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Illinois Parks and Recreation 13 September/October, 1973


Illinois Parks and Recreation 14 September/October, 1973


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

2:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.—WELCOME TEA in the Pinnacle Room (A chance to meet the other delegates wives and find out about the excellent program)

FRIDAY EVENING at the THEATRE

FRIDAY EVENING THEATRE— 8:00 P.M.

Illinois Park and Recreation Conference presents an evening at Arlington Park Theatre. Registration before November 1, 1973 is necessary for this event. Tickets are $10.00 per person and only 550 will be available.


ARLINGTON PARK THEATRE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.—Coffee and rolls in the Pinnacle

10:15 A.M.-11.-30 A.M.—Choice of: PARAMEDIC PRESENTATION at Arlington Park Towers or TOUR SARA LEE BAKERIES in Deerfield

11:45 A.M.—ICE SHOW and BUFFET LUNCH ON ICE (ladies will be transported by bus to the Northbrook Skating Complex where a special ice show is being prepared; lunch will be served at the complex)

1:45 P.M.—Choice of: TOUR SARA LEE BAKERIES in Deerfield or TOUR OF HAEGER POTTERIES in Dundee

5:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M.—SPECIAL COCKTAIL PARTY (Husband & Wives)

8:00 P.M.—THEATRE PARTY (Arlington Park Theatre . . . special advanced mail in reservations are necessary—see form on Registration Page)

SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 17

9:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M.—Coffee and Rolls

SPECIAL BRAINSTORM SESSION for wives and spouses (a marriage counselor will lead a discussion on various problems brought about by demanding public service positions)

11:00 A.M.—Choice of: LONG GROVE (lunch on your own) a unique town full of antiques and boutiques OR LEE WARDS in Elgin, a craft store for your every need.

4:00 P.M.—Return to Hotel in plenty of time to prepare for the evenings festivities

7:00 P.M.—RECEPTION at Arlington Park Race Track 8:00 P.M.—BANQUET

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

9:00 A.M.—Coffee with Anne Henning, 1972 Olympic Gold Medal Winner

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.—REGISTRATION DESK OPEN 10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.—Register for Sunday Conference Tours
(see information under Sunday) 10:00 A.M.- 1:30 P.M.—IPRS New and Old Board Luncheon and Meeting

11:30 A.M.-Noon—Joint Committee Meeting

12:00 Noon-6:00 P.M.—Set Up commercial and educational exhibits

1:30 P.M.- 4:30 P.M.—MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

This workshop is primarily for administrators and middle management personnel. It will include an in-depth study of some of the up-coming administrative problems and solutions to them. Special registration necessary—see form in back.

6:30 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.—Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation Trustee Dinner

8:30 P.M.-11:00 P.M.—SOCIAL/MIXER

The Thursday night Social Mixer is open to all delegates. There is no charge or registration necessary. The program will feature an evening of fun and entertainment. A cash bar will be open through the evening for your pleasure. This is an ideal opportunity for delegates to meet with their friends and relax before the conference gets underway.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

8:30 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.—REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS OPEN

8:30 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.—Student Lounge Open (everyone welcome)

8:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M.—IPRS ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Ernest Nance, presiding)

9:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M.—RAP SESSION (Your Budget, Appropriation and Levy— informal discussion—questions and answers)

RAP SESSION (For Districts Without a Full Time Administrator—Rural and Suburban)

RAP SESSION (Revenue Resources Beyond Taxes— Tennis—Ice—Fees and Charges)

RAP SESSION (Regional Associations of Districts — Competitors or Resources for IAPD?)

RAP SESSION (Informal information exchange for Districts with full time Administrator)

10:30 A.M.-10:45 A.M.—Visit Exhibits

10:45 A.M.-12:15 P.M.—STAFF RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS (Sounding board to understanding)

THE TOTAL WOMAN (What are the needs for women in programming and are you meeting them?)

