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1972 ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM

ILLINOIS PARK AND RECREATION CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 16-19, 1972 • MARRIOTT MOTOR HOTEL • CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

IMPORTANT: To save time and money and avoid standing in line, complete the simple advance registration form and return with remittance, by November 1, 1972 to: ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS, Room 504, First National Bank Building, 5th and Adams Streets, Springfield, Illinois 62701. Pre-registration deadline is November 1, 1972.

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NAME___________________________________________TITLE____________________

PARK DISTRICT OR AGENCY____________________________________________________

DRESS________________________________________________________________

CITY____________________STATE_____________ZIP_________PHONE ( )________

1972 CONFERENCE FEES

                                                                                                                                                                Advance At Door

Delegates - Wives - Guests - Full registration (Includes Luncheon and Banquet tickets)................................. $35.00 __ $45.00 __

Non-Member: (Not a member of IPRS or IAPD). ............................... $55.00 __ $55.00 __

Non-Member Student .................................................... $12.50 __ $12.50 __

Student—Rates apply only to those registrations made in a group, in advance, by the college or & university staff in attendance. .......................................... $ 7.50 __ $12.50 __

Triday Night Dance (Featuring Frankie Master's Band)........................... $ 3.00 __ $ 4.00 __

Daily Rate—Includes meal function for that day................................ $20.00 __ $22.50 __

TOTAL ENCLOSED

NOTE: If sending registrations for more than one person, attach a list of names, including wives and/or guests.

All checks should be made payable to ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Your Registration Fees will be refunded in full if cancellation notice is received by November 1, 1972.

THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL: This evening will be a fun packed night featuring a variety of entertainment, including some from local park districts. Paul Derda will serve as Master of Ceremonies. There is no charge, everyone is welcome, and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening. The program will be held in the Grand Ballroom from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. No registration necessary.

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE: The Friday night dance, a first in many years for the conference, will be open to all delegates. A headliner band of Frankie Masters will play for your listening and dancing pleasure from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. The dance will be held in the Grand Ballroom. Pre registration is requested. Tickets are priced at $3.00 in advance or $4.00 at the door. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening.

All hotel accommodations will be handled by the Marriott Motor Hotel

Contact: Reservations Clerk Marriott Motor Hotel 8535 W. Higgins Road Chicago, Illinois 60631 (312) 693-4444


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Paul Derda

PRE CONFERENCE ACTIVITY

THURSDAY—NOV. 16

10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.—Set up commercial and educational exhibits
10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.—Registration Desk Open
10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.—Registration for pre conference tours
2:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.—PRE CONFERENCE TOURS (See information elsewhere in program)
6:30 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.—ILLINOIS PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION

DINNER (Third Floor) 7:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.—SOCIAL/MIXER (Grand Ball Room)
The Thursday night Social/Mixer is open to all delegates. There is no charge or registration necessary. The program will feature a variety of talent and entertainment both of the professional nature as well as different acts from local park districts. A cash bar will be open throughout the evening for your pleasure. This is an ideal opportunity for delegates to relax and meet their friends before the conference gets underway.


THE 1972 CONFERENCE

THURSDAY—NOV. 16

10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.—Registration desk open
10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.—Registration for pre-conference tours
12:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.—Set up commercial and educational exhibits
2:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.—PRECONFERENCE EDUCATIONAL TOURS (see TOURS SCHEDULE elsewhere in program)
6:30 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.—ILLINOIS PARK AND RECREATION FOUNDATION DINNER (for officers and board)
7:00 P.M.-11:00 P.M.—ALL CONFERENCE SOCIAL/MIXER (see pre-conference schedule for details)

FRIDAY—NOV, 17

7:00 A.M.- 8:00 A.M.—EXHIBITORS CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:30 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.—REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS OPEN

8:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M.—IPRS ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Ted Kavadas, Presiding)
8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.—IAPD BOARD GET ACQUAINTED ROOM OPEN (Third Floor)
9:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.—IAPD RAP SESSIONS BY INTEREST GROUPS
9:30 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.—LADIES TOUR OF UNITED AIRLINES SCHOOL AND FACILITIES (Luncheon Included)

10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.—IPRS OPEN HEARINGS ON STATE LICENSING PROGRAM (Richard E. Johns, Presiding)
12:15 P.M.- 2:00 P.M.—KEYNOTE LUNCHEON—SPEAKER— Robert W. Ruhe, Superintendent, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
2:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M.—TOUR OF AMLINGS FLOWER AND GARDEN CENTER (Ladies)

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

2:15 P.M.- 3:30 P.M.—POLITICAL AWARENESS FOR COMMISSIONERS (NRPA tells what political awareness is and how it pays off.)

