Environmental Committee (Green Monsters) Meeting
May 7, 2008 - May 7, 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.
School Age/Day Camp Committee Meeting
May 8, 2008 - May 8, 2008 11:00 AM at River Trails Park District, Mt. Prospect
Contact:
Colleen Farrell
cfarrell@rtpd.org
847-463-3737
The active committee always welcomes new members. Think about joining us to meet professionals that work with school age children and those involved with day camps. Members of this group share ideas and provide resources for the recreation professional working with school age children and day camps.
Facility Management Section Meeting Conference Call
May 9, 2008 - May 9, 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.
Supervisor Symposium Committee Meeting
May 14, 2008 - May 14, 2008 10:30 AM at IPRA Headquarters, 1815 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 400
Contact:
Cheryl Keilson
ckeilson@oswegolandpd.org
630-554-4484
Join this active committee in planning a great workshop that will be held on October 1 and 2, 2008. Contact Cheryl for futher information regarding getting involved with this committee.
Rec Section Board Meeting
May 15, 2008 - May 15, 2008 11:30 AM at Hoffman Estates Park District 1685 W. Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates
Contact:
Nicole Chesak
nicole_boer@glendaleheights.org
630-260-5122
Rec Section Board meetings are held every-other-month. Looking to get more involved? Attend the board meeting and meet leaders from each of our committees. Lunch is provided.
Basic Aquatic Leadership Training
May 21, 2008 - May 21, 2008 11:00 AM at Hanover Park Park District, 1919 Walnut, Hanover Park, IL
Contact:
Laura Clark
l.clark@hpparks.org
630-837-2468
The Facility Management Section's Aquatic Division will be hosting a Basic Leadership Training at the Hanover Park Park District on Wednesday, May 21st from 11:00am-2:30pm. The cost will be $30 per participant, and lunch is included. This training course is designed for pool managerial staff to help teach the fundamentals of running an Aquatic Facility.
Participants will gain valuable training on dealing with issues pertaining to staff, patrons, facilities, emergency action planning and training, etc. Though this training will satisfy the Ellis and Associates requirement for “Basic Leadership Training,” it is designed to benefit pool managers of all other certifications including Red Cross and Starfish Aquatics.
For information please contact Laura Clark; l.clark@hpparks.org or 630-837-2468, Jackie Gonzalez JMGonzalez@SkokieParkDistrict.org, or Chuck Burgess at ChuckBurgess@bgpkr.org. Professional Development Sponsor:  |  |
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FREE - Investing in the Current Volatile Interest Rate Environment (OR How Low Will Interest Rates Go?)
May 21, 2008 - May 21, 2008 11:30 AM at Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton, Illinois
Contact:
Dina Kartch
dina@ilipra.org
630-376-1911
Learn about the very interesting current interest rate environment which is being driven by mixed economic data that shows concerns for both higher inflation and a possible economic recession.
Topics/Questions to be Covered: Market Update; The Steepening Yield Curve; What the Fed Funds Futures Market is Predicting; Current Investment Strategies; Is it a Good Time to Invest Long Term?; Investment Policy Suggestions for Park Districts
Moderator:
Bill Wald, Chief Executive Officer, IPRA
Speaker:
Jeffrey Schroeder, Senior Managing Consultant, PFM Asset Management
Lunch provided - THIS WORKSHOP IS COMPLIMENTARY! | Professional Development Sponsor: |
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SPRA May Meeting
May 21, 2008 - May 21, 2008 02:00 PM at Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
Contact:
Karen Spandikow
kspandikow@bartlettparks.org
630-540-4828
Summer is right around the corner, stop by the meeting and see what SPRA has in store for summer 2008! Please Join Us! Great networking, Great fun!
ITRS Day Camp Workshop
May 28, 2008 - May 28, 2008 04:30 PM at 8800 Kathy Lane, Niles IL 60714
Contact:
Jessie Ritter
jritter@mnasr.org
847-966-5522
Session #1 (Choose 1 of 2 options)
Indoor / Outdoor Activities – We will learn a variety of new activities and refresh a few old ones with this session. We will practice our rainy day skills, and learn fun sunny day skills too!
Use What you Have – What do you do with all that ‘stuff’ in your camp bin? What can be done with the supplies you have on hand? Learn to stretch your programming imagination in this session.
Session #2 (Everyone Attends) Adaptations – Our speaker will introduce a wide variety of program adaptations. You will learn the tricks of the trade for adapting activities to fit a broad spectrum of campers.
Session #3 (Choose 1 of 3 Options) Worst Case Scenario – We will discuss the Good the Bad and the Ugly of camp. We will discuss our most frightening camp tales…and how we lived to tell the story.
Lesson Planning - Camp is coming, are you ready? You have 234 hours of fun in the sun with your campers!!! What are you going to do with it? This session will give you a plan for structure for those 234 hours, and some great ideas to help fill all that time.
Inclusion – It’s as easy as Peanut Butter and Jelly – We will discuss the topic of inclusion in a park district progam and how to successfully include an individual in special needs into a park district program. | Professional Development Sponsor: | |
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What Are Taxable Benefits and What Should Employers Do About Them?
May 29, 2008 - May 29, 2008 09:00 AM at Bartlett Park District - Oak Room
Contact:
Susan Leninger
sleninger@bartlettparks.org
630-540-4812
The IRS has proposed new, comprehensive regulations for Section 125 Plans which are effective on January 1, 2009 – will your district be ready? A 1.25-hour session on this topic was presented at the 2008 Soaring to New Heights Conference. Unfortunately there was not enough time to cover all the topics and questions.
Speakers:
Barbara A. Erickson and Cynthia L. DeCola with the law firm of Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn
Features and Topics:
» Principles behind the Taxation of Fringe Benefits
» Section 125 Cafeteria Plans
» Fringe Benefit Exclusion Rules (including Accident & Health Plans, DeMinimis Benefits, Dependent Care Assistance, Educational Assistance Employee Discounts & Use of Facilities, Group Term Life Insurance, Lodging & Meals and Transportation)
» Fringe Benefit Valuation Rules | Professional Development Sponsor: | |
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Environmental Committee (Green Monsters) Meeting
Jun 4, 2008 - Jun 4, 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.
ITRS Meeting
Jun 11, 2008 - Jun 11, 2008 10:00 AM at NWSRA, 3000 W. Central Rd., Rolling Meadows
Contact:
Matt Corso
mcorso@seaspar.org
630-960-7600
Join us for the monthly meeting. All divisions will provide monthly reports and updates will be provided on upcoming section events and educational opportunities.
IPRA Staff Appreciation Award Dinner - CANCELLED
May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2008 06:30 PM at Ashbury's at Bougton Ridge, 335 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook
Contact:
Sandie Renwick
srenwick@bolingbrookparks.org
630-783-6683
Come out and honor your staff for all of the hard work that they do. Join other park districts for an evening expressing your gratitude for a job well done! See form for full details, including dinner tickets and honor pins.
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