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THU
December
7
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

THU
December
7
THU
December
7
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 ...

FRI
December
8
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 ...

MON
December
11
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

TUE
December
12
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 ...

WED
December
13
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.

THU
December
14
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 "

FRI
December
15
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Productive Parks is a maintenance and asset management software solution designed exclusively for the Parks and Recreation field.

THU
December
21
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 ...

THU
December
21
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 ...

THU
January
25 26
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
THU
January
25 27
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 ...

WED
February
14
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.

THU
February
15
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 ...

WED
February
21
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 ...

WED
March
13
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

In our organizations (and life), our frustrations can be traced back to one thing, and that is 'understanding'.

THU
March
14
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 ...

WED
April
10
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).

THU
April
18
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 ...

WED
May
8
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 ...

THU
May
16
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 ...

WED
June
12
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Cultural competence is crucial for effective communication across diverse backgrounds.

THU
June
20
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 ...

WED
July
10
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.

THU
July
18
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 ...

WED
August
14
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

We will all have challenging conversations in our workplace.

THU
August
15
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 ...

WED
September
11
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.

THU
September
19
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 ...

WED
October
9
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.

THU
October
17
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 ...

WED
November
13
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 ...

THU
November
21
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 ...

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