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Watch the awards luncheon video
The 2008 Soaring to New Heights Conference awards luncheon was a top-notch ceremony recognizing agencies and individuals who have truly advanced the field of parks and recreation this past year.
Watch the complete video of the luncheon below.
Don’t forget to nominate deserving individuals and agencies for next year’s Conference. Most nominations are free! [...]
Richard Louv keynote inspiring for all
Acclaimed author of “Last Child in the Woods” and seven other books, Richard Louv, honored park and recreation professionals in IL as the keynote speaker at this year’s 2008 IAPD/IPRA Soaring To New Heights Conference. Louv has some amazing ideas - and fears - about our generation and generations to come.
The work being done [...]
Becoming an advocate for our profession
Nancy Niebur of the Illinois State University talks about how important it is for students to network and realize the value of the professional of parks and recreation.
Interns are the future, get them ready
LeeAnn Franklin of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District and co-author of the IPRA Guide To Internships Manual talks about the importance of arming our interns with the tools to develop and grow into the future professionals we want working for us.
Networking takes center stage for many
Jodi Rudick of ADvisors Marketing and speaker at the Conference sat down for an impromptu discussion with a few young professionals before her session to talk about networking.
Exhibitors make the most of Conference
Kirk Conville of BAGGO, Inc. shows his appreciation to Conference attendees and explains how important his exhibition experience and partnership with park district has been for his company.
A special thanks from IPRA Chairman
Amy Charlesworth of the Rolling Meadows Park District gives thanks to the 2008 Conference Committee and talks about the importance of the Conference to both professionals and commissioners at park and recreation agencies.
Perspective from a new professional
Cathi Claver of the Waukegan Park District talks about being a new park and recreation professional in Illinois and her experience with the Agency Showcase Competition.
Maximize your leadership skills with mentors
Ron Salski of the Wheeling Park District talks about a great session he attended Friday about leadership and how mentors in his professional career were vital to his professional success.
Conference goes green with recycling efforts
Cheryl Toohey of the Skokie Park District and chair of the IPRA Environmental Committee talks about the efforts made this year to help “green” the Conference.