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Map - West & East Tower. ..............................................C4
Map - Facilities Meeting Rooms...................................C5-C6
Letter From the Mayor....................................................C7
Chairmans' Message.........................................................C8
IAPD Staff, Officers & Trustees............................................C9
IPRA Staff/ Officers & Board Members.........................C9-C10
General Information.....................................................C11 -C14
Exhibit Hall lnformation...............................................C12, C43-C62
Student Events................................................................C14
Conference Schedule.......................................................C14
2005 Education Suggestion Form......................................C41
Exhibit Hall Floor Plan.......................................................C42
Thursday
Professional Connection............................................C14, C18
Thursday-at-a-Glance...................................................... C15
Pre-conference Workshops........................................C15-C18
Office Support Workshop...................................................C17
Thursday Evening Social with 'Orchestra 33'...................... C19
Friday
Annual Awards Reservation System.............................C14
Friday-at-a-Glance............................................................C20
Educational Sessions...................................C20-C22, C27-C29
CEU Workshops......................................... C23-C24, C25-C26
Opening Session... ..........................................................C25
Saturday
Saturday-at-a-Glance........................................................C30
Educational Sessions..........................C30-C31, C33-C37, C39
CEU Workshops............................................... C31 -C32, C38
Life Source Blood Drive.................................................... C37
Saturday Evening Event................................................... C40
2004 Conference Program
ELEVATION PLAN
Facilities
ACAPULCO West Tower Gold Level
ADDAMS West Tower Silver Level
ATLANTA West Tower Gold Level
BOARD OF TRADE West Tower 36th Floor
BUCKINGHAM West Tower Silver Level
BURNHAM West Tower Bronze Level
BUSINESS CENTER East Tower Bronze Level
COLUMBIAN West Tower Bronze Level
COLUMBUS HALL (A-L) East Tower Gold Level
COMISKEY West Tower Bronze Level
CRYSTAL BALLROOM West Tower Green Level
DUSABLE
West Tower Silver Level
FIELD West Tower Silver Level
GOLD COAST West Tower Bronze Level
GRAND BALLROOM (A-F) East Tower Gold Level
GRAND SUITES East Tower Gold Level
GUEST PACKAGE PICK-UP East Tower Purple Level
HAYMARKET West Tower Bronze Level
HONG KONG West Tower Gold Level
HORNER West Tower Silver Level
McCORMICK
West Tower Silver Level
NEW ORLEANS West Tower Gold Level
OGDEN West Tower Silver Level
PICASSO West Tower Bronze Level
REGENCY BALLROOM (A-D) West Tower Gold Level
REGENCY CATERERS West Tower Purple Level
RIVERSIDE CENTER East Tower Purple Level
SALES & CATERING OFFICE East Tower Bronze Level
SAN FRANCISCO West Tower Gold Level
SANDBURG West Tower Silver Level
SKYWAY CONFERENCE CENTER East Tower Blue Level
SOLDIER FIELD West Tower Bronze Level
STETSON CONFERENCE CENTER West Tower Purple Level
TORONTO West Tower Gold Level
TRUFFLES West Tower Blue Level
WATER TOWER West Tower Bronze Level
WRIGHT
West Tower Silver Level
WRIGLEY West Tower Bronze Level
Restaurants & Lounges
ALL SEASONS CAFE East Tower Green Level
BIG BRASSERIE & BAR East Tower Blue Level
CONNIE'S PIZZA West Tower Blue Level
J'S EXPRESS East Tower Green Level
KNUCKLES SPORTS BAR East Tower Green Level
PERK'S East Tower Bronze Level
STETSON'S CHOP HOUSE East Tower Green Level
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C5
C6
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
January 22, 2004
RICHARD M. DALEY
Mayor
GREETINGS
As Mayor and on behalf of the City of Chicago, I extend warmest greetings to all those attending the Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IAPD/IPRA) Conference.
IAPD and IPRA work together to preserve and maintain park districts, forest preserves and recreational facilities. They strive to provide recreation opportunities and improve the quality of life for all Illinois residents. Together, these organizations are a powerful advocate, initiating research, influencing governmental decisions and educating members and citizens to promote recognition of the benefits of park districts.
While you are here, I hope you will take time to discover all that makes Chicago a great place to live and visit. I know you will like what you find. From our great architecture and beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, our exciting nightlife and many world-renowned cultural institutions, Chicago offers something for everyone.
Best wishes for a successful and enjoyable event.
Sincerely,
Richard M. Daley
Mayor
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CHAIRMANS' MESSAGE
Dear Friends,
Let the celebration... continue! That's right. The Illinois Association of Park Districts' 75th anniversary year may have ended, but the 2004 conference gives all of us another opportunity to keep celebrating as the Illinois Park and Recreation Association launches its 60th year of service to members from all walks of our growingly diverse profession.
You'll have an opportunity to see and hear all about IPRA's six decades of hard work and innovation as the year progresses. For now, let's all focus on the extraordinary opportunities that await you from the moment you arrive at the conference.
As always, there is more to do than time permits. Catch up with old friends. Learn new ways to do your job more effectively at lively, insightful workshops. Stroll the exhibit hall, which will be packed with a wide variety of commercial opportunities. Make this the year you find all of the resources you need in one place.
Don't forget to have fun. That may sound like a silly statement, but frankly, we're often too busy making sure everyone else is having a good time to take care of our own needs. Conference is your chance to recharge your batteries and grab your share of relaxation.
Speaking of charged batteries, this year's dynamic conference duo deserves a big helping of congratulations for the daunting (and often thankless) job of chairing this annual event. Sue Micklevitz and Wally Frasier pulled out all stops to make sure Conference 2004 surpassed everything we've done before. Both have been as generous with their time as they have been with their talent. Thank you Sue and Wally.
No conference could become as successful as ours without the remarkable contributions made by our volunteers. We wish we had room to name you all and hope you know and understand the gratitude we feel for all you have done. That said, it's time find out why there's no business like our business as you begin your conference experience. We'll help make 2004 a year you'll never forget. Guaranteed!
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Dennis Flanagin
IAPD Chairman
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Elizabeth Kessler
IPRA Chairman
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ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS
211 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1186
Phone: 217.523.4554
Fax: 217.523.4273
www.ILparks.org
Executive Staff
Ted Flickinger, Ph.D., CPRP, CAE, President and Chief Executive Officer
Sue Beard, CMP, Educational Services and Conference Director
Bill G. Bodine, Business Manager
John W. Comerio, CPRP, Development Director
Cindy Deiters, Marketing Specialist
Bobbie Jo Hill, 'Public 'Relations Specialist
Sherri Khile, Executive Secretary
Lynn McClure, Public Relations Director
Peter M. Murphy, CAE, General Counsel
Shannon Sartain, Legal Secretary
Rodd Whelpley, Publications Director
Officers
Dennis Flanagin, Chairman of the Board, Lan-Oak Park District
Clint Hull, Chairman of the Board-Elect, St. Charles Park District
Mary Garrison, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, Winnetka Park District
David Mason, Vice President, De Kalb Park District
Pamela O. Newton, Vice President, Lake County Forest Preserve District
Scott R. Triphahn, Vice President, Hoffinan Estates Park District
Willis "Bill" Logan, Treasurer, Springfield Park District
James P. Petkus, Sergeant-at-Arms, Oak Forest Park District
Trustees
Ann Austin, Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department
Ronald P. Emery, Harrisburg Township Park District
Thomas E. Ernst, Quincy Park District
Christine H. Garry, Barrington Park District
Millie Keith, Freeport Park District
Mike Krost, Chillicothe Park District
Colette M. Kubiesa, Elmhurst Park District
Karen McClure, Bourbonnais Township Park District
Daniel Matos-Real, Chicago Park District
Tom Webber, Wheeling Park District
ILLINOIS PARK & RECREATION ASSOCIATION
106 North Schmale Road
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Phone: 630.752.0141
Fax: 630.752.0193
www.il-ipra.org
Executive Staff
William J.M. Wald, CPRP, CAE, Chief Executive Officer
Tom Ford, Deputy Chief Administrator
Gail Cohen, Communications and' Marketing Manager
Diane Frandsen, Receptionist
Sue Gager, CPRP, Membership Services Manager
Kelly Guidry, Education Services Manager
Sheila Lowrey, Education and Conference Director
Polly McKee, Registrar
Lorraine Molyneux, Business & Human Resources Manager
Leslie Orr, Executive Secretary
Faline Ramsey, Receptionist
Heather Weishaar, Corporate Relations Manager
Officers
Elizabeth S. Kessler, CPRP, Chairman of the Board, Skokie Park District
Jane Hodgkinson, CPRP, Chairman of the Board-Elect, WDSRA
Jill Bartholomew, CPRP, Past Chairman of the Board, Homewood-FIossmoor Park District
Board Members
AT LARGE
Michael J. Benard, CPRP, BensenviUe Park District
Tracey M. Crawford, CPRP, CTRS, NSSRA
William G. McAdam, CPRP, Plainfield Township Park District
James M. Reuter, CPRP, Village of South Elgin Recreation Department
CENTRAL REGION
LoriKay Paden, CPRP, Mettler Center, LLC
METRO REGION
Amy Charlesworth, CPRP, Rolling Meadows Park District
Lee A. Voipe, CPRP, Winnetka Park District
Mark W. Purcell, CPRP, Palos Heights Recreation Department
NORTHERN ILLINOIS REGION
Mike Doty, CPRP, Lincolnwood Recreation Department
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS REGION
George H. Bryant, CPRP, Godfrey Parks & Recreation
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ILLINOIS PARK & RECREATION ASSOCIATION (CONTINUED)
Section Board Presentatives and Section Directors
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE
Margaret M. Resnick, CPRP, Bolingbrook Park District
Craig E. Talsma, CPA, Hoffman Estates Park District
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Lori L. Magee, APRP, Buffalo Grove Park District
Valeria M. Lorimer, PPRP, Wheaton Park District
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Kathy S. Ochromowicz, CPRP, Wheaton Park District
Lynn Robbins, CPRP, Elgin Parks & Recreation
PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Phillip R. Yoder, CPRP, Northbrook Park District
Rick M. Schram, CPRP, Winnetka Park District
RECREATION PROGRAMMING
Michael D. Toohey, CPRP, Wheaton Park District
DeDe Kern, CPRP, Winnetka Park District
STUDENT
Dustin Weeks, Illinois State University
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Sandra M. Olson, CPRP, CTRS, Tri-County Special Recreation Association
Shelley A. Zuniga, CPRP, NISRA
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
2004 JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Wally Frasier, IAPD Co-Chair, Mundelein Park and Recreation District
Sue Micklevitz, IPRA Co-Chair, Lockport Township Park District
IAPD COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
Millie Keith, IAPD Program Chair, FreeportPark District
Mary Ann Chambers, Northbrook Park District
Clint Hull, St. Charles Park District
Mickey C. Macholl, Hanover Park Park District
Pamela 0. Newton, Lake County Forest Preserve District
Scott R. Triphahn, Hoffman Estates Park District
Sue Beard, IAPD, Conference Manager
Bill Bodine, IAPD, Registration
IPRA COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
Don Scheltens, IPRA Program Chair, Clarendon Hills Park District
John Wilson, IPRA Exhibit Chair, Lan-Oak Park District
John Curran, IPRA Exhibit Co-Chair, Tinley Park Park District
Nancy Aldrich, Arlington Heights Park District
Cindy Capek, Addison Park District
Sue Cottingham, Morton Grove Park District
Joe DeLuce, Champaign Park District
Kathy Geatches, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
Sue Gwinnup, Arlington Heights Park District
Lonette Hall, Richton Park Parks & Recreation
Barbara Heller, Elk Grove Park District
Sarah Holcombe, NISRA
Susie Kasper, Eastern Illinois University
Sheavoun Lambillotte, Geneva Park District
Kelly LaMore, Bourbonnais Township District
Mike Leonard, Channabon Park District
Carl Maniscaico, Village of Niles
Cathy Morava, SEASPAR
Stacie Ritz, SEASPAR
Lynn Robbins, Elgin Parks & Recreation
Dana Seehafer, NISRA
Darcy Strack
Mike Sletten, Bloomingdale Park District
Sue Hoster-Suggs, Bolingbrook Park District
Laurelyn Woods, Glen Ellyn Park District
Shelia Lowrey, IPRA, Conference Manager
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration at Conference
The Conference Registration Desk at the Hyatt Regency will be
open during the following hours:
Thursday, January 22 7:30a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, January 23 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 24 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pre-registration
The pre-registrarion area for delegates, who have registered prior to the conference, is located on the left side of the registration desk.
Badges
All delegates registered by January 5, 2004 will receive a special computerized badge. Delegates may pick-up their name badges at the conference registration area.
Daily At-the-Door Registration
You may register during the conference at the registration desk. Please complete a form before going to the daily registration window. These forms will be available on tables located in front of the main registration desk.
Lost Badges/Tickets:
1. Lost tickets for meal functions must be repurchased.
2. Lost badges are $5 each.
SPOUSE/GUEST PROGRAM & REGISTRATION
All spouses and guests must register in order to participate in the conference, visit the exhibit hall and attend special programs. The $65 registration fee includes a name badge for admittance to exhibits, educational sessions, CEU Workshops, opening general session and two coupons for a discounted breakfast in the Hyatt Regency's All Seasons Cafe. Tickets to the Exhibit Hall Opening Party, the All-Conference Luncheon/Awards Show and the closing event at the John G. Shedd Aquarium will be available for purchase at the main registration desk. Museums in the Park, in cooperation with the Chicago Park District, has generously donated passes to five of Chicago's most popular museums. Passes to the Adler Planetarium, John G. Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, the Chicago Art Institute and the Museum of Science And Industry will be available at the registration desk for spouses/guests only. These passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A big thank you to Museums in the Park and the Chicago Park District for providing an opportunity for our guests to enjoy these lakefront gems!
LOCATION OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Registrations East Tower/Gold Level, outside Grand Ballroom
Exhibits: Riverside Center, East Tower/Purple Level, Lower level
Conference Information Center/Headquarters: East Tower/Gold Level, across from Conference Registration Desk
Opening Session: Regency Ballroom, West Tower/Gold Level
All-Conference luncheon/Awards Show: Grand Ballroom, East Tower/Gold Level
Thursday Social: Grand Ballroom, East Tower/Gold Level
Educational Sessions: Columbus Hall - East Tower/Gold Level, Regency Ballroom-West Tower/Gold Level, and other meeting space throughout the hotel.
Saturday Evening Social: The John G. Shedd Aquarium (Shuttle service will be available beginning at 7:00 p.m. to the Shedd Aquarium. Delegates will load on the busses on Wacker Drive facing East in front of the East Tower. Return service from the Shedd Aquarium to the Hyatt Regency Chicago will begin at 8:30 p.m.).
PARKING
Delegates who are registered guests at the Hyatt Regency Chicago will receive a discounted parking rate of 50 percent off the current price at the Hyatt parking garage. No in/out privileges will be allowed. Delegates not staying at the hotel can park at the Illinois Center at the current standard parking rate at the time of the conference (no in/out privileges). When this is filled, delegates can park in any of the downtown garages at regular rates. All delegates are encouraged to take public transportation. Because the Hyatt is located in the Illinois Center, many bus routes are available, and it is just a short cab ride from the train stations. More details will be sent to registered delegates.
CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer, East Tower/Gold Level The Conference Headquarters is the general information center for all conference activities. The Conference Headquarters is located near the Registration Desk; all session chairpersons and hosts should check in at this area. Resource persons will be available there throughout the entire conference to answer your questions. The Conference Headquarters phone number is (312) 565-4243.
CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS HOURS:
Thursday, January 22 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, January 23 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 24 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.
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MESSAGE BOARD
A special message board will be located near the conference office. Individuals outside the hotel may call (312) 565-4243 to place a message on the board.
BOARD MEMBER SERVICE 10-YEAR AND 15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY AWARDS:
Those board members who are celebrating a ten or fifteen-year anniversary who have applied for recognition may pick up their plaque at Conference Headquarters.
SILENT AUCTION
Location: Exhibit Hall, Riverside Center/Purple Level The Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation, in conjunction with the IPRA College and University Relations Committee, once again will conduct the silent auction in the exhibit hall at booth #923-925-927-929 during the conference. Conference delegates will have the opportunity to bid on such items as trips, televisions and rickets to sports events. The auction is an easy way to purchase valuable services and products for yourself and your agency. Proceeds from the auction will support student scholarships in Illinois.
AGENCY SHOWCASE
Location: Columbus Hall
Visit the showcase to see the top brochures, logos, and mixture of marketing ideas from agencies throughout Illinois. Departments and districts both large and small will benefit.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITIES
Thursday, January 22
Eastern Illinois University, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University- of Illinois, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 23
Aurora University, 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Illinois State University, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
University of St. Francis, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Western Illinois University, 6:30 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL With Lots of Giveaways
Location: Riverside Center, East Tower/Purple Level Come visit more than 320 commercial manufacturers, distributors, designers and educational booths. The exhibits will showcase the newest equipment, supplies, ideas and services available to park, recreation, conservation and therapeutic agencies. All exhibits will be located in the Riverside Center located on the lower level of the East Tower. No children are allowed in the exhibit hall.
ADMISSION
Admission to the exhibit hall, except on Thursday evening, educational and CEU workshop sessions is by badge only. A security guard will be stationed at the entrance of the exhibit hall and meeting rooms. Delegates should wear their name badges at all times. For more information on exhibits, see pages C42-C62.
POLICY ON CHILDREN
To preserve the professional business environment and ensure a quality educational experience, no one under the age of 18 will be allowed in the conference exhibit hall, the socials or the educational sessions unless the person is a speaker or a registered student in a university-park and recreation curriculum. The 2004 Saturday evening closing event at the John G. Shedd Aquarium is open to families and children. Tickets for the John G. Shedd Aquarium will be on sale at the conference registration desk.
WHAT TO WEAR
• Opening Exhibit Party: Casual business attire
• Thursday Social: Comfortable, casual clothes
• Friday Luncheon: Business attire
• Saturday Evening Social: Casual business attire
Badges are required for entry to the exhibit area, except on Thursday, and all educational sessions and CEU Workshops. Only individuals with a conference badge will be allowed in sessions.
A.D.A. AND SERVICES
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the IAPD/IPRA Joint Conference Committee will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at the 2004 conference. Please indicate any special needs on your registration form, or call IAPD at 217/523-4554 no later than December 19, 2003.
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ACCESSIBILITY
Parking: Parking at the Hyatt Regency Chicago is accessible for people with disabilities. Elevators provide access to the hotel from the lower garage.
Restrooms: All restrooms are accessible except the third floor restroom in the West Tower.
Meeting Rooms: All meeting rooms are accessible except the Buckingham room.
Restaurants: All restaurants are accessible.
Sleeping Rooms: The Hyatt Regency provides 20 accessible rooms located on lower floors for easy access from the elevators. These floors have been designed for individuals with special needs.
BOARDWALK/PARK PLACE
Location: East Tower/Gold Level, Outside Grand Ballroom
You won't want to miss the Boardwalk/Park Place area. Take a break, sit down, relax and meet new colleagues and catch up with old ones. There will be plenty of opportunities to network with fellow commissioners and professionals from across the state.
CYBER CAFE
Location: Grand Suite 2/Ballroom Level/ East Tower/Gold Level
Back again for the third straight year, IAPD/IPRA's Cyber Cafe is available. You can check your e-mail, practice your web surfing skills, get ideas for your agency's web site by visiting other agencies' web sites, try new programs, talk to information technology experts, take a break from the hustle and bustle of the conference and visit IAPD and IPRA's web sites. You will find tons of great information and network with other tech savvy park and recreation professionals and commissioners. Best of all, it's free!
Sole-sponsor for the computer equipment in the Cyber Cafe.
WHAT'S A CPRP?
CPRP stands for Certified Park and Recreation Professional, APRP stands for Associate Park and Recreation Professional, PPRP stands for Provisional Park and Recreation Professional and CTRS stands for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. CPRP, APRP, PPRP or CTRS status is bestowed upon park and recreation professionals who can demonstrate through education, experience and current practice that they meet and exhibit certain predetermined qualifications. If you are interested in the certification program, contact IPRA at (630) 752-0141.
DO I NEED CEUs?
CEUs are offered for several conference workshops. CEU stands for Continuing Education Unit. The CEU is a form of measurement to record time spent furthering one's education. Attainment of CEUs is a requirement for many certification programs, including the APRP, CPRP, and PPRP programs in the recreation profession. If you are not certified in some manner, CEUs are not necessary as they will not be recorded or tracked by any organization.
HOW DO I KNOW IF A SESSION WILL BENEFIT ME?
Each session is numbered. The numbering system indicates whether the session is sponsored by the IAPD or the IPRA. Sessions numbered 200 through 1099 are sponsored by different sections of the IPRA. The following is the legend for the numbering system:
Session # Section
1-99 - Illinois Park & Recreation Association
100-199 - Illinois Association of Park Districts
200-299 - Parks & Natural Resource Management
300-399 - Administration & Finance
400-499 - Recreation Programming
500-599 - Therapeutic Recreation
600-699 - Facilities Management
700-799 - Technology
800-899 - Student
900-999- Communication & Marketing
1000-1099 - Diversity
ANNUAL MEETINGS FOR IAPD AND IPRA
Illinois Park and Recreation Association
Friday, January 23 from 5:00 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.
Location: Grand Ballroom A/Gold Level
Illinois Association of Park Districts
Saturday, January 24 from 3:30 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Ballroom A/Gold Level
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
The Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) have instituted a satisfaction guaranteed policy for the Thursday pre-conference workshops. IAPD and IPRA make every effort to ensure quality programs for participants. However, if a participant is not fully satisfied with the content of the workshop, he or she may request and receive a 100% refund of the workshop fee. A participant who wishes to request a refund for a pre-conference workshop must do so no later than the end of the workshop in question. Forms will be available at the Conference Headquarters. Any accreditation or CEUs offered will be forfeited when a refund is made. Refunds will only be made payable to the originator of the check for the workshop registration. Look for the satisfaction guarantee symbols next to these workshops.
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MUSEUM PASSES
Museums in the Park, in cooperation with the Chicago Park District, have generously donated passes to five of Chicago's most popular museums. Passes to the Adler Planetarium, John G. Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, the Chicago Art Institute and the Museum of Science And Industry will be available at the registration desk for spouses and guests only. These passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A big thank you to both Museums in the Park and the Chicago Park District for providing an opportunity for our guests to enjoy these lakefront gems!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m................. Registration Desk Open
8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m...............Pre-conference Workshops
11:45 a.m.- 3:30 p.m............... Office Support Workshop
1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m................. Pre-conference Workshops
3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m................. Grand Opening Exhibit Party
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m................. Professional Connection
6:00 p.m.- 12:30 a.m............... University & Affiliate Hospitalities
9:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m............... Thursday Evening Social with Orchestra 33
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
7:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m............... Registration Desk Open
8:15 a.m.- 9:30 a.m................. Educational Sessions
8:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m............ CEU Workshops
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m............... Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.......... Opening Session with Larry Winget
12:00 p.m.- 2:15 p.m............... All Conference Luncheon and Awards Show
12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m............. Student Luncheon
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m............... Exhibit Hall Open
3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.............. CEU Workshops
3:30 p.m.- 4:45 p.m................. Educational Sessions
5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.............. IPRA Annual Business Meeting
5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.............. IAPD Commissioner Reception
6:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m..............University & Affiliate Hospitalities
7:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m................Illinois Ethnic Minority Society Social
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
7:30 a.m- 12:00 p.m............... Registration Desk Open
8:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m................. Educational Sessions
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.............. Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.............CEU Workshops
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m............Educational Sessions
12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.............Student Officers' Meeting
12:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m..............Educational Sessions
12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m..............CEU Workshops
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.................Educational Sessions
3:30 p.m.— 5:00 p.m................ IAPD Annual Business Meeting
7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m............... An Evening at the John G. Shedd Aquarium
SPECIAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Professional Connection
Thursday, January 22 from 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus K/L, East Tower/Gold Level
Student Luncheon
Friday, January 23 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Grand Suite 5, East Tower/Gold Level
Officers Meeting
Saturday, January 24 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Grand Suite 5, East Tower/Gold Level
ALL CONFERENCE LUNCHEON AWARDS SHOW
This year the IAPD/IPRA delegation will be introduced to an all-new awards show. The "full-package" delegate receives a ticket for this event. Sit back, be entertained and honor the leaders and volunteers in the parks and recreation field.
TABLE RESERVATION SYSTEM FOR AWARDS LUNCHEON
Back by popular demand! Delegates who opt to reserve a table for the Friday All Conference Awards Luncheon should have completed the table reservation section, which was included on the advanced registration form in the pre-conference brochure. The table reservation fee is $40.00, which is nonrefundable. The person who is designated as the table contact/coordinator will receive, as part of his/her conference confirmation, written instructions concerning the table registration process. Each contact/coordinator will be assigned a rime to report to the table registration booth adjacent to the Conference Headquarters in the East Tower Ballroom/Gold level. Appointments at the table reservation booth will be scheduled in the order that the advanced registration form was received from the table contact/coordinator. If you did not pre-register for a reserved table, please stop by the reservation booth on Friday, January 23 between 9:00 a.m. — 9:30 a.m. to register. Fee for on-site registration for a table is $60.00 payable to IAPD by check only.
SAVE THE DATES
2005 IAPD/IPRA Conference
Hyatt Regency Chicago, January 27-29, 2005
2006 IAPD/IPRA Conference
Hilton Chicago, January 26-28, 2006
2007 IAPD/IPRA Conference
Hyatt Regency Chicago, January 25-27, 2007
2008 IAPD/IPRA Conference
Hyatt Regency Chicago, January 24-26, 2008
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THURSDAY AT-A-GLANCE
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Pre-conference Workshops
(Pre-registration required)
11:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Office Support Workshop
(Pre-registration required)
1:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m.
Pre-conference Workshops
(Pre-registration required)
3:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Grand Opening Exhibit Party
Visit more than 320 exhibitors and educational booths displaying the most recent products and services for the parks, recreation and conservation industry. All full conference delegates may exchange a ticket for a sandwich/snack at the Columbus Meeting Rooms located adjacent to the escalators down to the exhibit hall. Special thanks to W-T Engineering, sole sponsor of the grand opening reception.