PARK DISTRICTS ... AS OTHERS SEE US (The press and public offer action and ideas to avoid offensive publicity)

COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL RECREATION PROGRAMS (Interesting special populations with ongoing programs) ROVING LEADER PROGRAM (New concept: Inner City and Suburban Districts?)

REVENUE FACILITIES TO SUSTAIN OTHER PROGRAMS (How to reduce tax requirements)

OFFICE MANAGEMENT—PART I (Talk on grooming, dress, human relations, etc.)
3:30 P.M.- 4:00 P.M.—VISIT THE EXHIBITS
4:00 P.M.- 5:15 P.M.—OFFICE MANAGEMENT—PART II (Continuation of Part 1)

FEDERAL PROGRAMS (What B.O.R. and N.P.S. can do for you)

SHOULD PARK DISTRICTS BE ABSORBED? (A debate on whether cities and/or Counties should take over our role)

VOLUNTEERS IN A RECREATION PROGRAM (Recruitment, Training and Assignment)

OUTDOOR EDUCATION (What you can do for it and what it can do for you)

MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Techniques of getting the job done)

COOPERATION BETWEEN PARK DISTRICTS AND MUNICIPALITIES (Interesting and unique programs)

ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND (A new (old) approach to play experiences)

INTERPRETATION OF YOUTH CAMP ACT AND AREA RECREATION ACT (How this affects park districts)

INTERVIEWING FOR YOUR FIRST JOB (Approaches and techniques of interviewing)

5:15 P.M.- 6:30 P.M.—SEX AND RECREATION (Sex in relation to therapeutic recreation)

DINNER ON YOUR OWN

9:00 P.M.-12:00 P.M.—ALL CONFERENCE DANCE (Featuring Frankie Master's Band)


SATURDAY, NOV.18

7:30 A.M.- 9:00 A.M.—IAPD PAST PRESIDENTS AND BOARD BREAKFAST (Third Floor)

7:30 A.M.- 9:00 A.M.—IPRS PAST PRESIDENTS BREAKFAST (Third Floor)

8:00 A.M.- 9:15 A.M.—POTPOURRI SESSIONS (Complimentary coffee and rolls served)

8:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.—REGISTRATION DESK OPENS

8:00 A.M.- 9:00 A.M.—CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (For ladies on third floor lounge)

8:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M.—COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS OPEN

9:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M.—LADIES TOUR OF WOODFIELD SHOPPING CENTER (Lunch on your own)

9:15 A.M.-10:30 A.M.—IAPD ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Betty Irons, Presiding)

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

9:15 A.M.-10:30 A.M.—RECORD KEEPING FOR RESEARCH AND MONEY (System of record keeping and retrieval methods)

MOTIVATION, PRODUCTIVITY AND RECOGNITION (A pat on the shoulder—or a kick in the pants)

DEVELOPMENT OF A POLICY MANUAL

A NATURE PROGRAM (Planning and development)

LITTLE LEAGUE COMPETITION (The pro's and con's)

SURFACING OF INTENSIVE USE AREAS (The pitter patter of little feet)

10:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M.—VISIT THE EXHIBITS

11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M.—THE GOALS OF IAPD (Are there new short-term actions or long-term goals the association should adopt?)

NIPC REPORTS . . . (On space needs, plans, policies and how it all affects park districts.)

LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMS

(Meaningful activities with continuity)

QUIZZING THE EDUCATORS (What's new with you?)

