ILLINOIS PARKS & RECREATION
1999 Magazine Awards
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Best Administration / Management Article
"Planning for the Next Millennium"
by Jini Clare, Clare Communications
(March/April 1999)
Judge Comments:
With all the
turnover occurring
in top positions
and retirements of
many long-serving
board members,
this article is
especially timely.
Best Facilities/Design Article
"Designing Spaces for Kids"
by Peter Exley, AIA, and Sharon Exley
Peter J. Exley Architect
(January/February 1999)
Comments: This
well-written
article develops a
design philosophy
very well and gives
several excellent
examples of
projects that
reflect this
philosophy.
Best Features/Issues Article
"Just What Is an SRA?"
by John N. McGovern, NSSRA
(July/August 1999)
Comments: This wonderfully written
article provides a valuable description of
the social and legislative events leading to
the development of SRAs, and the current
status and challenges of Illinois SRAs.
Best Legal/Legislative Article
"Sled Hill Sense and Liability"
by Brett Davis, ALCM, PDRMA
(November/December 1998)
Comments: A
well-written article
that introduced a
significant liability
issue and
systematically
addressed
problems and
solutions.
Best Natural Resources / Environment Article
"Champaign in Bloom"
Amanda Roesch, Champaign Park District
(September/October 1999)
Comments: This is an
outstanding article, an
excellent example of the
positive impact that a
simple thing, such as
flowers, can have on the
urban environment.
Other communities can
adapt this information at
whatever level they wish.
Best Partnership Article
"Three Cheers for a Ground-breaking
Partnership"
by Melanie McGauran,
Northfield Park District
(May/June 1999)
Comments: Excellent
article . The author got
to the heart of what
makes partnerships
"work."
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Best Public Awareness / Marketing Article
"Happy Anniversary!"
by Gene Popa
Calumet Memorial Park District
(January/February 1999)
Comments: This article
was very well written
and the ideas included
could be used for any
number of special
events. The sample time
line served as an easy,
yet effective reference
for readers.
Best Recreation / Programming Article
"TR for Youth at Risk"
by Laura J. Brown and Karin Sevcik
WDSRA
(July/August 1999)
Comments: This
article presents a
compelling case
for including
services for youth
at risk within
SRAs. It offers an
articulate
description of the
scope of the
problem as well
as a pilot program
developed by
WDSRA.
(Pictured at top, Karin
Sevcik; below, Laura
Brown.)
Best Research / Trends Article
"Is There a Glass Ceiling in Parks &
Recreation?"
by Kimberly J. Shinew, Ph.D., CLP, Denise
Anderson and Margaret Arnold
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(May/June 1999)
Comments:
this research
addresses a timely,
controversial
subject that
challenges readers
and exposes
potential barriers
for advancement
in the park and
recreation field.
{Pictured at top, Kim
Shinew; below, Denise
Anderson)
You, too, can write for the magazine!
see www.ILparks.org/publications/ipr for guidelines.
Panel of judges: Dr. Nick DiGrino, Western Illinois University; Robert Espeseth,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Dr. Regina Glover, Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale; Dr. Cynthia J. Wachter, Illinois State University.
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Illinois Parks and Recreation * March/April 2000 * 57
PEOPLE AND PLACES
Scenes and Award Winners from the IAPD/IPRA - 2000 Annual Conference - January 12-14 - Hyatt Regency Chicago
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A record-breaking 4,074 board members and
professionals attended the 2000 IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference for
Illinois parks and recreation. The more than 120 educational sessions
were highly rated and more than 1,800 people—including many
Illinois legislators and elected officials—attended the Friday
luncheon. The exhibit hall was packed for three days with displays by
231 vendors, an indication of the vitality of the business of parks and
recreation in Illinois.
The following three pages highlight scenes from the conference,
plus the many exemplary board members, professionals and agencies
who shine for their dedication and extraordinary achievements.
IAPD Allan A. Weissburg Commissioner of the Year Award.
