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Midwest Institute of Park Executives (MIPE)

Background

The Midwest Institute of Park Executives is an organization established in 1938 of more than 250 park and grounds professionals from the Great Lakes Region. 

MIPE serves its members through professional communication, education and social interaction.

MIPE serves the community through the establishment of maintenance and development standards and use of public parks, gardens, preserves and recreation grounds.

MIPE provides parks and grounds oriented professionals with:

Monthly meetings:  Speakers discuss important issues affecting parks and grounds.  Meetings are held throughout the Chicago metro area on the second Tuesday of every month.

Career opportunities:  MIPE keeps professionals abreast of job opportunities in the region.

Award recognition program:  MIPE recognizes fellow professionals, staff, local leaders and volunteers who have contributed to parks and grounds in their communities.

Social functions:  MIPE offers members regularly scheduled social events.

MIPE Website
 www.ParkExecutives.com
 
MIPE 2008 Board
President
Todd King
Schaumburg Park District
President Elect
Keith Nietzke
Village of Round Lake Beach
Secretary-Treasurer
John Barrett
Winnetka Park District
Past President
Harry Voegele
Retired
1 year Director
John Gacki
Skokie Park District
2 year Director
Shane Ultsch
Batavia Park District
3 year Director
Matt Gaynor
Schaumburg Park District
4 year Director
Eric Lacher
Batavia Park District
 
MIPE Brochure
Click Here to Download Brochure (Adobe PDF File)
 
Membership

Annual dues (January 1-December 31)

Regular/Associate

$20

Gold Card Member (retired)

$10

Contributing Vendor Member

$50

Contributing Vendor Member*

$20

(* 2nd, etc. member from vendor firms)
 
Additional Information

For additional information regarding the
Midwest Institute of Park Executives

Contact Us:
Marvin Wolf, Executive Secretary
124 N. Charles
Villa Park, IL 60181
630-279-2124
parks_mipe@yahoo.com