CHURCH RECREATION (How church recreation relates to public recreation)

PARK DISTRICTS—CITY COOPERATION (Cooperation in maintenance)

INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING (New programs you have not thought of or were afraid to try)

THE POLYGRAPH (An aid to selection of full-time staff)

THE PROFESSIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION ON CAMPUS (Its function and purpose)

PARKS IN THE FLOOD PLAIN, DETENTION AND RETENTION (Water water everywhere, but not a place to play)

NOON — LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

VISIT THE EXHIBITS 12:15 P.M.- 1:30 P.M.—IPRS/IAPD NEW BOARDS JOINT LUNCHEON (Third Floor)

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

1:45 P.M.- 3:00 P.M.—HOW MANY IS TOO FEW TO PROGRAM FOR? (Is it wrong to spend more per person on programs with limited appeal?)

CITY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS (Their operation and philosophies)

INNER CITY PROGRAMMING (Its challenges)

HANDICAPPING THE HANDICAPPED IN PARK DESIGN (Making it easy for everyone)

UPDATING THE MASTER PLAN (How and when)

PARK DISTRICTS' ROLE IN THE ENVIRONMENT
(Balancing dollar efficiency with environmental costs)

STRETCH YOUR BUDGET (Where to get free and low cost labor)

RESUMES (A self portrait to sell yourself)

INTERPRETIVE RECREATION (Interpretive reception in state parks and local departments)

RECORD KEEPING AND INVENTORY CONTROL (Set up of a good inventory control)

3:00 P.M.- 3:30 P.M.—VISIT THE EXHIBITS


EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

3:30 P.M.- 4:45 P.M.—SEMINAR WORKSHOP (A comprehensive session featuring very knowledgeable panelists in a number of high interest areas)

PARK MANAGEMENT (Old ways of doing new things)

THE POLICE PROBLEM AND VANDALISM (What can you do? What should you do?)

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS . . . (with schools, villages, etc. Written agreements? Pay rent?)

PRIVATE DEVELOPERS DEED LAND (Even if its legal, is it fair?)

PHILOSOPHIES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RECREATION (Working together for better recreation services)

RELATING THE COMPUTER TO LARGE AND SMALL PARK DISTRICTS (How can you make use of them in your office)

PLANT MATERIAL (A solution to pollution)

SATELLITES AND COMPUTERS (Remote sensing to plan your parks)

ITRS ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
(Stu Switzer, Presiding)

6:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M.—RECEPTION

7:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.—BANQUET—Speaker—Jack Brickhouse, Voice of the Chicago Cubs

SUNDAY—NOV. 19

9:30 P.M.-11:30 P.M.—IAPD LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR Robert A. Stuart, Presiding

(Commissioners and staff are brought up to date by the experts on the latest laws and decisions that affect park districts)

ADJOURNMENT—CHECKOUT

THURSDAY AFTERNOON TOURS


The Courts—Elmhurst

EDUCATIONAL TOURS

THURSDAY—NOV. 16

2:00 P.M.-5.-00 P.M.—TOUR #1—REVENUE FACILITIES (Tour guide Norm McDougall) a. Park Ridge Ice Rink b. Northbrook Ice Rink c. Glenview Tennis and Ice Facility

2:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.—TOUR #2—COMMUNITY CENTERS AND TENNIS AND HANDBALL COMPLEX (Tour guide Frank McCoy) a. Elmhurst—Tennis and Handball Complex b. Oak Park—Neighborhood Centers c. Franklin Park—Community Center

There is no charge for any of the tours. However, those wishing to go on tours should register at the registration desk between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This makes it possible to schedule the busses. Those going on tours will board the busses at the east entrance of the hotel (adjacent to the registration desk).


1972 CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS

(As of August 20, 1972)