CREATIVE SUCCESS (Smorgasbord of events in creative programming)

INNOVATIONS OF EQUIPMENT (New ideas in equipment and its uses)

THE AMERICAN WAY (Find out about the role of therapeutic recreation and the therapeutic professional)

MENTAL RETARDATION—BUILDING AND FUTURE PLANNING (Programs of the new mental retardation centers in the Chicago area)

FUTURE OF PARK DISTRICTS (Do or Die—Trends in Illinois local government)

YOUR IMAGE (A true reflection? Let People Know You're Great)

REFERENDUMS (How to succeed?? Why Fail? Ask the people who have done it)

12:15 P.M.-12:30 P.M.—Busses will be available to transport delegates to Arlington Race track for the luncheon

12:30 P.M.- 2:30 P.M.—KEYNOTE LUNCHEON—SPEAKER Mr. Joseph Curtis, Commissioner, Boston Parks and Recreation and Past-President American Park and Recreation Society

2:30 P.M.- 3:00 P.M.—Visit Exhibits

3:00 P.M.- 4:30 P.M.—UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS REPORT (Study of IAPD)

PERSONNEL POLICIES (How to spot problems; how to be fair)

HOW TO MARKET YOUR PRODUCT (Selling and packaging your program)

ONE DAY ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIAL EVENTS (Innovative special events to be used with an outdoor education theme)

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UNIONIZATION AND NEGOTIATION (Tricks of the trade in dealing with this new administrative problem)

UTILIZATION OF THE TOTAL COMMUNITY FOR TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS CURRENT RESEARCH BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION (Find out what your state is doing for its citizen) FIND OUT WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT (Where brutal facts murder beautiful theories)

INTERVIEWING AND YOUR RESUME (How to sell yourself) RAP SESSION (Informal information exchange for small districts)

4:30 P.M.- 4:45 P.M.—Visit Exhibits

4:45 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.—IAPD Board Meeting

4:45 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.—OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RECREATION (What types of jobs are available and who to contact)

HIGH SOCIETY (The drug and the user—can you identify drug usage in your programs and what are the ramifications) ILLINOIS THERAPEUTIC SOCIETY ANNUAL BUSINESS

MEETING 7:30 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.—STUDENT BRANCH—ANNUAL MEETING

8:00 P.M.—Theatre at Arlington Park Towers (tickets must be purchased in advance)

8:30 P.M.-11:00 P.M.—STUDENT ACTIVITIES (FOLK DANCING)

11:00 P.M.- 1:00 A.M.—STUDENT SPLASH PARTY (everyone welcome) Pool Area

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

7:30 A.M.- 8:30 A.M.—IAPD Past Presidents Breakfast

7:30 A.M.- 9:00 A.M.—IPRS Past Presidents Breakfast

8:00 A.M.- 9:00 A.M.—POTPOURRI SESSIONS (Cafeteria Style rolls and coffee—cooperative agreements, minority affairs, bike paths, cooperative buying, IAPD, IPRS, ITRS low cost labor)

8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.—REGISTRATION DESK OPEN

8:30 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.—EXHIBITS OPEN

8:30 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.—Student Lounge Open (visitors welcome)

9:00 A.M.-10.-30 A.M.—IAPD ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Mike Cassidy, presiding)

9:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M.—CURTAIN CALL FOR CULTURAL ARTS (Performing arts, museums, cultural trips, and others: A Really Big Show)

ACCOUNTING CONTROLS AND DATA PROCESSING (A must for a department, a money saver in the long run??)

RESEARCHERS VS PRACTITIONERS (Overview of the relationship desired between the two groups)

MAINTENANCE CREWS (Their control and responsibility)

TEEN PROGRAMMING, ARE YOU SPACED OUT? (All systems go! Lift off ! Aborted or on target)

CORRECTIONAL RECREATION IN ILLINOIS (What's being done in recreation for correctional institutions)

INNOVATIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS (Ideas that work)

BEAUTIFICATION AND RECYCLING (What a village can do!)

10:30 A.M.-10:40 A.M.—Visit Exhibits

10:40 A.M.-12:10 P.M.—AGENCY INFORMATION CENTER (Opportunities to find out about other park districts, recreation departments, and agencies in Illinois; representatives from the departments will be available for discussion.)

MAINTENANCE OF INDOOR ICE RINKS (Procedures and correct types of equipment for an efficient operation)

EVALUATION? HOW TO DO IT! (Evaluating programs— is it really needed?)

