The College and University Relations Committee Annual Summit will be held April 4-5. It provides an opportunity for students, educators and professionals to come together to discuss issues related to the profession. This year’s topics include: internships, bridging the gap between each group, impact of the profession on communities, and the struture of the student section.
The Committee […]
The Illinois Park and Recreation Association is pleased to introduce Lamp Incorporated as our 2007-08 Professional Development Sponsor.
“Celebrating over 75 years of service, Lamp Incorporated is a third generation family-owned business, which provides construction management, project management, general contracting, and design/build services to the complete satisfaction of their clients. They take pride in being the […]
The Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s A&F Section is planning a “Great” workshop!
Join with other park and recreation professionals as we learn how to build a great workplace, the role of trust in effective manager/employee relations, build a business case for creating a great workplace, and a whole lot more! Make this connection April 11th from […]
In this first episode of theVOICE, Bill Wald, CEO, and Amy Charlesworth, Chairman of the Board, discuss the recent NRPA Legislative Forum, childhood obesity and plans the IPRA has set forth in 2007. Watch theVOICE webcast below (25 minutes).
The Illinois Park and Recreation Association has recently partnered with the American Cancer Society to develop a unique program called Camp Fusion designed to combat obesity amongst children. With childhood obesity on the rise in the United States, it is so important that we as recreation professionals teach physical activity, nutrition and healthy lifestyle […]
The Illinois Park and Recreation Association is holding a dynamic workshop - Train the Trainer - designed to help YOU become a better, stronger public speaker on March 20-21.
Do you admire and envy those who make presentations with ease and confidence? Do you wish you had the talent to motivate, persuade, and hold the attention […]