Illinois Parks and Recreation Conference

Illinois Parks & Recreation
Conference
January 18-21,1990
Peoria Convention Center, Peoria, Illinois

Your IPR Conference Poster and Registration Information
are inserted in this magazine.

By Jennifer Miller and Barbara Eaton

Pre-Conference
Workshops

Thursday

Budget Planning & Implementation

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $50 .6 CEU

How To Be An Effective
Communicator
$55

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. .6 CEU

Make Yourself Memorable

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $60 CEU's
applied for

Do You Need A Foundation?

10:30a.m.-4:30 p.m. $60 CEU's
applied for

You Make A Difference

1-4:30 p.m. $30 .3 CEU

Soaring With Eagles

1-4:30 p.m. $30 .3 CEU

Teamwork Leadership and
Cooperation

1-4:30 p.m. $45 CEU's
applied for

Health and Wellness to
Offset Stress

1-4:30 p.m. $25 .3 CEU

Conference Sessions ——————————————————

Subjects covered in this year's conference sessions range from "Water Parks — The Wave of the Future" and "Networking for Recreation Programmers" to "Bloopers & Blunders in Landscape Design" and "Crisis Intervention Techniques & Strategies." Over seventy-five sessions are scheduled for Friday and Saturday in one hour and 45 minute segments during both mornings and afternoons. No pre-registration is necessary.

Conference Workshops ——————————————————

Friday
Friday Workshops are held at the Hotel Pere Marquette.
Wetlands - Recognition, Regulation and Management
8:30 a.m.-Noon    CEU's applied for
Using Video: A Beginner's Guide
8:30 a.m.-Noon    CEU's applied for
Skiing for the Disabled - Right Next Door
8:30 a.m.-Noon
Win Win Negotiations
8:30 a.m.-Noon    .3 CEU
Saturday
Saturday Workshops are held at the Hotel Pere Marquette.
Review of the 1989 ITRS Research Grants
8:30 a.m.-Noon
Researching Foundations A to $ and Seven Steps to a Winning Proposal
8:30 a.m.-Noon    CEU's applied for
Doing Your Master Plan In-House
8:30 a.m.-Noon
Athletic Field Maintenance and Construction
8:30 a.m.-Noon    CEU's applied for

PLAY IT AGAIN
—————————— in Peoria

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November/December 1989

What's Playin' in Peoria?

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 ——————————

• 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. REGISTRATION
• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
• 4:30-7:45 p.m. GRAND OPENING EXHIBIT PARTY
All full-conference delegates receive a complimentary drink ticket and Thursday buffet ticket courtesy of the exhibitors. Special entertainment will feature "KEN CARLISLE AND THE CADILLAC COWBOYS." It's sure to be a rompin' stompin' good time. Plan to stop by for some good grub and some good fun!

• 9 p.m.-1 a.m. ALL CONFERENCE OPENING SOCIAL
Kick-off the 1990 Conference with "US" as they set the stage for dancing and socializing with old friends and new. Cash bar available, at the Continental Regency Hotel.

FRIDAY. JANUARY 19 ——————————

• 7 a.m.-5 p.m. REGISTRATION
• 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. PAST PRESIDENTS' BREAKFAST
• NOON-2:15 p.m. ALL CONFERENCE KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
• 2:15-3:30 p.m. DESSERT IN EXHIBIT HALL
Go for an old fashioned stroll in the park located in the exhibit area while nibbling on dessert. Dessert will be served immediately following the opening luncheon (dessert is included with full registration).

• 6:30 p.m. FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
Illinois Conservation, Park and Recreation Foundation will sponsor its fundraiser on Friday, January 19, at "The Winners Circle" in Peoria. "The Winners Circle" is an entertainment facility which includes off-track betting (harness racing that evening), sports bar, pool tables, darts and music. It's a fun night out to raise funds for the Foundation and it's limited to 225 delegates. Fee includes dinner, transportation and a complimentary beverage, only $20 (in advance).

Conference Keynote Speaker
James F. Hennig, Ph.D., the keynote
speaker for Friday's All Conference Luncheon,
specializes in motivational presentations
which bring the audience "permanent change
and measurable results." His "Brain, Brawn
and Beltbuckles" promises humorous
anecdotes and real-life stories which drive
home the importance of self-concept as the
key to success and great productivity.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 ——————————

• 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. MUNCH and MINGLE WITH THE EXHIBITIONS
Sandwiches and drinks available for purchase in the exhibit area. Last chance to mingle with the company representatives who serve you.

• 12:15-1:45 p.m. JOINT IPRA/IAPD AWARDS LUNCHEON
Join your colleagues in honoring those who gave a "little more" for their community, their profession or their association. Both IPRA and IAPD will pay tribute to those who made outstanding contributions this year. Special ticket required for the luncheon program. See registration form.

• 12:15-1:45 p.m. STUDENT SECTION MEETING & LUNCH
A special student section meeting will be held to discuss issues related to students. Sandwiches will be provided and are included with the student registration fee.

• 7:15 p.m.-Midnight CONFERENCE RECEPTION
Delegates may unwind after 3 days of conferencing with dinner music by ED KAIZER AND HIS QUARTET and after dinner fun and dancing to the many hits of the "CRYAN' SHAMES."

• 8: p.m. BANQUET • 9 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT & DANCING
PLEASE NOTE: Pork is the featured entree at the Conference Banquet on Saturday night. Anyone who needs to request an alternative selection should call the IPRA office at (708) 991-2820 by December 29.

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November/December 1989

WHY SEND BOARDS & STAFF TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE?

The question is often asked: "Why should an agency set aside money to send staff and board members to conferences and workshops?" Here are a few reasons. . . .

• Because parks, recreation and leisure services are constantly changing just like today's society. There are new innovations, trends and issues that arise on a weekly basis. As times change, new challenges face us. Only if we are willing to accept the challenges and learn about them can any of us really make progress.

• Because each local agency deserves the best leadership possible. Training, networking and information exchange is one way to assure that you will have the best management possible.

• Because at the Illinois Park and Recreation Conference you will have an opportunity to hear from experts in the fields of business, marketing, parks, recreation and leisure services. You will have a choice of workshops dealing with topics that will enable you to return to your local agencies and put programs into action. You will have the opportunity to meet other board members and staff from all parks of Illinois who share a common goal of providing the best, most cost effective recreation and park services to the residents of Illinois.

What to take to the annual conference:

• Your credentials and business cards.
• A smile and a spirit of friendliness.
• An open (but not empty) mind.
• A spirit of eager anticipation.
• A desire to enjoy the conference.
• An eagerness to learn and share new ideas.

Do you like to plan ahead?

Here are the future dates of the Illinois Park and Recreation Conference: 1990 — January 18-21, Peoria; 1991 — January 10-13, Hyatt Regency O'Hare; 1992 — February 6-9, Hyatt Regency O'Hare; 1993 — January 7-10, Chicago Hyatt Regency.

Illinois Parks and Recreation

November/December 1989