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Since 1944, park and recreation professionals in Illinois and beyond have relied on IPRA for the most comprehensive and useful resources available for advancing their professional careers. Advance your career by taking advantage of years worth of research, knowledge and projects compiled from other professionals like yourself. |
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Awards & Recognition |
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Getting recognized for the hard work you do is something that goes beyond just getting a plaque or award. Winning an individual or agency award is a testament to the dedication and long hours put in to make your community a better place to live and play! Read More |
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BMW Championship |
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It's Back! IPRA is partnering with the Western Golf Association as the BMW Championship is back in Chicago at Cog Hill for 2009-2011. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see the world's top 64 golfers and enjoy a great experience networking with fellow professionals. Read More |
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Cooperative Purchase |
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Join other park and recreation agencies to purchase supplies in bulk and save significant amounts of money and time for your agency Read More |
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Events |
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Looking for the IPRA Event Calendar? Look no further...Whether your an IPRA member or a non-member, here is the place to start for some of the best park and recreation programs in the nation View Events |
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Go! Program |
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Take advantage of the IPRA Go! Program! Beginning February 1, 2009, current IPRA Professional & Commercial Members may show their Membership Activity Rewards Card (MARC) at participating agencies to use their facilities at the special IPRA member rate(s). Members now have many choices as to where they chose to recreate! Read More |
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Group Outings |
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Take advantage of the great group outings coordinated by the IPRA. Take your staff, day camps, residents or anyone else to exciting Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Schaumburg Flyers and Kane County Cougars games or enjoy a day at Six Flags Great America. Read More |
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Links |
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Want to know where our members come from and who IPRA works with? Read More |
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LocateAPark.com |
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Looking for more information regarding park and receation agencies in Illinois? You can do so via Google Maps! Go To Site! |
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Multimedia & Social Networking |
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Keep yourself up to date on IPRA business and information relating to the field of parks and recreation. Read More |
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No Employee Left Behind (NELB) |
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Kicking off in 2009, park & recreation agencies may apply to be recognized for their commitment to employee health & wellness. The No Employee Left Behind Award (NELB) will be awarded to those agencies that meet the standards and compliance guidelines developed by the IPRA Health & Wellness Task Force. The first awards will be made at the 2010 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. Read More |
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Publications |
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Access online versions of our award-winning Illinois Parks & Recreation magazine, Buyer's Guide and Web Xtra articles Read More |
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Resource Library |
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Search through our complete listing of resources available for viewing and downloading. Share resources of your own so others can learn from your successes. Read More |
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Surveys |
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The IPRA is always surveying the membership to gain valuable insight on a variety of topics. View the results of past surveys and take any current surveys we're conducting. Read More |
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Toolkits |
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Getting recognized for the hard work you do is something that goes beyond just getting a plaque or award. Winning an individual or agency award is a testament to the dedication and long hours put in to make your community a better place to live and play! Read More |