Kane County Cougars vs. Burlington Bees
Jul 2, 2008 - Jul 2, 2008 12:00 PM at Elfstrom Stadium
Contact:
Heather Weishaar
Heather@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
Admin Fee: $20.00
Tickets will be sent directly from the Cougars 7-10 days before game date. If you require wheelchair accessible seating please fax your request to (630)376-1919, prior to deadline date. ORDER DEADLINE 5/21/08. You may cancel/decrease/increase (subject to availability) your ticket order IN WRITING before deadline. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE after the deadline.
You will receive an email confirmation to indicate your order has been processed.
Please note: If you pay by credit card, your card will still be charged if you are placed on a wait-list. Please refer to the confirmation to make sure you have tickets.
Environmental Committee (Green Monsters) Meeting
Jul 9, 2008 - Jul 9, 2008 01:00 PM at Spring Valley Nature Santuary, Schaumburg Park District,1111 E. Schaumburg Road
Contact:
Cheryl Toohey
CAToohey@skokieparkdistrict.org
847-674-1500
Come be a part of the work of this exciting group. Conservation and preservation of natural resources is at the heart of the mission of park and recreation agencies. Find out what you can do at your agency to further this cause through interactive discussions and finding ways to provide tools and resources to park and recreation professionals to further this mission.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds
Jul 10, 2008 - Jul 10, 2008 01:20 PM at Wrigley Field
Contact:
Heather Weishaar
Heather@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
Admin Fee: $20.00
Tickets will be sent directly from the Cubs 7-10 days before game date. If you require wheelchair accessible seating please fax your request to (630)376-1919, prior to deadline date.
ORDER DEADLINE 5/22/08. You may cancel/decrease/increase (subject to availability) your ticket order IN WRITING before deadline. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE after the deadline. You will receive an email confirmation to indicate your order has been processed.
Please note: If you pay by credit card, your card will still be charged if you are placed on a wait-list. Please refer to the confirmation to make sure you have tickets.
Lifeguard Games Committee Meeting
Jul 11, 2008 - Jul 11, 2008 01:30 PM at Itasca Park District- 350 E. Irving Park Rd, Itasca
Contact:
Jackie Gonzalez
jmgonzalez@skokieparkdistrict.org
847-929-7741
We have started planning for this years Lifeguard Games. The date of the event is Saturday, August 2nd at the Itasca Park District. Our next meeting is Wednesday, June 11th at 1:30pm at the Itasca Park District. Please contact Jackie Gonzalez jmgonzalez@skokieparkdistrict.org if you can attend the meeting. If you cannot, let me know if you are interested in any particular area and we will contact you about future meetings.
Six-County Senior Olympics
Jul 14, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008 06:00 AM at Various Locations throughout Northwest Suburbs
Contact:
Teresa Grodsky
dollyprsc@yahoo.com
847-692-3597
The Six-County Senior Olympics celebrates its 27th year this summer! The headquarters for this year's events is at Maine East High School. Join in on the friendly and fun competition. Events include golf, shuffle board, table tennis, basketball, softball throw, horseshoes, trap shoot, biking, bowling, volleyball, swimming, and track and field events.
Click here to download printable Form!
SPRA July Meeting
Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 16, 2008 02:00 PM at Woodridge Park District, Community Center, 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge, IL 6051
Contact:
Karen Spandikow
kspandikow@bartlettparks.org
630-540-4828
Great networking, Great fun!Join us to see what SPRA is all about.Interns are always welcome!
Recreation Section Board Meeting
Jul 17, 2008 - Jul 17, 2008 11:30 AM at Bourbonnais Township Park District 459 N. Kennedy Dr., Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Contact:
Nicole Chesak
nicole_boer@glendaleheights.org
630-260-5122
Join other Recreation Section members as all members are invivted to attend! Great way to get involved! Lunch is provided. E-mail Nicole at nicole_boer@glendaleheights.org if you are interested in carpooling.
