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2008 Supervisor Symposium

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2008 Supervisor Symposium!
The Facility Management and Recreation Sections of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association will be holding its fifth Supervisor Symposium on October 1-2 at the Centre of Elgin.
Click here for a downloadable brochure with details on a diverse lineup of sessions from leaders in the […]

Park Pursuit - Preparing for Spring

It is now time to get training and prepared for Park Pursuit in the Spring 2009!
 

Make a Silent Auction Donation!

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 Illinois’ citizens, increasing the community building impact of parks and recreation, enhancing the quality of life among Illinois residents and expanding the positive impact of parks and recreation on local economies […]

Collecting Balls for Children in Need

Countless children all over the world have little more than a crumpled water bottle to kick around. Meanwhile, in our own backyards and garages, old soccer balls and basketballs are going unused, wasting space and waiting to end up in a landfill.What if you could tidy-up your garage, do something nice for the Earth and […]

Cooperative Purchase Program deadline extended

The order and enrollment deadline for the Cooperative Purchase Program has been extended to Friday, September 5 to allow for all the new agencies participating this year.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save your agency time and money. Get your agency involved in the IPRA’s Cooperative Purchase Program! Participate, register, purchase and track orders […]

8/22 deadline for Boot Camp approaching

Friday, August 22 is the final day to register for the Boot Camp: Innovative Promotions to Drive Results taking place August 26-27.
You don’t have to be a C&M member to attend. Everyone is welcome and everyone will learn a great deal about ways to use innovative promotions to get the results you want.
Use your MARC […]

Student scholarships available

On October 3, 2003, the Southern Illinois Park and Recreation Association (SIPRA) established and funded an educational grant/scholarship program designed to assist individuals who wish to further their educational endeavors.
Annually thereafter, once the money has been earmarked and set aside, and whenever a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received, no more than three […]

SPRA golf outing features plaid pants and gophers

With summer almost over, and all of the kids returning to school, now is the perfect time to relax and enjoy a little time on the links with some of the worst golfers in the state.
Lock up the pools and head to the Glendale Lakes Golf Club on August 28 for a shotgun-start golf outing […]

AFO is a must for all aquatic professionals

If your job involves aquatics the Aquatic Facility Operator program is a must-take course for you. If your 3-year certification has expired, or is about to expire, you must retake the course and exam. If aquatic safety and management is of importance to you then you need to go to AFO!
The NRPA’s Aquatic Facility Operator […]