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Illinios Parks & Recreation
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
1971 PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 19-20-21
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1971
CONFERENCE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
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THURSDAY—NOV. 18
12:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.— Set up commercial and educational exhibits 1:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.—Registration Desk open
2:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.— PRECONFERENCE EDUCATIONAL TOURS (see TOURS SCHEDULE elsewhere in program)
5:30 P.M. — Reception
6:30 P.M. — FALSTAFF MUSEUM OF BREWING SOCIAL
FRIDAY—NOV. 19
8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.— REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS OPEN 8:30 A.M.- 9:30 A.M.—LADIES CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:30 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.—LADIES TRIP TO NORTHWEST PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
9:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M.—IPRS ANNUAL MEETING (John E. Lindberg, presiding)
9:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.—WHAT TAX RATES AND LEVIES ARE AVAILABLE TO PARK DISTRICTS? (Learn exactly what levies are available from representatives of the Dept. of Local Government)
12:15 P.M.- 1:45 P.M.— KEYNOTE LUNCHEON:
SPEAKER—Dwight F. Rettie, new NRPA Executive Director
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
2:00 P.M.- 3:15 P.M.—RESEARCHER—WHAT ARE YOU REALLY TRYING TO SAY?
JOINT PURCHASING (How can the State purchasing power be utilized by your department?)
WILL PARK DISTRICTS BE ABOLISHED? (Experienced commissioners speak on the issue)
OUTSIDE EXPERTS LOOK AT OUR FAILURES
REVENUE FACILITIES—PART II (Private investments build public agency facilities)
ENCOUNTER MOVEMENT: WHERE ARE WE NOW?
PUBLIC RELATIONS "AS A WAY OF LIFE"
LIVING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
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LUNCHEON SPEAKER — Dwight F. Rettie, New NRPA Executive Director
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BANQUET SPEAKER—Michael J. Hewlett, Auditor of Public Accounts, State of Illinois
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IMRF INFORMATION BOOTH
The IMRF booth will be staffed by persons who can answer questions about Social Security and the IMRF program.
INSURANCE INFORMATION BOOTH
The insurance booth will be staffed by a representative from the Equitable Life Insurance Company to answer questions and enroll new districts into the program.
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3:15 P.M.- 3:45 P.M.—VISIT THE EXHIBITS
3:45 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.— BLOWING BUBBLES IN THE PARKS—
AIR STRUCTURES
HOW TO STREAMLINE YOUR BOARD MEETINGS (Commissioners hear how to get the meetings over before midnight)
STUDENTS—FIND OUT WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT
DOES THE JUNIOR COLLEGE CURRICULUM QUALIFY?
PRESENTATION OF A POSITION PAPER
MANAGEMENT OF LARGE PARK AREAS (Factors influencing design and management)
ENVIRONMENT—ITS THERAPEUTIC VALUE
24 HOUR PROGRAMMING
ROLE OF SERVICE CLUBS IN RECREATION
AERIAL MAPPING FINDS LOST REVENUE (Commissioners hear how other agencies have found new revenue in a modern way)
6:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M.— SOCIAL HOUR
7:00 P.M.- ? — DINNER AND SOCIAL OUTING ON "ROBERT E. LEE" FLOATING RESTAURANT
7:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M.— STUDENT RAP SESSION
SATURDAY, NOV. 20
8:00 A.M.- 9:00 A.M.—POTPOURRI SESSIONS (Complimentary coffee and rolls served)
8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.— REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS OPEN
9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.—IAPD ANNUAL MEETING (Eugene C. Pomerance presiding)
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
9:00 A.M.-10:15 A.M.—ONE MAN DEPARTMENT PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY
STUDENTS—GRADUATION THEN WHAT . . .?
