PUBLIC AWARENESS PERSPECTIVE

All Took Time For Fun!

TEAM FAIR PLAY

Katy Anderson; Shana Anderson; Jim Ash; Jody Ash; Mark Badasch; Kathy Bingham; Mary Ann Bitzer; Jeff Boubelik; Jan Boubelik; Jeff Bowen; Debbie Carlson; Amy Charlesworth; Mary Cherveny; Steve Cherveny; Becky Cluster; Phyllis Cossarek; Sharon Desjardins; Charlene Dybedock; Roger Florey; Sharon Florey; Kay Forest; Annette Fuchs; Mike Gilfillan; Amy Goodman; Diane Grais; Jani Graziano; Robin Hall; Barbara Hall; Sandra Holste; Fred Hohnke; Dee Dee Kern; Bruce Larson; Judy Locke; Judy Mann; Carol Matchen; Liza McElroy; Skip McEwen; Mike McHenry; Kim McHenry; Jennifer Menard; Daniel Mitchell; Ray Morrill; Gayle Mountcastle; Rudy Nelson; Sue Nelson; Frank Obrochta; Jim Petkus; Deborah Pilapil; Terry Pohlman; Lyle Reedy; Ed Rompa; Mike Rylko; James Shook; Carol Shook; Ernest Shymanik; Brian Smith; R. Scon Smith; Patti Stahl; Myra Tatarowicz; Michelle Tuft; Suzanne Cech; Mark Trieglaff; John Vann; Ralph Voris; Patrick Willin; John Wilson; Liz Windisch; Jennifer Witt

"If we didn't have park districts, think what the kids would be doing. Growing up, I found role models at the park district and I found opportunities, whether it was hiking, playing ball or pool. I am extremely thankful for that in my life." —Mike Singletary, talking with kids and families in Conservation World

IAPD President Phyllis Cossarek and IPRA President Debbie Carison take time for a photo with Mike Singletary.	Mike Singletary listens to stories of athletic achievement from Illinois Senior Olympians.	Oak Lawn Park District Star Makers perform at Lincoln Stage.
Decatur Park District's Golf Director Rick Anderson shows a fairgoer that perfect swing.	Backstage with performers from the Rolling Meadows Park District Castaways Show.	The Chicago Wheelchair Bulls press the courts at Club Mickey D's.

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On Park District Conservation Day

Illinois State Fair — August 19,1995

Opening the day with flair are the Decatur Park Singers with Gus and Goldie!

Kids of all ages enjoy the opening show.

"We have accomplished so much through our partnerships with park districts." —Brent Manning IDNR Director

"We want to thank overnor Edgar for designating this day Park District Conservation Day and recognize the new Illinois Department of Natural Resources for its outstanding leadership." —Ted Flickinger IAPD Executive Director

"I want to express my appreciation to all of you who work in parks and recreation. As we set our priorities in Illinois, we have to make sure that we do not forget the need for park and recreation facilities and areas. That's so important for our quality of life. Government should be concerned about quality of life." —Governor Jim Edgar Opening Ceremonies, Park District Conservation Day

A major THANK YOU to these participating agencies!

Addison Park District Beardstown Park District Bensenville Park District Bolingbrook Park District Channahon Park District Chicago Park District Decatur Park District Elk Grove Park District Foss Park District Franklin Park Park District Granite City Park District Havana Park District Homewood-Flossmoor Park District

Illinois Association of Park Districts

Illinois Dept. of Agriculture

Illinois Dept. on Aging

Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources

Illinois Park and Recreation Association

Illinois Senior Olympics

Kankakee Valley Park District

Lisle Park District

Lombard Park District

Mundelein Recreation and Park District

Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Assn.

Northwest Special Recreation Association

Oak Lawn. Park District

Oak Forest Park District

Park Ridge Recreation & Park District

River Trails Park District

Rockford Park District

Rolling Meadows Park District

Round Lake Area Park District

Saint Charles Park District

Sandwich Park District

Schaumburg Park District

South Suburban Special Recreation Assn.

Venice Park District

Western DuPage Special Recreation Assn.

Wheeling Park District

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