6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Professional Connection
Student and Professional Networking Opportunity
(Pre-registration required)
6:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
University & Affiliate Hospitalities
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Thursday Evening Social with Orchestra 33
Enjoy the music and dancing.
THURSDAY MORNING PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All Pre-conference Workshops award 0.3 CEUs.
Pre-registration is mandatory.
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The Most Powerful Techniques to
Build Better Children
8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Regency A
Presenter: Michael Brandwein, Speaker and Consultant
Chair: Sheila Lowrey, Illinois Park and Recreation Association Michael Brandwein, author of the nation's best-selling books on staff training and supervision at camp and the presenter of three Emmy® award-winning programs on working with children, has packed this session with practical tools to train ourselves and staff for successful youth leadership, including outstanding, creative tools for training and managing staff; building strong, motivated, more professional teams; and more. If you work with young people in any capacity or supervise those who do, this session is a blockbuster of the best techniques in the business!
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Apply superb training and staff supervision techniques to motivate and teach staff to make effective choices when working with youth in any recreation setting; (2) Improve program effectiveness with specific tools that boost creativity and maximize the teaching of leadership and life skills in recreation programs.
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Understanding, Seeking and Getting Grants
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Columbus E/F
Presenter: Jennene Colky, Principal, Certified Trainer/Consultant, Training and Consulting for Grant Seekers
Chair: John Comerio, Illinois Association of Park Districts
Learn how revenue from grants can support and expand your programming. Attendees will learn about the different sources of funding, the various types of grants that are available, common misconceptions and how to overcome the barriers to be successful at seeking grants.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn twelve characteristics of a good proposal and eight ways you will earn a quick rejection; (2) Understand why proposals get declined, who is involved in the decision making and who gets grants.
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Getting Out Of Your Own Way...
Understanding Career Barriers
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Comiskey
Presenter: Rick Galbreath, President, Human Resources Growth Partners Inc.
Chair: Mary Defiglia, Glen Ellyn Park Distirct.
We are alive at the most exciting time in the history of our planet. The only person who could possibly hold you back stared at you from the mirror this morning. In this interactive session, Rick Galbreath, award-winning speaker and trainer, will help you to identify and remove the self-imposed limitations that hold you back. Learn how to control the little daily road blocks to your productivity, health and happiness.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify and learn about the self-imposed structures that impede their effectiveness and success; (2) Learn to control and remove the things that limit their productivity, health and happiness.
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THURSDAY MORNING PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All Pre-conference Workshops award 0.3 CEUs. Pre-registration is mandatory.
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Winning Through
Teamwork
8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Regency C
Presenter: Roy Moody, M.Ed., Owner, Roy Moody & Associates
Chair: Darcy Strack, CPRP
A key organizational reality is that to be successful you have to work at least part of the time in collaborative effort. So, good teamwork and being an effective team player is a necessary requirement for success in today's environment.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Gain the necessary tools to enhance effective communication and teamwork; (2) Assess productive and counter-productive team behaviors.
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Hilarity Therapy
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Regency D
Presenter: John Irvin, CSP, Lifestyle Enhancement Services
Chair: D.J. Newport, NWSRA Hilarity Therapy is an entertaining and inspirational presentation that gives us the necessary skills and reminds us of the power of seeing the positive side. A combination of theory and experiments keeps people actively involved.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Gain valuable tools for reducing stress and coping more effectively at work and home; (2) Gain the necessary tools for seeing things in a positive way and using this in the work environment.
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A Prescription for Service Excellence:
Exceeding Expectations
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Price: $60
Location: Columbus K/L
Presenter: Scott Chovanec, President, Scott Chovanec and Associates
Chair: Carl Maniscaico, Village of Niles Family Fitness Center
This highly interactive workshop focuses on exceeding expectations by investigating standards that work. Service basics, identifying what patrons want, handling complaints and eight customer service lessons are explored in great detail.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to enhance their "image equity" in the eyes of the customer; (2) Learn essential strategies and tactics for earning the highest levels of customer satisfaction that lead to exceptional customer retention at all levels of operation.
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If You Build It,
They Will Come
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Cyber Cafe, Grand Suite 2
Presenters: Scott Wegner, Director of Network Services and Ryan Overtoom, Network Engineer, ICS Advantage; Jon Michael, Fox Valley Park District
Chair: Michael Selep, FVSRA Get a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at how your computer and computer network works. You will have an opportunity to work with computer network engineers to put the finishing touches on the conference Cyber Cafe while learning how to upgrade computer operating systems and computer networks.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Be able to identify the function of various components of a computer network and how they relate to one another; (2) Be able to identify the function of various components of a computer and how they relate to one another.
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Understanding and Dealing
With Change
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Price: $60
Location: Regency B
Presenter: RubyNewell-Legner, CSP, Speaker/Trainer/Author, Ruby Speaks, Inc.
Chair: Michelle Lalor, Glen Ellyn Park District
Taking care of business currently means managing perpetual motion. In today's volatile climate, your organization has to keep reshaping itself, shifting and flexing. Organizations cannot run things the old way, even if they desperately want to. The good news is that change can come bearing gifts and new opportunities. In this session, learn valuable tools to meet new challenges and to play by new rules.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to identify characteristics of successful change masters; (2) Outline a consistent communication tool to enhance understanding; (3) Learn how to use the "Concerns-Based Adoption Model."
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How To Handle Hard To
Handle Kids
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Price: $60
Location: Columbus G/H
Presenter: Gregg Catalano, Physicians of Phun
Chair: Corrine Rogers, Glen Ellyn Park District
It is estimated that fifteen percent of the children we work with are difficult children. Dealing effectively with these kids is extremely important, and the success and smooth operation of your program depends on it. Join Gregg Catalano to understand the motivations behind misbehavior and learn new ideas and techniques for dealing with difficult kids.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn new ideas and techniques to work with difficult kids; (2) Learn why kids misbehave and how to deal effectively with misbehavior.
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Comfort Zones
8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Acapulco
Presenters: Valerie Pang, Consultant; Ayani Good, Consultant
Chair: Bob Novak, Richton Park Parks and Recreation Department
The ability to move in, out and through cultural comfort zones is a critical strategy for fostering positive cross-cultural interactions. Learn how to do it!
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Practice verbal and nonverbal skills to avoid offending those different from themselves; (2) Develop a personal action plan to put cultural diversity values into practice.
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Office Support Workshop
Thursday, January 22, 2004
11:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is mandatory.
Price: $65.00
This fee includes lunch.
This session is targeted for your office support staff!
11:45 a.m. Lunch/Registration in Crystal C Ballroom, West Tower, Plaza/Green Level
1:00 p.m. Workshop in Crystal B Ballroom, West Tower, Plaza/Green Level
3:30 p. m. Tour the Exhibit Hall, Riverside Center, East Tower
Communications Bleeps and Blunders in Parks and Rec
You said one thing. Your boss heard another. Now the customer's mad and you have to fix it! Todd Hunt's real-life horror stories about sales, customer service, leadership and change will keep you laughing.. .and show you how to communicate better with customers and your boss to become more successful, make more money and get a better life. Really!
Objectives: (1) Fix communications bleeps and blunders that fester in parks and rec; (2) Get what you want without being a pain; (3) Have fun.
Presenter: Todd Hunt, Business Humorist/Author/Communication Specialist
Chair: Mickey Macholl, Hanover Park Park District
"Todd Hunt does a great job on both keeping the audience entertained and at delivering a message. I recommend you give him a listen."
- Keith Frankland, Director of Parks and Recreation, Woodridge Park District
"Your presentation was big hit and even made me think, with great disdain, of my 7th grade English teacher."
- Mike Vugiel, Executive Director, LembardPark District
THURSDAY AFTERNOON PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
All Pre-conference Workshops award 0.3 CEUs. Pre-registration is mandatory.
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Remember What You Know
(No CEUs for This Session)
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $55
Location: Comiskey
Presenters: Dr. Sandra Hupp, Associate Professor, Aurora University; Tracey Crawford, CPRP, CTRS, Superintendent of Recreation, NSSRA; Michael Clark, CPRP, Executive Director, Batavia Park District; Dr. William McKinney, University of Illinois
Chair: Diane Stanke, Park District of Oak Park
This refresher course will help people review the key areas of recreation and parks as they relate to the National Certification Examination. Speakers will address information in the following areas: leisure administration, therapeutic recreation, parks/natural resources and leisure programming.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Prepare for the information covered on the CPRP National Exam; (2) Become aware and informed about the certification process.
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Recharging Batteries
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: (65
Location: Regency A
Presenter: Michael Brandwein, Consultant and Speaker
Chair: Sheila Lowrey, Illinois Park and Recreation Association
Part One of this dynamic session by a nationally award-winning, highly entertaining presenter and author demonstrates how to skillfully analyze what you believe about yourself so you can take charge of your self-beliefs and self-communication to support greater flexibility, positive change and professional and personal growth. No "touchy-feely" stuff — these are practical tools you can use every day to handle change and challenges. Part Two is "Time Management for People Who Don't Have Time to Take Time Management Course" — a highly flexible array of powerful techniques you will use immediately to get more done with greater confidence and organization.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Use six effective steps to beat procrastination and boost organization so that they never have a busy day where they say they didn't get "anything" important done; (2) Apply a fast and practical three-step technique to figure out what they believe about themselves, why they believe it and how they can immediately maximize their choices instead of limiting themselves to one "style."
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Effective Communication Skills:
Achieving Confidence, Credibility and Composure
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Acapulco
Presenter: Cynthia Hernandez-Kolski, President, Communication Education, Inc.
Chair: Phil Yoder, Northbrook Park District
This interactive session will direct you in communicating with special emphasis on gaining respect, credibility and mixing strength with sensitivity in a competitive business world.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn specific steps in earning credibility and respect; (2) Discover appropriate reactions to other people's behaviors.
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Supervisory Skills for Park
and Recreation Professionals
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $60
Location: Columbus I/J
Presenter: Rick Galbreath, President, Human Resources Growth Partners Inc.
Chair: Nancy Aldrich, Arlington Heights Park District
You don't need to be an HR expert to effectively manage your staff! In this workshop, Rick Galbreath will offer you practical techniques, tips and strategies for supervising both full- and part-time/seasonal employees and for handling the day-to-day personnel challenges that may arise in your agency.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify key supervisory skills needed to successfully and effectively manage employees; (2) Explore ways to proactively prevent personnel problems from arising.
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Leadership Strategies for
Rapidly Changing Times
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Regency C
Presenter: Roy Moody, M.Ed., Owner, Roy Moody & Associates
Chair: Darcy Strack, CPRP This program offers ideas and strategies that bring out the best in people in changing times. It is about identifying and developing leadership qualities, putting purpose and commitment into action and creating a community of achievers.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identity six essential leadership skills; (2) Recognize and apply specific encouragement skills that promote individual and team performance.
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THURSDAY AFTERNOON PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
All Pre-conference Workshops award 0.3 CEUs. Pre-registration is mandatory.
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How to Develop an Effective
Employee Training Program
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Regency B
Presenter: Ruby Newell-Legner, CSP, Speaker/Trainer/Author, Ruby Speaks, Inc.
Chair: Cathy Morava, SEASPAR
Total quality calls for workers with solid basic
skills. Help employees fine-tune their skills
through a successful staff orientation and
development program — your secret weapon
for nuturing loyal staff members.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)
Outline key elements of an effective employee
orientation program; (2) List the tools their
employees need to do their job efficiently and
effectively.
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The Honor System: Lessons in Leadership and Attitude
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Regency D
Presenter: John Irvin, CSP, Lifestyle
Enhancement Programs
Chair: D.J. Newport, NWSRA
Everyone will be actively involved and interact
in activities that help us explore, develop and
convey the best attitude possible. Participants
will take a look at risk taking and their
attitudes toward communication.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)
Learn self-discovery; (2) Learn to convey a
more positive attitude.
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Making People Heroes: Essence of Leadership
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price:$60
Location: Columbus K/L
Presenter: Scott Chovanec, President, Scott
Chovanec and Associates
Chair: Carl Maniscalco, Village of Miles
Family Fitness Center
This workshop allows for interactive
involvement and breakout sessions. Learn
how successful managers create winning
environments and establish trusting
relationships that make others feel valued.
Walk away with proven tools, strategies and
tactics to increase your leadership
effectiveness.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)
Gain a solid understanding in the essentials of
influential leadership that create
"followership"; (2) Learn how to provide
recognition that is timely, genuine and effective in motivating employees at all levels.
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Establishing Automated External Defibrillation Programs
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Columbus E/F
Presenters: Kathy Copelin and Denise
Gerlach, Program Managers, American Heart
Association; Representative from the
Elmhurst Park District; David Wright,
Lifesigns America
Chair: Lynn McClure, Illinois Association
of Park Districts
With the new state law requiring defibrillators
in many facilities, park and recreation agencies
will need a plan for implementation. This
session will train you and answer all of your
questions.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)Learn which facilities need defibrillation plans
and how to implement them; (2) Undergo
training on defibrillator use.
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Hiring and Retaining the Best of the Best
1:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m.
Price: $60
Location: Columbus G/H
Presenter: Gregg Catalano, Physicians of
Phun
Chair: Michelle Lalor, Glen Ellyn Park
District
If you are committed to building a program
that will someday achieve park and recreation
greatness, then hiring and retaining the right
employees should be at the top of your "to
do" list. Hire and keep only the best as Gregg
Catalano shares with you not only
interviewing essentials for effectively selecting
candidates that have the right skills and are a
good fit for your organization, but methods
and techniques for motivating, training and
retaining your key staff.
Learning Outcomes: Participants-will: (1)
Learn how to successfully hire the right
employees and what to look for in potential
candidates; (2) Learn the essentials for
effective retention.
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Different Languages, One
Goal
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: $65
Location: Gold Coast
Presenters: Tracey Crawford, CTRS, CPRP,
Superintendent of Recreation, NSSRA; Gail
Ito, CTRS, Assistant Professor, Chicago State
University; Lonette Hall, Director, Village of
Richton Park
Chair: Tracey Crawford, NSSRA
Come to this session and learn about diversity.
Embrace your own understanding of diversity
through preparing yourself, developing a
diverse workforce and programming for
everyone in your community.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)
Develop their own understanding of diversity;
(2) Learn strategies to develop a diverse workforce and program a diverse community.
Professional Connection
Thursday, January 22 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For Students and Professionals!
Pre-registration is mandatory.
Location: Columbus K/L, East Tower/Gold Level
Students: You won't want to miss this great opportunity to network with professionals in the field. A relaxed, social atmosphere will provide an informal setting to inquire and talk with professionals in your area of interest.
Professionals: You were a student at one time with lots of questions to ask. These students are the future professionals in the field, and you can help by sharing your knowledge and experience.
Everyone who attends will enjoy pizza and beverages. And students, be sure to attend to fill out your free raffle ticket for great prizes!
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FRIDAY AT-A-GLANCE
7:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open
8:15 a.m. -9:30 a.m. Educational Sessions
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CEU Workshops
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Opening Session
12:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. All Conference Luncheon and Awards Show
IAPD and IPRA will present top awards to elected officials, legislators and professionals during the 2004 IAPD/IPRA Conference Luncheon. Back again this year...reserve a table for the show! After the luncheon, bring your legislator down to the Exhibit Hall and support the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation Silent Auction.
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Student Luncheon
2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. CEU Workshops
3:30 p.m. -4:45 p.m. Educational Sessions
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. IPRA Annual Business Meeting
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. IAPD Commissioners' Reception
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. University & Affiliate Hospitalities
7:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Illinois Ethnic Minority Society Social
FRIDAY MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Legal/Legislature Part I
8:15a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Location: Columbus I/J
Presenters: Robert Bush, Managing Partner of Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush,
DiCianni and Rolek, P.C; Steve Adams, Attorney at Law, Brooks, Adams and
Tarulis
Chair: Peter M. Murphy, Illinois Association of Park Districts
A panel of legal experts answers your questions and discusses recent Illinois
legislation and court cases which impact park districts and forest preserves. If you
have a legal issue on your mind, this session is for you!
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Become more familiar with the
most current court cases which impact park and recreation agencies, conservation
districts and forest preserves; (2) Be able to discuss their specific legal questions.
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Rookie of the Year: Making Conference an All-Star Experience
8:15 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Location: New Orleans
Presenters: Lori Magee, APRP, Public Relations & Marketing Manager, Buffalo Grove Park District; Scott Triphahn, Commissioner, Hoffman Estates Park District; Carrie Haupert, CPRP, Superintendent of Special Facilities, Wheaton Park District
Chair: Lori Magee, Buffalo Grove Park District
It's never easy to be new in something — especially a new position — as a
professional, elected official, student or volunteer. The IAPD/IPRA conference
is a union of all the members in our "league," attracting more than 4,000 delegates
to it every year. Chances are these "Rec Rookies" are only familiar with their
"home team," or the agency where they come from. Veteran professionals and
commissioners will help coach our new delegates and acclimate them in the world
of parks and recreation. Get your pencils and scorecards ready - this session will
knock you out of the park!
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to manage your time at
conference, how to network with other professionals and commissioners; (2)
Learn what sessions and activities are not to be missed. And especially, learn how
to use the "Rule of 3" to succeed at this conference ... and beyond!
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Dog Parks - The Good, The Bad, and The Furry
8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Location: Buckingham
Presenters: David Lambert, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County; Craig Bruska, Lake County Forest Preserve District
Chair: Dave Lambert, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Join forest preserve staff in a discussion on the many issues surrounding off leash
dog parks. All the hot topics - design/construction, fees, dog waste, aggressive
dogs, and public relations will be reviewed. Real life scenarios and solutions will
be presented.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Be able to identify the key issues
that need to be addressed when planning and constructing an off leash dog park;
(2) Develop practical solutions to "issues" that can arise during the development, construction and maintenance of a dog park.
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FRIDAY MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Managing Your Manager
8:15 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Location: Stetson Suite F
Presenter: Nancy Aldrich, Superintendent of Human Resources, Arlington Heights Park District
Chair: Cathy Carlo, Park District of Highland Park
No matter how good — or bad — we think our bosses are, there are steps we can take to improve the way we relate to and interact with them. In this session, we'll explore the many different boss types (the good, the bad and the ugly!) and the strategies needed to build more productive, effective relationships with them. We'll also discuss 15 things you can do to keep any boss happy.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Identify the various boss "types" and the ways to successfully interact with them; (2) Discuss key things employees should do that will positively impact the boss-subordinate relationship.
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Bridging the Influence of Organizational Change
8:15 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Location: Wrigley
Presenter: Terry Schwartz, Director of the Facility Management Studio, Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates
Chair: Mark Badasch, Collinsville Area RecreationDistrict
When organizations experience changes in operations or management, the desire of the board and the administration is to complete the change as seamlessly as possible so as to not interrupt organizational efficiency and the day-to-day operations. Bridge planning is a management tool designed to help leaders manage change by "bridging the gap" from how an organization conducted business operations in the past to how the organization wants to be managed through a new or different practice in the future.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Recognize the key steps in initiating the bridging process; (2) Identify ways the results of bridging can be incorporated into the agency's short term strategic plan to ease the stress that naturally comes when changing organizational leadership or adding a new facility to an organization.
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Crucial Decisions to Project Feasibility
8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Location: Truffles
Presenters: Roger Muterspaugh, Senior Architect, Cordogan Clark & Associates; Robert Vaughan, Executive Director, Fox Valley Park District
Chair: Rhonda Mont, Cordogan Clark & Associates
Delegates will learn crucial steps for an efficient planning process in meeting the goals for a successful building project. You will also learn how to evaluate professional services
and needs wisely.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to get from !#@8*!* to a cohesive
building project plan; (2) Identify steps and decisions to be made and the assistance professionals may offer.
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Illinois Rural Recreation Development Project: Fostering Sustainability
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Columbian
Presenters: Nathan A. Schaumleffel, MS, CPRP, Doctoral Student and Project Manager, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Laura L. Payne, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
and Project Director, Illinois Rural Recreation Development Project at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Chair: Nathan Schaumleffel, U of I- Champaign Urbana
This session will discuss the community development approach to developing sustainable recreation opportunities that the Illinois Rural Recreation Development Project has implemented and experienced success with.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn community organization and asset mapping skills to improve rural public leisure service delivery; (2) Learn how the Illinois Rural Recreation Development Project can assist their community' in the provision of leisure services.
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Implementing Nontraditional Park & Rec Programs
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Haymarket
Presenters: Rob Carmichael, Program Manager, Brian Hill, Program Supervisor -Sailing, Edward Gudas, Program Supervisor -Adventure, Lake Forest Parks & Recreation
Chair: Sue Marohn, Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department
Are you interested in starting new and exciting recreation programs that may not be in the mainstream of traditional park and recreation programs? Implementing nontraditional park and recreation programs is a great way to boost new participation, community involvement and support, positive public relations, media attention and, in some cases, increased revenue. By tapping into your staff's and communities' passions, interests and expertise, you may discover your next major program area!
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to launch a nontraditional program in their community; (2) Learn how to create a base of support within their community' to support this type of programming.
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Can You Hear Me Now?
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Field
Presenter: Anna Weselak, Trainer, Speaker, Consultant, Weselak and Associates
Chair: Lisa White, SEASPAR
Everyone is talking but who is being heard? Identify your preferred approach to listening and help to develop adaptive listening strategies for more productive communication.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn five approaches to listening and
recognize the appropriate time to use each listening approach; (2) Practice active listening and implement the characteristics of effective listening to become a more effective communicator.
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FRIDAY MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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PTISRS Part II (Pardon the Interruption Special Recreation Style)
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: DuSable
Presenters: Dr. Larry Reiner, Executive Director, Ed.D., NEDSRA; Tom Connolly,
Executive Director, Medinah Park District; Mike Selep, Superintendent, FVSRA
Chair: Beth Corso, NEDSRA If you have seen "Pardon the Interruption" on ESPN and "Politically Incorrect" on ABC, well, you are in for a very entertaining and wonderful learning experience. Our panel will discuss and teach you all about special recreations and how their surrounding park districts work together to make their programs successful. This will be a panel discussion you won't want to miss!
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain an understanding of special recreations and how they function; (2) Gain an understanding on how park districts and special recreations work together and have successful partnerships.
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Inclusion Forum: Your Questions Answered
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Picasso
Presenters: Julie Clasen, Manager of Inclusion, NWSRA; Robyn Miller, Manager of Inclusion, NSSRA; Tammy Kerrins, Manager of Inclusion, WDSRA
Chair: Sara Barbara, NSSRA
This is the place to be to get all those burning inclusion questions answered. Bring your thoughts and concerns and let us help you.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain a better understanding of inclusion as a general process; (2) Build a support network for any and all inclusion questions.
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Skatepark Design, Flow, Management and Safety Issues
8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Location: San Francisco
Presenters: Kevin Cook, Regional Director, HUNA Designs/Playworld Systems, L.L.C.; Mark Fiore, Sales Manager, Let's Go Play, Inc.
Chair: Heath Wright, Bolingbrook Park District
Learn the different aspects of designing, managing and operating effective and safe skate parks. Issues include what type of product best fits your park's needs and nationwide safety and liability' issues.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to design/plan your skate park; (2) Learn how to select the appropriate product for your park.
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Fitness For Everyone
8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Location: Burham
Presenter: Fred Caito, Fitness Coordinator, Niles Family Fitness Center
Chair: Carl Maniscalco, Village of Niles Family Fitness
Fred Caito, former Chicago Bear Athletic Trainer from 1967-1997, now fitness coordinator for the Niles Family Fitness Center, will discuss the benefits of exercise for the elderly, middle aged, young adults and children.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn that pre-existing medical conditions should never eliminate or alienate anyone from an exercise program; attendees will learn how to overcome these challenges; (2) Gain an understanding of the benefits of exercise
as it relates to recovery from injury or illness.
801
Now What Do I Do? Graduating Students, Get On Your Gum Boots!
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Wright
Presenter: John Henry Pommier, Associate Professor, Eastern Illinois University
Chair: Kelly Guidry, Illinois Park and Recreation Association
This session will look at ways graduating students can assist themselves in the transition
from academic to field-based environments in recreation, i.e. therapeutic, recreation
administration, etc.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Be able to identify at least five concerns while transitioning from academic to field-based environments in recreation; (2) Be able to identify at least one method of minimizing concerns while transitioning from academic to field-based environments in recreation.
908
The Radio Mix
8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Location: Skyway 272
Presenter: George Economos, Promotions and Lisa Michaels, Developmental Revenue Coordinator, The Mix
Chair: Margarita Petratos, Park District of Franklin Park
Learn new marketing strategies that utilize radio commercial copy to strengthen your message and the impact of a campaign through the use of sampling, web and on site appearances. Come learn the secrets to an effective, integrated marketing program to promote your park district.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to strengthen their marketing
through radio; (2) Integrate web and on site appearances into their marketing plan.
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Positively Speaking
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Toronto
Presenter: Gregg Catalano, Physicians of Phun
Chair: Denise Will, Pleasant Dale Park District
You never know when a smile, pat on the back or a few sincere words can have a lifelong impact on a child. Participants will be challenged to look at themselves, evaluate their present styles of interacting with children and use tools to become more positive in future interactions.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn about their style of interacting with
children; (2) Learn how to improve their positive communication with children.
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The Gender Genius
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Atlanta
Presenter: Veronica Cook, Recreation Camp Director, Richton Park Parks and Recreation Department
Chair: Oralethea Davenport, Lan-Oak Park District
This session will be an extensive exploration into the "isms" of diversity, racism, sexism,
ageism, lookism, gender issues and disabilities.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Become more aware of the specific issues to address when planning for recreational markets; (2) Create a forum for open dialog for the recreational community.
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FRIDAY MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS:
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
All workshops awarded 0.2 CEUs.
No pre-registration or CEU fees necessary.
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The Art of Supervising Interns
8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Location: Stetton Suite E
Presenters: Gail H. Ito, MS, CTRS, Assistant Professor, HPER, Chicago State University; Peggy Holmes-Layman, Assistant Professor, Eastern Illinois University
Chair: Sheila Lowrey, Illinois Park and Recreation Association
This session will help internship supervisors create an internship experience that is beneficial to both the student and the agency. Topics include how to secure an intern, developing an internship manual and the art of supervision.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Be able to name the steps in securing an intern and the main parts of an internship manual; (2) Understand the importance of coaching to make your internship program more successful.