Facility Management Section Meeting Conference Call
Jul 18, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008 09:30 AM at Conference Call
Contact:
Tom Bower
tomwin@ameritech.net
630-653-3811
9:30 a.m. Board Conference Call. Further details to come.
Fitness Roundtable: Equipment Selection and Polar Technology
Jul 18, 2008 - Jul 18, 2008 11:30 AM at Joliet Park District/Provena St Joseph Inwood Ath Cl, 3000 W Jefferson, Joliet
Contact:
Cathy Burnham
cburnham@wheatonparks.org
630-510-5135
Join the Fitness Division for lunch and a roundtable discussion about fitness equipment selection and Polar heart rate technology. Features and Topics:
• Product Lines, Service, Preventive Maintenance, Consulting (Business and Design Services)
• Relationships with your Vendors
• Equipment Selection Process
• Service
• Introduction to Polar Heart Rate Technology
• Applications and Demonstrations of Polar Heart Monitors and Assessment Tools
• Membership and Retention Benefits of Polar Technology Integration
Click here to download printable Form!
Kane County Cougars vs. Lansing Lugnuts
Jul 21, 2008 - Jul 21, 2008 12:00 PM at Elfstrom Stadium
Contact:
Heather Weishaar
Heather@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
Admin Fee: $20.00
Tickets will be sent directly from the Cougars 7-10 days before game date. If you require wheelchair accessible seating please fax your request to (630)376-1919, prior to deadline date. ORDER DEADLINE 06/11/2008. You may cancel/decrease/increase (subject to availability) your ticket order IN WRITING before deadline. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE after the deadline. You will receive an email confirmation to indicate your order has been processed.
Please note: If you pay by credit card, your card will still be charged if you are placed on a wait-list. Please refer to the confirmation to make sure you have tickets.
Schaumburg Flyers vs. Joliet Jackhammers
Jul 23, 2008 - Jul 23, 2008 12:05 PM at Alexian Field, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg IL
Contact:
Heather Weishaar
heather@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
Admin Fee: $20.00
Tickets will be sent directly from the Flyers 7-10 days before game date. If you require wheelchair accessible seating please fax your request to (630)376-1919, prior to deadline date.
ORDER DEADLINE 6/11/08. You may cancel/decrease/increase (subject to availability) your ticket order IN WRITING before deadline. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE after the deadline.
You will receive an email confirmation to indicate your order has been processed.
Please note: If you pay by credit card, your card will still be charged if you are placed on a wait-list. Please refer to the confirmation to make sure you have tickets.
Brochure Process Round Table - Rec Admin Sec
Jul 24, 2008 - Jul 24, 2008 02:00 PM at South Elgin Parks & Rec - Municipal Annex
Contact:
Steven Nagle & Steve Muenz
smuenz@st-charlesparks.org
630-513-4337
For rec. supv's, managers, superintendents and marketing people. Share your brochure development process, vendor contacts, pitfalls and successes at a round table meeting of the Rec Admin Section. All are welcome.
C&M Section Summer Social
Jul 25, 2008 - Jul 25, 2008 02:00 PM at Lucky Strike Lanes, 100 Yorktown, Lombard, IL 61048
Contact:
Kim Smith
ksmith@bolingbrookparks.org
630-783-6640
Strike up some fun, and conversation, at the 2008 C&M Social next Friday. Roll out of work and into the weekend with some friendly competition, and unlimited networking, at Lucky Strike Lanes in Lombard. Meet new communications and marketing professionals or catch up with long-time friends on Friday, July 25, 2 to 4 p.m. Discuss your successes and challenges, while hitting the lanes for some friendly competition. Scheduled portion of the event ends at 4 p.m., but participants are welcome to stay as long as they want. Light fare will be provided, while drinks and cost of bowling is on your own. Please RSVP to Kim Smith at ksmith@bolingbrookparks.org or (630) 783-6640 by next Wednesday, July 23rd. Also let Kim know if you’re a “YES” or “NO” for bowling so we reserve enough lanes. Not a bowler? Don’t worry. There are plenty of sitting areas for socializing and relaxing. Visit the Lucky Strike Lanes Web site at www.bowlluckystrike.com. Please be aware there is a dress code.
