Don Bresnan Receives
National Award
Don Bresnan, Champaign Park
District Commissioner, was awarded the
National Citizen Board Member Service
Award at the National Recreation and
Park Association Meeting in San
Antonio, Texas. This award is presented
annually to a Commissioner, Board
member for exemplary service to NRPA
and the Citizen Board Member Branch.
Don Bresnan has served as President of
the CBM Branch and on the NRPA
Boad of Trustees for twelve years. He is
in continual demand as a speaker at
regional and state park and recreation
conferences. In 1988, he wrote a book entitled "How to Survive as Park and
Recreation Board Member." The book
is in its third printing having sold over
2,000 copies. All proceeds from the sale
of the book have been donated to the
National Park and Recreation
Association.
Ms. Carrie Brennan is the 1990 recipient
of the IPRA Student Scholarship Award.
She received this award at the IPRA
Annual Meeting in Peoria on January 20,
1990. Ms. Brennan is a Junior at Illinois
State University majoring in Therapeutic
Recreation, and is a native of West
Chicago, Illinois.
To qualify for the $500.00 scholarship,
Ms. Brennan had to demonstrate a commitment to the field through work
related experience, academic achievement and involvement in professional
organizations. She had volunteered and
was then employed by the DuPage
County Convalescent Home for three
summers and holiday vacations. She
completed field work training during the
summer of 1989 at the Marianjoy
Rehabilitation Center, Wheaton, Illinois.
Carrie is a member of the IPRA Student
Section, and volunteered to work the
ITRS Hospitality House (an ITRS Fund
Raiser) at the 1989 Mid-West Symposium
in Springfield last May. She maintains a
3.21 grade average at Illinois State
University.
Presently, Carrie intends to complete her
degree in Therapeutic Recreation by
May, 1991. After graduation she hopes
to secure a position in a clinical setting,
working with teen-age and young adult
mental health clients.
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Illinois Parks and Recreation
1989 Award Winners
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Listed here are the individuals, agencies and organizations who received honors during 1989 for serving
the goals of the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and recreation Association.
Awards were presented at the Illinois Parks and Recreation Conference on Saturday, January 20, 1990
during the Joint Awards Luncheon at the Pier Marquette. Masters of Ceremony were Robert Lashbrook
of Crystal Lake and Lyle Reedy of Freeport.
Congratulations to all all of our winners!
IAPD___________
Allan A. Weissburg Award
Commissioner of the Year Award
Eugene C. Pomerance, Elmhurst
President's Award
Peter M. Murphy, IAPD
Jim Edgar, Secretary of State
Arbor Day Awards
Park District of Highland Park
Oak Lawn Women's Club
Waukegan Park District
Agency Anniversary Awards
Carol Stream Park District, 25 Years
Franklin Park Park District, 25 Years
Hoffman Estates Park District, 25 Years
Park District of Hanover Park, 25 Years
Marengo Park District, 50 Years
Forest Preserve District of DuPage
County, 75 Years
Service Anniversaries
Ten Years
Judy Beck, Glenview
Arthur Berschel, Broadview
Nick Boznos, Morton Grove
Mary Ann L. Dfager, Memorial
Victor Erickson, Wheaton
William D. Holland, Black Hawk
ArleneJ. Mulder, Arlington Heights
Burt Posorske, Black Hawk
William Rolando, Black Hawk
Roger Toohey, Wheaton
David L. Tursky, Cary
Service Anniversaries (continued)
Fifteen Years
Catherine Crowley, Glenview
Jane Franz, Crystal Lake
Michael Gauer, Glenview
Patricia Kampwirth, Darien
Richard C. Thompson, Black Hawk
20 Years
Waldon O. Degner, Palatine
Bert Lutton, Lighthouse
Edward Rimnac, Broadview
Norman Smalley, Elmhurst
25 Years
Robert P. Simkus, Carol Stream
30 Years
Donald F. Bresnan, Champaign
IPRA___________
Fellow Award
George Whitehead, Carbondale
Professional Recognition Award
Jane Hodgkinson, Western DuPage
Special Recreation Association
Robert M. Artz Award
Joe Doud, Northbrook
President's Award
Jennifer Miller, Schaumburg
Barbara Eaton, Wheaton
IPRA Section Award Winners
Administration and Finance
Professional of the Year
George Whitehead, Carbondale
Award presented by Roy Cripe,
Burr Ridge.