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Working Together - Maximizing Board Effectiveness
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Crystal B
Presenter: Roy Moody, M.Ed., Owner, Roy Moody & Associates
Chair: Greg Kolinek, Park District of Forest Park
Board members are essential to the success of an organization. This program will help board members and staff develop working relationships that get results. You will discover the leadership, communication and team building process necessary to be a highly productive board.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Explore team building ideas that create a sense of cooperative team spirit with board and staff; (2) Identify communication strategies necessary to be productive board members.
203
Tree Risk Assessment: The Diagnosis and Treatment
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Columbus A/B
Presenters: E. Thomas Smiley, Ph.D., Arbor Culture Researcher, Bartlett Tree Research Lab; Joe Engberg, Fire Safety and Education Manager, The Care of Trees
Chair: Corey Zak, Palatine Park District The basics of tree risk assessment will be outlined. Details of tree inspection and evaluation will be discussed. New techniques of decay detection and quantification will be presented in a fast-paced, innovative presentation. You will learn what to do when trees with elevated risk are identified and methods and techniques of tree risk abatement.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Gain a better understanding of tree assessment techniques; (2) Learn tree risk assessment techniques.
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Floodplain, Wetland and Water Quality Regulations 101
8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Location: Acapulco
Presenters: Karen Kabbes, President, Kabbes Engineering, Inc.; Al Keller, Illinois EPA; Gary Jereb, Section Chief, Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Office of Water Resources; Ron Abrant, Regulatory Specialist, US Army Corps of Engineers
Chair: Ken Fiske, Conservation Services This session will provide an overview of new and upcoming state and federal watershed regulations that affect park district development projects and park district regulations.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Receive information that can affect the outcome of their future developmental projects; (2) Learn what they have to know and what their consultants need to do to receive state and federal permits.
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Restoring Historical Parks and Renovating for
Contemporary Recreational Uses
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Grand Suite 5
Presenters: Joanne Bauer, President and Greg Murphy, Landscape Architect, Bauer Latoza Studio
Chair: William Donnell, Fox Valley Park District
This presentation will focus on adapting historic parks and park buildings from the 19' and 20' centuries to meet public needs of the 21" century while preserving their cultural value.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand the cultural importance of historic parks; (2) Gain insight into the planning guidelines and public consensus building necessary for these projects.
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Time Management for Busy Supervisors
8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Location: Comiskey
Presenter: Rick Galbreath, President, Human Resources Growth Partners Inc.
Chair: Barb Cremin, Glenview Park District Do you have more "To Do" than time available to do it in? Are your inboxes — real and e-mail — overflowing? If so, let Rick Galbreath show you how to regain control of your time and your life. Rick will show you how to prioritize and manage your time and projects so that you are more productive and efficient — and less stressed out — at the end of the day.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify common time stealers and the best ways to overcome them; (2) Explore ways to manage and overcome information and technology overload.
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The Ultimate Program Portfolio Analysis
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Crystal C
Presenter: Michael Clark, CPRP, Executive Director, Batavia Park District
Chair: Chris Stutz, Bourbonnais Township Park District
A comprehensive yet practical technique to discover the balance and health of your programming portfolio and the all-important element of pricing will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn three techniques to classify programs and services offered and benchmark these into a full portfolio analysis; (2) Learn three techniques to price programs and services offered and create paired objectives for the entire portfolio.
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FRIDAY MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS:
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
All workshops awarded 0.2 CEUs.
No pre-registration or CEU fees necessary.
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Effective Behavior Management Strategies in Recreation Programming
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Crystal A
Presenter: Mary Jo Costello, CTRS, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, Clark Street Counseling
Chair: Kara Repsys, NISRA
This workshop is designed for TR staff, recreation staff and students who are involved in direct programming. This workshop will address issues related to behavior management focusing on individuals who have behavior disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, autism and individuals with learning disabilities. Different areas of programming will be addressed.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Use effective behavior management techniques with confidence; (2) Increase safety and respect in program work settings with fewer incidences of time outs, suspension or restraint of program participants.
504
Autism - Beyond the Basics
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Columbus E/F
Presenters: Jane Freiburger, Behavior Specialist; Jenny Potanos, MA CC/SLP-L, Speech/Language Pathologist
Chair: Courney Fejedelem, NISRA
This session is designed for therapeutic recreation professionals involved in direct programming. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders often have difficutly communicating conventionally and exhibit unconventional behavior. This workshop will familiarize participants with the means to look at possible commuicative and other aspects of unconventional behavior. Learners will be introduced to some proactive strategies to address functions of behavior such as communicating systems and techniques for teaching their use. Materials to support the assessment of communicative functions and to develop some of the strategies discussed will be provided.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Become familiar with using tools to look at communicative and other aspects of unconventional behavior; (2) Understand the basic components of a behavior management plan, including proactive and reactive strategies.
603
Aquatic Emergency Incidents Panel
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Location: Grand Suite 3
Presenters: Bill Hooker and Brett Davis, Park District Risk Management Agency
Chair: Stephen Neill, Arlington Heights Park District
Be part of this interactive session to hear the recurring themes and contributing factors in PDRMA aquatics emergencies. Listen to actual accounts of aquatic manager post accident interviews and discuss crisis and emergency response preparations.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify proactive aquatics risk management techniques and recognize aquatics crisis and emergency planning best practices; (2) Understand the concepts of aquatic staff personal responsibility as it applies to operating or working at an aquatic facility.
703
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Developing Your Plan
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Gold Coast
Presenters: Sherae Patterson, Planner/GIS Project Manager, Arlington Heights Park District; Janusz Kwiatkowski, GIS Manager, Village of Arlington Heights
Chair: Donna Wilson, Arlington Heights Park District
This session will cover the basics of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) along with a firsthand account of developing a plan for implementation of this dynamic technology.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Gain an understanding of what GIS is and
the various ways the system can impact an agency; (2) Learn that GIS can be implemented at various levels to minimize costs to an agency.
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How to Become A Good Communicator:
Improving Your Listening and Verbal Skills
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Columbus C/D
Presenter: Cynthia Hernandez-Kolski, President, Communication Education, Inc.
Chair: Jayne Finger, NWSRA
When speaking to others, do you ever ask yourself, "Are we speaking the same language?" because it seems that what you are saying is not getting through to the other person? This interactive workshop will share the basic and effective communication skills to use and observe when speaking to others to make your message clear and direct.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Be more knowledgeable of the types of communications that are effective; (2) Become a more effective listener.
910
Using Communication and Marketing to Reach Your Legislator
8:30 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Water Tower
Presenters: Sandra Gbur, Executive Director, WSSRA; Mike Benard, Executive Director, Bensenville Park District; Tracy Dauser, Legislative Liason, Intergovernmental & Community Affairs, Chicago Park District
Chair: Diane Stanke, Park District of Oak Park
Learn from colleagues who have spent numerous hours in Springfield on how best to communicate with your legislator to get the results you want. They will share tips and tricks on communication and ideas about how to develop solid relationships with your legislators.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Gather new ideas on how to influence their legislators; (2) Learn new ways to utilize their communications and marketing staff more effectively in order to achieve the legislative results desired.
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Strategic Planning with Community Input
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Columbus G/H
Presenter: Elizabeth Steams, Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator, Waukegan Public Library
Chair: Sarah Holcombe, NISRA
Hear firsthand how a public agency can effectively choose a well-balanced committee of community members, assist them in determining goals and aid them in decision-making to create a strategic plan. Learn how to lead brainstorming and communicate with staff, board and the public to develop a working plan.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to identify and solicit community members to build a strategic planning team with minimum meetings for maximum results; (2) Be able to determine if community-based planning is the right tool for their agency.
915
Supervisory Skills For Success
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Columbus K/L
Presenter: Ruby Newell-Legner, CSP, Speaker/Trainer/Author, Ruby Speaks, Inc.
Chair: Diane Vragel, Glenview Park District
As the demands on a supervisor increase, the job grows and changes. This growth, however, can sometimes create challenges for supervisors, who are now called upon to be "all things to all people." In this session. Ruby will share ideas that will help you develop positive skills as a supervisor and motivate your staff to be at the top of their game. Remember, supervision is not a role — it is a relationship.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the characteristics of good supervisors; five reasons supervisors fail; steps for clarifying expectations with staff and ways to develop staff; (2) Learn tips for improving communication; hints for improving time management and delegation; how to be a good role model; and Ruby's top 10 hints for success.
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Opening General Session
Friday, January 23, 2004 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Regency Ballroom, West Tower, Ballroom/Gold Level
Hordcore Self-Help That's Funny
Larry Winget is a philosopher of success, who just happens to be hilarious. He teaches universal principles that will work for you in the parks and recreation field and does it by telling funny stories He believes that most of us have complicated life and business way too much, take it way too seriously and that we need to lighten up to keep things in perspective. He believes that success and prosperity come from serving others. This high-impact session will challenge you and your fellow colleagues to be and do more than ever before.
You don't want to miss "The Pit Bull of Personal Development and World's Only Irrational Speaker"!
FRIDAY AFTERNOON CEU WORKSHOPS:
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All workshops awarded 0.2 CEUs.
No pre-registration or CEU fees necessary.
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Park District Finances
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Toronto
Presenter: Patrick Ryan, Director of Administration, City of Chicago Department of Law
Chair: Oscar Dahl, Northbrook Park District
Crack the ice but don't fall in! This session will cover basic insights to the tax levy, budget, audit, GASB 34, fund types, bonds and various financial strategies.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn tax levy, budget and audit procedures; (2) Learn fund types and descriptions, applicable uses and how to incorporate various accounting procedures.
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Strategic Planning for Parks & Recreation
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus G/H
Presenter: Frank R. Brletich, Principal, Centre for Strategic Management
Chair: Liza McElroy, Winnetka Park District
This session will introduce a systems thinking approach to strategic planning and change specifically targeted for parks and recreation departments. The result will be a strategic management system that delivers outstanding reorganizational experiences using limited resources.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to create successful customer-focused strategic plans for parks and recreation operations; (2) Learn how to apply the universal laws of living systems to implementing and managing change in organizations.
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Coping with Nonstop Change: Certain Strategies for Uncertain Times
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Crystal B
Presenter: Roy Moody, M.Ed., Owner, Roy Moody & Associates
Chair: Deb Kraus, Belvidere Park District
The purpose of this program is to help individuals and organizations accept and move through the experience of change and to effectively assist others in dealing with change and uncertainty.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn ways to survive and thrive during the chaos of change and uncertainty; (2) Identify strategies for creatively responding to new and unexpected situations.
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Shared Ethical Values and How We Operationalize Them
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus E/F
Presenter: Walter J. "Woody" Woodhull, President, Ethics Training Systems
Chair: Bob Bubbers, Coloma Township Park District
This session makes the case for "Why Ethics Matters." Participants will develop ethical values and operationalize these values in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Discuss and agree on a set of shared ethical values; (2) Learn and understand how these values can be operationalized in the workplace.
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Winslow Assessment: Your Personal Roadmap of Development
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus C/D
Presenter: Cynthia Hernandez-Kolski, President, Communication Education, Inc.
Chair: Barbara Daudelin, Round Lake Area Park District
Come to this session and learn more about the most important person in the world — YOU! In this workshop you will have the opportunity to confidentially assess yourself on the spot against three traits and compare your scores to thousands of people across the United States.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify the major factors contributing to career success; (2) Receive specific suggestions on how to maintain their favorable characteristics and further develop traits that may help them reach their potential.
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Conflict Resolution Skills Building Workshop
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus A/B
Presenter: Andy G. Miller, Senior Mediator, Director of Training Services, Center for Conflict Resolution
Chair: Wendell Howell, Hoffman Estates Park District
This interactive workshop is designed to focus on skills and techniques to effectively identify, articulate and use needs and interests to resolve conflict and reach durable solutions.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn to identify, articulate and use needs and interests; (2) Learn to define and use BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement).
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON CEU WORKSHOPS:
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All workshops awarded 0.2 CEUs.
No pre-registration or CEU fees necessary.
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Interpretation Basics
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Water Tower
Presenter: Rick Kay, Supervisor of Performance, Museum of Science and Industry
Chair: Dave Lambert, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Everyone at your agency provides interpretation — not just interpreters! Rick Kay, Certified Interpretive Trainer, will draw on elements from classes developed by the National Association for Interpretation to expose all levels of staff to easy methods of improving their presentation and interpretation skills. Everyone from line staff to interpreters to directors will gain the knowledge to provide effective informal and formal interpretation and presentations.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn more about the interpretive profession; how to make good customer connections and create effective presentations for any setting; (2) Learn keys to successful "on-the-spot" interpretation; (3) Use a variety of tools.
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Wetlands and Natural Areas - Friends or Foe
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Acapulco
Presenters: Bill Inman, Vice President and Steve Konters, Senior Associate, Hitchcock Design Group; Steve McChesney, Restoration Ecologist, Hey & Associates
Chair: Steve Gulden, Romeoville Recreation Department
Naural Systems, such as prairies, wetlands and woodlands, add value to our park systems.
This session will look at ways to acquire, utilize, enhance, manage and increase your community's awareness of your "natural" properties.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to acquire, enhance and manage natural resources; (2) Learn how to utilize, program and create community awareness of public "natural" properties.
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Facility Impact Studies - An Entrepreneurial Look at Determining Operational Viability
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Comiskey
Presenter: Terry Schwartz, Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates
Chair: Mark Badasch, Collinsville Area Recreation District
Determining the viability of a recreation facility requires an understanding of the elements needed to make it successful. A facility impact study is a tool that incorporates the thinking that is expected of the public sector entrepreneur when assessing operational success. This session is designed to demonstrate a unique, entrepreneurial perspective for determining operational viability.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand the importance of thinking in an entrepreneurial manner when initiating a facility construction or managing an existing facility; (2) Help the public sector entrepreneur understand the tools needed to make a logical decision to engage in entrepreneurial management.
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Families That Play Together... Stay Together
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Crystal C
Presenters: Bill Inman, Vice President, Hitchcock Design Group; Steve Cherveny, CPRP, Executive Director, Cary Park District
Chair: Dan Jones, Cary Park District Plan your projects with the family in mind to create outdoor recreation settings that work for all ages. Learn important design tactics that promote multi-generational interaction, learning, storytelling, ease of use, safety and security and other family-friendly features.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand how common design mistakes can lead to family "unfriendly" parks; (2) Understand the owner-planner relationship behind family-friendly site planning, community-specific developing and programming for recreation facilities.
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Seasonal Employee Orientations That Work!
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Regency B
Presenter: Nancy Aldrich, PPRP, Superintendent of Human Resources, Arlington Heights Park District
Chair: Sarah Winkel, Bourbonnais Township Park District
Is your seasonal employee orientation program as engaging and interesting as it could be? Can you use some tips on making your orientation program more effective? In this session, learn how to structure a successful orientation program so that your employees feel welcome and a part of your team, right from the start!
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify the factors that contribute to a successful operation; (2) Implement creative ways to make orientation more interesting and more effective.
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Who's On First? Strategies for Effective Teams
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Field
Presenter: Anna Weselak, Trainer, Speaker, Consultant, Weselak & Associates
Chair: Lisa White, SEASPAR
Overcome the frustrations of working with a team and learn new strategies to become a more effective team. You will not want to miss this interactive, hands-on workshop. Bring along the whole team!
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Discover the essential tools of an effective team, such as ground rules, agendas, deciding by consensus, data collection, team roles and responsibilities; (2) Identify their roles on a team and learn to use the "Z" process in making team decisions.
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Managing Diversity
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Regency D
Presenter: Dr. Florine Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, Women's Educational Services
Chair: Lonette Hall, Richton Park Parks and Recreation Department
This session will be intensive, fun-filled and interactive, but will enhance the participants' knowledge of what it means to work within a multicultural environment. This workshop is designed for anyone who has the responsibility for park district leadership, customer service, program planning, parent interaction, marketing or community' outreach.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand the importance of knowing and understanding the demographics of their park district; (2) Learn who is responsible and learn the techniques for managing diversity and how to reach out to a changing community.
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Speed Mentoring - Make the Connection
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: New Orleans
Presenters: Panel of Experts
Chair: Tracy Alden, Western Springs Recreation Department
New professionals and students meet seasoned pros face to face for a 3-minute exchange like "speed dating," then choose a "professional pal." Must be willing, daring and open to this wild experience. Need new and seasoned participants. You don't want to miss this great opportunity for networking and meeting new colleagues.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Expand their professional network; (2) Experience a fast-paced, fun event to get them to think quickly and look towards the future.
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Get More Customers in Programs and at Facilities!
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: DuSable
Presenters: Sue Olafson, Communications and Marketing Manager, Hoffman Estates Park District; Michael Tanimura and Leah Kadamian, Silver Image Creative
Chair: Scott Triphahn, Hoffman Estates Park District
Registration numbers are down and recreational professionals are struggling to fill classes. More competition from independent contractors threatens park district programs and facilities every day. Something must change, but you don't know where to begin. This session will teach you how to better leverage programs and facilities to gain marketing advantage. You'll learn everything you need to know to develop marketing plans that will help add to your bottom line. You'll learn how to define your customers, build your identity, and implement the tactics you need to secure more participants in your programs and at your facilities.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Receive practical how-to information on incorporating marketing principles into the management of their park districts; (2) Receive information on planning and budgeting for marketing.
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Legal/Legislature Part II
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Columbus I/J
Presenters: Robert Rolek, Attorney at Law, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni and Roiek, P.C.; Ken Kubiesa, Attorney at Law, Kubiesa, Spiroff, Goddelar, Acker, and Kern, P.C.
Chair: Peter M. Murphy, Illinois Association of Park Districts
This session will feature legal issues involving the Open Meetings Act, Freedom of Information requirements, board powers, recommended rules and procedures and policy manuals do's and don'ts.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn about critical information on new legal issues affecting policy manuals, personnel and more: (2) Gain up-to-date information on the powers of the president of the board, treasurer, secretary and committee chairs.
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Saving Commissioner Ryan-
Avoiding the Trench Warfare of Employment Litigation
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Wright
Presenters: Steven J. Kleinman, JD, General Counsel and Edward F. Dutton, JD, Director of Claims and Legal Services, Park District Risk Management Agency
Chair: Ryan Raleigh, Decatur Park District
Board members may not get paid to serve, yet they may pay a dear price when named as a defendant in employment litigation. This session will dispel myths and misperceptions of individual and collective liability while providing invaluable insights and guidelines on minimizing liability exposure.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Be able to better recognize the impact of local, state and federal law on board member actions and the legal consequences to individual members and the agency; (2) Learn how to minimize employment practices liability arising out of board action, both individual liability and agency liability.
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Joint Purchasing for Agencies
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Wrigley
Presenter: Dennis Smith, Joint Purchasing Coordinator, Department of Central Management Services
Chair: Dean Bostrom, Hoffman Estates Park District
The State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program enables local governmental units to purchase commodities from state contracts. Volume buying and centralized procurement results in lower prices.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain valuable insights into the Joint Purchasing Program available to local governments in the state of Illinois; (2) Learn procedures for registration and valuable steps on how to review
contract information on the Internet.
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Fast Track Your Construction Project Through Teamwork
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Buckingham
Presenter: Kevin Lotzer, Salt Creek Rural Park District; Michael Rink, Corporate Construction
Chair: Greg Kuhs, Salt Creek Rural Park District
Participants will hear about techniques and strategies that have been used to complete a construction project in a short period of time. Learn how key park district personnel and commissioners worked with the architect, construction manager and subcontractors to successfully build a golf clubhouse over a six month period of time.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain insight about working efficiently with architects, construction managers and other trades to help a construction project succeed in a timely manner; (2) Learn from experts the smart people techniques and strategies to use to complete their construction project.
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Cash Handling Policies and Procedures
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Stetson Suite F
Presenter: Kevin Lockhart, Assistant Vice President, Fifth Third Bank
Chair: Steven Karoliussen, Bartlett Park District
Improper cash handling by staff is one of the biggest forms of theft and revenue loss. This session will explore policies and procedures to implement to reduce these risks.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the importance of having proper cash handling procedures in place; (2) Gain an understanding of key components that make up good cash handling policies and procedures.
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Stop the Spending! World Class Purchasing Practices for Park Districts
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Stetson Suite E
Presenter: Tim Markwiese, President, Markwiese Consulting
Chair: Ken Brissa, Naperville Park District
The ultimate purchasing session! Gain innovative and immediate applications-orientated techniques and strategies to save your agency money, add value to your operations and exceed expectations, as you become a world-class purchasing power!
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn appropriate purchasing and bid techniques to maximize your purchasing power and return on your investment; (2) Develop a process to monitor, maintain and show continuous improvements to your staff, board and community related to your agency's purchases.
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Creative Retirement Strategies for Retiring Directors
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Crystal A
Presenter: Jerry Oakes, Retired, Former Executive Director, Arlington Heights Park District; Fred Hall, Retired, Former Executive Director, Palatine Park District
Chair: Cathy Puchalski, Arlington Heights Park District
IMRF, Deferred Compensation plans. Roth IRAs, 401Ks, and ERI...how can you best use these various programs for your retirement savings? Newly retired directors will share how they creatively structured and financed their retirements and provide helpful tips to help you maximize yours!
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Identify the pros and cons of the various retirement programs that are available; (2) Evaluate if retiring under an ERI will be financially beneficial.
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Setting the Stage for a Successful Youth Theatre Program
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Regency A
Presenter: Christi Nicholson, Artistic Director, Round Lake Area Park District
Chair: Kelly LaMore, Bourbonnais Township Park District
In this session participants will learn the basics of theatrical production from choosing the play to opening night. The speaker will outline the positives and pitfalls of creating quality productions on a shoestring budget.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain a basic idea of how to produce a theatrical production on a limited budget; (2) Learn how to use the creative skills they already have to direct a group to a successful production even if they have never been on stage themselves.
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Sportsmanship in Youth Sports
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Haymarket
Presenter: Brian Kroening, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor, Athletics and Fitness, Deerfield Park District
Chair: Tom Schelling, Bourbonnais Township Park District
Sportsmanship seems to be pushed aside in youth sports for the win at all costs attitude. Shift the focus of your youth leagues to developing good sportsmanship and teaching life skills.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Define the components of sportsmanship; (2) Learn techniques to teach sportsmanship to league participants.
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Developing a Special Event
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Columbian
Presenters: Michelle LaScola, Executive Manager, Jacque Clermont, Superintendent of Recreation Programming and Sameera Luthman, Marketing and Communication Manager, Naperville Park District
Chair: Michelle LaScola, Naperville Park District
Learn how to market your event from start to finish. We will take you from the creative idea through implementation and evaluation of the event.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn what ideas have worked in the past and what haven't through open discussion; (2) Discuss ways to improve existing events through new ideas.
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Asthma 101: The Basics
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Grand Suite 5
Presenter: Maureen Damitz, Project Coordinator, Asthma 101, American Lung Association
Chair: Maureen Damitz, American Lung Association
Asthma 101 is delivered by medical professionals and reviews: the incidence of asthma in Illinois, basic signs and symptoms of asthma, common triggers found in the park and recreation environment, basic management of an acute asthma episode, asthma medications and delivery devices and asthma management and monitoring tools.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Be able to identify the incidence of asthma in children under 18 years of age and the potential asthma triggers in the park and recreation environment; (2) Be able to identify three effects of asthma on the lungs, three basic signs of an acute asthma episode and three symptoms that indicate an asthma emergency.
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Creating Successful Recreation Programs for Children with Disabilities
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Picasso
Presenters: Panel of Experts
Chair: Tara Schmitz, NSSRA
This session is recommended for TR staff, recreation staff and students. Are you having difficulty recruiting and retaining preschool and youth participants in your programs? Our panel of experts will discuss new programming ideas and innovative ways to increase and maintain program enrollment.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to modify and create programs that will appeal to participants with disabilities and their families; (2) Learn different strategies that will assist in retaining participants who currently access your programs.
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Canine Companions
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Truffles
Presenters: Marianne Firlit and Fran Vlasses, Puppy Raisers, Judith Jaffe, Social Worker and Graduate of Training Program, Canine Companions for Independence
Chair: Stacie Ritz, SEASPAR
Service dogs are not just for people with seeing impairments. They help to enhance the quality of life for numerous people with disabilities. This session will focus on the training, placement and services available. Also come learn how your agency may be eligible for an on-site service dog.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how a service dog is trained to work with specific disabilities; (2) Learn resources that are available to parents that may not know a service dog is an option for their child.
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What Is Hot in Ice - Learn the Trends
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: San Francisco
Presenter: Jim Maland, Assistant Principal, Bonestroo Sports Group
Chair: Ed Harvey, Northbrook Park District What's new in meeting the environmental, financial, safety and recreational demands on today's ice arenas? This session will fill you in and get you current on all the new updates.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Be able to identify ways to maximize programming potential through the use of multiple ice sheets, extending their season, capitalizing on dry floor programming, maximizing staff efficiency and incorporating innovative recreational ice features; (2) Recognize the latest in ice system design, energy efficiency and building shell systems.
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The ABCs of Merchandising Your Recreation Facility's Pro Shop
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Regency C
Presenter: Adrienne Flentge, National Merchandise Manager, Kemper Sports Management, Inc.
Chair: Cheryl Deom, Glenview Park District
Delegates attending this session will learn the basics of merchandising their facility's pro shop and understand how to set realistic financial goals for the shop.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain basic merchandising skills for pro shop operators, including stock rotation, display concepts and many other aspects of effective merchandising techniques; (2) Learn how to set realistic financial goals based on "industry standards."
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Will They Come If You Build It?
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Burham
Presenter: Daniel Atilano, AIA, Principal, Burnidge Cassell & Associates, Inc.
Chair: Trudy Wakeman, Lake in the Hills Parks & Recreation
Are you considering implementing a new recreation facility improvement? Concerned about balancing income and operating expenses? A case study will be discussed to present a real-world example along with the lessons learned from past experience.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the planning steps and the related activities necessary to build community support; (2) Gain insight on public workshops that really work.
