961
Join Park Districts/Senior Centers from across the state for a Statewide Senior Luncheon.
The entertainment will be OD TAPO IMI, a great band who describes themselves as "Blue Man Group meets Jimmy Buffet". OD TAPO IMI is a one-of-a-kind show with steel drums, guitar, assorted percussion, horns and vocals with four-part harmonies.
There will also be traveling magicians entertaining during a great luncheon of cream of rice soup, chicken breast with lemon herb sauce, side of roast sirloin of beef, cheese tortellini with marina sauce, sugar snap peas, duchess potatoes, and apple pie sundae ice cream.
Come join your IPRA friends for a day of dancing, lively entertaining music, great cooking and some surprises. | Professional Development Sponsor: |
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Rec Section Board Meeting
Sep 18, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008 11:30 AM at Rolling Meadows Park District 3705 Pheasant Dr., Rolling Meadows
Contact:
Nicole Chesak
nicole_boer@glendaleheights.org
630-260-5122
Rec Section Board meetings are held every-other-month. Looking to get more involved? Attend the board meeting and meet leaders from each of our committees. Lunch is provided.
Facility Management Section Meeting - Leadership Conference Call
Sep 19, 2008 - Sep 19, 2008 09:30 AM at Conference Call
Contact:
Tom Bower
tomwin@ameritech.net
630-653-3811
9:30 a.m. Board Conference Calls. Further details to come.
School Age Child Development Workshop
Sep 20, 2008 - Sep 20, 2008 08:30 AM at Prisco Community Center, Fox Valley Park District, Aurora
Contact:
Erika Strojinc
estrojinc@bgpkr.org
847-850-2133
This workshop is targeted to frontline staff working for before and after school programs and/or camps.
Khari Matthews and Plashan McCune from Illinois Action for Children (MOST) will be coming out to give a two-hour presentation on children’s stages of development, behaviors, interests, and abilities connected to those stages. The session will also focus on how to utilize the information provided in planning age appropriate activities that are engaging and interesting as well as minimize negative behaviors.
The second part of the workshop will be a hands-on session, “Bag of Tricks on a Budget” presented by Carla Smothers, Superintendent of Recreation for the Barrington Park District. The session will focus on adaptations for the traditional group activity games that can be tailored to multiple age groups. | Professional Development Sponsor: | |
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National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI)
Sep 23, 2008 - Sep 25, 2008 07:30 AM at Holiday Inn Elk Grove
Contact:
Dina Kartch
dina@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 205,000 children are treated for playground accidents annually, with approximately 15 resulting in death. Of these, 70% occurred at public parks and schoolyards. Does your equipment measure up? How many preventable injuries occurred in your parks?
Sponsored by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), this course is the most comprehensive training program offered on playground hazard identification and risk management methods. Advanced reading and ten hours of training will prepare you to take the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Exam, which will take place on the last day.
- The National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) promotes children’s rights to play and the importance of play in a child’s development.
- NPSI provides the most current comprehensive training program on public playground safety, including the development and distribution of playground training and safety products.
- NPSI provides input to help develop a responsible public policy which guarantees the safety of our children. At the same time, NPSI advocates sound fiscal responsibility to provide resources for the ongoing maintenance and support of the policy.
Resource materials developed especially for this course are included in the registration fee and will be mailed to all pre-registered participants.
Who Should Attend?
Administrators; Supervisors; Public Works Departments; Building and Grounds Maintenance Staff; Engineers; Architects; Playground Equipment Representatives; Operators and Caretakers of Playgrounds in Parks, Schools, Summer Camps, Day Camps, Hotels/Resorts, Day Care Centers; Agencies such as YMCA/YWCA, Head Start, Boys and Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues; others responsible for playgrounds
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School Age/Day Camp Committee Meeting
Sep 25, 2008 - Sep 25, 2008 11:00 AM at Arlington Heights Park District, 410 N. Arlington Height Rd.Arlington Heights
Contact:
Pam Lingert
paml@ahpd.org
847-506-7871
The active committee always welcomes new members. Think about joining us to meet professionals that work with school age children and those involved with day camps. Members of this group share ideas and provide resources for the recreation professional working with school age children and day camps. Come join the very active Rec section committee. Meeting at Arlington Height Park District, 410 N. Arlington Height Rd.Arlington Heights. RSVP to Pam 847-506-7871.
CPRP Study Night
Sep 25, 2008 - Sep 25, 2008 06:00 PM at IPRA Headquarters, 1815 S. Meyers Rd., LL Rm 40
Contact:
Mike Selep (x206)
mike@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
Join us for a night of preparation for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional Exam. We will review study materials for the national exam. Dinner will be served as study materials will be provided.
13th Annual Sprecher 5,000 Golf Classic
Sep 26, 2008 - Sep 26, 2008 09:00 AM at Boughton Ridge Golf Course, Bolingbrook Park District
Contact:
Kimberly Dasbach
kdasbach@bartlettparks.org
630-540-4833
9 holes of golf is a great way to start the Fall! Please join the IPRA Facility Management Section for golf, networking and lunch. Golf will be played best ball with a shotgun start. The perfect outing for the non-golfer! Early Bird Deadline: September 5, 2008 Final Deadline: September 19, 2008 Schedule 9am Registration Opens 10am Golf Begins 12 Noon Lunch 12:45 pm Awards.
