Don Bresnan Receives National Award

Don Bresnan, Champaign Park District Commissioner, was awarded the National Citizen Board Member Service Award at the National Recreation and Park Association Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. This award is presented annually to a Commissioner, Board member for exemplary service to NRPA and the Citizen Board Member Branch.

Don Bresnan has served as President of the CBM Branch and on the NRPA Boad of Trustees for twelve years. He is in continual demand as a speaker at regional and state park and recreation conferences. In 1988, he wrote a book entitled "How to Survive as Park and Recreation Board Member." The book is in its third printing having sold over 2,000 copies. All proceeds from the sale of the book have been donated to the National Park and Recreation Association.

Ms. Carrie Brennan is the 1990 recipient of the IPRA Student Scholarship Award. She received this award at the IPRA Annual Meeting in Peoria on January 20, 1990. Ms. Brennan is a Junior at Illinois State University majoring in Therapeutic Recreation, and is a native of West Chicago, Illinois.

To qualify for the $500.00 scholarship, Ms. Brennan had to demonstrate a commitment to the field through work related experience, academic achievement and involvement in professional organizations. She had volunteered and was then employed by the DuPage County Convalescent Home for three summers and holiday vacations. She completed field work training during the summer of 1989 at the Marianjoy Rehabilitation Center, Wheaton, Illinois. Carrie is a member of the IPRA Student Section, and volunteered to work the ITRS Hospitality House (an ITRS Fund Raiser) at the 1989 Mid-West Symposium in Springfield last May. She maintains a 3.21 grade average at Illinois State University.

Presently, Carrie intends to complete her degree in Therapeutic Recreation by May, 1991. After graduation she hopes to secure a position in a clinical setting, working with teen-age and young adult mental health clients.

Listed here are the individuals, agencies and organizations who received honors during 1989 for serving the goals of the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and recreation Association. Awards were presented at the Illinois Parks and Recreation Conference on Saturday, January 20, 1990 during the Joint Awards Luncheon at the Pier Marquette. Masters of Ceremony were Robert Lashbrook of Crystal Lake and Lyle Reedy of Freeport. Congratulations to all all of our winners!

IAPD___________

Allan A. Weissburg Award
Commissioner of the Year Award Eugene C. Pomerance, Elmhurst

President's Award
Peter M. Murphy, IAPD
Jim Edgar, Secretary of State

Arbor Day Awards
Park District of Highland Park
Oak Lawn Women's Club
Waukegan Park District

Agency Anniversary Awards
Carol Stream Park District, 25 Years
Franklin Park Park District, 25 Years
Hoffman Estates Park District, 25 Years
Park District of Hanover Park, 25 Years
Marengo Park District, 50 Years
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 75 Years

Service Anniversaries
Ten Years
Judy Beck, Glenview
Arthur Berschel, Broadview
Nick Boznos, Morton Grove
Mary Ann L. Dfager, Memorial
Victor Erickson, Wheaton
William D. Holland, Black Hawk
ArleneJ. Mulder, Arlington Heights
Burt Posorske, Black Hawk
William Rolando, Black Hawk
Roger Toohey, Wheaton
David L. Tursky, Cary

Service Anniversaries (continued)
Fifteen Years
Catherine Crowley, Glenview
Jane Franz, Crystal Lake
Michael Gauer, Glenview
Patricia Kampwirth, Darien
Richard C. Thompson, Black Hawk

20 Years
Waldon O. Degner, Palatine
Bert Lutton, Lighthouse
Edward Rimnac, Broadview
Norman Smalley, Elmhurst

25 Years
Robert P. Simkus, Carol Stream

30 Years
Donald F. Bresnan, Champaign

IPRA___________

Fellow Award
George Whitehead, Carbondale

Professional Recognition Award
Jane Hodgkinson, Western DuPage Special Recreation Association

Robert M. Artz Award
Joe Doud, Northbrook

President's Award
Jennifer Miller, Schaumburg
Barbara Eaton, Wheaton

Administration and Finance Professional of the Year
George Whitehead, Carbondale
Award presented by Roy Cripe, Burr Ridge.

Facility Management Professional of the Year
Don Van Arsdale, Northbrook
Award presented by Judith Zopp, Glenview

Parks and Natural Resource Management Professionals of the Year
Marvin Wolf, Addison
Award presented by Greg Petty, Waukegan

Recreation Professional of the Year
Chris Wilsman, Deerfield

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Mary Van Arsdale, Highland Park
Award Presented by Lots Tyznik Glen Ellyn

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Joint IAPD/IPRA Community Service Awards

Non-Member Employee
Mike Breaker, Elmhurst
Ellen DeJulio, SEASPAR
Bob Novak, Crystal Lake
Mark Trieglaff, SEASPAR