702
Protecting Web Applications from the New Breed of Attacks
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Gold Coast
Presenters: Terry Kurzynski, Senior Project Director and Jeff Grangier, Secure Applications Architect, Remington Associates, Ltd.
Chair: Debbie Chase, Bolingbrook Park District
The best configured firewall and intrusion detection systems will not protect against new, more sophisticated attack methods. Learn how to detect and protect your Web applications.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn about various Web application vulnerabilities; (2) Find out how to detect these vulnerabilities and protect against them.
705
Driver's Ed for the Information Superhighway
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Columbus K/L
Presenter: Ruby Newell-Legner, CSP, Speaker, Trainer and Author
Chair: Susan Hoster-Suggs, Bolingbrook Park District
As our time seems to shrink and we get busier and busier, we may take short cuts that damage our image on-line. In this session, learn tools that can help us look professional and save time.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Identify how to leave a professional image in your on-line communication; (2) Outline tips for narrowing your search for information on the Internet.
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Planning Ahead: Making Use of Campus Resources
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Grand Suite 3
Presenter: Nathan A. Schaumleffel, MS, CPRP, Doctoral Student and Project Manager, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
Chair: Kelly Guidry, Illinois Park and Recreation Association
This session will demonstrate to students how they can acquire essential skills for professional positions through on-campus resources beyond the classroom.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to complete a professional skill inventory of themselves; (2) Learn how to locate opportunities and take responsibility for their own learning and professional development.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Photography...But Were Afraid to Ask
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Skyway 272
Presenter: Steve Eckelberry, Public Information Manager, WDSRA
Chair: Stephanie Fitz Simons, Bartett Park District
This session will focus on basic photography, both digital and film. Basic technical information will be covered, as well as tips for taking better photos, especially at park district programs and events.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain a basic understanding of the technical aspects of both film and digital photography; (2) Learn the basics of composing pictures and tips for improving the quality of their photography.
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Self Portrait
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Atlanta
Presenter: Veronica Cook, Recreation Camp Director, Richton Park Parks & Recreation
Chair: Valeric Pang, Consultant
Attendees will explore the development of the "self," personal, personality issues and inter-personal dynamics.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Take an honest look at themselves and how others perceive them; (2) Determine how their perceptions of others can affect their work environment.
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SATURDAY AT-A-GLANCE
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
8:30 a.m. -9:45 a.m.
Educational Sessions
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CEU Workshops
10:15 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Educational Sessions
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m
Student Officers' Meeting
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Educational Sessions
12:45 p.m. -2:45 p.m.
CEU Workshops
2:00 p.m. -3:15 p.m.
Educational Sessions
3:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
IAPD Annual Business Meeting
7:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m.
An Evening at the John G. Shedd Aquarium
SATURDAY MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Eagle Eye Neighborhood Park Watch Program Roundtable
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location: Buckingham
Presenters: Panel of experts
Chair: Cindy Deiters, Illinois Association of Park Districts
Current Eagle Eye communities will gather to share ideas and answer questions from those interested in learning more about the program.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Be able to ask questions and share ideas with current communities who have Eagle Eye and with IAPD; (2) Learn the advantages of having the Eagle Eye program within their agency.
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Financing Options for Illinois Park Districts
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location: Stetson Suite F
Presenters: Tara Griffin, Assistant Vice President, Harris Bank Public Finance; Lynda Given, Partner/Bond Counsel Municipal Finance, Chapman & Cutler
Chair: Tara Griffin, Harris Bank
Your park district or agency needs money for a new truck or playground equipment; you want to run a referendum for a new community center.. .what are your limits? What type of financing is available? Let us show you the way.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Understand what types of financing are available to them; (2) Learn the statutory limits.
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Make Your Teens Good Employees
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location: Columbus A/B
Presenter: Judy Connelly, Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, Naperville Park District
Chair: Kevin Romejko, Palatine Park District
One size fits all, no more! Today's teenage employees are different than those generations that have come before. They have expectations, characteristics and have been influenced by phenomenal factors. All of which must be understood to establish a mutually productive and exciting work environment. Strategies, how to's and how-not-to's will be explored in this interactive session.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Dispel myths about teen-aged employees and learn the truths about this dynamic workgroup; (2) Learn to avoid common mistakes that frustrate your teen-aged employees.
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Preschool Directors' Forum
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location: Wrigley
Presenters: Peg Cordrey, Early Childhood Division Manager, Rolling Meadows Park District; Kathy Moulds, Early Childhood Supervisor, Schaumburg Park District; Jan Springer, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor, Northbrook Park District
Chair: Colleen Farrell, River Trails Park District
Attendees will be shown brief panel presentations from agencies about their programs. After the presentations, delegates will then participate in an informal discussion and be able to ask the panel of experts their questions. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions, issues, obstacles or challenges they need assistance with.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the what-to-do's and what-not-to-do's from the panel of experts; (2) Learn how other agencies overcome obstacles and challenges that their agency may be facing.
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SATURDAY MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Giving Kids Their Kicks
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location: Columbus I/J
Presenter: Doug Anderson, Director of Marketing and Communications, Illinois Youth Soccer
Chair: Kelly LaMore, Bourbonnais Township Park District
At a time when parents across the United States are seeking safe and healthy activities for their children, more and more are turning to soccer, one of the fastest growing sports. Soccer provides a healthy environment that does not discriminate against gender, physical size or economic background, while providing self-esteem, exercise, the values of hard work, teamwork, commitment and sportsmanship. Children are our priority. Soccer is our vehicle to help them achieve their potential in a fun, healthy and educational sports environment.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to develop soccer programs and activities that will be enjoyed by players of all ages and skill levels; (2) Learn how to train volunteer coaches on keeping the game FUN so that players will continue to play year after year.
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Using Horses as an Alternative Therapy
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location: New Orleans
Presenters: Diane Wlezien, Program Coordinator and Jan Cederlund, Executive Director, Light Center
Chair: Cathy Bott, NISRA Could you get a horse through an obstacle course without touching or talking to it? In Equine Assisted Skills Development (EASD) programs, psychotherapeutic methods are used to teach coping, problem solving and relationship building for all ages and abilities.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn about the benefits of an Equine-Assisted Skills Development Program; (2) Discover the human/horse connection and how this non-verbal bond is forged and nurtured.
604
Recreational/Educational Facility Partnerships: The Next Wave
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location: Atlanta
Presenters: Lynn S. Krizic, Superintendent, Channahon School District 17; Chuck Szoke, Executive Director, and Ron Lehman, Commissioner, Channahon Park District
Chair: Chuck Szoke, Channahon Park District
Receive two views of the alliance forged between a park district and a school district that came together to build a shared-use facility. Learn the processes used from concept to opening and the roles played by two intergovernmental agreements as the foundation of the partnership.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Recognize design and construction opportunities provided in a collaborative recreational and educational facility project; (2) Learn strategies to assist different governing boards in achieving a common building program vision.
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Training Your Fitness Floor Staff: What Every Instructor Should Know
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location: Columbian
Presenters: Tammy Kjellesvik, Aquatic and Fitness Manager, Channahon Park District; Lori Neubauer, Fitness Coordinator, Itasca Park District
Chair: Tammy Kjellesvik, Channahon Park District
Learn valuable information for training your fitness staff on safety issues, maximizing fitness results and providing good service.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Understand the important components of training for fitness center staff; (2) Learn effective tools to use while training staff.
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Powerful Web Sites on a Budget
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location: Gold Coast
Presenter: Dan O'Neill, Dunn Solutions Group
Chair: Mary DeGuide, Arlington Heights Park District
Those that attend this session will learn they can have powerful and useful web sites and still remain within their budget.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn what tools are available to them for developing and maintaining their web sites; (2) Gather a good general overview as to what other park districts are doing.
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Pushing the Envelope
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Location: DuSable
Presenter: Robyn Miller, MAAT, ATR, Manager of Inclusion Service, NSSRA
Chair: Tracey Crawford, NSSRA
During this interactive art session, you will be given the opportunity to explore diversity through art and begin to develop your personal approach to dealing with diversity issues in your professional world.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Identify personal stances on diversity issues; (2) Develop professional approaches to diversity matters.
SATURDAY MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All workshops awarded 0.2 CEUs.
No pre-registration or CEU fees necessary.
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The Emotional Side of Referendums
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus C/D
Presenter: John Curran, Executive Director, Tinley Park Park District
Chair: Scott Triphahn, Hoffman Estates Park District
Referendums can be an emotional roller coaster. Learn through two park districts' experiences what you can and cannot control in a referendum and the effect it can have on staff, commissioners and residents within the community.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn why people place a lesser value on recreational needs and what steps can be taken to improve their chances of passing a referendum; (2) Understand the level of commitment required and the impact winning or losing can have on their agency.
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SATURDAY MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All workshops awarded 0.2 CEUs.
No pre-registration or CEU fees necessary.
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Under the Tax Caps? How to Generate More Money
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus A/B
Presenters: Patty Herman, CTRS, Special Projects & Grant Procurement, Hanover Park Park District; Greg Petty, CPRP, Director, Waukegan Park District
Chair: Mary Garrison, Winnetka Park District Due to recent property tax issues and statewide cut backs, park districts suffer from revenue shortages, which in turn reduce supply and expense accounts for programs. Today's need for additional revenue and outside funding is greater than ever. Changing demographics, increased minority participation, bilingual media, facility renovations and changes in cost of living have challenged agencies to be creative with revenue development.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Examine a variety of funding strategies and how they can relate to their agencies while surviving under the tax cap; (2) Learn about special projects and grant procurement. In addition, they will understand how they can generate non-traditional revenue sources for their agency.
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Right Versus Right Ethical Dilemmas
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus E/F
Presenter: Walter J. "Woody" Woodhull, President, Ethics Training Systems
Chair: Lois Nickson, Macomb Park District This workshop will provide a simple process that will help participants learn how to objectively find solutions to ethical dilemmas.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand and learn how to use four paradigms to analyze ethical dilemmas; (2) Use three principles to resolve ethical dilemmas.
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Interactive Water Splash Pad Design
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location: Toronto
Presenter: Daniel D. Dalziel, Principal, 3D Design Studio
Chair: Sherae Patterson, Arlington Heights Park District
Design of water splash pads is the fastest growing recreation idea. Learn all the experiences of four separate splash pads Dan Dalziel has administered in Northern Illinois. Park District owners/operators to be included in panel.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn all aspects of design considerations to enhance fun and play as well as the importance of proper planning during design for maintenance and winterization; (2) Understand and avoid potential design and construction pitfalls.
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Sports Rage Workshop
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus I/J
Presenters: Dr. David Royko, Clinical Psychologist, Gregg Miller, President, and Jason Smith, Director of Operations, Educational Seminars, L.L.C.
Chair: Steve Munsie, Villa Park Recreation Department
Unfortunately sports rage is happening in every community' across the country. In an effort to help prevent it from happening at your agency and to protect you, your children and the park district, this meeting will include Dr. David Royko, Psy. D. from Educational Seminars, L.L.C. Dr. Royko's interactive seminar will teach the following: Everyone has the potential to become angry and violent; recognizing the warning signs of sports rage; simple, time-tested techniques to manage your anger so it does not lead to violence; techniques to disengage from an angry and aggressive person; and your responsibility as part of the crowd.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn who is at risk to become violent and recognize the warning signs of "toxic anger" and the steps that lead to violence; (2) Learn techniques to manage their own anger and tips to disengage from an angry and aggressive person.
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Inclusion Under the ADA -It Isn't Just for SRAs
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location: Comiskey
Presenter: Steven Kleinman, General Counsel, PDRMA
Chair: Tamara Pareti, Tri County Special Recreation Association From toddlers to seniors, patrons are demanding their inclusion rights under the ADA. Inclusion is emotionally charged for both the patron and provider; particularly when neither party is well-informed as to their respective rights. Myths and misperceptions will be addressed in this session.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand the scope and purpose of ADA in the public recreation setting, including the individual rights and obligations of the patron and provider; (2) Learn how to minimize liability under ADA through prudent legal management, including assessing and addressing "reasonable accommodation."
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Fitness Centers - Parks and Recreation Profit Center
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus K/L
Presenters: Mark McKinnon, CPRP, Club Manager, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District; Peg Campana, Director, Good Shepherd Hospital Fitness Center
Chair: Tammy Kjellesvik, Channahon Park District
If you build it, they will come. Attend this session and find out how to ensure that patrons will come to your facility.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn why fitness centers are such an important part of a parks and recreation agency; (2) Receive tips on building, developing and remodeling their fitness centers, as well as determining revenues and marketing ideas.
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Designing a Profitable Food Concession Operation
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus I/J
Presenter: Mike Holtzman, President, Profitable Food Facilities
Chair: Shannon Stratton, Wheeling Park District
This workshop will teach attendees new and innovative strategies to turn their current food establishment into a money generating operation.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn construction design, understand food and labor percentages and how to price a menu; (2) Learn how to implement proper systems, controls and checks and balances for a better operation and an even better bottom line.
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Diversity Transitioning
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Regency D
Presenter: Julius Patterson, Board President and Kendall Parrot, Director, Harvey Park District
Chair: Kendall Parrot, Harvey Park District
Delegates will learn the importance of park district adaptability' and services to changing community demographics.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will; (1) Find new methodology in meeting the needs of a culturally diverse population; (2) Learn the importance of parks and recreation-related services.
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SATURDAY MID-MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Professional Certification Session: It's Your Choice
10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location: Columbian
Presenters: Sue Gager, CPRP, Membership Services Manger, Illinois Park & Recreation Association; Kai Wahlgren, CPRP, Community Center Manager, Bolingbrook Park District
Chair: Gina Racanelli, Villa Park & Recreation Department
Learn about the benefits of being certified and what certification is all about. Find out what it takes to become certified and how to maintain your certification.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the history of professional certification and development of criteria used for the certification process; (2) Gain an understanding of the exam process and certification maintenance.
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Preservation of Public Owner's Rights and Remedies Against the Construction Surety
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Columbus G/H
Presenter: Mr. Steven H. Elizer, Principal, Elizer & Meyerson, L.L.C.
Chair: Elizabeth Kessler, Skokie Park District
This informative seminar addresses public owners' relationship with the construction surety. Many public owners, including park districts, parks and recreation departments and conservation districts, mistakenly believe that simply obtaining such bonds assures that the surety will complete the construction project and pay all unpaid subcontractors and suppliers upon the contractor's default. This seminar will provide information to enable your agency to safeguard its rights and remedies and present successful bond claims.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn proper and timely notification of problems; (2) Understand effective and consistent communication with the surety; (3) Identify strategies for effective negotiation with the surety.
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Ask The Commissioner
10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location: Acapulco
Presenter: Tom Ernst, President, Quincy Park District; Ron Lehman, Commissioner/Treasurer, Channahon Park District; Penny Randel, Commissioner, Northbrook Park District
Chair: Rodd Whelpley, Illinois Association of Park Districts Veteran commissioners will field questions from audience members. Come prepared to get straight answers to questions on all facets of being an effective commissioner.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain insights from the experience of veteran commissioners; (2) Network with commissioners from across the state.
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Making a Place for Public and Private Partnerships
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Water Tower
Presenters: Jacque Clermont, CPRP, Superintendent of Recreation Programming and Erin McNutty, Corporate Relations Manager, Naperville Park District
Chair: Jacque Clermont, Naperville Park District
We will discuss partnerships with such entities as local municipalities, school districts and YMCAs. We'll learn what works well, offer suggestions, consider changes, think about additions, etc.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how partnerships within the community' can help agencies succeed; (2) Learn how sponsorships can help improve their agency, their image and their bottom line.
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Geo-Caching: Is Your Park Ready?
10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location: New Orleans
Presenters: Al Gorski, Ranger, Dave Andrusyk, Naturalist and Bill Weidner, Director of Public Affairs, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Chair: Bill Weidner, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Geo-caching is a new sport taking land managers by surprise. Discover how several agencies have turned this sport into a positive programming effort.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn what geo-caching is; (2) Survey how several agencies are dealing with this challenge.
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Managing Canadian Geese in Urban Environments
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Buckingham
Presenters: Caria Wagner, Staff Biologist and Brian McCallin, Operations Manager, Wild Goose Chase
Chair: Rick Schram, Winnetka Park District
Come to this session to learn effective control techniques for nuisance goose problems on your park district grounds.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the rules and regulations governing the protection of Canadian geese; (2) Understand what human control techniques are available to manage goose nuisance problems.
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Recreational Re-use Of Challenging Sites - Case Studies
10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location: Haymarket
Presenters: Robert Hamilton, P.E., President, and Bruce L. Shrake, P.E., Vice President, Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.
Chair: Michael Sletten, Bloomingdale Park District
As the demand for active recreation areas rises, sites with limitations become more feasible to develop. This session examines five different sites with different limitations and challenges and presents their solutions.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Realize that many previously unsuitable sites are now feasible to develop; (2) Learn how creative design solutions can result in a viable recreation project.
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My Life As A Supervisor:
Not So Great Expectations?
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Stetson Suite F
Presenters: Joe DeLuce, Director of Recreation, Champaign Park District; Nancy Aldrich, Superintendent of Human Resources, Arlington Heights Park District
Chair: Nancy Aldrich, Arlington Heights Park District
When you become a supervisor, you probably have certain expectations as to what it will be like. Does the reality match those expectations? In this interactive session, Joe DeLuce and Nancy Aldrich will dispel the delusions you may have about being a supervisor and help you to discover the real "Rules of the Supervision Game."
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Identify the unreasonable expectations they have about being a supervisor; (2) Discuss the characteristics of a truly effective supervisor.
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SATURDAY MID-MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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The Basics of Park District Budgeting
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Truffles
Presenters: Steve Burgess, Business Manager, Schaumburg Park District; Bill Schmidt, Superintendent of Business Services, Skokie Park District
Chair: Sandy Harris-Meadows, Schaumburg Park District
Budgets and recreation: why we have them; the distinction between capital and operating budgets; and how tax caps affect us.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Become more familiar with budgets and the need for them; (2) Understand fund accounting and tax cap legislation.
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Road Race...Tips & Trends
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Regency B
Presenter: David M. Part, Chicago Area Runner's Association
Chair: Katie Schultz, Bloomingdale Park District
Come to this session to learn the in's and out's of races, what to do and what not to do, and learn how to administer and successfully complete the how to's.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the necessities of how to put on a successful race; (2) Learn how to plan and stick to their planning timeline to ensure a smash hit.
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Creative Arts with Little Supplies and an Even Littler Budget
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: DuSable
Presenters: Beth Corso and Anne Shelton, Recreation Coordinators, NEDSRA
Chair: Beth Corso, NEDSRA
Creative crafts, low budgets and little supplies will be our task for the day. This session will be filled with fun, hands-on activities. You will go home with not only craft souvenirs, but increased creative knowledge. So, come and be creative!
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn creative craft ideas on a low budget; (2) Learn to increase awareness by using new craft ideas.
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Access and Inclusion: Court Decisions and Park Districts
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Burham
Presenter: John M. McGovern, Executive Director, NSSRA
Chair: Robyn Miller, NSSRA
Attention department heads, directors, board members, programmers and facility staff: recent court and administrative decisions based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are setting new requirements and reaffirming old requirements for park and recreation agencies. Learn from the experiences of a colleague who has taken a special interest in accessibility and inclusion within community recreation.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how the ADA is affecting programs and budgets; (2) Identify compliance successes and failures so Illinois park and recreation professionals can minimize losses.
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Recreation Programming for the Severe and Profound Population
10:15a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Wright
Presenters: JoAnn Snyder, Manager of Recreation, NWSRA; Kay Furlong, Kirk Center Teacher; Alison Easier, Special Education Teacher, SEDOM Center
Chair: Anne Shelton, Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association
A combination panel and roundtable, this session will focus on types of programs and the specifics within the programs for the severe and profound population. You will also have the opportunity' to ask a panel of teachers and TR professionals your questions regarding how to target this population better.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain a better understanding of what specific programs can be targeted for the severe and profound population; (2) Understand how to plan and implement a successful program for the severe and profound population.
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Getting Adapted Sports Rolling
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Picasso
Presenters: Craig Culp, CPRP, Superintendent of Recreation, M-NASR; Mary Beth Jones, CTRS, CPRP, Staff Enrichment Manager, WDSRA
Chair: Matthew Corso, NSSRA
Starting and maintaining an adapted sports program for individuals with physical disabilities is a great challenge to recreation professionals today. This session will provide some tips and techniques on how to build an adapted sports program and how to deal with roadblocks that may occur.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to utilize resources and find avenues of support for an adapted sports program; (2) Learn some common roadblocks that may occur while developing their program and some strategies to overcome them.
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Put the "Art" In Your Party
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Atlanta
Presenters: Carrie A. Haupert, CPRP, Superintendent of Special Facilities, Wheaton Park District; Sheavoun Lambillotte, CPRP, Superintendent of Recreation, Geneva Park District; Shannon Stratton, Aquatic/Fitness Supervisor, Wheeling Park District
Chair: Carrie Haupert, Wheaton Park District
Tools to improve your birthday party sales and services from start to finish. This session will cover marketing and special techniques to set your service apart from the competition. Leave with ideas you can implement and benefit from immediately.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn sales techniques to improve and enhance their birthday sales; (2) Learn new marketing techniques to increase their volume and profit line.
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SATURDAY MID-MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
802
Employment Satisfaction Levels of Graduates
With a B.S. in Recreation Administration
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Grand Suite 3
Presenters: William Higilmire, Chair and Peggy Holmes Layman, Associate Professor, Eastern Illinois University
Chair: Kelly Guidry, Illinois Park and Recreation Association
A presentation of four years of alumni surveys of Eastern Illinois University's recreation administration graduates. These surveys include important findings on employment satisfaction level and curriculum preparation.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Be able to identify where graduates find employment; (2) Be able to identify how curriculum outcomes relate to job duties.
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Internships: Where They Are, What They Offer
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Gold Coast
Presenters: Beata Rychtarczyk, Joe Hayden, Rick Long and Candace Kissel, Students, University of St. Francis
Chair: Dr. Anthony Zito, University of St. Francis
You don't want to miss this session if you are a student actively seeking internship opportunities in the field of parks and recreation. This presentation will identify agencies that provide internships highlighting their location, benefits, policies and procedures.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn which agencies provide internships; (2) Learn what benefits are available through these internships.
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Marketing Yourself Upward:
How to Prepare for Professional Advancement
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Wrigley
Presenter: Scott Chovanec, MS, MBA, FAWHP, President, Scott Chovanec & Associates
Chair: Allison Pellegrino, Batavia Park
District Preparing yourself in a professional manner is a skill that takes time and experience to hone to perfection. However, few are ever taught the techniques that separate the good from the excellent in terms of advancing professionally and winning an offer. Learn "beyond the basics" and gain the secrets to successful "personality marketing" that has proven results. If you are interested in advancement, then consider this unique session!
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the secrets to successful "personality marketing"; (2) Learn techniques for advancing professionally, which will be coached with an emphasis on leadership qualities and establishing trust relationships.
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Secret Shoppers: Discovering Your Strengths and Weaknesses
10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location: Comiskey
Presenters: Vince Kennedy, Superintendent of Recreation, Schaumburg Park District; Rick Hanetho, Deputy Director, Carol Stream Park District; Sue Geraldi, Director of Operations, Capital Security and Investigations
Chair: Patricia Casler, Schaumburg Park District
Secret shoppers and program audits: How is your customer service? Are your facilities clean? Are your employees using proper cash handling techniques? Are your instructors running quality' programs? How do you know your employees are doing the right thing when you are not there? This session will provide techniques on ways to "catch your staff doing something right" and find out what is really going on when the boss is not around. Learn ways to get outside feedback from program participants and "secret shoppers" to give you accurate information to improve facilities and programs.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Recruit and train a secret shopper to evaluate their programs and facilities; (2) Use secret shopper feedback to hone their programs and enhance facility operations.
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Interactive Theatre
10:15 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Field
Presenters: Valerie Pang, MS, CTRS, Consultant/Trainer; Ayani Good, Consultant
Chair: Lonette Hall, Richton Park Parks and Recreation Department
Don't miss this highly interactive, high-energy session, which gives participants the opportunity to "walk in someone else's shoes" in an effort to recognize and affirm differences.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn to recognize bias and the harm it inflicts on individuals and society; (2) Explore the value of diversity and strategize to improve inter-group relations.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Show Me the Money!
12:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.
Location: Grand Suite 3
Presenter: Ray Ochromowicz, Director, Bolingbrook Park District
Chair: Jack Croffoot, Freeport Park District
Why are public park and recreational professionals perceived at the bottom of the public servant totem pole? An interactive discussion of competitive compensation issues will take place aimed at increasing the standard of pay.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Examine and perhaps change agency compensation practices; (2) Discover inhibitors of competitive pay in the public sector and how to mitigate them.
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Executive/Closed Sessions
12:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.
Location: Wrigley
Presenter: Robert K. Bush, Principal, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Rolek, PC.
Chair: Wendell Howell, Hoffman Estates Park District
The Illinois legislature has recently amended the Open Meetings Act affecting closed meetings. This important session will describe and detail the rules on conducting closed meetings, the recent legislative changes to the Open Meetings Act and the pitfalls and problems to be avoided when discussing business outside the view of the public.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain a better understanding of how to conduct an executive session consistent with the Illinois Open Meetings Act; (2) Learn the recent changes to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, which governs the conduct of executive sessions/closed meetings.
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Understanding Tax Increment Financing or TIF Districts
12:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.
Location: Stetson Suite F
Presenters: Lisa Lyon, Principal, URS-TPAP Corp.; George Van Geem, Finance Director, Village of Niles
Chair: Dorothy Lange, Wood Dale Park District
Learn how TIF districts are set up and the impact on your agency from a financial and operational standpoint.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Understand the effect and impact from a financial aspect; (2) Learn what areas are eligible for a TIF district.
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Credit Card Processing for Park Districts
12:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.
