HAVE YOU READ THESE PUBLICATIONS FROM THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS?

1.	"Lobbying for Parks & Recreation" (1981) by Dr. Theodore B. Flickinger and Peter M. Murphy, Esq. This publication is the first of its kind, it deals extensively with lobbying and the legislative process. It tells how you in the leisure services field, can and should become involved.	Member $10.00	Non-Member $16.00
2.	"So You Want To Be A Park & Recreation Board Member . . . What Does That Mean?" (1981) The first in a new series for commissioners and board members. This publication is written primarily by board members for board members including: duties and responsibilities, problems that may be encountered, the time commitment, board-staff relationship and more. This is an excellent book for your district to give to board member candidates as well.	$ 7.00	$ 9.00
3.	"Special Report #2: What Is an Effective Park & Recreation Board Member?" (1981) The second in the commissioner series, this is a collection of articles dealing with the personal development of the board member. Many insights into the philosophies of effective board leadership and participation. An excellent publication for both the board member and the professional.	$12.00	$15.00
4.	"Special Report #3: Guidelines for Park & Recreation Boards" (1981) The third in the commissioner series, takes an indepth look into the role and duties of the park and recreation board member. Many useful ideas for both the professional and the board member.	$ 7.00	$ 9.00
5.	"Excellence in Park & Recreation Systems" (1981) A close-up look at the Gold Medal Award Program. What is it? What does it mean? Who wins it and why? An interesting and useful publication for the park and recreation agency on the move.	$ 5.00	$ 7.00
6.	"Park & Recreation Concepts" (1981) A collection of articles written by notable leaders in the park and recreation field addressing current problems and trends. This is a provocative publication for professionals and commissioners.	$ 5.00	$ 7.00
7.	"Park District Taxes - A Review and Analysis (1975 to 1980) (1981) Takes a close-up look at Park District tax rates, extensions and other interesting facts and figures. Included is a section on the Illinois Property Tax System. Of special interest is the listing of all tax rates and extensions for each Park District for the years 1975-1979.	$ 7.00	$ 9.00
8.	"The Park District Code" (1980) The Code contains all provisions of Chapter 105 of the Illinois Statutes which pertain directly to park districts of populations under 500,000. The Code also contains an appendix of other laws pertaining to local units of government.	$10.00	$25.00
9.	"White Paper; A Study and Analysis of Illinois Park Districts" (1980) An extensive study of park districts conducted for IAPD by the University of Illinois' Department of Leisure Studies. Also available are the five special reports which make up the study. White Paper Package	$ 4.00 $ 20.00	$ 6.00 $ 20.00
10.	"Special Report #1: Annotated Bibliography Concerning Special Taxing Districts" (1980)	$ 3.00	$ 5.00
11.	"Special Report #2: Statewide Public Hearings Concerning Park Districts" (1980)	$10.00	$15.00
12.	"Special Report #3: Survey of Citizens in Illinois Concerning Park District Services"	$ 8.00	$10.00

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13.	"Special Report #4; Survey of Park District Commissioners Concerning District Operations" (1980)	$ 4.00	$ 6.00
14.	"Special Report #5: A Comparison of Illinois Park Districts & City Operated Programs" (1980)	$ 4.00	$ 6.00
15.	1981-82 IAPD Membership Directory (1981) Current directory of districts in the State of Illinois collected through questionnaires sent to each district.	$ 5.00	$10.00
16.	Guide to Organizing Park Districts in Illinois This guide was developed to assist citizens in the formation and operation of park districts.	$ 2.00	$ 4.00
17.	History of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (1979) This edition is an update and revision of general information contained in a 1962 edition, plus the addition of several items commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the IAPD.	$ 4.00	$ 8.00
18.	IAPD Park Commissioner's Manual (1979) Being a park commissioner is like learning a new game. Before you can fully enter into the action, you must learn the rules and techniques of the game. This manual is designed to do just that. It should enable you to do a better job of representing your community's needs and demands on your park district
	board.	$ 7.00	$15.00

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