Cooperative Purchase Program - Agency Registration/Ordering Begins
Jul 28, 2008 - Jul 28, 2008
Contact:
Heather Weishaar
Heather@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
more info at http://www.ilipra.org/coop/agency_info.cfm
Each year, the Illinois Park & Recreation Association coordinates a Cooperative Purchase Program designed for your agency to save staff time and valuable tax dollars by purchasing items in bulk with other agencies throughout the state.
Park districts, municipal recreation agencies, forest preserves, conservation districts, special recreation associations and private agencies throughout Illinois have seriously benefited from the program. It’s time for you to get started too!
Registration for the 2008-09 Cooperative Purchase Program will begin Monday, July 28.
Tools for Non-Formal Educators
Jul 31, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008 10:00 AM at Peck Farm Park, Geneva
Contact:
Becky Lambert
blambert@genevaparks.com
630-262-8244
Museum and nature center staff: connect with classroom teachers and improve your teacher trainings! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an overview of teaching and learning styles (pedgogy), dig into the Illinois State Learning Standards and find out how to correlate them to your programs, identify resources and trends in education, update your buzzwords, take home valuable resources and network with other educators.
Download the printable registration form for more details. Professional Development Sponsor:  |  |
Click here to download printable Form!
SPRA BBQ & Bags Tournament
Jul 31, 2008 - Jul 31, 2008 03:30 PM at Rolling Meadows Park District, Kimball Hill Park - Rain Location Park Central 30
Contact:
Dawn Puetz
dpuetz@rmparks.org
847-818-3200
Are you a student looking for an internship? A intern looking for a job? A professional looking for a intern or new team member? Or are you just a Recreation Professional that likes to have a good time? Don’t have an Intern? It does not matter...join us for the food and fun!!! Join SPRA for its summer student/intern/professional connection social. We will be having a BBQ Bags Tournament! Drinks and food will be served! Tournament Winners Will Receive Prizes!!
Click here to download printable Form!
The Director Series
Aug 1, 2008 - Aug 1, 2008 09:30 AM at Lincoln Community Center, Room 202, Downers Grove Park District
Contact:
Dina Kartch
dina@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
The Director Series is an educational and networking opportunity offered by IPRA. These targeted learning experiences are specifically designed for directors to learn about and discuss the newest and most timely issues affecting their daily lives in a collegial environment.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
Building Better Leaders through Executive Coaching with Barbara Heller, Principal, PROS Consulting
Internet Monitoring and Security: A Technical and Legal Approach with Dean Comber, Director of Operations/Project Management, IPRA and Steve Kleinman, General Counsel, PDRMA | Professional Development Sponsor: | |
Click here to download printable Form!
2008 IPRA State Lifeguard Games
Aug 2, 2008 - Aug 2, 2008 04:30 PM at Itasca Waterpark 100 N. Catalpa, Itasca, IL 60143
Contact:
Chuck Burgess
cburgess@bgpkr.org
847-850-2100
This is a competition for Park and Recreation Agency lifeguards and junior lifeguards. Teams of 4 (2 male and 2 female or 1 male and 3 female) will compete in a series of events to test their lifeguard skills, strength, speed, endurance and their ability to work as a team. This is a friendly competition that encourages each guard to rise to challenges, practice their craft, learn from other guards and have fun.
In addition to the contestants, each team should also provide a volunteer judge/timer along with a victim to assist with the running of the event. Teams with less than 4 lifeguards will require guards to compete twice in the same relay events. Otherwise smaller teams will not receive any special consideration in entering events.
