IPRA Calendar
IPRA Calendar
Facility Management Section Board Meeting & Fitness Center Committee Meeting
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
IPRA's Facility Management (FM) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around aquatics, community centers, fitness centers, golf courses, ice areas, and other special facilities. This event will begin with Cru
Aquatics Committee Roundtable
2:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Facility Management (FM) Section, the Aquatic Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around Aquatic Facilities. At this meeting we will recap the season and share ...
Early Childhood Committee Meeting
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Early Childhood Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around early childhood programs. If you are interested in joining the ...
Nature Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Nature Committee consists of a group of professionals that specialize or work in and around nature centers and nature programming. Don't work at a nature center? Don't worry, we still have so much to offe
School Age & Day Camp Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the School Age & Day Camp Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around before-and-after school programs and camps. If you are ...
The Stewardship Approach
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Often there is a chasm or even opposition between parks AND recreation goals, roles, and responsibilities. However, effectively managing and maintaining your agency’s parks, facilities, spaces, and places is everyone’s job.
Therapeutic Recreation Section Breakfast & Education
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around special recreation agencies. This event will begin with a catered breakfast followed by a presentation by Tiffany Olson titled "
Lunch & Learn: Unlocking Efficiency and Excellence - Explore the Power of Software in Your Maintenance Operations
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Productive Parks is a maintenance and asset management software solution designed exclusively for the Parks and Recreation field.
Inclusion Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the Inclusion Committee consists of a group of special recreation professionals that either specialize or work in and around inclusion services. The meeting will consist of networking ...
The Stewardship Approach
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Often there is a chasm or even opposition between parks AND recreation goals, roles, and responsibilities. However, effectively managing and maintaining your agency’s parks, facilities, spaces, and places is everyone’s job. Learn how to train ...
IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference holds the unique distinction of being the largest state park and recreation conference in the nation. The conference brings together thousands of professionals, Commissioners, and elected officials from ...
Including Inclusion
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Dynamic shifts in perception of programming and services for the community are happening as individuals begin to better understand the "I" in DEI.
Including Inclusion
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dynamic shifts in perception of programming and services for the community are happening as individuals begin to better understand the "I" in DEI. Develop some basic how-to's for high-quality inclusion staff training, culture change, and ...
Western Illinois University (WIU) Summer Opportunities Fair
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The WIU Summer Opportunities Fair will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 11:30am to 3:30pm at the WIU Union, Grand Ballroom on the Macomb campus. This job fair is open to ALL MAJORS. In the event of a school closure due to weather (WIU ...
Better Communication, Better Results
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
In our organizations (and life), our frustrations can be traced back to one thing, and that is 'understanding'.
Better Communication, Better Results
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In our organizations (and life), our frustrations can be traced back to one thing, and that is 'understanding'. For leaders, building understanding for themselves and their teams is essential to effectiveness, efficiency, and engagement. In ...
Putting the "DEI" in "AI": A Journey to Inclusive Innovation
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
In an ever-changing future, see how Parks and Recreation needs to explore the seamless integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Putting the "DEI" in "AI": A Journey to Inclusive Innovation
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In an ever-changing future, see how Parks and Recreation needs to explore the seamless integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This session will prioritize building a culture of inclusive ...
Building Resilient Communities: Preparing, Responding, and Recovering from Disaster Events
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Park and recreation agencies play an increasingly important role in emergency preparedness for both man-made and natural disaster response. They are often the first responders who set up shelters, clear debris, and aid in the restoration of normalcy ...
Building Resilient Communities: Preparing, Responding, and Recovering from Disaster Events
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Park and recreation agencies play an increasingly important role in emergency preparedness for both man-made and natural disaster response. They are often the first responders who set up shelters, clear debris, and aid in the restoration of ...
Understanding the Significance and Impact of Cultural Competence
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Cultural competence is crucial for effective communication across diverse backgrounds.
Understanding the Significance and Impact of Cultural Competence
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cultural competence is crucial for effective communication across diverse backgrounds. It involves recognizing and respecting beliefs and behaviors of clients and employees and integrating them into policies and practices. Cultivating these ...
Maximizing Use at Your Programs and Facilities: A Consumer-Centric Approach
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Parks and recreation customers are sharp individuals. They choose whether to “consume” your program, service or facility based on a variety of different factors.
Maximizing Use at Your Programs and Facilities: A Consumer-Centric Approach
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Parks and recreation customers are sharp individuals. They choose whether to “consume” your program, service or facility based on a variety of different factors. Consumer behavior is a complex interplay of psychological, social, cultural, and ...
Challenging Conversations Don't Have to Weigh You Down
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
We will all have challenging conversations in our workplace.
Challenging Conversations Don't Have to Weigh You Down
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
We will all have challenging conversations in our workplace. But how you handle those conversations can make a world of difference to your success and the success of your team. There are several communication strategies that everyone can ...
Marketing is Everyone's Business: An Integrated Approach to Agency Success
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Each person who touches your organization -- from staff to customers, one-time volunteers to elected officials – can make or break your marketing success.
Marketing is Everyone's Business: An Integrated Approach to Agency Success
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Each person who touches your organization -- from staff to customers, one-time volunteers to elected officials – can make or break your marketing success. Using an integrated marketing approach, we’ll explore today’s 8 Ps of Marketing and how ...
The 4 Dimensions of Culture
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Everything you think you know about culture is wrong! Most leaders would agree culture is the most important thing in business.
The 4 Dimensions of Culture
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Everything you think you know about culture is wrong! Most leaders would agree culture is the most important thing in business, yet few can define what it is or explain how to create a healthy culture that elevates you to a high performing ...
Why Culture Supersedes Brains: Creating an Environment of Success
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Too often enough care is not taken in hiring staff. This webinar will explore the challenges of effective hiring, the myths of hiring the most ‘qualified’ as opposed to the best fit, and the steps required to establish a proper culture. What ...
Why Culture Supersedes Brains: Creating an Environment of Success
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Too often enough care is not taken in hiring staff. This webinar will explore the challenges of effective hiring, the myths of hiring the most ‘qualified’ as opposed to the best fit, and the steps required to establish a proper culture. What ...