Location: Truffles
Presenters: Anna Gayeski, Sales Manager and Kevin Lockhart, Relationship Manager, Fifth Third Bank
Chair: Steve Karoliussen, Bartlett Park District
Join us for a presentation and discussion on credit card usage and acceptance in the public sector. This seminar will outline the overall costs of a credit card processing program including interchange fees, discount rates, and technology and equipment requirements. Our discussion will give you the opportunity to learn how other local park districts and government entities are handling credit card payments and the steps they are taking to keep credit card processing costs down. We will also have a presentation on how to develop a comprehensive RFP for credit card services, advising you on how to outline an RFP that will meet the cost and technology needs of your facility and assist you in finding the best processor. A sample RFP will be provided for your review.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Understand the overall costs of processing credit cards; (2) Learn how to put together an RFP on credit card processing services.
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The Westmont "Holly Days" Story
12:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.
Location: Stetson Suite E
Presenters: Joe Long, Assistant Director and Melissa Stephani, Community Relations and Promotions, Westmont Park District; Heather Stevens, Director of Economic Development, Village of Westmont
Chair: Steve Thomas, Westmont Park District
The Holly Days event will be highlighted in terms of how it was formed and how the annual event is planned.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to establish an annual special event to be enjoyed by the community; (2) Learn how to utilize community groups and local organizations as well as other government entities to help sponsor and plan the event.
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Illinois Arts Council: Overview/Grants/Programs
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Regency B
Presenter: Nora Kay Pelt, Artists and Community Services Program Director and Staff, Illinois Arts Council
Chair: Richard Quattrocki, Lincolnwood Park and Recreation
Find unique and alternative sources of funding and entertainment for special events through the Illinois Arts Council.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Become aware of artists and grants that the Illinois Arts Council offers; (2) Share ideas of unique and out-of-the-box programming.
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Today's Fitness Trends
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Field
Presenter: Steve Justo, Certified Personal Trainer, Schaumburg Park District
Chair: Carrie Sperling, Schaumburg Park District
Get excited about fitness! Fitness will never go out of style, so learn what people want to see and do at your fitness centers. Programs, aerobic classes and equipment get better and better each year. Learn from a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor where fitness was and where it will go with some basic knowledge and trend setting styles.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) See and understand the trends and growth of fitness in today's society'; (2) Learn how certified and knowledgeable instructors can impact fitness goers and retain them at their centers following the newest trends.
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Doing it On-line - Registration Style
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Location: Gold Coast
Presenter: Laura Lundgren, Information Systems Manager, Batavia Park District; Tim Eckel, MIS Supervisor, Arlington Heights Park District; Pam Bryant, Business Manager, Village Libertyville; Gary Vacarro, Vacarro Consulting
Chair: Karen Giunta, Geneva Park District Learn the basics of online registration. This panel of professionals has all experienced online registration from the inside. From accepting payment to staffing issues, they can answer your questions and share with you some issues and obstacles they have faced.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn where to start in the planning process of online registration; (2) Get answers to any questions and learn about others' issues, problems, obstacles and challenges.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS:
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Effective Presentations That Win
12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Location: Buckingham
Presenter: Jerry Handlon, Executive Director, Schaumburg Park District
Chair: Sherry Prause, NWSRA Do's and Don'ts of making presentations will be covered. Jerry Handlon will provide information about using hand gestures, humor and body language as well as choice of audiovisual equipment and sound systems to create an appealing and audience-appropriate presentation.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Organize key points and audience-appropriate information into outline form; (2) Learn what appropriate verbal and nonverbal public speaking tools are.
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Where There Is Smoke, There Is Media!
12:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.
Location: Regency D
Presenter: Amy E. Ritter, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, John G. Shedd Aquarium
Chair: Lori Magee, Buffalo Grove Park District Within the walls of your museum, a meeting with this year's top donor is taking place. In the exhibit halls 9,000 guests are enjoying a spring break outing to their favorite museum. Suddenly, you hear the high-pitched screams of fire engines racing toward your front door. Unfortunately, this is not a drill. Within 20 minutes your donors are safely out the door, you've evacuated your 9,000 guests and hundreds of employees, talked to the fire chief and inhaled a lot of smoke. Just as you're putting up the caution tape, the media arrives.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn what is the role of public relations professionals in a crisis and how you can work with your communications team to plan for and successfully manage a crisis; (2) Learn best practice topics which, include internal planning, external and internal communication, working with the media and recent case Studies.
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Spinology
12:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.
Location: Hong Kong
Presenters: Milton Smith and Ron Wright, Recreation Supervisors and Joe Lewis, Facility Manager, Chicago Park District
Chair: Cedric Banks, Milwaukee Park District
A look into music mixing for all occasions. Learn what it takes to be a successful disc jockey.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain an understanding of mixing music for a diverse community (2) Learn how music can bring a commonality to your community.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON CEU WORKSHOPS:
12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
All workshops awarded 0.2 CEUs.
No pre-registration Or CEU fees necessary.
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Understanding Recreation Opportunities in Small Communities
12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Columbus E/F
Presenter: Nathan A. Schaumleffel, MS, CPRP, Doctoral Student and Project Manager, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Chair: Patrick Kloss, Belvidere Park District This session will focus on understanding how political, social and economic trends have impacted public leisure service delivery in small Illinois communities. Community development approaches will be discussed. This session will end with a participant roundtable discussion.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand how other community issues impact rural recreation opportunities, day-today administration and master planning; (2) Have an opportunity to discuss current issues facing small park and recreation agencies through a roundtable discussion.
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Staying On Top Of Roof Leakage Problems
12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Toronto
Presenters: Vivek H. Joshi, Architect and Joseph J. Godfryt, AIA, Consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Chair: Becky Arms, Rockford Park District Roof maintenance and repair is often deferred until major leakage problems develop and disrupt overall building use. This program will identify roof inspection and repair practices designed to maximize the life expectancy of your roofing systems. Proactive problem identification, regularly scheduled maintenance and life cycle prediction will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to identify basic roof repair problems and how to determine when roof repairs are no longer cost effective; (2) Learn how to project realistic repair and replacement budgets.
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Limiting Employment Practices Liability -It's Easy as 1-2-3!
12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Water Tower
Presenter: Steve Kleinman, JD, General Counsel, PDRMA
Chair: Judy Connelly, Naperville Park District
No agency is completely immune from the possiblity of an employment practices lawsuit. However, agencies that have implemented solid personnel policies and procedures can greatly reduce their potential liability. In this two-hour session, Steve Kleinman will explain how agencies make themselves susceptible to employment practices lawsuits and discuss key steps agencies should take to diminish their exposure.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand the main reasons employees file employment practice lawsuits against their employers; (2) Learn personnel policies and procedures that help reduce an agency's employment practices liability exposure.
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Dealing with Difficult Parents
12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Regency C
Presenter: Gail Johnson, President, Face-to-Face Communications and Training
Chair: Cheryl Keilson, Oswegoland Park District
Do you love children and children's programming but hate dealing with parents? You are not alone. This session will look at both sides: theirs and ours. We will discern what parents need and how to deliver it, as well as identify communication styles.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Discover what parents really need from program staff and how to provide it; (2) Identify the types of difficult parents and how to utilize effective, confident communication that works.
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51 Ideas to Improve Food Service Operations
12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Location: Columbus I/J
Presenter: Mike Holtzman, President, Profitable Food Facilities
Chair: Shannon Stratton, Wheeling Park District
This session is designed to give the attendees a number of ideas to implement at their food service facilities.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn effective staff training techniques that will improve service, quality and create a better working environment for their employees; (2) Learn to reduce costs and increase sales without jeopardizing the quality of service their customers receive.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.
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Everything You Want to Know About Being a Commissioner, But Are Afraid to Ask
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Location: Acapulco
Presenters: Steve Paczolt, Treasurer, Park District of La Grange; Scott Jeffrey, President, Byron Park District
Chair: Steve Paczolt, Park District of La Grange
This is an open forum available for newer board members to ask seasoned commissioners any question regarding park district operations, procedures, Roberts Rules, etc. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask freely any questions they have on becoming a better, more effective board member.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Have an opportunity to meet and network with other new and seasoned board members; (2) Gather new information and gain a better understanding of their responsibilities as a commissioner.
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Creating a Comprehensive Master Plan with Limited Funds
2:00 p.m. -3:15 p.m.
Location: Stetson Suite F
Presenters: Dean R. Bostrom, Executive Director and Scott Triphahn, Vice President, Hoffman Estates Park District
Chair: Dean Bostrom, Hoffman Estates Park District
This session explores staff and commissioners' roles in the comprehensive master plan process, as well as steps involved in creating a strategic plan of action, that articulates your community's values and vision for park and recreation services.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the process involved to develop a comprehensive master plan that creates a strategic plan of action; (2) Gain valuable insights into the roles of the staff, commissioners and residents; (3) Understand how to create the plan with limited funds.
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Developing Your Own Park Partner Program
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Location: Columbus K/L
Presenter: Joe DeLuce, Director of Recreation, Champaign Park District
Chair: Vince Castellanoz, Bourbonnais Township Park District
Don't miss this great opportunity to see how the Champaign Park District created its own Park Partner Sponsorship Program. This session will also highlight sponsorships, partnerships and a few creative events and how they tie into the Park Partner Program.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to create their own corporate sponsorship program; (2) Learn ideas on developing successful sponsorships and partnerships.
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Effects of Psychotropic Medication on Children
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Location: DuSable
Presenter: Jody Collins, Psychiatric Nurse, DuPage County Health Department
Chair: Kayla Linden, FVSRA
In this session, participants will gain knowledge on the use of psychotropic medication with children as well as the effects the medication has on children.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Increase knowledge of psychotropic medication used with children; (2) Have a better understanding of the effects of psychotropic medication on children's behaviors and symptoms.
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Microsoft Outlook - Simplifying Your Life
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Location: Gold Coast
Presenter: Vince Clark, I/T Coordinator, Oak Lawn Park District
Chair: Maddie Kelly, Oak Lawn Park District
Learn tips and tricks to help you take control of your personal and professional life using Microsoft Outlook to integrate your contacts, e-mail, calendar and to do list.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Be introduced to the main features of Microsoft Outlook; (2) Be able to add, assign, and manipulate data in each outlook module.
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Tales of Crisis from the Trenches
2:00 p.m. -3:15 p.m.
Location: Burham
Presenters: Barbara Heller, Executive Director, Elk Grove Village Park District; Mark Schneiderman, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, Skokie Park District
Chair: Gail Cohen, Illinois Park & Recreation Association
Mark Schneiderman will recall an incident that he wishes no other park and recreation professional has to endure; the drowning of a child at the Skokie Park District's Water Park. Barbara Heller received kudos from the police for her skillful handling of an incident involving an alleged pedophile at Elk Grove Village's aquatics facility. Both share their experiences with attendees at this not-to-be-missed workshop that promises to help your staff and agency defend against any eventuality.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain insightful crisis management techniques; (2) Learn early preparation for any eventuality.
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The Different Field of Parks & Recreation
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Location: Atlanta
Presenter: Constonsa Alexander, CPRP, Recreation Specialist, NSSRA; Cedric Banks, Director, Milwaukee Park District; Valeric Pang, MS, CTRS, Consultant/Trainer
Chair: Constonsa Alexander, NSSRA This session will be an open panel discussion about the different areas in the parks and recreation field. Through the discussion, we hope the audience will gain more knowledge about the field, current issues that affect the field and help eliminate bias among different areas of parks and recreation.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain a better understanding of different aspects of the parks and recreation field; (2) Eliminate bias between the different areas of parks and recreation.
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Suggestions for 2005 IAPD/IPRA Conference
You are invited to submit ideas for educational sessions for the 2005 IAPD/IPRA Conference, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Chicago January 27-29, 2005. In completing this form, be specific in describing your topic suggestions and speaker information. Once you have the form filled out, you can
Mail or fax to: IAPD/IPRA Conference Program
211 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Fax: 217/523-4273
by FEBRUARY 16, 2004:
Topic: (limit 10 words):___________________________________________________________
Description: ______________________________________________________________
Why is this topic important to the Conference and IAPD or IPRA members? __________________
Submitted by: __________________________________ Phone: ( ) ____________________
Are you willing to chair this session? ___Yes ___No (Note: you must be an IAPD or IPRA member.)
Agency: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Suggested Speaker #1:
Name:_____________________
Address: _____________________
City, State, Zip: _________________
Phone: ( )___________________
Presenter Qualifications/Experience:
_____________________________________
______________________________________
Has the speaker presented this topic before?
_____ Yes ____ No
If yes, where and when?____________
Suggested Speaker #1:
Name: ______________________
Address: ____________________
City, State, Zip: _________________
Phone: ( )__________________
Presenter Qualifications/Experience:
______________________________
______________________________
Has the speaker presented this topic before?
_____Yes ____ No
If yes, where and when?____________
Note: The IAPD/IPRA Conference Committee may not be able to accommodate all requests. Speakers at the IAPD/IPRA Conference are not allowed to mention or sell their products or services during the session.
Please return by FEBRUARY 16, 2004
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IAPD/IPRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
January 22-24, 2004
Hyatt Regency Chicago - Riverside Center
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3D Design Studio
Booth Number(s): 406
Contact: Dan Dalziel
529 N. Barron Blvd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
Tel: 847/223-1891
Fax:847/223-1892
Email: ddalziel@3DDESIGNSTUDIO.com
Web Address: www.3DDesignstudio.com
Landscape arhitectural design services, specializing in park and recreational facilities.
A-B Associates, Inc./PEM Matting Products
Booth Number(s): 347
Contact: Rob Amelung
5914 Shortleaf Court
St. Louis, MO 63128
Tel: 800/783-2358
Fax: 314/842-1526
Email: info@aba-mat.com
Web Address: www.aba-mat.com
Action Printing
Booth Number(s): 921
Contact: Gregg Davies
N6637 Rolling Meadows Drive
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
Tel: 800/472-0337
Fax: 920/907-7996
Email: davies@acdonprinting.com
Web Address: www.actionprinting.com
Action Printing specializes in printing park guides, catalogs, directories and newsletters printed on uncoated text stock with enamel covers — an economical format producing quality results.
Adolph Kiefer & Associates
Booth Number(s): 606
Contact: Stacey Kiefer
1700 Kiefer Drive
Zion, IL 60099
Tel: 847/872-8866
Fax:847/746-8888
Email: stacey@kiefer.com
Web Address: www.kiefer.com
Complete line of institutional/recreational water safety equipment and apparel, maintenance and deck equipment, training supplies, swimming suits and much more at optimal pricing.
ADT Security Services
Booth Number(s): 206
Contact: Julio Carrasco
111 Windsor Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60823
Tel: 630/573-1391
Fax: 630/572-9102
Email: Jcarrasco@ADT.com
Security Solutions: Card access. Closed circuit television, Intercoms, Burglar and Fire alarms, Defibrillators, and much more. "Let ADT help with your security needs!"
AEK Computers
Booth Number(s): 414/416
Contact: Deb O'Donnell
5005 Newport Drive, #501
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Tel: 847/392-6880
Fax:847/392-5792
Email: dod@tbred.com
Web Address: www.aekcomputers.com
Integrated, easy to use, applications for Web "Real-Time" and "On Line" Internet registration, membership, photo ID, point-of-sale, facility reservations, league scheduling and accounting.
AFP Soft Touch Bases
Booth Number(s): 423
Contact: Lou Hernandez
P.O. Box 291
Dousman,WI 53118
Tel: 800/965-4690
Fax:262/965-4651
Email: info@softtouchbases.com
Web Address: www.softtouchbases.com
Release Bases - Baseball/Softball
Akers Envirosigns
Booth Number(s): 428
Contact: Amy Richards
6360 Premier St.
North Canton, OH 44720
Tel: 330/499-1990
Fax:330/499-1995
Email: service@environsigns.com
Web Address: www.envirosigns.com
Recycled plastic lumber, sign faces and park amenities.
Alessco Inc.
Booth Number(s): 152/154
Contact: Jeffrey D'Alessio
2237 N. Janssen
Chicago, IL 60647
Tel: 773/348-9942
Fax: 773/348-9943
Email: softfloors@alessco.com
Web Address: www.alessco.com
SoftFloors and SoftCarpets, the safe and soft interlocking sport and children's flooring. SoftFloors and SoftCarpets are economical, lightweight and portable and come in 27 colors.
All American Youth Activities of Illinois
Booth Number(s): 134
Contact: Kande Agunod
2613 N. Knoxville
Peoria,IL61604
Tel: 309/682-5331
Fax: 309/682-5802
Email: aayaofil@aol.com
Web Address: www.allamericanyouth.com
A community based organization offering cheerleading/pom classes and self defense/safety awareness classes for children ages 4-15. Looking for sponsorship in cities throughout Illinois.
All-American Aquatics, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 334
Contact: Daniel Meinholz
300 Chaffee Road
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Tel: 800/910-7946
Fax: 262/569-7848
Email: swimmers@all-americanaquatics.com
Web Address: www.all-americanauatics.com
National distributor of swimming and lifeguard apparel, products, supplies and equipment. Representing Tyr, Speedo and Nike. All-American Aquatics provides great quality and great service. Expect the best!
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American Camping Association
Booth Number(s): 930
Contact: Gordon Kaplan
67 E. Madison Street, Suite 1406
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: 312/332-0833
Fax:312/332-4011
Email: acail@imaxx.net
Web Address: www.ACAcamps.org
Enhance the benefits your constituents receive by having your camps become American Camping Association Accredited. Improve safety, risk management and program quality awarencess of staff.
American Excelsior Company
Booth Number(s): 714
Contact: Don Lutyens
1511 Wexford Place
Naperville, IL 60564
Tel: 630/978-2867
Fax: 630/978-2730
Email: dlutyens@curlex.com
Web Address: www.curlex.com
Manufacturer/distributor of erosion and sediment control products, mulch, biodegradable and permanent blankets, synthetic blankets, concrete revetments, geotexriles, shoreline products.
American Locker Security Systems
Booth Number(s): 520
Contact: Dale Granger
201 E. Army Trail Road, Suite 207
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Tel: 630/295/5678
Fax:630/295-5685
Email: lockerkidl@jumo.com
Web Address: www.americanlocker.com
Coin and key operated security lockers. Metal, stainless and plastic are available.
American Red Cross
Booth Number(s): 605
Contact: Tracey Rogers
111 East Wacker Dr., Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312/729-6160
Fax: 312/729-6309
Email: rogerst@usa.redcross.org
Web Address: www.chicagoredcross.org
Variety of courses to enhance programming and staff training. Features life-saving information including First-Aid Center, CPR, AED, life guarding and stress management.
American Safety & Health Institute/Starguard
Booth Number(s): 129
Contact: Jill White
7240 Sallie Mood Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
Tel: 912/692-1173
Fax: 912/692-0816
Email: jill.wrflte@starfishaquatics.org
Web Address: www.starfishaquatics.org
Starguard Lifeguard training, aquatic risk management services, Starfish swim school. Nationally recognized programs in partnership with the American Safety & Health Institute.
American Sport Education Program
Booth Number(s): 248
Contact: Heather Culbertson
1607 N. Market Street
P.O. Box 5076
Champaign, IL 61825
Tel: 217/351-5076
Fax:217/351-2674
Email: heatherc@hknsa.com
The American Sport Education Program (ASEP) offers educational books, programs, courses and resources for youth sport coaches, sport administrators and parents.
Americana Building Products
Booth Number(s): 212
Contact: Melanie Eller
P.O. Box 1290
Salem, IL 62881
Tel: 618/548-2800
Fax: 618/548-2890
Email: sales@americana.com
Since 1947 providing custom manufactured protective covers, shelters, pavilions, and more, with an environmentally friendly, anti-graffiti, powder coated finish or recycled aluminum and steel.
Ameritalent Entertainment Group
Booth Number(s): 928
Contact: Bruce Andersen
P.O. Box 110
Warrenville, IL 60555
Tel: 630/393-1606
Fax:630/393-1834
Email: ameritalent@aol.com
Anaconda Sports, Inc.
Booth Numbet(s): 325
Contact: Tom Scarey
2 Anaconda Sports
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
Tel: 888/914-6319
Fax: 845/336-5381
Email: Tomscarey@anacondasports.com
Web Address: www.anacondasports.com
Aqua Control, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 207
Contact: Chad Imig
201 Walnut Street
Peru, IL 61354
Tel: 815/223-0019
Fax: 815/223-0066
Email: aqua@auqacontrolinc.com
Web Address: www.aquacontrol.com
Manufacturer of floating fountains and aerators.
Aqua Pure Enterprises
Booth Number(s): 244/246
Contact: Tom Todner
1312 Marquette Drive, Suite A
Romeoville, IL 60446
Tel: 630/771-1310
Fax:630/771-1301
Email: Mail@aquapure-ilcorn
Web Address: www.aquapure-il.com
Aqua Pure for packaged and drumed chemicals, pool products, service and installation of chlorine and acid tanks, fill lines, controllers, calcium and bromine feeders.
Aquam Aquatic Specialist Inc.
Booth Number(s): 311/313
Contact: Christine Beach
1320 Route 9
Champlain, NY 12919
Tel: 877/766-5872
Fax:877/766-5873
Email: cbeach@aquam.com
We are your aquatic specialist supplying you with commercial grade products for safety, training, recreation, maintenance and aquafit. Quality products at competitive prices. Give us a call.
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Architectural Floor Systems, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 824
Contact: Kari Kitchell
206 Campus Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Tel: 847/394-3944
Fax:847/394-3753
Email: kitchell.kari@techtonics.com
Web Address: www.techtonics.com
Gerflor Taraflex world-class Olympic sports flooring.
Arcon Associates, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 300
Contact: Bianca Lapin
420 Elsenhower Lane, North
Lombard, IL 60148
Tel: 630/495-1900
Fax:630/495-2178
Email: bjlapin@arconassoc.com
Web Address: www.arconassoc.com
ARCON is an architectural firm, providing feasibility studies, site planning, roof consulting, masonry consulting, asset management, environmental consultants and construction management for park and recreational clients.
Athletic Business Magazine
Booth Number(s): 812
Contact: Sue Searls
4130 Lien Road
Madison, WI 53704
Tel: 608/249-0186
Fax: 608/249-1153
Email: sue@athleticbusiness.com
Web Address: www.athleticbusiness.com
Athletic Business, a leading business magazine for owners and operators of sports, recreation and fitness facilities, and the Athletic Business Conference.
Aurora University
Booth Number(s): 327
Contact: Dr. Rita Yerkes
347 South Gladstone Avenue
Rec. Admin. Dept.
Aurora, II 60506
Tel: 630/844-5406
Fax: 630/844-5532
Email: ryerkes@aurora.edu
Web Address: www.aurora.edu/shs/recadmin.com
Aurora University - Recreation Administration Department B.S. and M.S. degrees in Recreation Administration including various specializations.
Autumn Tree Care Experts
Booth Number(s): 227
Contact: Matt Pziedzic
2091 Johns Court
Glenview, IL 60025
Tel: 847/729-1963
Pax: 847/729-1966
Web Address: www.autumntree.com
Awesome Amusements Company
Booth Number(s): 905
Contact: Chris Manski
825 E. Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148
Tel: 630/953-2866
Fax: 630/916-1317
Email: nlballoons@aol.com
Web Address: www.awesomeamusements.com
Full service party rental company. Inflatable interactives, carnival rides, games, pony rides/petting zoo. Concessions & supplies. Call for free color brochure & video. Your party rental superstore.
Barclay & Associates
Booth Number(s): 345
Contact: Jack Barclay
416 North Grove Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
Tel: 708/383-8050
Fax: 708/383-1273
Email: jackbarclayjr@juno.com
Specializing in all types of public recreation design since 1956, including park planning, aquatic facilities, lap pools, ice rinks, indoor tennis, community and sports centers, and restoration projects.
Barco Products Company
Booth Number(s): 352/354
Contact: Stephanie Sandor
11 North Batavia Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510
Tel: 800/338-2697
Fax: 630/879-8687
Email: sales@barcoproducts.com
Web Address: www.barcoproducts.com
Barco Products Company for over 16 years has supplied parks and recreation areas with picnic tables, benches, pool furniture, trash receptacles, mats, parking lot products.
Baum Sign, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 138
Contact: Kory Elleby
110 W. Second St
Aurora, IL 60506
Tel: 630/892-6333
Fax:630/892-2365
Email: kory@baumsign.com
Web Address: www.baumsign.com
Authorized Fair-Play scoreboard dealer, featuring L.E.D. scoreboards & message centers, battery/wireless control options, custom installation, electrical planning & design. Onsite service.
Beacon Ballfields
Booth Number(s): 404
Contact: Jim Myrland
2224 Evergreen Road., Suite 6
Middleton, WI 53562
Tel: 608/824-0068
Pax: 608/836-0724
Email: beacon@ballfields.com
Web Address: www.ballfields.com
Beacon Ballfields produces and supplies a complete line of sports field maintenance equipment and supplies. Beacon also provides field design consultation and maintenance training services.
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Beacon Beverage Systems
Booth Number(s): 137
Contact: Mark Jamison
352 S. Franklin Street
Valparaiso, IN 46384
Tel: 219/462-2173
Fax: 219/477-4934
Email: mpj46385@yahoo.com
Frozen Beverages - Concessions.
Bee Tee USA, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 721
Contact: Paul Monaco
8261 E. Evans Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480/596-5141
Fax:480/596-5719
Email: lnfo@beeteeusa.com
Web Address: www.beeteeusa.com
Blackhawk Waterways CVB
Booth Number(s): 310
Contact: Jessica Diehl
201 North Franklin Avenue
Polo, IL 61064
Tel: 800/678-2108
Fax:815/946-2277
Email: bwcvb@essexl.com
Web Address:
www.blackhawkwaterwayscvb.org
Customized motor coach and group itinerary planning. Videos, CD's, step on guides and photos are available for interested parties.
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates
Booth Number(s): 231
Contact: Dave Loskota
2335 W. Hwy. 36
St. Paul, MN 55113
Tel: 651/636-4600
Fax: 651/636-1311
Email: dloskota@bonestroo.com
Bonestroo specializes in engineering, landscape architecture and architecture for aquatic facilities, ice arenas, parks, trails, streetscapes, and natural resources.