Facility Management Professional
of the Year
Don Van Arsdale, Northbrook
Award presented by Judith Zopp,
Glenview
Parks and Natural Resource
Management Professionals of the Year
Marvin Wolf, Addison
Award presented by Greg Petty,
Waukegan
Recreation Professional of the Year
Chris Wilsman, Deerfield
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Mary Van Arsdale, Highland Park
Award Presented by Lots Tyznik
Glen Ellyn
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Joint IAPD/IPRA
Community Service Awards
Non-Member Employee
Mike Breaker, Elmhurst
Ellen DeJulio, SEASPAR
Bob Novak, Crystal Lake
Mark Trieglaff, SEASPAR
Individual Merit
Dave Baron, Homewood-Flossmoor
Bob Boschulte, Freeport
Albertie Dahms, River Forest
Vilah Ellis, Round Lake Area
Tom Harris, Carbondale
Jack Henneberry, Homewood-Flossmoor
Stan Jenkins, Champaign
Dexter Knowlton, Freeport
Captain Daniel J. Lavery, Oak Lawn
Joni Mecum, Carbondale
Edmund B. Moran, Jr., Evanston
Keith Olson, Elmhurst
Joan Prerost, Berwyn
Clement E. Rezek, Berwyn
Ron Riepe, Grayslake
Norm Rotblatt, Freeport
Chauncey "Bud" Wells, Freeport
Jeff & Laurie Wick, Homewood-
Flossmoor
Bill Wingate, Crystal Lake
Group Merit
Barrington Area United Way, NISRA
Carbondale Fire Department,
Carbondale
Central High School Wellness
Committee, NISRA
Round Lake Area Chamber of
Commerce, Round Lake
Decatur Knights of Columbus Council
#577, Decatur
East Alton American Legion Post #794,
East Alton
Evanston Bicycle Club, Evanston
Friends of Glen Oak Zoo, Peoria
Gamma Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma
Phi, Carbondale
Garden Club of Evanston, Lighthouse
Graco Foundation, NISRA
Independence Day Celebration Commission, Glenview
Kennicott House Restoration Commission, Glenview
Knights of Columbus Pope John XXVI
Council #5867, Carbondale
Knights of Columbus St. Mary's Council
#3790, Carbondale
Northeastern Illinois Special Olympics,
SEASPAR
Peoria Area Water Wizards Parents Club
Peoria
Pioneer Center, NISRA
Prairie Management Advisory Commission, Elmhurst
Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus,
NISRA
Romeoville Model Railroad Club,
Romeoville
Rotary Club ofHomewood, Homewood-
Flossmoor
Southern Illinois Bassbusters,
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Department
of Recreation, Carbondale
Volunteer Services Program ofMcHenry
Country, NISRA
Warren Lions Club, Black Hawk
Waukegan Jaycees, Waukegan
Waukegan Lions Club, Waukegan
West Chicago Park District & West
Chicago Community High School,
Oak Park
Wickler Copeland Post #464, American
Legion, Black Hawk
Agency Showcase Awards
Category 1: Best Single Brochure Cover
Design
Section A: Western Springs Recreation
Dept. (Summer) and York
Center Park District
Section B: Deerfield Park District and
Elk Grove Park District
(Summer)
Category 2: Best Single Brochure
Section A; Bartlett Park District and
Kankakee Valley Park District
Section B: Barrington Park District and
Lisle Park District (Summer) and Oak Forest Park
District
Category 3: Best Brochure Series
Sec. A & B: Wheaton Park District and
York Center Park District
Category 4: Special Facility Brochure
Sec. A & B: Franklin Park Park District
(Ice Arena) and Skokie
Park District
Category 5: Special Programming
Brochure
Sec. A & B: Wheaton Park District and
DELPHI S.R.A. (Very
Special Visions)
Category 6: Special Program Logo
Section A: Bourbonnais Township Park
District and Wauconda
Park District
Section B: Schaumburg Park District
and Wheaton Park District
Category 7: Agency Logo
Section A:Bridgeview Park District
and Plainfield Township
Park District
Section B:Des Plaines Park District
and Waukegan Park
District
Category 8: Best Use of "Take Time
For Fun
Sec. A & B: Bolingbrook Park District
and Wheeling Park District
Category 9: Public Service
Announcement
Sec. A & B: Elk Grove Park District/
Chan 6 and Peoria Park
District
Category 10: Informational Video
Sec. A & B: Park District of Highland
Park and Peoria Park
District
Illinois Park & Recreation
Magazine Awards
Best Economic Article
David Bryden
(Sept./Oct. 1989)
"Laundry Soap, Salad Bars and MultiFacility Memberships"
Best Education Article
Hoyt Gimlin
(Nov./Dec. 1989)
"What Covers 13 Million Acres, Sleeps 60
Million People and Desperately Needs
Money?"
Best Management Article
Thomas M. Wheeler and Jon D. Sommer
(Jan./Feb. 1989)
"Can SRAs Deny Non-resident Handicapped Individuals participation in
Their Program's?"
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Best Maintenance Article
Lorry Bakanec and Steven S. Plumb
(July/Aug. 1989)
"Reacting to Playground Safety Concerns—How Can Agencies Determine
Their Own Needs and Applications?"
Best Miscellaneous Article
Representative Lee A. Daniels
(July/Aug. 1989)
"A Playground for All Children"
Best Programming Article
John Crysdale and Kent Cox
(May/June 1989)
"Freeport Park District 'Ride With the
Ghost'"
Best Public Relations Article
Sharon L. Anderson
(Sept./Oct. 1989)
"Putting Our Best Foot Forward"
IAPD Art Contest Winners
First Place — Daniel Holmes,
Carl Sandburg H.S.
Second Place — Tim Manner,
Moline H.S.
Third Place — Noreen Tuohy,
Mother McAuley H.S.
Fourth Place — Chris Frantisak,
Waubonsie Valley H.S.
Fifth Place — Adam Heitz,
Bradley Bourbonnais Community H.S.
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