To represent a Park and Recreation Agency, an individual must have worked for that agency as a lifeguard, for at least 40 hours between May 27 and July 28, 2007. Registration information, waiver form, and event desriptions will be available on the website. This is an extremely popular, fun and competitive event for lifeguard participation. $500 award to the winning agency this year!!! Check-In 4-5pm Captain's/Judges Meeting 5-6pm Events start at 6pm
Click here to download printable Form!
Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros
Aug 6, 2008 - Aug 6, 2008 01:20 PM at Wrigley Field
Contact:
Heather Weishaar
Heather@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
Admin Fee: $20.00
Tickets will be sent directly from the Cubs 7-10 days before game date. If you require wheelchair accessible seating please fax your request to (630)376-1919, prior to deadline date.
ORDER DEADLINE 6/18/08. You may cancel/decrease/increase (subject to availability) your ticket order IN WRITING before deadline. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE after the deadline. You will receive an email confirmation to indicate your order has been processed.
Please note: If you pay by credit card, your card will still be charged if you are placed on a wait-list. Please refer to the confirmation to make sure you have tickets.
WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands - Environmental Concern Inc.
Aug 7, 2008 - Aug 7, 2008 09:00 AM at Bartlett Nature Center, James Philips State Park, 2054 W.Stearns Rd. Bartlett
Contact:
Dan Mitchell
dmitchell@bartlettparks.org
847-608-3100
WOW! Introduces you to basic wetlands ecology, including soil, water&plants, as well as wetland function and values through fun and interactive activities in lesson plan format. Bring wetlands alive and into the classroom! Room for 25 people. Presented by Environmental Concern Inc. from Maryland , www.wetland.org
Click here to download printable Form!
WOW! Facilitator Training - Environmental Concern Inc.
Aug 8, 2008 - Aug 8, 2008 09:00 AM at Bartlett Nature Center, James Philips State Park, 2054 W. Stearns Rd. Bartlett
Contact:
Dan Mitchell
dmitchell@bartlettparks.org
847-608-3100
WOW! Facilitator Training: Learn the skills to teach WOW! and Wetlands Youth Leadership workshops to students and educators in your area. Benefits include: reduced rates of WOW! Books, accreditation by a leader in wetlands education, join a national network of wetland educators! Room for 25 people. Presented by Environmental Concern Inc. from Maryland, www.wetland.org
Click here to download printable Form!
POW! The Planning of Wetlands, Environmental Concern Inc.
Aug 9, 2008 - Aug 9, 2008 09:00 AM at Bartlett Nature Center, James Philips State Park, 2054 W. Stearns Rd. Bartlett
Contact:
Dan Mitchell
dmitchell@bartlettparks.org
847-608-3100
POW! Takes you through the process of building a schoolyard wetlands from start to finish using 25 exciting student activities in lesson plan format. Students can help every step of the way while creating a natural outdoor classroom. Room for 25 people. Presented by Environmental Concern Inc. from Maryland, www.wetland.org
Click here to download printable Form!
Midwest Community Development Institute
Aug 11, 2008 - Aug 15, 2008 09:00 AM at Stony Creek Inn, Moline, IL
Contact:
Thom Anderson
thomaskanderson@gmail.com
309-333-0080
more info at www.midwestcdi.org
The Midwest Community Development Institute (CDI) is a comprehensive training program in community and economic development designed for community leaders and development professionals. The goal is to equip people with the tools and capabilities to improve the economy and quality of life in their communities.
The CDI curriculum gives participants a core body of knowledge and skills in community and economic development. The complete curriculum consists of three five-day sessions, or "years". Year One covers the basic elements of community and economic development, such as community development principles, strategic visioning and planning, entrepreneurship, and facilitation skills. Furthermore, the New Town community simulation offered in Year One helps participants relate fundamentals to real community situations. Individuals who complete all three years are eligible to become Professional Community and Economic Developers, a professional certification available through the Community Development Council ( www.cdcouncil.com ).
The attached brochure contains more information. To register online check the Midwest CDI Web site: www.midwestcdi.org
Click here to download printable Form!
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