FEDERAL FUNDING—DEAD OR ALIVE?? (Is there any federal money still available?)

NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS PLAN COMMISSION (Report on their Open Space Plan)

OUTDOOR EDUCATION (New Ideas for use of Parks— programs and landscaping)

TEENAGERS—DROP IN OR DROP OUT? (A psychiatric viewpoint—why do they act the way they do?)

IAPD COMMISSIONER TRAINING PROGRAM (Summary session with special emphasis on problems of a commissioner)

OPTIMAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES (Utilization of community resources in support of therapeutic recreation)

12:10 P.M.- 1:15 P.M.—Lunch on your own

12:00 P.M.- 1:15 P.M.—IAPD-IPRS Joint Board Luncheon

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1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.—OUTDOOR EDUCATION WORKSHOP (Additional fee of $5.00 required; a minimum of 100 participants; more information in the following pages; advance registration necessary)

1:15 P.M.- 2:45 P.M.—FEASIBILITY STUDIES PRO AND CON (Is it worth it or not, have you ever heard of a negative feasibility recommendation?)

PROGRAMMING—A CRYSTAL BALL OR???? (Why do you do what you do and how do you evaluate it)

UN-SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL FACILITIES (Unique uses of special facilities)

MUNICIPAL-THERAPEUTIC PANEL (Panel discussion between municipal and therapeutic professionals— what is the hang up?)

BOND ISSUE APPROACH (Should it be revenue bonds or general obligation? and how to go about it)

STUDENT ROLE IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (How to make job contacts outside the state, what is the new certification plan and how it affects you; how you can become involved professionally)

MAINTENANCE OF GOLF COURSES (Tees, greens, sand traps, and types of equipment)

SHELTER CARE PROGRAMMING (What is being done in the area of training to help private facilities, such as nursing homes, half way houses, and other shelter care facilities meet their obligations)

LEGAL PROBLEMS (Robert Stuart, presiding)

RECREATION PROGRAM FOR PARK DISTRICT WITHOUT STAFF (New ideas and trends)

2:45 P.M.- 3:00 P.M.—Visit the Exhibits

3:00 P.M.- 4:30 P.M.—PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS—AN ASSET OR LIABILITY?? (Can you handle the influx of apartments and condominiums—possible suggestions)

WHAT TYPES OF RESEARCH DO THE PRACTITIONERS WANT?? (Results of a recent survey—bring your ideas)

PRESSURE GROUPS—BLOWING OFF STEAM OR RESOURCEFUL ENERGY?? (Working with and for groups in your community)

SWIMMING FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED?? YES! (Session will be held in the pool area)

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT (The youthful offender. What can be done—the limits and possibilities)

RAP SESSION (Forest preserves and conservation districts—informal discussion)

WALKING TOGETHER—BALANCE SHEET (A multimedia presentation on the problems of the physically handicapped in facility access and occupational hazards)

WASHINGTON SCENE (Find out about Park and Recreation legislation, including revenue sharing)

MULTI-USE RETENTION BASINS (Recreation and water—what is being done)

6:30 P.M.—Busses will be available to transport delegates to Arlington Park Race Track for the banquet.

7:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M.—RECEPTION (Arlington Park Race Track)

8:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.—BANQUET SPEAKER—RICK TALLEY Sports editor of Chicago Today

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

9:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.—LEGISLATIVE REVIEW (Robert A. Stuart, presiding)

(Delegates are brought up to date by experts on the

latest laws and decisions affecting park districts.) ADJOURNMENT—Check out

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TOURS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

12:30 P.M.- 3:30 P.M.—SPECIAL FACILITIES (Register before Sunday at the Registration desk)

Tour No. 1 (Outdoor and indoor artificial ice rinks in the surrounding area)

a) Northbrook

b) Glenview

c) Glencoe

d) Wilmette

Tour No. 2 (Indoor tennis facilities and indoor pools)

a) Arlington Heights, pool and tennis courts

b) Buffalo Grove, indoor-outdoor pool complex

c) Wilmette, tennis courts

There is $1.00 charge for the tours. Advance sign up at the registration desk on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday is necessary to reserve space on the bus. Tours will leave from the hotel lobby promptly at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION WORKSHOP

The Outdoor "Environmental" Education Section for the State Conference has arranged a Saturday afternoon, November 17th, 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Workshop entitled "Environmental Approach To Outdoor Recreation Programs."