Branch-Nicoloff Company
Booth Number(s): 121
Contact: Joseph Dilillo
361 Balm Court
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Tel: 630/350-1010
Fax: 630/350-1118
Email: jdilillo@abnco.bi2
JL Ind Life Safety, Santana Partitions, Claridge Markers Board, Redd Team ADA Ramp Systems, Bobrick Acceessories, Metpar Partitions, Cornell Grilles & Shutters, World Nova Dryers.
Bronze Memorial Company
Booth Number(s): 612
Contact: Rick Gurrieri
1842 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Tel: 773/276-7972
Fax: 773/276-9656
Email: rgurrieri@aol.com
Web Address: www.bronzememco.com
Bronze Memorial Foundry takes pride in casting bronze, brass and aluminum art sculptures, building hardware, identification tablets and donor recognition systems.
Brothers of Blues
Booth Number(s): 103
Contact: James Martin
7025 W. 74th Street
Nottingham Park, IL 60638
Tel: 847/590-1060
Fax: 847/590-5884
Email: brothersofblues2001@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.brothersofblues.com
We are a full time entertainment service bringing you the latest in game shows, DJ's, Haunted House, Extreme Inflatables, and any children entertainment you might need.
Brusseau Design Group, Ltd.
Booth Number(s): 625
Contact: Joseph Brusseau PMB #318
2511 W. Schaumburg Road
Schaumburg, IL 60194
Tel: 888/234-8882 Fax: 888/234-8885
Email: joe@brusseaudesigngroup.com
Web Address: www.brusseaudesigngroup.com
Providing creative, cost effective design solutions for the park and recreation industry. Offering landscape architecture, site design, recreational planning and design.
Burbach Aquatics, Inc
Booth Number(s): 344
Contact: Roger Schambergr
5974 Highway 80 South
P.O. Box 721
Platteville, WI 53818
Tel: 608/348-3262
Fax: 608/348-4970
Email: baae@chorus.net
Web Address: www.burbachaquatics.com
Indoor and outdoor family aquatic centers. Technical evaluations, feasibility studies, capital campaigns, referendum support, design and construction administration.
Burnham & Flower Insurance Group/IPARKS
Booth Number(s): 425
Contact: Jennifer Parsons
2000 West Pioneer Parkway Suite 25
Peoria, IL 61615
Tel: 309/692-9522
Fax: 309/692-9602
Email: jennifer.parsons@bfgroup.com
Web Address: www.bfgroup.com
IPARKS (Illinois Parks Association Risk Services) is a local government risk-sharing pool, providing park districts throughout the State of Illinois with an alternative to traditional insurance. The program currently covers over 150 members with 99% rate.
Burnidge Cassell Associates
Booth Number(s): 633/734
Contact: Deborah Fortune
2425 Royal Boulevard
Elgin, IL 60123
Tel: 847/695-5840
Fax: 847/695-6579
Email: d.fortune@bca-arch.com
Web Address: www.bca-arch.com
Since 1968, providing services in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and land-planning. Specialists in assisting with recreational capital improvements.
Carbit Paint Company
Booth Number(s): 215
Contact: David Westerman
927 W Blackhawk Street
Chicago, IL 60622
Tel: 312/280-2300
Fax: 312/280-7326
Email: infor@carbit.com
Web Address: www.carbit.com
Manufacturer of turf marking paints and maintenance coatings. Distributor of turf marking equipment and painting supplies.
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Central Sod Farms, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 312/314
Contact: Paul Carison
25605W 111th Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
Tel: 630/904-1017
Fax: 630/904-0327
Email; pablo559@aol.com
Web Address: www.centralsod.com
Challenger Sports
Booth Nuinber(s): 112
Contact: Paul Lawrence
8022 Flint
Lenexa,KS 66214
Tel: 913/599-4884
Fax:913/599-2928
Email: plawrence@challegersports.com
Web Address: www.challengersports.com
Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps
Booth Number(s): 306
Contact: Tom Finks
213 N. Morgan Street, SuitelD
Chicago, IL 60607
Tel: 312/226-7776
Fax: 312/226-5554
Email: tom@ProSportsExperience.com
Web Address: www.ProSportsExperience.com
Pro Sports Experience is the official management company for Chicago Bears Youth Football Programs, Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Camps, and Green Bay Packer Youth Football Programs.
Class Software Solutions Ltd.
Booth Number(s): 322/324
Contact: Rebecca Hoberg
300-6400 Roberts Street
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5G 4C9
Tel: 800/661-1196
Fax:604/432-9708
Email: rebeccah@classinfo.com
Web Address: www.classinfo.com
Class is the industry's most trusted name in the delivery of program, facility and cash management solutions. Class is utilized by over 600 agencies and is backed by the most comprehensive customer care package in the industry.
Classic Awnings & Canopies, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 917/919
Contact: Carl Klikas
P. O. Box 1243
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Tel: 708/598-9165
Fax:708/599-9836
Patio awning, shade structures, entrance canopies, custom awnings.
Clesen Wholesale
Booth Number(s): 156
Contact: Amanda Kzendian
316 Florence Ave.
Evanston, IL 60202
Tel: 847/869-2257
Fax: 847/869-5809
Email: amanda@clesen.com
Web Address: www.clesen.com
Live plant material.
Clowning Around Entertainment
Booth Number(s): 247
Contact: Mitch Dicker
220 S. Shaddle
Mundelein, IL 60060
Tel: 847/566-3006
Fax: 847/566-1766
Email: mitch@celebrarionauthority.com
Web Address: www.celebrationauthority.com
Full service rental and entertainment company. All types of interactive inflatable, carnival games, fun food machines and much more.
Cody/Braun & Associates, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 316
Contact: Jeffrey Braun
625 Plainfield Road, Suite 220
Willowbrook, IL 60527
Tel: 630/325-1333
Fax: 630/325-1471
Email: codybraun@inettnail.att.net
Architects and planners.
Collegiate Pacific
Booth Number(s): 814
Contact: Steve Easterling
13950 Senlac #100
Dallas, TX 75234
Tel: 800/881-6536
Fax:866/316-5277
Email: steve.easterling@colpac.com
Web Address: www.cpacsports.com
Factory direct sports & recreation equipment supplier.
Commercial Recreation Supply
Booth Number(s): 710/712
Contact: Ron Romens
6411 DeMarco Trail
Verona, WI 53593
Tel: 877/896-8442
Fax:608/848-8782
Email: rromens@aol.com
Web Address: www.crs4rec.com
Cordogan Clark & Associates
Booth Number(s): 412
Contact: Rhonda Mont
960 Ridgeway Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
Tel: 630/896-4678
Fax:630/896-4987
Email: rmont@cordoganclark.org
Web Address: www.cordoganclark.com
One of the largest firms in the Chicagoland area offering full services in architecture, engineering, planning, interior design, construction management and design/build.
CorLands
Booth Number(s): 701
Contact: Jeffrey Greenspan
25 E. Washington
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: 312/427-4256
Fax: 312/427-6251
Email: jgreenspan@Corlands.org
Web Address: www.corlands.org
Provides planning, financial and technical assistance for the acquisition of open space for active and passive recreation.
Corporate Construction Services
Booth Number(s): 635
Contact: Kimberly Sanders
1323 Butterfield Road, Suite 110
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Tel: 630/271-0500
Fax:630/271-0505
Email: CorpConSer@aol.com
Construction Managers/Consultants providing complete construction services for aquatic parks, ice rinks, community centers, clubhouses, administration buildings and fitness centers.
Cost of Wisconsin, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 615
Contact: John Hawkinson
4201 Highway P
Jackson, WI 53037
Tel: 262/677-6060
Fax: 262/677-6020
Email: jhawk@costofwisconsin.com
Web Address: www.costofwisconsin.com
Design and construction of miniature golf courses and waterfall features. Construction of water park theme features, museum, and zoological exhibits.
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Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates
Booth Number(s): 702
Contact: Linda Duerst
10733 Sunset Office Drive
St. Louis, MO 63127
Tel: 314/894-1245
Fax: 314/894-0109
Email: lindaduerst@chahzo.com
Web Address: www.chahzo.com
Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates is an engineering firm specializing in aquatics.
Courtney Company
Booth Number(s): 707
Contact: Mary Johnson
1935 S. Plum Grove Road, Suite301
Palatine, IL 60067
Tel: 847/359-9401
Fax: 847/359-9402
Email: courtneycompany@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.soyclean.com
Soy power graffiti remover is the new alternative to harsh systems that can chemically attach to buildings, furnishings including benches, playgrounds, park equipment and signs. It is highly effective in removing offensive graffiti.
Crown Trophy
Booth Number(s): 229
Contact: Terri Lang
400 W. Dundee Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tel: 847/808-9706
Fax: 847/808-9721
Email: crownbg@aol.com
Web Address: www.crownstores.com
America's largest award supplier. One stop, full service award & recognition center. Start to finish event design available.
Custom Manufacturing, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 338
Contact: Teresa Krebs
606 Delco Drive
Clinton, WI 53525
Tel: 608/676-2282
Fax:608/676-2283
Email; custom@inwave.com
Web Address: www.custommfg.inc.com
Custom designed bridge kit for bike and walking trails and golf courses. Arch or flat design, horizontal or vertical railings. Free site visit.
Custom Vehicles International, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 835
Contact: M. Beth Thacker
107 E. Washington Street
Oregon, IL 61061
Tel: 815/732-7107
Fax: 815/732-3221
Email: cvi@essexl.com
Web Address: www.cvivsa.com
We are a manufacturer that customizes and accessorizes golf cars and light industrial vehicles. We custom design applications to fill your needs in addition to our product line.
CXT Precast Concrete Products
Booth Number(s): 356
Contact: David Rogers
901 North Highway 77
Hillsboro, TX 76645
Tel: 800/696-5766
Fax: 254/580-9200
Email: drogers@cxrinc.com
Web Address: www.cxtinc.com
Concrete toilet buildings.
Designer Showcase Specialty Flooring
Booth Number(s): 446
Contact: Robert Novak
139 W. St. Charles Road
Villa Park, IL 60181
Tel: 630/834-4084
Fax: 630/834-4087
Email: rnovak@dsfloors.com
Providing consulting, sales, installation, repairs and renovations of indoor wood and synthetic sports flooring systems.
Direct Fitness Solutions
Booth Number(s): 326/328
Contact: Tim Green
1312 Armour Blvd.
Mundelein, IL 60060
Tel: 847/680-9300
Fax: 847/680-8906
Email: tgreen@directfitnesssolution.com
Web Address: www.directfitnessolutions.com
Direct Fitness Solutions has partnered with the most respected manufacturers in the industry including, Precor, Paramount, Iron Grip, Pro Elite, Cardio Theater.
Doty & Sons Concrete Products
Booth Number(s): 315
Contact: Sam Doty
1275 E. State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Tel: 815/895-2884
Fax: 815/895-8035
Email: sam@dotyconcrete.com
Web Address: www.dotyconcrete.com
Manufactures concrete litter receptacles, recycling receptacles, benches, planters, table sets, bollards, cigarette urns and custom concrete products.
Drop Zone Portable Services, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 201/202
Contact: Bradley Denton
P.O. Box 964
Frankfort, IL 60423
Tel: 815/464-5555
Fax: 815/485-7514
Portable restrooms, handwash station and septic tank pumping.
Edward & Kelcey Design Services, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 636
Contact: Paul Bouchard
One North Franklin Street, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: 312/251-3000
Fax: 312/251-3015
Email: pbouchard@ekmail.com
Architectural/planning/landscape architectural firm specializing in building design, feasibility studies, park planning, landscape and playground design.
Elite Crete Products
Booth Number(s): 153/155
Contact: Ed Nicasio
4710 W 137th Street
Crestwood, IL 60445
Tel: 708/396-2845
Fax: 708/396-0362
Email:
info@Concreteoverlays.com
Web Address: www.concreteoverlays.com
Decorative concrete overlays, protective coatings and restoration. Specializing in spray textures overlays, thin stamp overlays, epoxy flooring systems and concrete acid staining.
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Eurotech-America's #1 Soccer Camp
Booth Number(s): 924
Contact: Belinda Conley
11838 Rock Landing Drive, Suite 205
Newport News, VA 23606
Tel: 757/595-5600
Fax: 757/595-9636
Email: quesdons@eurotechsoccer.com
Web Address: www.eurotechsoccer.com
Soccer Camps and Tours - Nationally recognized coed soccer performance centers and tours. Eurotech combines challenging instruction, the finest national and international coaching staff and excellent competition to create the most exciting camp experience in America for teams and individuals.
EZ Dock of the Midwest
Booth Number(s): 722
Contact: Ed Moe
P.O. Box 437
Eau Claire, WI 54702
Tel: 715/838-0865
Fax: 715/838-0895
Email: edamoe@aol.com
Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 621
Contact: Christine Kleine
7707 N. Knoxville Ave., Suite 200
Peoria, IL 61614
Tel: 309/689-9888
Fax: 309/689-9820
Email: cldeine@fw.com
Web Address: www.f-w.com
Full-service design and engineering firm specializing in all aspects of park and recreation design including aquatic, sports and leisure facilities.
Fifth-Third Bank
Booth Number(s): 122
Contact: Kevin Lockhart
1701 Golf Road, 7- Floor
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Tel: 847/871-6045
Fax: 847/354-7160
Email: Kevin.Lockhart@53.com
Web Address: www.53.com
Fifth Third Bank provides a wide array of financial services including credit card processing, online banking, debt issuance, purchasing cards, investments and numerous other banking services.
Fitness Experience, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 604
Contact: David Ewing
540 W. Brompton
Chicago, Il 60657
Tel: 773/281-8464
Fax: 773/281-8364
Email: davide2051@aol.com
Web Address: www.fitnessexperience.com
Your exclusive source for life Fitness and Hammer Strength products.
Floors Incorporated
Booth Number(s): 732
Contact: Steve Fantuzzi
P. O. Box 700
Woodstock, IL 60098
Tel: 815/338-6566
Fax: 815/338-6679
Email: gymfloorsteve@aol.com
Wood floor and athletic flooring contractor. We install, refinish and repair gym floors, running tracks and all types of athletic flooring.
Folia
Booth Number(s): 711
Contact: Luc Simard
58 York Street
Huntingdon, QC, Canada JOS 1HO
Tel: 888/264-6122
Fax: 450/264-6066
Email: lsimard@folia.com
Four Seasons Display, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 323
Contact: Joel Wakitsch
1639 Oak Drive
McHenry, IL 60050
Tel: 815/363-5710
Fax:815/363-3917
Email: joel@fourseasonsdisplay.com
Web Address: www.fourseasonsdisplay.com
Commercial Christmas decorations and lights including ground displays, wreaths, trees, pole decks, street pole banners and our newest product, lighted palm trees.
Frank Cooney Company
Booth Number(s): 429
Contact: Gregory Cooney
225 N. Arlington Heights Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Tel: 847/640-8800
Fax:847/640-6575
Email: gregory@frankcooney.com
Athletic Equipment: basketball backboards, bleachers, volleyball equipment, scoreboards, soccer goals and logo chairs.
Free Motion Fitness
Booth Number(s): 251/253/255/257
Contact: Melissa Archibald
1096 Elkton Drive, Suite 600
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Tel: 719/955-1100
Fax: 719/955-1104
Email: infor@freemotionfitness.com
Web Address: www.freemotionfitness.com
Free Motion Fitness is passionate about the design of health and fitness training tools, dedicated to providing superior levels of manufacturing and customer care.
GTM Sportswear
Booth Number(s): 911
Contact: Kevin Bergstrom
520 McCall Road
Manhattan, KS 66502
Tel: 800/336-4486
Fax: 877/634-7634
Email: kbergstrom@igtm.com
Web Address: www.gtmsportswear.com
Gen Power
Booth Number(s): 909
Contact: Scott Harbaugh
444 Randy Road
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Tel: 630/462-7770
Fax: 630/462-7444
Email: sharbaugh@ditchwitchmidwest.com
Web Address: www.ditchwitchmidwest.com
Geo-Synthetics, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 438
Contact: Toni Perez
W 239 N 428 Pewaukee Road
Waukesha,WI 53188
Tel: 262/524-7979
Fax: 262/524-7961
Email: tonip@geo-synthetics.com
Web Address: www.geo-synthetics.com
Distribute and install geomembranes, erosion control products, geotextiles and paving fabrics.
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Goal Sporting Goods, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 804
Contact: Morton Reich
P.O. Box 243
Essex, CT 06426
Tel: 860/767-9112
Fax: 860/767-9121
Email: goalsale@connix.com
Web Address: www.goalsports.com
Athletic field equipment, goals, nets, training and coaching aides, fieldpoint, bleachers, benches, soccer, football, tennis, golf, volleyball and more.
Gold Medal-Chicago
Booth Number(s): 419/421
Contact: Pete Bakala
425 Country Club Drive
Bensenville, IL 60106
Tel: 630/860-2525
Fax: 630/860-5980
Email: pbakala@gmpopcorn.com
Web Address: www.gmpopcorn.com
Concession equipment and supplies. Good Humor, Home Run Inn Pizza, popcorn and nachos.
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa/Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
Booth Number(s): 622
Contact: Cami Wahlstedt
P.O. Box 880
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Tel: 262/249-3499
Fax: 262/249-3410
Email: cwahlstedt@dmberridgeresort.com
Web Address: www.timberridgeresort.com
Grand Geneva Four Diamond AAA rated full service resort, including a 15 run ski facility, airport, full service spa & sports center, stables, three restaurants and two award winning golf courses. Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, an all suite hotel, includes a $50,000 waterpark, Hungry Moose food court and Smokey's Bar-B-Que House. Hosting overnights, day groups & meetings.
Grins-Sportspage Team Photography
Booth Number(s): 335
Contact: Marty Finn
600 N. First Bank Drive
Palatine, IL 60067
Tel: 847/776-7605
Fax: 847/776-7273
Email: marty@grins-sportspage.com
Web Address: www.grins-sportspage.com
Halogen Supply Company, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 143/145
Contact: Larry Ryczek
4653 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
Tel: 773/286-6300
Fax: 773/286-1024
Email: halogensupply@aol.com
Conserve energy and reduce pool-operating costs with our automated filters, motor speed controls and fully computerized energy management controller.
Harrison & Company
Booth Number(s): 524/526
Contact; Mary Kay Klein
970 N. Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 202
Elmhurst,IL60126
Tel: 630/782-6077
Fax: 630/782-6078
Email: mkklein@harrisonandcompany.com
Web Address: www.harrisonandcompany.com
Educational furniture and equipment for preschool and after-school programs. Focus on developmentally appropriate manipulatives and active play equipments. Early Childhood Playgrounds.
Henry Bros. Company
Booth Number(s): 204
Contact: David Binkley
9821 So. 78th Avenue
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Tel: 708/658-0225
Fax: 708/430-8262
Email: binkleydj@msn.com
Web Address: www.henrybros.com
Henry Bros. Company is a full-service contractor providing a complete range of pre-construction and construction services applied to general contracting, construction management and design/build.
Hitchcock Design Group
Booth Number(s): 222
Contact: Bill Inman
221 W: Jefferson Avenue.
Naperville, IL 60540
Tel: 630/961-1787
Fax: 630/961-9925
Email: binman@hitchcockdesigngroup.com
Web Address: www.hitchocockdesigngroup.com
Since 1980, Hitchcock Design Group's award-winning recreation design team has been providing land planning and landscape architecture services to recreation providers throughout Illinois.
Hook A Kid on Golf Foundation of Illinois
Booth Number(s): 256
Contact: Holly Alcala
P.O. Box 610
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Tel: 630/466-0913
Fax: 630/466-1518
Email: HAKOGillinois@earthlink.net
Web Address: hookakidongolf.org
Program that park and recreation departments may adopt which targets kids between the ages of 5 and 15. Consists of four primary elements. Information and golf equipment samples will be on display at the booth.
House on the Rock
Booth Number(s): 254
Contact: Dave Nuquist
5754 Hwy 23
Spring Green, WI 53588
Tel: 608/935-3639
Fax: 608/935-9472
Email: daven@thehouseontherock.com
Web Address: www.thehouseontherock.com
Howard L. White & Associates
Booth Number(s): 715/816
Contact: Glenn Thorstenson
P.O. Box 5197
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tel: 847/870-7745
Fax: 847/870-7806
Email: info@Hlwhite.Net
Playground equipment, water play structures, skate park structures, playground surfacing, site furnishings, shelters, restroom buildings.
Hubbell Lighting
Booth Number(s): 114/116
Contact: Guy Day
2000 Electric Way
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Tel: 216/529-1056
Fax: 216/529-1058
Email: geday@hubbell-Ltg.com
Web Address: www.hubbelllighting.com
Provides lighting for indoor and outdoor athletic facilities (Installation, design, financing and engineering).
Huffer Manufacturing
Booth Number(s): 632
Contact: Martyn Lambe
128 L. P. Auer Road
Johnson City, TN 37604
Tel: 423/232-7000
Fax: 423/232-7033
Email: sales@huffermfg.com
Web Address: www.huffermfg.com
Light portable kids carnival games. Excitement and fun built into each game. Our stack and store system is great for transporting.
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I.D. EDGE
Booth Number(s): 723
Contact: Sue Loomis
686 S.Taylor Ave., #105
Louisville, CO 80027
Tel: 303/665-0405
Fax: 303/665-4026
Email: sloomis@idedge.com
Web Address: www.idedge.com
POS equipment, identification hardware, software and supplies.
IPDLAF+/Ambac Securities, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 709
Contact: Michele Katz
905 Marconi Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Tel: 631/467-0200
Fax: 631/580-8875
Email: mdiperi@ambac-cadre.com
Web Address: www.ipdlaf.com
Cash management and investment services.
Identity
Booth Number(s): 522
Contact: Roger Repsold
1039 E. High St.
Mundelein, IL 60060
Tel: 847/949-8337
Fax: 847/949-9466
Email: identity@calcon.net
Custom imprinted sportswear, t-shirts, jackets, hats, uniforms, etc.
Illinois Association of Park Districts
Booth Number(s): 503
211 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1186
Tel: 217/523-4554
Fax: 217/523-4273
Web Address: www.ILparks.org
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Booth Number(s): 113
Contact: Steve Gonzales
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702
Tel: 217/782-7481
Fax: 217/782-9599
Email: sgonzales@dnrmail.state.il.us
Web Address: www.dnr.state.il.us
Outdoor Recreation Grants-In-Aid Programs.
Illinois Lawn Equipment, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 439/535/536
Contact: John Neis
16450 104th Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60467
Tel: 708/349-8484
Fax: 708/349-7149
Email: info@illinoislawn.com
Web Address: www.illinoislawn.com
Jacobsen, Ransomes and Progressive reel and rotary mowers; Cushman vehicles and sprayers; Ryan aerators; Turfco topdressers, National reel mowers.
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Booth Number(s): 705
Contact: Paul Parise
P.O. Box 400
Lemont, IL 60439
Tel: 630/243-8029
Fax: 630/243-6226
Email: pparise@imrf.org
Web Address: www.imrf.org
Provides information on IMRF death, disability and retirement benefits.
Illinois Park & Recreation Association
Booth Number(s): 502
106 North Schmale Road
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Tel: 630/752-0141
Fax: 630/752-0193
Web Address: www.il-ipra.org
Illinois Youth Soccer Association
Booth Number(s): 245
Contact: Doug Anderson
1655 S. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 201
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Tel: 847/290-1577
Fax: 847/290-1576
Email: iysa@iysa.org
Web Address: www.iysa.org
Nonprofit educational organization dedicated to providing youth soccer programs and services. We provide quality U.S. Soccer coaching and referee courses, soccer clinics, fun activities and Olympic development programs. Over 70,000 members in Illinois.
Incode-CMS Division
Booth Number(s): 351
Contact: Marv McElvain
2730 Ford Street, P.O. Box 648
Ames, IA 50010
Tel: 515/232-6024
Fax: 515/233-4430
Email: marvm@encode-cms.com
INCODE has been providing "state of the art" information systems for local government since 1981. INCODE'S support services are second to none.
Indoor Summits Climbing Gym
Booth Number(s): 916
Contact: George Hallenbeck
1707 Quincy Ave., Suite 137
Naperville, IL 60540
Tel: 630/357-3633
Fax: 630/357-3216
Email: george@indoorsummits.com
Web Address: www.indoorsummits.com
We are an indoor rock climbing gym & adventure education facility that includes, kayaking, caving and backpacking.
Innovative Aquatic Design, LLC
Booth Number(s): 109
Contact: Jim Lueders
39 E. Scully Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Tel: 847/352-2958
Fax: 847/352-3596
Email: jim.lueders@IAD-LLC.com
Web Address: www.IAD-LLC.COM
Innovative Aquatic Design, LLC is an aquatic engineering firm specializing in the design and engineering of recreational and competitive swimming pools, aquatic parks and water features.
International Contractors, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 249
Contact: Kirsten Binder
977 South Route 83
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Tel: 630/834-8043
Fax: 630/834-8046
Email: kbinder@iciinc.com
Web Address: www.iciinc.com
We have partnered with clients as a general contractor and construction manager since 1982. Our pre-construction budget and schedules simplify the process and increase ROI.
J.M. Stewart Corp.
Booth Number(s): 801
Contact: Chris Robertson
2201 Cantu Court, Suite 218
Sarasota, FL 34232
Tel: 941/378-4242
Fax: 941/377-3762
Email: crobertson@stewartsigns.com
Web Address: www.stewartsigns.com
Jazzercise, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 410
Contact: Dani Gilmore
3 Gulf Center, Suite 320
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
Tel: 847/221-5910
Fax: 847/221-5910
Email: dgilmore@jazzerdse.com
Web Address: www.jazzercise.com
A fitness paradigm with 32 years of successful classes. Now offered in over 40 Illinois Park & Recreation centers.
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Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 238
Contact: Kristie Moses
3506 Spruce Park Circle
Kingwood, TX 77345
Tel: 847/310-1600
Fax:800/783-4366
Email: krisdem@ea.jellis.com
Web Address: www.jellis.com
John Deere Company
Booth Number(s): 725/727/729/731/733725/727/729/731/733/826/828/830/832/834
Contact: Mark Allgaier
262 Hawthorne
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tel: 630/469-6762
Fax: 630/469-7358
Web Address: www.johndeere.com
John Deere Landscapes
Booth Number(s): 833
Contact: Dale Nieuwbeerta
8421 W. 191st. Street
Mokena, IL 60448
Tel: 815/469-7575
Fax: 815/469-1661
Email: dnieuwbeerta@johndeerelandscapes.com
Rainbird, Hunter, Legacy Golf, Syncro Flow Pump Stations, Aquamaster Aerators, Oase Fountains, PVC Pipe and Fittings. 7 Illinois locations.
