Thank you to Sycamore Park District for hosting Suzi today. She was excited to learn about the staff's career journeys, as well as their feedback on IPRA. Thank you to Jonelle Bailey for organizing the tour and for sharing many of their future plans. *shout out to Sarah Rex for working on their Unplug Illinois Day events :)
Illinois Park & Recreation Association
Non-profit Organization Management
La Grange , IL 5,457 followers
Learn. Connect. Inspire.
About us
Illinois is recognized as a leader in the parks, recreation and conservation movement. As a result, the Illinois Park and Recreation Association is one of the largest and most respected park and recreation associations in the country. IPRA is a not-for-profit organization and a public interest group whose members share a common goal - providing quality park and recreation opportunities for the people of Illinois. Organized in 1944, today IPRA serves recreation, park and conservation professionals, vendors, citizens and students statewide and throughout the country. Membership in the IPRA gives you access to continuing education, resources, networking opportunities and advocacy information. IPRA provides special interest groups that offer seminars and networking opportunities among members who share common work settings, situations and interests.
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http://www.ILipra.org
External link for Illinois Park & Recreation Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- La Grange , IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1944
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
536 East Ave
La Grange , IL 60525, US
Employees at Illinois Park & Recreation Association
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Cindy Galvan, CMP
Meetings, Events, and Tradeshow Management
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Suzi Wirtz
Executive Director, Association Leader
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Greg Bruggeman
Assistant Director at Village of Orland Park, Illinois
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Beth Waller,CPRP
Park and Rec Professional, Speaker & Trainer, Cultural Arts Director, Owner of Monarch Valley Productions and Best Results
Updates
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The IPRA Rec Room Podcast is now live on all major platforms! https://ow.ly/joVN50SzE4a #IPRARecRoom
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Get ready to level up your skills, network with colleagues, and stay ahead of the curve with our incredible line-up of events! Learn more at https://ow.ly/x85u50SuN8O
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In case you missed it - here's our segment from yesterday's Mental Health Monday on NBC5 Chicago! https://ow.ly/NcYM50SxPP2 How will you unplug on Saturday? Check out the events happening state-wide here: https://ow.ly/EnaC50SxPP1 #unplugillinois
Mental Health Monday: Creating connections by ‘unplugging'
nbcchicago.com
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IPRA Featured Job Post: Building Maintenance Technician at the Freeport Park District https://ow.ly/kyjq50Sx6mb
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Get ready for Unplug Illinois Day on July 13! This annual event, held during Park and Recreation Month, is all about disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature, family, and friends. Celebrate by enjoying the amazing parks and activities in your community. Let’s make the most of the services and spaces our park and recreation professionals provide! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gd3YYWvW
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