March 8
Technology Networking Group
April 11
April 11
April 19 – April 21
April 27 – April 28
AFO Certification Course
*** WELCOME TO THE FUTURE ***
IPRA has developed a new e-Newsletter for promoting events, seminars, knowledge and more. No more will you be receiving weekly e-mails from IPRA...so long to snail-mail...monthly e-Newsletters are here!!! The March issue of "this month in...Parks & Recreation" is the format for future IPRA and IPRA section promotion.
Learn more about how your IPRA section can post information in future e-Newsletters by clicking here.
This is an exciting time for IPRA with the launch of this new product. SPAM laws are forcing limitations in e-mail distribution and the costs associated with postal mailings are no longer efficient compared to that of e-Newsletters.
We hope you enjoy the e-Newsletter and find it very informative!
IT'S TIME TO SPREAD THE WORD...PSA
IPRA wants you to spread the word to the residents of your community that you are dedicated and hard working professionals. You must convey to your residents that you are more than just fun, outgoing, recreation activists. You are educated professionals who continue to better yourselves...thus bettering the community in which you work and play!
A FREE :30 second public service announcement is available by clicking here. Supplies are limited so hurry to get your copy. Along with your FREE public service announcement comes marketing materials needed to execute a successful local campaign!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WESTERN OPEN
It's time to volunteer for the 2005 Cialis Western Open coming up this June 27 - July 3. The success of this major golf event has come with the help of park and recreation professionals like yourselves volunteering your time. IPRA needs your help in the pro shops, with parking, babysitting the players' children and in many other ways. Volunteer online by clicking here.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER WITH MICROTRAIN
IPRA is pleased to announce a new computer training partnership with MicroTrain Technologies! MicroTrain, a premier technology training firm, has 3 convenient Chicago area locations. MicroTrain offers classroom computer training in software applications such as MS Word, Excel etc. to Project Management (PMP) to Crystal Reports and IT level certification training including Microsoft MCSE, Cisco CCNA, and Internet Security just to name a few. Please visit us at http://www.microtrain.net for more information. All IPRA members will receive a 10% discount of all available training with our new partner MicroTrain Technologies.
??? DID YOU KNOW ???
Tired of trying to find your CEUs by searching for your Member ID in a large PDF? The new website will display only your current CEUs earned in the Members Only section. Login here to see if you've earned any CEUs this period.
SUMMER TICKET PROGRAMS
The Summer Ticket Program is now available online! Cubs, Flyers, Sox, Cougars, Great America and more! Get your park district involved by clicking here.
RESEARCH PROJECT
Pedestrian/Bike Paths: Cooperative Relationships and Partnerships between Park Districts, Municipalities & Counties
If you or your agency has any information regarding this research project please contact Rick Strader at the Rockford Park District. How does your Park District work with the municipalities or counties in terms of constructing, operating, maintaining, policing, etc.? Seeking formal partnership agreements such as an Intergovernmental Agreements, Letter of Understanding, etc. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and all findings will be posted to the IPRA website once completed.
SIX-COUNTY SENIOR OLYMPICS 2005
This exciting event for athletes of all abilities and interests will be held July 18 - 21. Events include golf, tennis, bowling, swimming and more. Download a press release for inclusion into your Summer brochure. Please contact Laura Frey of the Highland Park Senior Center directly with any questions.
IPRA Website