Features Legal Calendar 2005 14 — Prepared by Peter M. Murphy, IAPD General Counsel Grants Outlook 2005 19 — by Robert F. Appleman, RLA Investing in the Future of the Profession 22 University of Illinois Seeks Endowed Professorship in Recreation to Honor Faculty Pioneers — by Kent Reel You're So Vain! — And We're OK With That 26 Vanity and Personalized Park District Youth License Plates Now Available Special Focus 2005 Conference Program C1 -C60 Use this special insert to plan your perfect conference experience, and take this issue with you to Chicago on January 27-29. Communicate Your Passion to Win Sustainable Funding 28 — by Tammy Zonker One Foot in The Revolving Door 34 How to Keep Good People — by James Robbins

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