Booth

No. Company

1 McFADZEAN & EVERLY, L.T.D.

2 THE FLXIBLE COMPANY

3 LAZ - EDWARDS - DANKERT

4 HARBOR HOSTS CORPORATION

5 J. E. BARCLAY JR. & ASSOC.

7 S. & S. ARTS & CRAFTS

8 NORTH AMERICAN RECREATION CONVERTIBLES, INC.

9 ALLEN T. ARCHER COMPANY

18 C. R. FRANK POPCORN & SUPPLY

20 CLARKE OUTDOOR SPRAYING CO., INC.

21 CEDAR FOREST PRODUCTS CO.

23 HYDRO-TURF

24 HOLLAND, STEED & SCHAPANSKI

25 ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS

26 PUREWAY CORPORATION

27 BERBER MANUFACTURING, INC.

28 CITY PLANNING ASSOCIATES, INC.

30 A. R. C. ASSOCIATES

31 E. J. DOYLE PRO SHOP

33 CHEVRON ASPHALT CO.

34 CENTRAL DISTRIBUTING CO.

35 ROA'S FILMS J

36 SPORTS AWARDS COMPANY37 RALPH H. BURKE, INC.

38 CREATIVE MATERIAL

Booth

No. Company

39 APPLETON ELECTRIC CO.

40 WENGER CORPORATION

41 MAGNUS CRAFT MATERIALS

42 PADDOCK OF THE MIDWEST INC.

43 SELECTED EDUCATIONAL AIDS, INC.

44 COCA-COLA USA

45 FORM, INC.

47 VELVA-SHEEN MFG. CO.

48 W. R. HOFFMANN CO., INC.

49 LANDSHIRE SANDWICHES OF CHICAGO

50 WALLACE W. WELD

51 HALOGEN SUPPLY CO., INC.

52 HYDRO TURF

54 MIRACLE EQUIPMENT CO.

55 OWEN REESE III & ASSOCIATES

57 TIMBER FORMS

58 IROQUOIS POPCORN CO., INC.

60 WENDT, CEDARHOLM, TIPPENS, INC.

61 THE J. E. BURKE CO.

62 PORTER EQUIPMENT CO.

63 FILMS INCORPORATED

64 HOWARD L. WHITE & ASSOC.

65 HOWARD L. WHITE & ASSOC.

66 KESSLER, MERCI & LOCHNER INC.

67 AMERICAN LOCKER CO. INC.


GENERAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION DESK will be located on the meeting floor level near the east entrance of the hotel. Registration hours are as follows: Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS will be located on the third floor.

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS will be open as follows: Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed during luncheon); Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The exhibit hall is located in the hall of cities on the meeting room level just across from the grand ballroom.

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS are located throughout the meeting room level hall areas.

ADMISSION to all conference functions will be by badge only . . . WEAR YOUR BADGE AT ALL TIMES. (Tickets for the luncheon and banquet are in the plastic name badge)

REGISTRATION FEES will be on the following basis:

. . . full member registration for delegates, wives, and guests, $35 in advance; $45 at the door. (includes luncheon and banquet tickets) . . . full non member registration for delegates, wives, and guests, $55 in advance; and $55 at the door. . . . daily rate $22.50 at the door; and $20 in advance, (includes meal function for that day) . . . Student rate $7.50; applies to only those students registered in advance by the college or university staff in attendance, (otherwise same as other delegates).

Does not include any meal functions.

. . . Friday night dance tickets; $3 per ticket in advance; $4 at the door. . . . Thursday night social/mixer; no charge or registration necessary. LADIES HOSPITALITY ROOM is located on the third floor, (take the express elevators to third floor then walk straight ahead until you come to the hospitality room). Open throughout the conference.

STUDENT LOUNGE is located on the third floor. (Take the express elevators to the third floor then walk straight ahead until you come to the Student Lounge). The lounge will be open throughout the conference and will serve as headquarters for all students.

IAPD GET ACQUAINTED ROOM is located on the third floor. (Take the express elevators to third floor then walk straight ahead until you come to the IAPD Room. (Open all day Friday).

ALL BUSSES will load and depart from the east entrance of the hotel. This entrance is adjacent to the registration desk. This is of interest to all ladies and those going on the pre conference tours on Thursday.

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITORS are an important part of the conference . . . visit them at your convenience throughout the conference.

Chicago Marriott Motor Hotel
Kennedy Expressway, Cumberland Avenue North Exit Chicago, Illinois 60631 (312) 693-4444

STUDENTS

Richard Schroth, a student from W.I.U. is coordinating student affairs for this year's conference. Some sessions have been designed especially for students. But the general philosophy is for students to attend sessions of their choice and mix with the professionals in the field. The Student Lounge will be located on the third floor and will be open throughout the conference.

JOB MART

A booth will be available for those looking for staff as well as individuals looking for positions. The booth will have a large bulletin board for the posting of positions available.


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