Kabbes Engineering, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 713
Contact: Douglas Gotham
1250 S. Grove Ave., Suite 105
Barrington, IL 60010
Tel: 847/842-9663
Fax: 847/842-9960
Email: dgotham@kabbesengineering.com
Web Address: www.kabbesengineering.com
Park planning with expertise in environmental permitting and water resources engineering.
Kangaroo Computer Service, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 527
Contact: Terry Cannella
800 E. Roosevelt Road
Lombard, IL 60148
Tel: 630/889-8665
Fax:630/889-9127
Email: kangaroo@anet-chi.com
Web Address: www.kanagaroocomputer.com
We sell and service computer networks and their components. We provide the end-to-end solution from initial cabling to desktop login.
Keeper Goals
Booth Number(s): 243
Contact: John Moynihan
12400 W. Silver Spring Drive
Buder, IL 53007
Tel: 262/781-7800
Fax: 262/781-9230
Email: keeper@pitnet.net
Web Address: www.keepergoals.com
Manufacturer and suppliers of soccer goals, soccer nets, bleachers, benches, basketball, volleyball equipment, custom netting and other sporting goods equipment.
Kiefer Specialty Flooring
Booth Number(s): 609
Contact: Steve Hayes
1700 Kiefer Drive
Zion, IL 60099
Tel: 847/872-0120
Fax: 847/872-9575
Email: steve@kieferfloors.com
Web Address: www.kieferfloors.com
Kiefer Specialty Flooring is a distributor of athletic facility surfaces. Emphasizing athlete performance and safety. Keifer products include Mondo, Prestige Synthetic Turf and Pavi Products.
Knutte & Associates, P.C.
Booth Number(s): 224
Contact: Kathy Hayes
7900 S. Cass Ave., Suite 201
Darien, IL 60561
Tel: 630/960-3317
Fax: 630/960-9960
Email: kathyh@knutte.com
Web Address: www.knutte.com
K&A provides accounting auditing and tax services on a national level. K&A has been providing comprehensive audit, accounting, tax and management advisory services to the parks and recreation industry for over ten years.
Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 906/908
Contact: Bunny Peters
701 Church Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
Tel: 630/293-5444
Fax: 630/293-7667
Email: kramertree@aol.com
Web Address: www.kramertree.com
Complete tree care - pruning, removal, cable bracing, root pruning, planting, transplanting, plant healthcare, mulch products and green waste recycling.
Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Booth Number(s): 123
Contact: Ellen Burling
P.O. Box 68- Riviera Docks
Lake Geneva, IL 53147
Tel: 262/248-6206
Fax: 262/248-5657
Email: eb@genevalakecruiseline.com
Web Address: www.cruiselakegeneva.com
Lake Geneva Cruise Line offers narrated sightseeing tours on Geneva Lake including the US Mailboat, Luncheon, Ice Cream Social and more. Lake tours are the perfect choice for any outing - children's group, senior clubs, staff get-togethers or clubs. Tour operates daily from mid-April through October.
Landscape Resources, Inc
Booth Number(s): 127
Contact: Kate Darnell
1135 S. Lake Street
Montgomery, IL 60538
Tel: 630/801-1122
Fax:630/801-1433
Email: brian@landscaperesource.com
Web Address: www.landscaperesources.com
Landscapes Resources, Inc. (LRI) is an award winning, multi-faceted design and construction company specializing in the integration of man-made and natural landscapes.
Leroux Products Corp. d/b/a Gifts Galore
Booth Number(s): 449
Contact: Ben Fussenegger
2400 Chattahoochee Drive
Duluth, GA 30097
Tel: 770/495-1610
Fax: 770/495-1673
Email: ben@lerouxcorp.com
Web Address: www.lerouxproducts.com
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Lake Country Premium Products
Booth Number(s): 805
Contact: Tom Stump
44 Lakeview Place
Lake Zurich, II. 60047-2219
Tel: 847/726-2065
Fax: 847/726-1168
Email: torl@earthlink.net
Quik N' Crispy greaseless fryer, bakes, fries and broils without hood. Now available in a larger unit. No oil, safe for your employees.
Lamport Tours/Windy City Travel
Booth Number(s): 332
Contact: Janet Lampert
1359 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: 312/951-0710
Fax: 312/951-6181
Email: janet@windycitytravel.com
Web Address: www.windydtytravel.com
Group and individual travel agency business and lesiure travel worldwide.
Land Design Collaborative, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 444
Contact: Bob Zolomij
5142 Main Street
Skokie, IL 60077
Tel: 847/329-9777
Fax: 847/329-9779
Email: ldcl01@ameritech.net
Web Address:
www.landdesigncollaborarive.com
Providing creative park planning, design and implementation services for all types of park and recreation development.
Larson-Kramer & Associates
Booth Number(s): 132
Contact: Keith Larson
701 York Road
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Tel: 630/325-0384
Fax: 630/325-6206
Email: keith@lkkarch.com
Web Address: www.lkkarch.com
Providing full park and recreation design services including clubhouses, pro shops, pools, community centers, tennis courts, and maintenance facilities.
LaSalle Bank N.A.
Booth Number(s): 330
Contact: Todd Sholeen
135 S. LaSalle St., Suite 532
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: 312/904-9048
Fax: 312/904-0462
Email: todd.sholeen@cbnamro.com
Web Address: www.Lasallebank.com
Banking services.
Lee Wayne Corporation
Booth Number(s): 736
Contact: Jane L. Johnson
442 Lakeshore Dr., N.
Holland, MI 49424
Tel: 616/994-7405
Fax: 616/994-7401
Email: jane.johnson@halo.com
Web Address: www.halo.com
Imprinted promotional message carriers, items, awards and gifts to publicize and promote your programs, special events, facility activities and to enhance your volunteer programs.
Let's Go Play, Inc./Playworld Systems, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 836/837
Contact: Ana Garcia-Fiore
P.O. Box 785
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Tel: 708/802-9750
Fax: 708/802-9760
Email: info@letsgoplayinc.com
Web Address: www.letsgoplayinc.com
Playground equipment, skate park equipment, shelters, signs and site ammenities. Let's Go Play, Inc. is certified with the City of Chicago as MBE/WBE.
Lifeguard Store, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 234
Contact: Debi Calhoon
2018 Edge Rd.
Normal, IL 61761
Tel: 309/451-5858
Fax: 309/451-5959
Email: debi@thelifeguardstore.com
Web Address: www.thelifeguardstore.com
The Lifeguard Store carries TYR, Speedo, The Finals and Dolfin brand swimwear. We also specialize in lifeguard accessories and safety equipment. We've been dedicated to serving the aquatic industry since 1992.
Lincoln Equipment, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 139
Contact: Kathie Luecker
2051 Commerce Avenue
Concord, CA 94520
Tel: 925/687-9500
Fax: 925/680-2825
Email: kluecker@lincolnaquatics.com
Web Address: www.lincolnaquadcs.com
Distributors of commercial swimming pool equipment and aquatic supplies. Products have been selected to meet the demands of commercial use. Since 1954 Lincoln has set the standards for commercial swimming pool supplies.
Lord & Murphy, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 616
Contact: Jeff Murphy
P.O. Box 159
Oswego, IL 60564
Tel: 630/904-3100
Fax: 630/554-7971
Email: jmurphy@lordandmurphy.com
Web Address: www.lordandmurphy.com
Specialists in software for park districts including registration, financial reporting payroll, accounts payable, and more. Discuss your software needs with us.
Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions
Booth Number(s): 228
Contact: Dan Miller
39 W 028 Cheyenne Court
Elgin, IL 60123
Tel: 847/697-2515
Fax: 847/697-2515
Professional fireworks displays, special events, grand openings, all occasions. From small festival programs to larger choreographed pyro-musical sky concerts.
Marine Biochemists of Illinois
Booth Number(s): 822
Contact: John Cortell
809 Hicks Drive, Suite A
Elburn,IL60119
Tel: 630/365-1720
Fax: 630/365-1721
Email: johncortell@marinebiochemists.com
Web Address: www.marinebiochemists.com
Aquatic management including lakes, ponds and streams. Weed and algae control programs. Consultants floatings, fountains, and diffused aeration systems.
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Mark Miller's Munchkin Programs
Booth Number(s): 451
Contact: Mark Miller
402 Kelburn, Suite 122
Deerfield, IL 60015
Tel: 847/236-1571
Fax: 847/236-1571
Email: munchkinprograms@m.s.n.com
Mark Miller's Munchkin Programs provides on-site sports instruction for children 3-8. The program uses appropriate sized equipment.
Martin Design Partnership, Ltd
Booth Number(s): 258
Contact: Danielle Cournaya
335 N. River Street, Suite 201
Batavia, IL 60510
Tel: 630/482-2532
Fax: 630/482-2536
Email: d-cournaya@mdpltd.com
Web Address: www.mdpltd.com
Martin Design provides golf course and landscape architectural services to the public and private sector, including park districts, airport authorities, municipalities and other governmental agencies.
Maximum Solutions, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 823
Contact: Brian Challgren
9800 Shelard Parkway, Suite 110
Plymouth, MN 55441
Tel: 763/541-9116
Fax: 763/541-9124
Email: bchallgren@maxsoludons.com
Web Address: www.maxsolurions.com
Software and services provider to the recreation industry. Over 600 customers in 51 states and provinces in North America. Desktop and Web based solutions.
Medieval Times
Booth Number(s): 225
Contact: Paul Listhartke
2001 N. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60195
Tel: 847/310-1282
Fax: 847/882-0202
Email: plisthartke@medievaltimes.com
Web Address: www.medievaltimes.com
An excellent choice for a park district field trip including a king's feast with brave and chivalrous knights who battle for glory and the love of a princess.
Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc.
Booth Number(s): 628/630
Contact: Bob Kerns
P.O. Box 302
Kingsburg, IN 46345
Tel: 219/393-5522
Fax: 219/393-5710
Email: bob@melrosepyro.com
Web Address: www.melrosepyro.com
Producers of spectacular fireworks entertainment including traditional displays, computer choreographed pyromusical productions, close proximity and indoor pyrotechnics.
Mesirow Financial
Booth Number(s): 200
Contact: Walter Stock
350 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: 312/595-6362
Fax: 312/595-6988
Email: wstock@mesirowfinancial.com
Web Address: www.mesirowfinancial.com
Public finance consultants specializing in any type of park district debt financing along with referendum assistance.
Midwest Aquatics Ltd.
Booth Number(s): 346
Contact: Judy Vishneski
866 St. Charles Street
Elgin, IL 60120
Tel: 847/697-2700
Fax: 847/697-2795
Email: midwestaquarics@aol.com
Authorized distributor for U.S. Filter/Stranco offering a complete line of indoor and outdoor water quality controllers, including the new ECS.
Midwest Commercial Fitness
Booth Number(s): 336
Contact: Rick Allen
2007 Granart Road
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Tel: 630/556-3481
Fax: 630/556-3503
Email: midcfit@aol.com
Web Address: www.mcfitness.com
Commercial fitness equipment sales including Body Masters, Stairmasters, True, Ivanko, Iron Grip and Centaur flooring.
Midwest Equipment Company
Booth Number(s): 700
Contact: John Pahic
2511 Cassens Drive
Fenton, MO 63010
Tel: 636/343-0664
Fax: 636/343-4084
Email: sales@taylormidwest.com
Midwest Sales Company
Booth Number(s): 333
Contact: Mark Peterson
P.O. Box 416
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Tel: 800/346-2371
Fax: 563/336-4017
Email: midwestplay@aol.com
Web Address: wwwmidwestplaygrounds.com
Exclusive representative of park structures play equipment and Scoremaster soccer goals. Suppliers of playground equipment, site amenities, skate ramps, shelters, athletic equipment, swing repair parts and safety surfacing.
Midwest Track Builders
Booth Number(s): 450
Contact: J.V. Johnson
405 Enterprise Pkwy
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Tel: 847/438-9926
Fax: 847/540-9917
Installation of outdoor resilient running tracks. All aspects of the construction from start to finish.
Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 448
Contact: Tom Boldwin
P.O. Box 582
Kankakee, IL 60901
Tel: 815/933-2412
Fax: 815/933-3966
Email: tom.boldwin@midwesttransit.com
Web Address: www.midwesttransit.com
Bus and van sales, leasing, service and parts. Specializing in all types of wheelchair accessible vehicles. Capacities of 6 to 49 available.
Midwest Turf & Tractor
Booth Number(s): 724/726/728
Contact: Ron Christensen
9506 W. Manhattan - Monee Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
Tel: 815/469-8500
Fax: 815/469-0993
Tracked Loaders (ASV). Topdresser, Aerators, Spreader (Bannerman). Tractors and attachments (Kubota). Commercial Mowers (Ferris, Dixie Chopper, Kubota).
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Migratory Bird Management
Booth Number(s): 358
Contact: Susan Hagberg
PMB #171,106 W Calendar Court
LaGrange, IL 60525
Tel: 708/448-8878
Fax: 708/448-8848
Email: mbmgoose@covad.net
Solutions for Canada goose problems. Effective techniques and management for Canada goose problems on grounds, parks and playgrounds.
Milo-Gem Corporation
Booth Number(s): 424
Contact: Brandon Eberhardt
1001 Aurora Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
Tel: 630/896-9914
Fax: 630/896-9917
Email: milogem@aol.com
Park site development with an emphasis on playground and site amenity installation.
Mity-Lite, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 304
Contact: John Erickson
1301W. 400N.
Orem, UT 84057
Tel: 800/362-5705
Fax: 801/225-6191
Email: johne@mitylite.com
Web Address: www.mitylite.com
Mity-Lite, the leading manufacturer of lighweight, durable, plastic, folding-leg tables, chairs, carts and lecterns offer outstanding customer services.
Moose Sports Surfaces, Ltd.
Booth Number(s): 915
Contact: Sally Cottingham
2257 N. Wayne Avenue, Suite 2C
Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: 773/477-4667
Fax: 773/477-8248
Email: sally@moosesports.com
Web Address: www.moosesports.com
Sports surfaces for gymnasiums, fieldhouses, running tracks, synthetic turf fields, playground, tennis courts, in-line hockey, etc. Call the MOOSE for indoor and outdoor sports surfacing!
Municipal Software, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 430
Contact: Richard Plese
1850 W. Winchester Road, #209
Libertyville, IL 60048
Tel: 847/362-2803
Fax: 847/362-3347
Email: rplese@municipalsoftware.net
Web Address: www.municipalsoftware.net
Fund accounting software applications for park districts. ODBC Compliant database for user defined reports/inquiries. Compatible with Windows98/NT/2000/XP.
Musco Lighting LLC
Booth Number(s): 320
Contact: Hope Thornburg
2107 Stewart Road
Muscatine, IA 52761
Tel: 888/433-8486
Fax: 630/920-6703
Email: robin.suo@musco.com
Web Address: www.musco.com
Introducing the light-structure 2 sports lighting systems with comprehensive 10 club service warranty program, control-link and lighting contractor cabinets.
Naperville Park District
Booth Number(s): 523
Contact: Sameera Luthman
320 W. Jackson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Tel: 630/848-5000
Fax: 630/848-5001
Email: sluthman@napervilleparks.org
Web Address: www.napervilleparks.org
The Naperville Park District will display those operational and management elements that are integral to the success of their organization, including the 2001 Master Plan, awards, organizational mission/vision, guiding principles, daily management boards, and human resource objectives.
National Alliance for Youth Sports
Booth Number(s): 500
2050 Vista Parkway
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Tel: 800/729-2057
Fax: 561/684-2546
Web Address: www.nays.org
The goal of the NAYS is to make sports safe and positive for American's youth.
Natural Structures
Booth Number(s): 800
Contact: Trudy England
P.O. Box 270
Baker City, OR 97814
Tel: 541/523-0224
Fax: 541/523-0231
Email: info@naturalstructures.com
Web Address: www.naturalstructures.com
Neptune-Benson, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 825
Contact: Diane Ritchotte
1 Bridal Avenue
West Warwick, RI 02893
Tel: 401/821-2200
Fax: 401/821-7129
Email: aquatopia@neptunebenson.com
Web Address: www.neptunebenson.com
We manufacture and supply complete recirculation components including vertical and horizontal, stainless steel, carbon steel and fiberglass filtration systems. We also offer stainless steel gutters, moveable fiberglass and stainless steel bulkheads, Dominion & Viceroy values and Guardian hair and lint strainers.
NiceRink
Booth Number(s): 343
Contact: James Stoller
218 South Road
Genoa City, WI 53128
Tel: 262/279-6000
Fax: 262/279-6744
Email: nicerink@genevaonline.com
Web Address: www.nicerink.com
Outdoor ice rink systems providing temporary outdoor ice rink peace of mind. The patented, NiceRink bracket side board support system combined with NiceRink's Ultra-Strong, puncture & tear resistant super-white liners make for the best temporary rink devised. Once the rink is in place, use the patened NiceIce resurfacer to smooth over any rink, in less time and less water, with less effort.
Nicros, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 125
Contact: Donna Berget
105 State Street
St.Paul, MN 55107
Tel: 651/778-1975
Fax: 651-778-8080
Email: donna@nicros.com
Web Address: www.nicros.com
Nicros, Inc. an industry leader in the design and manufacture of climbing handholds and climbing wall structures.
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NuToys Leisure Products
Booth Number(s): 519/521
Contact: Jack Gleason
P.O. Box 2121
915 Hillgrove
LaGrange, IL 60525
Tel: 800/526-6197
Fax: 708/579-0109
Email: play@nutoys4fun.com
Web Address: www.nutoys4fun.com
Supplier of landscape structures playground equipment, skatewave skateparks, playground surfacing, park shelters, a full selection of park furniture, and top spinning.
Oaklee's Guide
Booth Number(s): 809
Contact: Debora Mehlert
P.O. Box 7607
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tel: 630/963-5726
Fax: 630/963-5731
Email: ads@oakleesguide.com
Web Address: www.oakleesguide.com
Oaklee's Guide is a family activities guide dedicated to promoting recreational and educational facilities and activities to over 100,000 families in the Chicago land area. Visit with us to see how Oaklee's Guide can deliver families to your door.
Openwood Studios, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 614
Contact: Dale T. Ganser
6915 Raywood Road
Madison, WI 53713
Tel: 608/222-1842
Fax: 608/222-5838
Email: dale@openwood.com
Web Address: www.openwood.com
Sandblasted wood signs.
PDRMA
Booth Number(s): 409/411
Contact: Delia Deldin
2033 Burlington
Lisle, IL 60532
Tel: 630/769-0332
Fax: 630/769-0125
Email: della@pdrma.org
Web Address: www.pdrma.org
Risk management services.
Palatine Oil Co., Inc.
Booth Number(s): 303/305
Contact: Steve Poole
P.O. Box 985
Palatine, IL 60078
Tel: 847/358-3600
Fax: 847/358-5904
Email: youngersteve5@aol.com
Web Address: www.paladneoil.com
Chicagolands only full-service petroleum distributor.
Palmer Snyder
Booth Number(s): 530/528
Contact: Sarah Halpin
400 N. Executive Drive, Suite 200
Brookfield, WI 53005
Tel: 262/780-8780
Pax: 262/780-8790
Email: contactus@palmersnyder.com
Web Address: www.palmersnyder.com
Palos-Sports
Booth Number(s): 703
Contact: Shirley Burns
11711 S. Austin Avenue
Alsip, IL 60803
Tel: 708/396-2555
Pax: 708/396-2563
Email: sburns@palossports.com
Web Address: www.palossports.com
An Illinois catalog company offering in-stock equipment for recreation, athletic, fitness and after-school programs. Excellent selection of trophies and awards with quick turnaround time.
Park & Recreation Supply, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 219/221/223
Contact: Mike Schram
P.O. Box 201
Geneva, IL 60134
Tel: 800/952-0962
Fax: 630/365-1947
Email: sales@parsil.com
Web Address: www.parsil.com
Park and playground equipment including shelters, recycled site furnishings and other park specialties.
Parkreation, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 637/735
Contact: John Simonaitis
27 E. Palatine Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Tel: 847/419-7744
Fax: 847/419-7747
Email: parkreation@aol.com
Web Address: www.parkreation.com
The best in design, materials and service for playground equipment, pre-packaged poured in place rubber surfacing and rubber tiles.
Parvin-Clauss Sign Company
Booth Number(s): 912/914
Contact: James Gibbons
165 Tubeway Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Tel: 630/510-2020
Fax: 630/668-8179
Email: jgibbons@parvinclauss.com
LED scoreboards and message centers, outdoor marquees, interior/exterior signage, banners, vinyl graphics, design services, installation, maintenance & permit procurement.
Patrick Engineering Inc.
Booth Number(s): 226
Contact: Sue Charpie
4970 Varsity Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
Tel: 630/795-7200
Fax: 630/724-1681
Email: scharpie@patrickengineering.com
Web Address: www.patrickengineering.com
Patrick Engineering Inc. provides a wide range of services in the fields of engineering, architecture, planning, consulting and construction management. Among Patrick's specialities are park and recreation services and municipal engineering services.
Peerless Enterprises, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 140
Contact: Jere Miller
33 W 401 Roosevelt Road
West Chicago, IL 60185
Tel: 630/584-7710
Fax: 630/584-7746
Email: peerlessmiller@aol.com
Web Address: www.peerlessfence.com
Chain link, wood, ornamental and concrete fencing. Highway guardrail. Specializing in tennis courts, baseball backstops and security fencing and gates.
Peli Lifeguard Products
Booth Number(s): 819
Contact: Gregory Thacher
1131 Victor Street
El Cajon, CA 92021
Tel: 619/447-7946
Fax: 619/588-9093
Email: sales@epeli.com
Web Address: www.epeli.com
Producing professional aquatic gear for men and women. Lifeguard uniforms, boardshorts, hats, sunscreen. Free color catalog. Original factory direct pricing.
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Pepsi-Americas Inc.
Booth Number(s): 537
Contact: Michael Kubaszewski
1500 Touhy Avenue
Elk Grove, IL 60007
Tel: 847/640-1526
Fax: 847/437-1631
Email: michael.kubaszewski@pepsiamericas.com
Web Address: www.pepsiamericas.com
Manufacturer and distributor of carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks, juice, tea, isotonic, iced coffee, bottled water and healthy refreshment beverages.
Personalized Enterprises
Booth Number(s): 309
Contact: Don Neary
3549 E. Layton Avenue
Cudahy, WI 53110
Tel: 800/726-0425
Fax: 414/483-3723
Email: awd@bizwi.rr.com
Award trophies, plaques and anything you want to put your logo on.
Phillips Swager Associates
Booth Number(s): 211
Contact: Rita Beasley
40 Shuman Blvd., Suite 175
Naperville, IL 60563
Tel: 630/548-7000
Fax: 630/548-7001
Email: beasleyr@psa-ae.com
Web Address: www.psa-ae.com
Planning and design of recreation facilities including aquatic, recreation and community centers, ice arenas, clubhouses and park facilities.
PHN Architects
Booth Number(s): 220
Contact: Karen Lellios
199 Town Square, Suite D
Wheaton, IL 60187
Tel: 630/665-8400
Fax: 630/665-8450
Email: karen.l@phnarchitects.com
Web Address: www.phnarchitects.com
Architects/Planners specializing in the design and construction of recreational/athletics, aquatics, golf course and maintenance facilities.
Pizzo & Associates, LTD
Booth Number(s): 427
Contact: Kathy Pizzo
10729 Pine Road
Leland, IL 60531
Tel: 815/495-2300
Fax: 815/498-4406
Email: kathy@pizzol.com
Web Address: www.pizzol.com
Design, manage, and restore prairies, woodlands, wetlands, ponds, and lakes. Specialists in controlled burns.
Planning Resources
Booth Number(s): 613
Contact: Darrell Garrison
402 W. Liberty Drive
Wheaton, IL 60187
Tel: 630/668-3788
Fax: 630/668-4125
Email: dgarrison@planres.com
Web Address: www.planres.com
PMI Sports Photography, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 353
Contact: Eric Jensen
1000 Brown Street, Suite 309
Wauconda, IL 60084
Tel: 847/526-3003
Fax: 847/526-4374
Email: pmisports@aol.com
Youth sport photography.
Poolcare Aquatech Ltd.
Booth Number(s): 619/620/720
Contact: Ron Atlas
300 E. Industrial Lane
Wheeling, IL 60090
Tel: 847/537-2525
Fax: 847/537-3857
Poolcare Aquatech Ltd. provides service, chemicals, parts and supplies for all of your aquatic features including swimming pools, spas, fountains and ponds.
Porter Athletic Equipment Co.
Booth Number(s): 339/440
Contact: Emi Nakamura
2500 S. 25th Avenue
Broadview, IL 60155
Tel: 708/338-2000
Fax: 708/338-2060
Email: jcorbett@porter-ath.com
Web Address: www.porter-ath.com
Manufacturer of athletic equipment: basketball backboards, rims and portables; custom gymnasium equipment; divider curtains; the Mat Mover mat storage system; volleyball equipment and outdoor products.
Quality Sports Lighting
Booth Number(s): 149
Contact: Rick Kohl
P.O. Box 765
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Tel: 517/439-1581
Fax: 517/439-1194
Email: rkohl@qualite.com
Web Address: www.qualite.com
Superior sports lighting systems for communities. Friendly athletic field/court applications.
Rainbow Farms Enterprises, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 209
Contact: Jacqueline Musch
25715 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Monee, IL 60449
Tel: 708/534-1070
Fax: 708/534-1138
Email: rainbowfarms@nettech.com
Mulch manufacturing and distribution. Haylie's certified playground mulch. Nature's Blend Landscape Mulch and Ben's Blended Mulch.
Ramuc Pool Paint
Booth Number(s): 133
Contact: Pam Keeler
1850 Koppers Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tel: 412/227-2310
Fax: 412/227-2618
Email: pam@ramucpoolpaint.com
Web Address: www.ramucpoolpaint.com
Swimming pool and deck paint, caulks, architectural specifications.