TECHNIQUES OF MOTIVATIONS
TOOLS FOR SUCCESSFUL REFERENDUM (Talk to the losers as well as the winners)
ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS: MODEL FOR INCLUSION NEED NOT BE EXPENSIVE
PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOL-PARK FACILITIES
COMMUNITY CENTERS—"DEAD OR ALIVE"
10:15 A.M.-10:45 A.M.—VISIT THE EXHIBITS
10:45 A.M.-Noon —WHAT THEY AIN'T TEACHING YOU (Emphasis given to student reaction)
THE ROLE OF THE PRACTITIONER IN RESEARCH
GOVERNMENT SERVICES—STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE #1 (An update on federal and state funds)
PRESSURE GROUPS
HOW TO OBTAIN DONATED LAND (Commissioners hear how Champaign County has obtained gifts through the efforts of CCDC Foundation)
ITRS ANNUAL MEETING (Stan Labanowich presiding)
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
LIGHTED SCHOOL HOUSE
SMALL PARK DISTRICTS SHARE THE WORK (Commissioners who have to do everything themselves discuss how to get the work done and who does it)
NOON—LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
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Eugene C. Pomerance
President IAPO
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John E. Lindberg
President IPRS
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Special Panel Speakers
Frank Vaydik is director of the Kansas City Department of Parks & Recreation.
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Mike Fryer is Executive Director of the National Industrial Recreation Association.
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COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
A communications center has been established for the conference through the cooperation of Southwestern Bell Telephone. Anyone can be reached at the conference by dialing (314) 241-4646. The center will be staffed throughout the conference.
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CONFRENCE PROGRAM
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
1:30 P.M.- 2:45 P.M.—YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN PROGRAMS
CONSERVATION AND FOREST PRESERVES
MUSEUMS, ZOOS (FARMS) AND AQUARIUMS (The old in parks made new)
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER TWO PARK DISTRICTS COMBINED? (Commissioners hear the results of the Homewood and Flossmoor combining. What happened after the smoke cleared)
PARK PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (Cooperation between Zone Center and park district programming and facilities)
YOUR ADMINISTRATION . . . RECHARGE OR DISCHARGE? (Commissioners discuss the relationship of the Board to the Administration. How to communicate likes and dislikes)
STUDENTS RAP WITH NRPA
2:45 P.M.- 4:00 P.M.—MOBILE RECREATION "IS IT MOVING?"
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION (programs that Accommodate)
SMALL PARK DISTRICT SEMINAR (Commissioners question maintenance personnel from larger districts to pick up short-cuts and helpful ideas)
WORKING WITH OTHER GOVERNING BODIES
DEVELOPING NEW PROGRAMS FOR NURSING HOMES
ARTIFICIAL ICE RINKS
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE MERGER (Commissioners hear what has happened after City Playground and Recreation Commissions were absorbed in a half-dozen communities in the mid-1960's)
NRPA JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND PERSONNEL SERVICES BRIEFING
6:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M.— RECEPTION
7:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M.— BANQUET
Speaker—Michael J. Hewlett, Auditor of Public Accounts
SUNDAY—NOV. 21
9:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon—LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR (Robert A. Stuart presiding) Commissioners are brought up to date on the latest laws and decisions that affect Park Districts by the experts.
ADJOURNMENT—CHECK OUT
1:05 P.M.—NFL FOOTBALL GAME
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles
JOB MART
A booth will be available for those looking for staff as well as individuals looking for positions. The booth will be staffed and a large bulletin board avail-able for the posting of positions available.
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Conference Co-Chairman
Ronald H. Dodd
IPRS
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Donald F. Bresnan
IAPD
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Special Panel Speakers
Dr. Peter J. Verhoven is Chairman of the Department of Recreation and Parks, University of Kentucky.
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Frank Rubini is Director of Parks, Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission.
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1971 ANNUAL CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS
(Space reserved as of September 1st)
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Booth no.
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Name
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Booth No.
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Name
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1
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ABC MARINE ENTERPRISES, INC.
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20
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HOLLAND, STEED & SCHAPANSKI, ARCHITECTS
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18
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ABRAMS AERIAL SURVEY CORPORATION
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24
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KESSLER-MERCI & LOCHNER, INC.