Fred Hohnke, Woodridge Park District
IPRA Professional Recognition
Gary Balling, Morton Grove Park District
IAPD President's Citation
stanley Budzinski, Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria
donald Jessen, Addison Park District
ted Flickinger, Ph.D., Illinois Association of Park Districts
IPRA President's Awards
Lee Volpe, Vernon Hills Park District
Jeff Boubelik, Frankfort Park District
IPRA Fellow Award
Ken Kutska, Wheaton Park District
IAPD Honorary Life Membership
Oscar Dahl, Northbrook Park District
IPRA Bob Artz Distinguished Service
Mike Rylko, Buffalo Grove Park District
IAPD Rising Star Award
Paula Gilbert, South Barrington Park District
IPRA Young Professional
Ron Oestreich, Bolingbrook Park District
IPRA Meritorious Service Award
Liz Kessler, Skokie Park District
Matt Ellmann, Park District of LaGrange
Geri Estvanik, Addison Park District
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PEOPLE AND PLACES
Scenes and Award Winners from the IAPD/IPRA - 2000 Annual Conference - January 12-14 - Hyatt Regency Chicago
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IAPD Outstanding Board Members Eileen Coursey, Morton Grove Park District
Kathyrn Graham, Arlington Heights Park District
Ron Ory Naperville Park District
Mickey Macholl, Hanover Park Park District
IAPD Board Member 20-Year Service Anniversary Award Judith Beck, Glenview Park District
George J. Lasota, Glen Ellyn Countryside Park District
dr. David C. Mason, DeKalb Park District
Vernon McKinley, Foss Park District
Gary Peckler, Golf Maine Park District
Bernard Semasko, Foss Park District
Ron Visintine, Litchfield Park District
William C. Wright, Savanna Park District
IAPD 25-Year Service Anniversary
Rosemary S. Argus, Mt Prospect Park District
Frank D. Jackson, Oak Forest Park District
Patricia Kampwirth, Darien Park District
Martin P. Paliga, Calumet Memorial Park District
James P. Petkus, Oak Forest Park District
Joseph Wilhelm, Calumet Memorial Park District
IAPD Board Member 30-Year Service Anniversary
Waldon O. "Wally" Degner, Palatine Park District
Frank Homerding, Worth Park District
Ralph A. Sartore, Memorial Park District
IAPD Board Member 35-Year Service Anniversary
Anne E. Safko, Glen Ellyn Countryside Park District
IPRA Outstanding Program Awards Kewanee Park District "Bakersville Haunted Hayrack Ride"
Hanover Park Park District "Chilifest"
Lombard Park District "Lilac Time"
Bolingbrook Park District "Block Party Package"
skokie Park District "World's Largest Apple Bob"
Chicago Park District "Park Voyagers"
NISRA "5th Annual Spring Fishing Classic"
NEDSRA "Tandem Bike Ride Program"
IPRA Conservation Program Awards
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County,
Brewster Creek Restoration Initiative
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Illinois Parks and Recreation * March/April 2000 * 59
PEOPLE AND PLACES
IPRA Outstanding Facility & Parks Awards
Wauconda Park District/NISRA Arthur G. Farley Accessible Fishing Pier
Kewanee Park District The Oasis
Hanover Park Park District Seafari Springs Family Aquatic Center
Urbana Park District Wandell Sculpture Garden
Glencoe Park District Glencoe Beach Renovation Project
Orland Park Recreation Dept. The Grinding Edge Skate Park
Village of Niles Niles Human Services/Family Fitness Center
Woodridge Park District Echo Point Park
Bloomingdale Park District Museum
Elmhurst Park District Safety Town
Arlington Heights Park District Pioneer Park Swimming Pool
Chicago Park District Jackson Park Pavillion
IAPD Agency Anniversary Awards
Oswegoland Park District - 50 Year Anniversary
Kankakee Valley Park District - 75 Year Anniversary
Kewanee Park District - 80 Year Anniversary
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County - 85 Year Anniversary
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It Plays in Peoria!
2001 IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference
Jan. 11-14, 2001
Peoria Civic Center
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Oscar Dahl, 1999 IAPD President
Don Van Arsdale, 1999 IPRA President
2000 IAPD/IPRA Joint Conference Committee
Jeff Fougerousse, co-chair
Morton Grove Park District
Kelli Garvanian, co-chair
Vernon Hills Park District
Roger Florey, programs, Rolling Meadows Park District
Margaret Resnick, Bolingbrook Park District
Jim Shook, Round Lake Area Park District
Peter Pope, Bolingbrook Park District
Mike Gilfillan, Arlington Heights Park District
Don Scheltens, Clarendon Hills Park District
Joyce Clark, Park Ridge Park District
Mike Clark, Bloomingdale Park District
Fred Hohnke, Woodridge Park District
John Wilson, Lan Oak Park District
Steve Paczolt, La Grange Park District
Kay Forest, John Conference Manager, IPRA
Kristen Butcher, Programs, IAPD
Barbara Paxton, Exhibit Sales, IPRA
Jillian Loek, Intern, University of Illinois
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