Transportation will be provided to the four hour Workshop at Camp Reinberg, Palatine, Illinois, just a 15 minute bus ride from the Conference Headquarters. The Camp will provide all necessary staff to handle 100 Conference Workshop Registrants, to conduct discussion groups, provide program activities and ideas, interpretation of the natural setting. Creative conservation project ideas, working with arts and crafts that will bring about the further awareness of environmental education, plus many additional ideas to provide on site playground nature programs, day camp outlines, over night experiences plus resident camp exposure.

Pre Workshop Information and Registration

1. Registration fee is $5.00 per person, payable in advance to I.P.R.S., 600 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016.

2. This is an "active" workshop, therefore, proper clothing for outside experience is necessary.

MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

November 15

The Administrative Section of the Program Committee has planned a special workshop designed especially for administrators and mid-management personnel.

Mitchell Novit from the School of Business of Indiana University will present the session entitled "Management By Objectives".

Participants will learn how and why to use this popular new management technique. They will also investigate some of the new administrative problems and how to solve them.

The Management workshop will be held Thursday, November 15 from 1:30 p.m. to about 4:30 p.m. Cost for this special session is $10.00 per individual. Pre-registration with the IPRS office is necessary. Registrations will be limited, so send the form in early.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION DESK—Hours Thursday 10 AM-8 PM; Friday 8:30-5 PM; Saturday 8 AM-5 PM—located in conference addition.

CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS—Located in Biff Room near registration.

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS—Hours: Friday, 8:30 A.M.-5 P.M.; Saturday, 8:30 A.M.-5 P.M.—located in Durante Ballroom.

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS—Located in Paramount Ballroom.

WIVES/SPOUSE HOSPITALITY ROOM—located on the top floor Pinnacle Room.

STUDENT LOUNGE—Sea Biscuit Room.

ADMISSION—By badge only—strictly enforced.

BUSSES—will load and depart from main hotel lobby.

LIMOUSINE SERVICE from O'Hare available.

Booth No. Name

1 AMERICAN JET SPRAY INDUSTRIES, INC.

2 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT CO.

3 MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT CO.

4 J. C. LARSON COMPANY

5 APPLETON ELECTRIC COMPANY

6 PADDOCK OF THE MIDWEST, INC.

7 HOWARD L. WHITE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

8 HOWARD L. WHITE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

9 CEDAR FOREST PRODUCTS COMPANY

10 MAGNUS CRAFT MATERIALS INC.

12 SELECTED EDUCATIONAL AIDS

13 LARSON EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE COMPANY

14 WENDT, CEDARHOLM & TIPPENS, INC.

18 RALPH H. BURKE, INC.

19 KENALL MANUFACTURING COMPANY

20 J. E. BARCLAY, JR. & ASSOCIATES

23 FRANK B. HALL & COMPANY

26 KESSLER, MERCI & LOCHNER, INC.

27 AL-CHROMA, INC.

28 HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY. INC.

29 CITY PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC.

30 HOWELL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT COMPANY

38 ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS

39 CENTRAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY

40 CENTRAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY

45 VELVA-SHEEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY

46 COCA-COLA USA

47 FILMS INCORPORATED

48 CREATIVE MATERIALS INC.

49 AMERICAN LOCKER COMPANY, INC.

50 A.R.C. ASSOCIATES

51 TANDY LEATHER COMPANY

52 PORTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY

58 S & ARTS & CRAFTS

59 FLEXIBLE COMPANY

60 WALLACE W. WELD

61 ZEMCO CORPORATION

62 STEWART-DECATUR SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.

63 HOWARD L. WHITE & ASSOC. INC. (Holmstem Ice Rinks)

65 WENGER CORPORATION

66 CHEVRON ASPHALT COMPANY

67 ROA'S FILMS

68 McFADZEAN & EVERLY, LIMITED

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