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F e a t u r e s
Public Preparedness — Building for Success 15
Have a clear vision and community support before the first hole is dug
— by Charles Balling, CPRP
Birthdays for Fun and Profit 37
Cake, fruit punch and pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey don't cut it anymore
— by Carrie A. Haupert, CPRP
Dog Area Opportunities 40
Serving a new group of users and making it pay for itself
— by Craig Bruska
Building Self-Confidence 44
The demise of the self-esteem movement
— by Bruce L. Larson, Ph.D.
S p e c i a l F o c u s
Youth Movement 19
A 19-year old wins a seat on the Bourbonnaise Township Park District Board
Getting Resourceful 22
Materials to help you be a better advocate
— by Rodd Whelpley
In Their Own Words
29
Five IAPD and IPRA members' secrets for building relationships with lawmakers
IAPD Gala Celebrates the Power of Citizen Advocacy
32
Parks Day at the Capitol
34
Reaching out for recognition
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On the Cover The parks, recreation, conservation and forest preserve story has reached the ears of state legislators. This spring, both houses of the General Assembly passed two major pieces of legislation that give leeway under the tax cop to some park districts and special recreation associations (see Peter Murphy's article on page 12). This issue focuses on how you can help build on the IAPD/ IPRA's track record of success in the field of citizen advocacy.
D e p a r t m e n t s
From the Editor 4
Are You on Board? 6
Politics is not a Dirty Word
Eye on the Profession 8
Cheap Shots
Partnerships 11
If it Plays in Peoria . . .
Statehouse Insider 12
Park Districts Celebrate Success
Mixed Media 35
Creative Marketing and PR for Tightwads
People and Places 46
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