LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Gentlemen:

A recent letter published in the Illinois Parks and Recreation magazine written by a commissioner from Elk Grove has promted me to also ask where we are going.

For the last six years in the General Assembly I have attempted to actively involve myself in a constructive program for the association in Illinois. Prior to this as a park commissioner and board President I spent six years actively directing the growth of the West-Chester Park District. The sum total of these twelve years has convinced me that in order that our Park systems and associations grow, we must have a full time lobbiest to work with the General Assembly and association members.

Our needs are such that a program, finalized and familiar to all our members be drafted and submitted prior to the convening of the new General Assembly. That this be part of a master 6 year plan, formulated by input from all areas of the state. We must have someone in attendance constantly when the General Assembly is in session to council those handling our legislation and advising others that have specific problems and proposals relative to Park legislation. Someone to constantly retain a good rapport with legislative members so we can move our legislation with dispatch.

Gentlemen, we stand at the apex of stagnation with the opportunity to build for future generations. If true concern is the prime mover, I ask your immediate and serious consideration for my comments. I would welcome an opportunity to address the board relative to these and other proposals.

Awaiting your reply,

Ronald K. Hoffmann
State Representative
Sixth District

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The Department of Local Government Affairs, in cooperation with the Illinois State Fair Agency, is promoting a Mayors and Local Officials Day at the State Fair on Saturday, August 16,1975.

We urge your district to plan now to attend this event.

Registration will commence at 9:30 a.m. at the Illinois Building on the State Fair grounds and a reception with Governor Dan Walker will be held in the same building from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The day's events will be wrapped up from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at an informal reception of local officials, members of the Governor's cabinet, interested legislators and Governor Dan Walker at the official residence of the Director of Agriculture, Pud Williams.

If you plan an exhibit, you should contact Mr. Jarl Trammell, Department of Local Government Affairs, 303 E. Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706, or phone him at (217) 782-5883, for more details and information.

Your Association endorses this program. We plan to; exhibit along with other associations representing local government agencies and we urge your participation.

If your district plans to attend please keep the Association office informed.

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DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION. Carbondale Park District, salary open. B.S. degree in Recreation, with M.S. preferred. Abilities in leadership and administration with knowledge of budget preparation and execution, personnel administration and capable of managing a total parks and recreation program. Send resume to: 206 W. Elm Street, Carbondale, Illinois 62901. Closing date: August 15, 1975.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR. Carbondale Park District, salary open. B.S. degree in recreation, with M.S. preferred. Knowledge in program development and evaluation. Responsible for administration of a complete, comprehensive recreation program. Working knowledge of publicity and public relations techniques a must. Send resume to: 206 W. Elm Street, Carbondale, Illinois 62901. Closing date; August 16, 1975.

TENNIS FACILITY MANAGER. Pekin Park District, salary open, degree in recreation and parks, business administration or related field preferred. Tennis background necessary. Responsibilities include: Management of a new indoor tennis/health club facility. Position to be filled August 1. Send resumes to: Steve Carpenter, Exec. Dir., Pekin Park District, 1701 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61544, (309) 347-4181.

ARENA MANAGER. Pekin Park District, salary open, degree in recreation and parks, business administration or related field preferred. Ice Rink experience preferred. Responsibilities will include: Management, programming and promotion of the indoor ice rink. Position to be filled September 1. Send resumes to: Steve Carpenter, Exec. Dir., Pekin Park District, 1701 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554, (309) 347-4181.

Illinois Parks and Recreation July/August, 1975