Randall Industries
Booth Number(s): 239/340
Contact: Bill Skoda
741 S. Rt. 83
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Tel: 630/833-9100
Fax: 630/833-9108
Aerial lift equipment, club car utility vehicles, John Deere skid steers, material handling equipment, fiberglass, aluminum and steel scaffold.
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Record-A-Hit Entertainment
Booth Number(s): 413
Contact: Lori Wheeles
4518 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641
Tel: 773/282-3000
Fax: 773/282-3774
Email: rbroms@recordahit.com
Web Address: wwwrecordahit.com
Inflatables including Laser Tag, Giant Slide and Moonwalks. Golf attractions including Golf Swing Analyzer and Putting Challenge. Wax hands, DJ's karaoke and children's inflatables.
Recreation Concepts, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 431/433/532/534
Contact: Jennifer Rankin
P.O. Box 580
Oswego, IL 60543
Tel: 630/554-3800
Fax: 630/554-3750
Email: reccon@ameritech.net
Web Address: www.recreadonconcepts.com
We will have displays of playground equipment, safety surfacing, water play, site amenities, bleachers, shelters, and sports lighting.
Recreonics, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 426
Contact: Sandy Bock
4200 Schmitt Avenue
Louisville, KY 40213
Tel: 800/428-3254
Fax: 800/428-0133
Email: aquatics@recreonics.com
Web Address: www.recreonics.com
Swimming Pool and Aquatic Equipment and Supplies
RecWare, part of the Active Network, Inc
Booth Number(s): 308
Contact: John McColl
937 Enterprise Drive
Sacramento, CA 95825
Tel: 916/925-9096
Fax: 916/925-0649
Email: sales@recware.com
Web Address: www.recware.com
Over 1,000 city and municipal recreation agencies have chosen RecWare recreation management software solutions to automate administration, reduce costs and improve service to their communities.
Reese Recreation Products
Booth Number(s): 319/321/420
Contact: Sally Reese
3327 N. Ridge Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Tel: 847/398-2992
Fax: 847/398-1433
Email: info@reeserec.com
Web Address: www.reeserec.com
Provide park shelters & gazebos. Playground equipment & surfacing. Site furnishings (benches, fountains, etc.).
RenoSys Corporation
Booth Number(s): 105
Contact: Lindsey Weber
2825 E. 55th Place
Indianapolis, IN 46220
Tel: 317/251-0207
Fax:317/251-0360
Email: renosys@aol.com
Web Address: www.renosys.com
RenoSys is North America's leader in swimming pool construction and renovation technology. Our product systems have been successfully employed on literally thousands of pools. We offer the remarkable RenoSys PVC Pool Shell, affordable PVC and stainless steel pool circulation gutters, slip resistant low maintenance PVC decking, and our curvable PVC grating and bullnose systems.
Rent Com, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 157
Contact: Daniel Evans
3900 N. River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Tel: 847/678-7000
Fax: 847/678-9378
Email: info@rentcom.com
Web Address: www.rentcom.com
Professional audio visual systems and equipment rental services: 40' outdoor video projection and sound systems for fireworks shows, parades & special events; walkie talkies, bullhorns, wireless. Audio visual systems design and sales.
Pettier Corporation
Booth Number(s): 111
Contact: Amber Haferman
3317 Business Park Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Tel: 715/341-2633
Fax: 715/341-0431
Email: ahaferman@retder.com
Web Address: www.retder.com
Rettler Corporation provides landscape architecture, engineering, site maintenance, golf course architecture, construction management, irrigation design, land surveying, and site planning services.
Riddile & Associates
Booth Number(s): 115
Contact: John Waylock
2818 Centre Circle Dirve
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Tel: 630/268-1220
Fax: 630/268-1244
Email: jwaylock@hotmail.com
Manufacturer representatives for Lenox Solid Plastic Lockers, Mills Toilet Partitions, Bradley Plumbing fixtures and washroom accessories.
Rink Side Sports & Family Entertainment Ctr.
Booth Number(s): 608
Contact: Jeanne Lundgren
6152 W Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
Tel: 847/856-1964
Fax: 847/856-1069
Email: jlundren.rss@polariceent.com
Web Address: www.polariceent.com
60,000 square feet anchor of Gurnee Mills Mall; full size ice skating arena, 150 video games, virtual reality, lazer tag & restaurant.
Ruettiger, Tonelli & Associates, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 926
Contact: Karen Braswell
2174 Oneida Street
Joliet, IL 60435
Tel: 815/744-6600
Fax: 815/744-0101
Email: kbraswelle@ruetrigertonelli.com
Web Address: www.ruettigertonelli.com
Ruettiger, Tonelli & Associates have worked with many park districts and cities to bring value and planning with top quality landscape design, wetland and environmental services.
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SGD Golf Company
Booth Number(s): 250
Contact: Dennis McGregor
2600 Medina Road
Medina, OH 44256
Tel: 330/723-6200
Fax: 330/723-6292
Email: info@sgdgolf.coni
Web Address: www.sgdgolf.com
S&S Worldwide, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 119
Contact: Sara Shea
75 Mill Street
Colchester, CT 06415
Tel: 800/243-9232
Fax: 800/566-6678
Email: service@ssww.com
Web Address: www.ssww.com
Shop with us on the web at www.ssww.com for fast, easy ordering, easy product search, monthly specials, free resources for your program, and much more!
Safari Land
Booth Number(s): 131
Contact: Carole Shah
701 W. North Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
Tel: 630/530-4649
Fax: 630/530-7539
Email: safari-land@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.safari-land.com
Safari Land offers families 62,000 sq ft. of indoor adventure. Featuring a roller coaster, go-karts, bumper cars, tilt-a-whirl, bowling, video & redemption games, soft play & restaurant. Where family entertainment becomes the ultimate adventure.
Sente Rubel Bosman Lee Architects, Ltd.
Booth Number(s): 603
Contact: Carol Sente
1955 Raymond Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
Tel: 847/272-9500
Fax: 847/272-9510
Email: carols@srblarchitects.com
Web Address: www.srblarchitects.com
Architects specializing in recreational design for 32 years including aquatic facilities, recreation centers, golf clubhouse/banquet facilities, and maintenance buildings.
Service Sanitation Inc.
Booth Number(s): 436
Contact: Beverly Lewis
135 Blaine Street
Gary, IN 46406
Tel: 219/949-7000
Fax: 219/949-1008
Email: beverlylewis@servicesanitarion.com
Web Address: www.servicesanitation.com
Portable restrooms, hand wash sinks, trailers and a variety of other portable sanitation solutions.
Sievert Electric Service & Sales Co.
Booth Number(s): 337
Contact: Thomas Maloney
1230 S.Hannah
Forest Park, IL 60130
Tel: 708/771-1600
Fax: 708/771-3124
Email: tom@sievertelectric.com
Web Address: www.sievertelectric.com
Sales, service and installation of electronic scoreboard, swim/track riming systems and indoor/outdoor computer programmable displays.
Sidwell Company
Booth Number(s): 348
Contact: Karen Fouts
675 Sidwell Court
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630/549-1000
Fax: 630/549-1111
Email: info@sidwellco.com
Sidwell provides mapping services to local government and private industry. Products and services include: aerial photography, tax map atlases, and subscription access to online parcel data.
Skylogix
Booth Number(s): 213
Contact: Monika Watkins
4225 East McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Tel: 602/220-0313
Fax: 602/244-0138
Email: skylogix@aol.com
Wireless remote control and monitoring system for ballfield lighting.
Skyward Promotions Booth
Number(s): 233
Contact: Tim Larson
1140 Charles Street
Rockford, IL 61104
Tel: 815/969-0909
Fax: 815/969-0808
Email: skyward@charter.net
Web Address: www.skywardpromorions.com
Over 610,000 custom imprinted promotional products and creative ideas. From pencils to crystal, from embroidery to laser wood frames.
SmithGroup JJR
Booth Number(s): 821
Contact: Liz Carr
30 West Monroe, Suite 1010
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: 312/641-6767
Fax: 312/641-6728
Email: liz.carr@smithgroup.com
Web Address: www.smithgroup.com
Soccer Made In America
Booth Number(s): 708
Contact: Zivka Mihailovic
P.O. Box 5345
Oak Brook, IL 60522
Tel: 630/257-6900
Fax: 630/257-9455
Email: smia@ix.netcom.com
Web Address: www.smia.com
Soccer training camps, team training, training coaching clinics, video tape training series, coaching manuals, soccer balls, and shin guards.
Southern Bus & Mobility
Booth Number(s): 106/108/110
Contact: Tom Gerdes
12950 Koch Lane
Breese, IL 62230
Tel: 618/526-4131
Fax: 618/526-4585
Email: tgerdes@southernillinoisbus.com
Web Address: www.southernbusandmobility.com
Sell and service new and used school and commercial buses, Allowable Alternate vehicles alone with installation of wheelchair lifts and A/C systems.
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Spear Corporation
Booth Number(s): 611
Contact: Sam Blake
P.O. Box 3
Roachdale, IN 46172
Tel: 800/642-6640
Fax: 765/522-1702
Email: samblake@tds.net
Web Address: www.spearcorp.com
Pool filtration systems, chemical pool controllers, pumps, gutter systems, myrtha pools, testing equipment, pool maintenance equipment, and diving boards, deck equipment.
Speer Financial, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 120
Contact: David Phillips
1 North LaSalle Street, #4100
Chicago, IL 60602
Tel: 312/780-2280
Fax: 312/346-8833
Email: dphillips@speerfinancial.com
Web Address: www.speerfinancial.com
Independent public financial advisory services since 1954.
Spence Restoration Nursery
Booth Number(s): 230
Contact: Doug Spence
2220 E. Fuson Road
Muncie, IN 47302
Tel: 765/286-7154
Fax: 765/286-0264
Sport Court of Illinois
Booth Number(s): 624
Contact: Brent Hunter
1705 N. Clybourn Avenue, Unit C
Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: 312/867-0080
Fax: 312/867-0081
Email: mwathledcs@msn.com
Sport resurfacing. Indoor and outdoor including basketball, volleyball, tennis roller and deck hockey and multi-purpose surfaces.
Sport Fields, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 807
Contact: Mike Schwichtenberg
10042 Wolf Road, Suite B #4
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Tel: 530/268-6654
Fax: 530/268-6669
Email: darrell@sportfields.net
Web Address: www.sportfields.net
Sport Pins International
Booth Number(s): 252
Contact: Mike Bivens
1844-A West llth Street
Upland, CA 91786
Tel: 909/985-4549
Fax: 909/982-0912
Email: mbivens@sportspins.com
Web Address: www.sportpins.com
Custom pins, medals, patches, coins, bag tags and laser engraved products.
Sport Supply Group - BSN Sports
Booth Number(s): 810
Contact: Laura Matus
22 W 124 Spring Valley Drive
Medinah, IL 60157
Tel: 630/351-9785
Fax: 630/351-9775
Email: lmatus@sportsupplygroup.com
Web Address: www.bsnsports.com
Sport Supply Group is the largest factory direct manufacturer and supplier of sporting goods equipment in the United States. We market our equipment and clothing products under the following catalogs — BSN Sports, US Games, League Direct, New England Camp and Port-A-Pit.
Sports Awards
Booth Number(s): 422
Contact: Karyn Dadian
5544 West Armstrong Ave.
Chicago, IL 60646
Tel: 800/621-5803
Fax: 773/282-3019
Email: sales@sportsawardsonline.com
Web Address: www.sportsawardsonline.com
Sports Awards offers a full selection of recognition products including: medals, trophies, plaques, ribbons, and more!
Sports Display, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 232
Contact: David Kaczar
331 Fairway View Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
Tel: 949/300-5665
Fax: 847/854-2481
Email: dkaczarsportsdisplay@aol.com
Web Address: www.sportsillinois.com
Sports Display has been supplying activity information display units to sports and recreation facilities across North America since 1977!
Sports Illinois
Booth Number(s): 447
Contact: Geoff Oman
5455 West Grand Ave., Suite 302
Gurnee, IL 60031
Tel: 847/622-3933
Fax: 847/662-2702
Email: geoff@lakecounty.org
Sports R Us
Booth Number(s): 434
Contact: Cheryl Parent
500 S. Rte. 59
Ingleside, IL 60040
Tel: 847/587-8310
Fax: 847/973-2755
Email: sportsrus301@aol.com
We provide youth sports programs. We supply equipment and quality instruction while stressing the "FUN" of the sports.
Sports Section
Booth Number(s): 629
Contact: John Parkinson
P.O. Box 3172
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630/513-7700
Fax:630/587-9198
Email: memories@tssillinois.com
The Sports Section is the nation's leader in youth sports photography. We provide photo days as well as event action photography.
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Sportsfields, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 240
Contact: Jim Walsh
P.O. Box 615
Blue Island, IL 60406
Tel: 708/371-0917
Fax: 708/371-0108
Athletic field construction and renovation as well as a supplier for athletic field supplies in the Chicago area.
Stalker Flooring Inc.
Booth Number(s): 208/210
Contact: Steven Stalker
1215 W. Waupaca Street
New London, WI 54961
Tel: 920/982-2926
Fax: 920/982-4811
Email: sflfloors@aol.com
Web Address: www.stalkerflooring.com
Athletic flooring products and services.
Stillwater Enterprises, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 329
Contact: Bob Cohorst
P.O. Box 652
Effingham, IL 62401
Tel: 217/844-4444
Fax: 217/844-4446
Email: stillwater4444@hotmail.com
Web Address: www.stillwatermulch.com
Supplier of safety-guard playground surfacing material, shredded hardwood bark mulch, red cedar mulch, screened mushroom compost and hardwood chips.
Sun Ports International, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 623
Contact: Dot Haymann
8319 Chancellor Road
Dallas, TX 75247
Tel: 800/966-5005
Fax: 215/905-9514
Email: dhaymann@sunport.com
Web Address: www.sunports.com
Sunburst Sportswear, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 454
Contact: Jin Lin
95 N. Brandon Drive
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Tel: 630/925-8888
Fax: 630/924-0008
Email: info@sunburstsportswear.com
Web Address: www.sunburstsportswear.com
Sundek of Illinois, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 719/820
Contact: Jack Olson
3810 Industrial Ave.
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Tel: 847/392-3939
Fax: 847/392-8844
Concrete resurfacing is our speciality! We save you $. New or old, inside or outside. Pool decks, shower and locker rooms! We also pour concrete!
Swiss Flex Sports
Booth Number(s): 610
Contact: Mats Jonmarker
P.O. Box 741
Kewanee, IL 61443
Tel: 309/852-0899
Fax: 309/852-2499
Email: matsj@swiss-flex.com
Web Address: www.swiss-flex.com
Indoor and outdoor sport flooring, multisports courts. All-weather tennis courts, court accessories and equipment, basketball goals, fence and net systems.
Tailwind Furniture
Booth Number(s): 104
Contact: Amy Oksas
4201 Stephanie Drive
Cortland, IL 60112
Tel: 815/895-4247
Fax: 815/899-7546
Email: oak211@aol.com
Web Address: www.tailwindrurniture.com
Offering a full line of outdoor furniture including "the original" Lifeguard chairs all made from recycled milk containers. Visit our web site: www.tailwindfurniture.com
TAS Lighting, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 627
Contact: Todd Selke
10419 S. 75th Avenue
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Tel: 708/430-0571
Fax: 708/430-0572
Distributors of quality lighting and energy saving products. Lighting products would include fluorescent, incandescent, HID, ballast compact fluorescent and fixtures.
Team Illinois
Booth Number(s): 626
Contact: Linda Engelbarts
5978 S. Bogey Drive
Polo, IL 61064
Tel: 866/868-7745
Fax: 815/946-2228
Email: erice@essexl.com
Web Address: www.tourillinois.com
Texacraft
Booth Number(s): 922
Contact: Mary Johnson
603 S.E. Fort. King St.
Ocala, EL 34471
Tel: 352/351-5777
Fax: 352/368-3762
Email: mjohnson@brownjordan.com
Web Address: www.texacraft.com
Texacraft is one of the largest manufactures of commercial outdoor furniture in the world. Texacraft produces the highest quality, most durable commercial furniture in the industry.
SCORE, American Soccer Company
Booth Number(s): 147
Contact: Monica Giacomi
726 E. Anaheim Street
Wilmington, CA 90744
Tel: 310/830-6161
Fax: 310/835-6661
Email: monica@scoresports.com
Web Address: www.scoresports.com
Soccer apparel and equipment.
Thompson Dyke & Associates
Booth Number(s): 203/205
Contact: Peter Dyke
213 W. Institute Place, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: 312/664-6500
Fax: 312/664-6503
Email: tda@tdaplan.com
Web Address: www.tdaplan.com
Contact TD&A for all categories of park design including, aquatic facilities, dog parks, skate parks, and bid and construction services.
Thor Guard, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 236
Contact: Walt Wynarczyk
25020 Vermette Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
Tel: 815/254-3526
Fax: 815/254-3526
Email: thor-ww@msn.com
Web Address: www.thorguard.com
Lightning prediction systems, audible/visual advance warning systems, lightning safety posters, severe storm evacuation programs and storm/lightning education seminars.
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Tom Scholl Paving, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 135
Contact: Tom Scholl
7358 W. 87th Place
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Tel: 708/599-7073
Fax: 708/598-6504
Email: tomschollpaving@cs.com
Web Address: www.tomschollpaving.com
Tom Scholl Paving Inc. is an international streetpaint consultant firm specializing in stamped, imprinted and colored asphalt decorative pavement. It costs less than brick pavers or stamped concrete.
Triton Advantage by Stollery Nursery, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 827
Contact: Harry Stoller
18444 Madison Road
South Bend, IN 46614
Tel: 574/291-6754
Fax: 574/291-6774
Email: info@stollernursery.com
Web Address: www.stoUernursery.com
Triton Barley Pillow Plus. Uniquely packaged whole barley straw, imprequated with beneficial soil bacteria to improve clarity, health and odor in ponds & small lakes.
TrueRide
Booth Number(s): 445
Contact: Jesse Michels
5781 Berquist Road
Duluth, MN 55804
Tel: 218/525-2625
Fax: 218/525-2850
Email: jesse@trueride.com
Web Address: www.trueride.com
TrueRide skate parks are custom-built real skate parks that offer unparalleled features and benefits that satisfy skaters and park owners alike. Check us out at trueride.com.
Turf Professionals Equipment Company
Booth Number(s): 600/601/602
Contact: Dwight Anderson
1170 W. Ardmore
Itasca, IL 60143
Tel: 630/773-5453
Fax: 630/773-5459
Email: whitey.anderson@turfproequipco.com
Web Address: www.turfproequipco.com
Distributor of commercial Toro products, including mowers, utility vehicles, irrigation supplies, otterbine pond aerators, and ty-crop top dressers.
U.S. Arbor Products, Inc./ERO-TEX
Booth Number(s): 214
Contact: Dan Kallas
2627 Henke PI.
Elk Grove, IL 60007
Tel: 847/296-0077
Fax: 847/296-0250
Geo textiles fabrics, erosion and sediment products, BIO engineering, playground material and colored mulch.
U.S. Tennis Court
Booth Number(s): 405
Contact: Tim Laniosz
13517 Bell Road
Lockport, IL 60441
Tel: 708/301-3300
Fax: 708/301-3309
Email: timlaniosz@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.u.s.tenniscourt.com
New construction of all sport surfaces and repair and resurfacing of all new and existing sport surfaces.
V3 Companies
Booth Number(s): 235/237
Contact: Michelle Karpus
7325 Janes Avenue - Suite 100
Woodridge, IL 60517
Tel: 630/724-9200
Fax: 630/724-9202
Email: mkarpus@v3co.com
Web Address: www.v3co.com
Wetland mitigation and monitoring, ecological and streambank restoration. Threatened and endangered species surveys, wetland planting and seeding, prescribed burning, weed control, invasive brush removal. General contracting, construction management, design/build, earthwork and excavation.
Vermont Systems, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 529/531
Contact: Michelle Berthianme
12 Market Place
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Tel: 877/883-8757
Fax: 802/879-5368
Email: johnw@vermontsystems.com
Web Address: www.vermontsystems.com
Vermont Systems provides complete software solutions available; RecTrac (recreation tracking); MainTrac (maintenance management); GolfTrac (golf course POS); WebTrac (Internet integration).
Visual Image Photography
Booth Number(s): 151
Contact: Bruce Brunner
W63 N582 Hanover Ave.
Cedarburg, WI 53012
Tel: 262/375-4457
Fax: 262/375-4575
Email: bruce@vipis.com
Web Address: www.vipis.com
Visual Performance Systems, Inc.
Booth Nurnber(s): 631
Contact: Richard Alesky
5 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 216
Joliet, IL 60432
Tel: 815/774-9809
Fax: 815/774-7641
Email: ralesky@vps2000.com
Web Address: www.parkdistrictvsa.com
Membership tracking specialists — Complete park district management software including complete accounting options. Inquire about our 30 day free trial with hands-on training.
Volleyball Professionals
Booth Number(s): 806
Contact: Ross Ballings
12444 Lubke
New Buffalo, MI 49117
Tel: 269/469-5831
Fax: 269/469-5840
Email; ross@volleyballpros.com
Web Address: www.volleyballpros.com
Providing park and recreation departments with quality volleyball professionals who teach and organize volleyball classes, camps and leagues for youth and adults. Our staff can provide volleyball management strategies to meet your program goals. Experience the next level.
VW Docks
Booth Number(s): 831
Contact: Scott Chambers
P.O. Box 343
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Tel: 712/336-1016
Fax: 712/336-1074
Email: info@vwdocks.com
Web Address: www.vwdocks.com
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W.B. Olson, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 813
Contact: Pat Harper
3255 Arnold Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
Tel: 847/498-3800
Fax: 847/498-4896
Email: pharper@wbo.com
Web Address: www.wbo.com
W.B. Olson, Inc. is a full-service construction manager/general contractor. Our capabilities include pre-construction budgeting and analysis, estimating and construction services. We have extensive experience in the construction of aquatic, fitness and recreation facilities.
Water Safety Products Inc.
Booth Number(s): 216
Contact: Kyle Stith
128 Tomahawk Drive
Indiana Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Tel: 800/987-7238
Fax: 312/777-5438
Email: wtrsaft4@bellsouth.net
Web Address:
www.watersafetyproductsinc.com
Lifeguard uniforms and rescue equipment, quality swimwear made in the USA for lifeguards and other aquatic professionals.
Water Technology, Inc.
Booth Number(s): 920
Contact: Camille Pearson
100 Park Avenue
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Tel: 920/887-7375
Fax: 920/887-7999
Email: info@watertechnologyinc.com
Web Address: www.watertechnologyinc.com
An innovative aquatic planning, design and engineering firm. Our portfolio includes waterparks, family aquatic centers, resort/hotel pools, indoor leisure and competitive venues, and water spray-grounds.
Waterworks International
Booth Number(s): 738
Contact: Peter Crego
107 E. Court Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
Tel: 815/932-3003
Fax: 815/932-3123
Email: waterworksint@earthlink.net
Web Address:
www.waterworksinternational.com
A leading innovater of interactive water play environments as well as high-tech water features. Our SplashZONE's are an inexpensive way to have interactive fountains for parks and play areas. Waterworks International fountains are featured in Disney's Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios
Waupaca Sand & Solutions
Booth Number(s): 452
Contact: Sharon Riesenbeck
1042 Amberwood Circle
Naperville, IL 60563
Tel: 630/428-9211
Fax: 630/428-1559
Email: sharon@waupacasand.com
Web Address: www.waupacasand.com
Whitacre-Greer/Chicago
Booth Number(s): 525
Contact: Robert Rolling
P.O. Box 5577
Naperville, IL 60462
Tel: 630/357-5181
Fax: 630/836-9331
Email: robertrollings@earthlink.net
White Sox/Bulls Training Academy
Booth Number(s): 706
Contact: Kris Krigbaum
6200 River Bend Dr.
Lisle, IL 60532
Tel: 630/324-8237
Fax: 630/324-8268
Email: kkrigbaum@bullssoxacademy.com
Web Address: www.bullsoxacademy.com
Baseball and basketball youth camps held at different park districts and facilities throughout the Chicagoland area.
Williams Associates Architects, Ltd.
Booth Number(s): 400/401
Contact: Cathryn Schleper
450 East Gundersen
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Tel: 630/221-1212
Fax: 630/221-1220
Email: williams@williams-architects.com
Web Address: www.williams-architects.com
Excellence in recreational architecture, including aquatics, community recreation centers, golf clubhouses, ice and skate facilities, Senior, teen and sports facilities, park planning, nature centers, park shelters, concession buildings, ball fields and maintenance facilities.
Windsor Outdoor, LLC
Booth Number(s): 158
Contact: Bill Przybylski
9950 W Lawrence Avenue, Suite108
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Tel: 847/928-5986
Fax: 847/671-1967
Emaihwppll@prodigy.net
Wolff Clements and Associates, Ltd.
Booth Number(s): 124
Contact: Frank Clements
417 S. Dearborn, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60605
Tel: 312/663-5494
Fax: 312/663-5497
Email: frank_clements@wolffclements.com
Web Address: www.wolffclements.com
Wolff Clements and Associates, Ltd is a Chicago firm whose practice includes: planning, landscape architecture and design serving corporations. Institutions and governments in the Chicagoland area.
Xylem Ltd.
Booth Number(s): 607
Contact: Gary Wyse
18715 Rt. 84 North
Cordova, IL 61242
Tel: 309/654-2261
Fax: 309/654-2045
Email: gary@xylemltd.com
Web Address: www.xylemltd.com
Product Line: Bulk and bagged mulches, decorative stone, soil products and soil conditioners, granite boulders, landscape fabric, edging, timbers and compressed red cedar bales.
Zenon Company
Booth Number(s): 533/634
Contact: Martin Marion
400 W. Dundee Rd - Suite 110
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Tel: 847/215-6050
Fax: 84 -15-6142
Email: sales@zenoncompan.com
Web Address: www.zenoncompany.com
Representing Litchfield, Admiral's Casual, Playland, Fusion Coatings and other quality companies for shelters, deck furniture, playground equipment, benches, tables, etc.
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