Volume 35, Number 4 July/August 2004

Features Organizing a Volunteer Program 12 —by Laura Gallagher, CPRP Legislative Conference Provides Lessons on Lobbying and Ethics 18 Parks Day at the Capitol 21 A Grassroots Effort to Save OSLAD and NAAF Special Focus ...And Then I'll Teach My Dog to Sing 22 Adventures in Pool Staff Care —by Rick Missing, CPRP WebXtra 31 Keeping the Pool 'Cool' Technology Helps Facilities Improve Safety and Efficiency —by Darci Yeo Giving Them What They Want 32 Splashpad Proves to be a Pleasing, Cost-Effective Alternative to an Aquatic Center —by Lori Magee, APRP, and Alejandra Pares

ON THE COVER Kyle Koller enjoys the sun and fun at Oswegoland Park District's Civic Center Aquatic Park. Our thanks go to Kyle's mother, Terri Koller, a park district employee, who snapped the photo and sent it to us. Departments From the Editor 4 Are You on Board? 6 Why Boards Micro-Manage Eye on the Profession 8 Food for Thought Statehouse Insider 10 Park Legislation Awaits Governor's Signature People and Places 38