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Welcome
and Greetings to All!
"Soaring
to New Heights with Parks, Recreation and Conservation," is
the theme of the 2006 IAPD/IPRA State Conference.
The
word "soaring" conjures images of the magnificent bald
eagle - the living symbol of America's freedom, spirit and pursuit
of excellence. Those of us in this wonderful field of parks, recreation
and conservation share that same pursuit of excellence.
The
IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference is "the place" to see that
excellence in action. Thousands of parka nd recreation professionals,
elected officials and students participate in hundreds of educational
sessions packed with information on the hottest trends in the field.
At this year's conference, you will find a remarkable line up of
sessions that will feather your nest with information on everything
from construction and grant writing to legal issues and technology.
At our pre-conference workshops, earn CEUs and learn how to make
your agency run more smoothly and more profitably. And remember
that "birds of a feather flock together," so take the
time to catch up with old friends and make some new ones along the
way.
Spread
your wings and prepare to take flight! We can't wait to see you
"Soaring to New Heights with Parks, Recreation and Conservation"
at the 2006 IAPD/IPRA Conference in Chicago.
Registration
Information:
The
registration deadline is January 9, 2006. However, you will be able
to register at the conference. The conference registration desk
at The Hilton Chicago will be open during the following hours:
- Thursday,
January 26: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, January
27: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday,
January 28: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hotel
Information:
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 The
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Telephone:
312.922.4400
Make
reservations on-line!
Rates:
$112/
single; $112/double; $122/triple; $132 quad
One
(1) night's room and tax advance deposit by check or
credit card must accompany each reservation. This deposit
is fully refundable if cancellation is made before December
5, 2005. After this date there will be no refunds for
canceled rooms.
Rooms
are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The
cut off date for reservations is January 3, 2006. After
this date, reservations may pay a higher hotel rate.
Suites:
Individuals,
agencies or exhibitors interested in reserving a suite
must contact the IAPD first at 847/496-4449. Forty-eight
hours after IAPD has given approval, you must contact
the respective hotel directly.
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 The
Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Telephone:
312-726-7500
Make
reservations on-line!
Rates:
$112/ single; $112/double; $122 triple; $132 quad
One
(1) night's room and tax advance deposit by check or
credit card must accompany each reservation. This deposit
is fully refundable if cancellation is made before December
5, 2005. After this date there will be no refunds for
canceled rooms.
Rooms
are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The
cut off date for reservations is January 3, 2006. After
this date, reservations may pay a higher hotel rate.
Shuttle
Service :
Complimentary
shuttle service to and from the Palmer House Hilton
and the Hilton Chicago will be available:
Thursday,
Jan 26—8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan 27—7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 28—8:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
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| Schedule
of Events |
| Thursday,
January 26 |
| 7:30
am - 6:00 pm |
Registration
Desk Open |
| 8:30 am
- Noon |
Pre-Conference
Workshops |
| 11:45 am
- 3:30 pm |
Office
Support Workshop & Luncheon |
| 1:00 pm
- 4:30 pm |
Pre-Conference
Workshops |
| 2:00 pm
- 6:00 pm |
Grand Opening
of Exhibit Hall |
| 5:30 pm
- 6:30 pm |
Professional
Connection - Student and Professional Networking Opportunity |
| 6:30 pm
- 12:30 am |
University
& Affiliate Hospitalities |
| 9:00
pm - Midnight |
Thursday
Evening Social with
BIG FUN- Enjoy the music and dancing |
| Friday,
January 27 |
| 7:30 am
- 4:30 pm |
Registration
Desk Open |
| 8:00 am
- 9:15 am |
Educational
Sessions |
| 8:45 am
- 10:45 am |
CEU Workshops |
| 9:00 am
- 11:30 am |
Exhibit
Hall Open |
| 9:30 am
- 10:45 am |
Educational
Sessions |
| 11:00 am
- 11:45 am |
Opening
Session with Joel Zeff |
| 12:00 pm
- 2:15 pm |
All-Conference
Luncheon & Awards Show |
| 12:00 pm
- 1:30 pm |
Student
Luncheon |
| 1:30 pm
- 5:00 pm |
Exhibit
Hall Open |
| 2:45 pm
- 4:00 pm |
Educational
Sessions |
| 3:00 pm
- 5:00 pm |
CEU Workshops |
| 4:15 pm
- 5:30 pm |
Educational
Sessions |
| 5:30 pm
- 6:30 pm |
IPRA Annual
Business Mtg. |
| 5:45 pm
- 7:00 pm |
IAPD Commissioner
Reception |
| 6:30 pm
- 9:00 pm |
Affiliate
/ University Hospitalities |
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Saturday,
January 28 |
| 7:30 am
- 11:30 am |
Registration
Desk Open |
| 9:00 am
- 10:00 am |
Breakfast
in Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00 am
- 11:00 am |
Exhibit
Hall Open |
| 10:00 am
- 11:15 am |
Educational
Sessions |
| 10:00
am - Noon |
CEU Workshops |
| 11:30 am
- 12:45 pm |
Educational
Sessions |
| 1:00
pm - 2:15 pm |
Educational
Sessions |
| 1:00 pm
- 3:00 pm |
CEU Workshops |
| 2:30 pm
- 3:45 pm |
Educational
Sessions |
| 4:00 pm
- 5:30 pm |
IAPD Annual
Business Mtg |
| 7:00 pm
- 9:30 pm |
Closing
Event at ESPN Zone |
Thank
you to the sponsors of the
2006 IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference!
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Exhibit
Hall Grand Opening Reception Sponsor:
W -T Engineering, Inc. |
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Conference
Badge Holders Sponsor: Illinois Park District Liquid Asset
Fund + |
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Cyber
Café Sponsor:
ICS Advantage |
Click
here to view Sponsorships currently available for the 2006 conference.
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