http://recreation.ilipra.org This is the home of the Illinois Park & Recreation Association's Recreation Section. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:45:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Over the past 8 months a committee of involved citizens and professionals has worked collectively to provide the first Marathon south of the loop.  The race will run through Palos Heights on Sunday, May 4th. At this time, the committee is looking for Volunteers age 18 & up. Several volunteer opportunities are ... http://recreation.ilipra.org/2008/03/28/palos-bank-southwest-half-marathon-volunteers-needed/ Save the date! On September 18 the IPRA Statewide Senior Luncheon will take place at the Carlisle Banquet Hall in Lombard. There will be great entertainment, great food, and opportunities to network with other park district professionals from across the state. The cost is only $35 per person but a flyer ... http://recreation.ilipra.org/2008/02/22/statewide-senior-luncheon-918/ Can anyone recommend an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic easter eggs? They are not biodegradable. Phyllis Schmidt Park District of Franklin Park (847)451-8135 pschmidt@fpparks.org http://recreation.ilipra.org/2008/02/05/program-manager/ The Itasca Park District is looking for a new photographer and videographer for our annual dance recital.  Are there any recommendations for who we can contact from surrounding park districts/organizations? Please contact me with any information.  Thank you! Abbie Cochran Aquatics/Recreation Supervisor Itasca Park District abbie@itascaparkdistrict.com 630-773-2257 ext. 117 http://recreation.ilipra.org/2008/01/03/photographervideographer-referral/ Happy Holidays!!! During the holiday season, we need to also remember to give back to the parks and recreation field.  As the IPRA/IAPD 2008 Conference draws near, the conference committee is reaching out to professionals to volunteer time at the Professional Connection.  It is an opportunity for students to network with ... http://recreation.ilipra.org/2007/12/21/professional-connection/ The Itasca Park District is looking to adopt an Athletic Field Allocation Policy. We are looking for examples of other park districts Field Allocation Policies. If you have a policy and are willing to email a copy of it to me, I would be greatly appreciative. My contact information is ... http://recreation.ilipra.org/2007/11/28/athletic-field-allocation-policy/ The Itasca Park District is gathering information  on Babysitting Services.  If your agency offers a babysitting service, would you be able to provide the following information? What is your agency's babysitting rates?  Hourly?  Daily?  Monthly? What is your agency's babysitting hours of operation?  Does your agency offer evening babysitting? Does your agency offer discounts to part time ... http://recreation.ilipra.org/2007/11/26/babysitting-survey/ Providing usable info is what we do!  Join the recreation administrators group within the recreation section on November 30 at 1pm at the River Trails Park District (1500 E. Euclid Ave. in Mount Prospect) for a discussion on fees (from swim lessons and aquatic passes and camp fees and dance classes).  This ... http://recreation.ilipra.org/2007/11/14/fees-what-do-you-charge-rec-admin-roundtable/ We are looking to organize an All-Star Basketball Tournament for 5th-6th & 7th-8th grade boys.  Does your agency have a basketball league for these age groups?  Would you be willing to participate in this type of event?  Tournament details are still to be formed based on participation interest.   Please contact ... http://recreation.ilipra.org/2007/10/02/wanted-teams-for-all-star-basketball-tournament/ Do not miss your opportunity to recognize members of the Recreation Section. You can nominate an individual for Al Hattendorf Professional of the Year, Young Professional of the Year or the Marcy Adams Spirit Award. All nominations are due September 27 to Debbie Karner. Please read attached ... http://recreation.ilipra.org/2007/09/21/awards-nomination-joint-section-meeting/