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Archive for December, 2006

America in Bloom

Since 2001, America in Bloom has encouraged and helped over 130 communities improve the quality of life for residents and visitors.
America In Bloom is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting nationwide beautification programs and both personal and community involvement through the use of flowers, plants, trees and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements, and […]

Last chance for Bulls tickets!

The deadlines for ordering Chicago Bulls tickets are just around the corner - here is a listing of what we have available. Orders must be placed online before each applicable game deadline.
2/13/07 Game: 92/68 tickets left (lower/higher pricing option)
2/23/07 Game: 88 tickets left (higher pricing option)
3/22/07 Game: 30 tickets left (higher pricing option)
4/10/07 Game: 5/54 tickets left […]

Registered for a Pre-Conference Workshop?

The Illinois Park and Recreation Association is offering some terrific pre-conference workshops in conjunction with the 2007 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in these valuable workshops - register today!
The Benefits of Parks and Recreation
Presented by John Crompton of Texas A&M University
Creative Coaching Strategies
Presented by Roy Ellis Moody […]

Support Staff Recognized!

There were over 100 happy and well-fed attendees at this year’s Annual Support Staff Holiday Luncheons on December 7 and 11 at the Wildfire Restaurant in Oak Brook.  It was a great opportunity to recognize support staff for the contributions that they make day in and day out in their agencies.  In addition, great networking and information sharing took place.
According to Polly McKee, Membership […]

Students - NETWORK at Conference

There are several important educational and networking opportunities that students must not miss at the Annual IPRA/IAPD Conference January 25-27 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.  Do not miss the Professional Connection, the Student Luncheon and the Speed Mentoring session - all excellent opportunities to meet and network with people that you will be working with […]

IPRA office is closed today

Due to the weather that has hit the Chicagoland area, IPRA staff will be working from their home offices and the main office will be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Members planning on dropping off Agency Showcase Competition nominations today can hold off until Monday morning or your packages can […]