On December 12, 2007 the Governor’s Office issued a press release to the media and organizations regarding the Amendatory Veto of the HB1279 - AED Bill. In the press release it states that the Amendatory Veto will require park districts to provide AEDs at both indoor and outdoor facilities (exempting forest preserve districts and conservation […]
In a press release from the Office of the Governor:
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today signed legislation requiring outdoor football stadiums, soccer fields, baseball fields and other outdoor facilities to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) on hand to help save lives in the event of a medical emergency. House Bill 1279, sponsored […]
The KaBOOM! National Campaign for Play recently announced New Lenox as one of the 31 founding members of the Playful City USA initiative. The certification process to receive this designation was started and successfully completed by the New Lenox Community Park District. With this designation, comes a possible financial gain for the park development […]
There is still time for you to make a contribution to the 2008 Illinois Park & Recreation Foundation’s Silent Auction. Please complete the donation form and return to IPRA by November 30.
The Illinois Park & Recreation Foundation (IPRF) provides resources to park and recreation agencies and professionals state-wide through promoting the health and well-being of […]
Last year the National Recreation and Park Association received its largest grant in history from the NFL for a three year project to advance youth football in the United States. This grant supported the development of a National Inventory of public youth football facilities and programs.
This inventory will assist in determining the capacity of the […]
Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you might get - unless you bid!
Each year, the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation holds a Silent Auction during the IAPD/IPRA Soaring To New Heights Conference. The purpose of this Silent Auction is to raise scholarship funds for students majoring in recreation administration and […]
FACT: If America’s recycling rate for aluminum and steel cans, plastic and glass containers, newsprint and corrugated packaging increased by just 10%, we would save enough energy to provide electricity to 1.8 million Americans for an entire year.
Are you doing your share? Is your agency? Can you do more?
Learn more and contact IPRA to learn […]
You CAN do just one more thing to help our world.
Find out more at nrc-recycle.org.
Evelyn Gleason, Director of the Midlothian Park District, is trying to reach any park districts, recreation departments, or SRA’s that have leased vehicles from PACE.
About 6 years ago, PACE offered a lease-to-own vehicle program which allowed many districts to pay a monthly fee for 5 years with the option to purchase the vehicle for $1 […]
Have you nominated a person or agency for the outstanding work they’ve done this past year? Hurry and do so by October 15!
Click here to get more information about the IPRA and IAPD awards programs and nominate today. Most award categories are free and our new online submission process is easier - and greener […]