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C&M Section Meeting
Sep 30, 2008 - Sep 30, 2008 12:00 PM at Channahon Park District, Heritage Bluff Golf Course
Contact:
Kim Smith
ksmith@bolingbrookparks.org
630-783-6640
The topic will be “Park District Brochures...Challenges and Successes”. Please bring a copy of your agency brochure and bid specs. We will share these resources, scan them and make them available to all that attend.
Natural Lawn Care for School Grounds and Turf Managers
Oct 1, 2008 - Oct 1, 2008 08:00 AM at College of DuPage
Contact:
Ruth Kerzee
rkerzee@spcpweb.org
773-878-7378
Growing consumer interest and public demand for organics are pushing the turf industry to transition chemically intensive lawns to more sustainable models. This excellent series of workshops – recognized by previous attendees as one of “the most professional” and “well organized” events on this topic – will show you how your business, school district or municipality can create naturally healthy, durable turf. Natural lawn care emphasizes building healthy soil, encouraging soil biology, selecting the right grass, watering and when applicable, mowing properly, maintaining turf correctly and managing pests naturally. Overtime, natural lawns can reduce the amount of fertilizer, pesticides, water and mowing. Far from “do-nothing” lawns, natural lawn care requires a specific process to ensure success. Whether you are a school grounds keeper, municipal turf manager or business looking for government contracts, this workshop will you the edge you need to succeed. Presented by Safer Pest Control Project and partly funded by the US EPA Great Lakes National Program Office. CEUs pending.
Supervisor Symposium
Oct 1, 2008 - Oct 2, 2008 08:30 AM at The Centre of Elgin
Contact:
Cheryl Keilson or Ryan Jastrzab
ckeilson@oswegolandpd.org or ryan@itascaparkdistrict.com
630-554-4484
Supervisor Symposium is in its fifth year. Each year members of IPRA’s Facility Management and Recreation Sections work together to provide recreation professionals with a two-day educational and networking opportunity. Workshop presenters are leaders in the field and deliver sessions that will catch the interest of students and new and seasoned professionals.
We look forward to seeing you this year at the 2008 Supervisor Symposium – “Branching Toward Excellence”!
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Natural Lawn Care for Turf and Landscape Professionals
Oct 2, 2008 - Oct 2, 2008 08:00 AM at College of DuPage
Contact:
Steve Pincuspy
spincuspy@spcpweb.org
773-878-7378
Growing consumer interest and public demand for organics are pushing the turf industry to transition chemically intensive lawns to more sustainable models. This excellent series of workshops – recognized by previous attendees as one of “the most professional” and “well organized” events on this topic – will show you how your business, school district or municipality can create naturally healthy, durable turf. Natural lawn care emphasizes building healthy soil, encouraging soil biology, selecting the right grass, watering and when applicable, mowing properly, maintaining turf correctly and managing pests naturally. Overtime, natural lawns can reduce the amount of fertilizer, pesticides, water and mowing. Far from “do-nothing” lawns, natural lawn care requires a specific process to ensure success. Whether you are a school grounds keeper, municipal turf manager or landscape business, this workshop will give you the edge you need to succeed. Presented by Safer Pest Control Project and partly funded by the US EPA Great Lakes National Program Office. CEU's pending. For full details visit www.spcpweb.org/training.
Compensation Essentials
Oct 2, 2008 - Oct 2, 2008 09:00 AM at Central Park West Building (The Shelter), Oak Brook Park District
Contact:
Nancy Aldrich
naldrich@ahpd.org
847-577-3000
This is Part I of a two part series on compensation essentials. Topics will include State and Federal Compensation Laws, Compensation Fundaments, Overview of Benchmarking and Job Evaluation and Pay Range Development and Use. | Professional Development Sponsor: | |
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Natural Lawn Care for School Grounds and Turf Managers
Oct 3, 2008 - Oct 3, 2008 08:00 AM at University of Illinois, Springfield
Contact:
Ruth Kerzee
rkerzee@spcpweb.org
773-878-7378
Growing consumer interest and public demand for organics are pushing the turf industry to transition chemically intensive lawns to more sustainable models. This excellent series of workshops – recognized by previous attendees as one of “the most professional” and “well organized” events on this topic – will show you how your business, school district or municipality can create naturally healthy, durable turf. Natural lawn care emphasizes building healthy soil, encouraging soil biology, selecting the right grass, watering and when applicable, mowing properly, maintaining turf correctly and managing pests naturally. Overtime, natural lawns can reduce the amount of fertilizer, pesticides, water and mowing. Far from “do-nothing” lawns, natural lawn care requires a specific process to ensure success. Whether you are a school grounds keeper, municipal turf manager or business looking for government contracts, this workshop will give you the edge you need to succeed. Presented by Safer Pest Control Project and partly funded by the US EPA Great Lakes National Program Office. For full details visit www.spcpweb.org/training. CEU's pending.
ITRS Meeting
Oct 8, 2008 - Oct 8, 2008 10:00 AM at NWSRA, 3000 W. Central Rd., Rolling Meadows
Contact:
Matt Corso
mcorso@seaspar.org
630-960-7600
Join us for the monthly meeting. All divisions will provide monthly reports and updates will be provided on upcoming section events and educational opportunities.
Early Childhood Committee Meeting
Oct 10, 2008 - Oct 10, 2008 01:00 PM at Salt Creek Park District 530 S. Williams Palatine, IL 60107 847-259-6890
Contact:
Sandie Renwick
srenwick@bolingbrookparks.org
630-783-6638
Join other preschool directors for an excellent networking opportunity. Come for lunch at 12:30pm while we discuss a "hot topic". Meeting starts at 1:00pm
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