Individual Merit
Dave Baron, Homewood-Flossmoor
Bob Boschulte, Freeport
Albertie Dahms, River Forest
Vilah Ellis, Round Lake Area
Tom Harris, Carbondale
Jack Henneberry, Homewood-Flossmoor
Stan Jenkins, Champaign
Dexter Knowlton, Freeport
Captain Daniel J. Lavery, Oak Lawn
Joni Mecum, Carbondale
Edmund B. Moran, Jr., Evanston
Keith Olson, Elmhurst
Joan Prerost, Berwyn
Clement E. Rezek, Berwyn
Ron Riepe, Grayslake
Norm Rotblatt, Freeport
Chauncey "Bud" Wells, Freeport
Jeff & Laurie Wick, Homewood- Flossmoor
Bill Wingate, Crystal Lake

Group Merit
Barrington Area United Way, NISRA
Carbondale Fire Department, Carbondale
Central High School Wellness Committee, NISRA
Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Round Lake
Decatur Knights of Columbus Council #577, Decatur
East Alton American Legion Post #794, East Alton
Evanston Bicycle Club, Evanston
Friends of Glen Oak Zoo, Peoria
Gamma Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Carbondale
Garden Club of Evanston, Lighthouse
Graco Foundation, NISRA
Independence Day Celebration Commission, Glenview
Kennicott House Restoration Commission, Glenview
Knights of Columbus Pope John XXVI Council #5867, Carbondale
Knights of Columbus St. Mary's Council #3790, Carbondale
Northeastern Illinois Special Olympics, SEASPAR
Peoria Area Water Wizards Parents Club Peoria
Pioneer Center, NISRA
Prairie Management Advisory Commission, Elmhurst
Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus, NISRA
Romeoville Model Railroad Club, Romeoville
Rotary Club ofHomewood, Homewood- Flossmoor
Southern Illinois Bassbusters, Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Department of Recreation, Carbondale
Volunteer Services Program ofMcHenry Country, NISRA
Warren Lions Club, Black Hawk
Waukegan Jaycees, Waukegan
Waukegan Lions Club, Waukegan
West Chicago Park District & West Chicago Community High School, Oak Park
Wickler Copeland Post #464, American Legion, Black Hawk

Category 1: Best Single Brochure Cover Design
Section A: Western Springs Recreation Dept. (Summer) and York Center Park District

Section B: Deerfield Park District and Elk Grove Park District (Summer)

Category 2: Best Single Brochure
Section A; Bartlett Park District and Kankakee Valley Park District

Section B: Barrington Park District and Lisle Park District (Summer) and Oak Forest Park District

Category 3: Best Brochure Series
Sec. A & B: Wheaton Park District and York Center Park District

Category 4: Special Facility Brochure
Sec. A & B: Franklin Park Park District (Ice Arena) and Skokie Park District

Category 5: Special Programming Brochure
Sec. A & B: Wheaton Park District and DELPHI S.R.A. (Very Special Visions)

Category 6: Special Program Logo
Section A: Bourbonnais Township Park District and Wauconda Park District

Section B: Schaumburg Park District and Wheaton Park District

Category 7: Agency Logo
Section A:Bridgeview Park District and Plainfield Township Park District

Section B:Des Plaines Park District and Waukegan Park District

Category 8: Best Use of "Take Time For Fun
Sec. A & B: Bolingbrook Park District and Wheeling Park District

Category 9: Public Service Announcement
Sec. A & B: Elk Grove Park District/ Chan 6 and Peoria Park District

Category 10: Informational Video

Sec. A & B: Park District of Highland Park and Peoria Park District

Best Economic Article
David Bryden (Sept./Oct. 1989)
"Laundry Soap, Salad Bars and MultiFacility Memberships"

Best Education Article
Hoyt Gimlin

(Nov./Dec. 1989)
"What Covers 13 Million Acres, Sleeps 60 Million People and Desperately Needs Money?"

Best Management Article
Thomas M. Wheeler and Jon D. Sommer (Jan./Feb. 1989)
"Can SRAs Deny Non-resident Handicapped Individuals participation in Their Program's?"

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Best Maintenance Article
Lorry Bakanec and Steven S. Plumb (July/Aug. 1989)
"Reacting to Playground Safety Concerns—How Can Agencies Determine Their Own Needs and Applications?"

Best Miscellaneous Article
Representative Lee A. Daniels (July/Aug. 1989)
"A Playground for All Children"

Best Programming Article
John Crysdale and Kent Cox (May/June 1989)
"Freeport Park District 'Ride With the Ghost'"

Best Public Relations Article
Sharon L. Anderson (Sept./Oct. 1989)
"Putting Our Best Foot Forward"

First Place — Daniel Holmes, Carl Sandburg H.S.

Second Place — Tim Manner, Moline H.S.

Third Place — Noreen Tuohy, Mother McAuley H.S.

Fourth Place — Chris Frantisak, Waubonsie Valley H.S.

Fifth Place — Adam Heitz, Bradley Bourbonnais Community H.S.