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52
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AMERICAN LOCKER CO.
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44
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J. C. LARSON CO.
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27
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APPLETON ELECTRIC CO.
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46
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LAZ-EDWARDS-DANKERT
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29
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ARC ALAN R. CASKEY ASSOC.
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41
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MAGNUS CRAFT MATERIALS INC.
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50
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ALLEN T. ARCHER CO.
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53
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McFADZEAN & EVERLY, LTD.
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2
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J.E. BARCLAY,JR.
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33
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R.L. Mueller Dist.Co.
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43
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NIEDERMEYER-MARTIN COMPANY
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34
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BELL & GUSTUS
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3
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NORTH AMERICAN RECREATION CONVERTIBLES
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51
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PAUL BUCKLEY (MIRACLE & JAMISON)
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47
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OWEN REECE & ASSOCIATES
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37
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BUNTON COMPANY
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28
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PADDOCK OF THE MIDWEST
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4
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THE J. E. BURKE CO.
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25
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PLAY SYSTEMS OF CHICAGO
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32
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RALPH H. BURKE, INC.
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19
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PLAYGROUND CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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57
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CEDAR FOREST PRODUCTS COMPANY
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56
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R. C. A. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
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39
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CHEVRON ASPHALT COMPANY
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35
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ROA'S FILMS
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26
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CREATIVE MATERIALS INC.
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48
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SIDWELL STUDIO, INC.
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36
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COCA-COLA
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45
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SPORTS AWARDS
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42
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FILMS INCORPORATED
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40
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STADIUMS UNLIMITED
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22
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FLXIBLE COMPANY
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17
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TOEL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
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49
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FORMS
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55
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WENDT, CEDARHOLM, TIPPENS INC. ARCHITECTS
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23
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GAME-TIME, INC.
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30
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YAZOO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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54
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HALOGEN SUPPLY COMPANY
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21
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W. R. HOFFMAN COMPANY
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... for Ladies
FRIDAY, NOV. 19
8:30 A.M.—Continental breakfast in ladies Hospitality Room (Across from Registration Desk)
9:30 A.M.—Board Busses for a trip to the Northwest Shopping Plaza. Enjoy the noon luncheon and fashion show and return to your hotel room by mid-afternoon in time to get beautiful for the Friday night outing on the Robert E. Lee Floating Restaurant.
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SATURDAY, NOV. 20
Breakfast on your own.
9:30 A.M.—Guided Tour of the Riverfront with stops at the Arch and gift shops, the Old Cathedral and Museum, and Old Court House.
12:15 P.M.—Lunch on your own.
1:30 P.M. Chance to visit Downtown St. Louis, shop and have a leisure afternoon before getting ready for the Annual Banquet that evening.
SUNDAY, NOV. 21
NOTE: Sleep late with breakfast on your own and plenty of time to get ready for the NFL Football game.
All ladies are welcome to go on the pre conference tours scheduled for Thursday afternoon. (See other section of program for details)
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Educational Tours
TOUR#1 THURSDAY, NOV. 18 2:00 P.M. ICE RINK TOUR will include visits to the St. Louis Arena, the St. Louis Steinburg Rink and Granite City Park District Rink.
TOUR #2 THURSDAY, NOV. 18 2:15 P.M. SHAW'S GARDENS (Climatron) See the most beautiful and unique botanical gardens in the world.
TOUR #3 THURSDAY, NOV. 18 3:00 P.M. BUSCH GARDENS—Seethe world famous Clydesdale horses and visit the world's largest brewery along with visits to three National Historical Landmarks.
TOUR #4 THURSDAY, NOV. 18 6:30 P.M. FALSTAFF MUSEUM OF BREWING—Enjoy a social evening before getting down to the serious business of attending the conference.
NOTE: There is no charge for any of the tours. However, those wishing to go on tours should report to the registration desk at their earliest convenience and sign up. This makes it possible to schedule the busses.
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