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PARKS &
RECREATION

Volume 35, Number 4 July/August 2004

Features

Organizing a Volunteer Program 12
—by Laura Gallagher, CPRP

Legislative Conference Provides Lessons on Lobbying and Ethics 18

Parks Day at the Capitol 21
A Grassroots Effort to Save OSLAD and NAAF

Special Focus

...And Then I'll Teach My Dog to Sing 22
Adventures in Pool Staff Care
—by Rick Missing, CPRP

WebXtra 31
Keeping the Pool 'Cool'

Technology Helps Facilities Improve Safety and Efficiency
—by Darci Yeo

Giving Them What They Want 32
Splashpad Proves to be a Pleasing, Cost-Effective Alternative to an Aquatic Center
—by Lori Magee, APRP, and Alejandra Pares

ON THE COVER

Kyle Koller enjoys the sun and fun at Oswegoland Park District's Civic Center Aquatic Park. Our thanks go to Kyle's mother, Terri Koller, a park district employee, who snapped the photo and sent it to us.

Departments

From the Editor 4

Are You on Board? 6
Why Boards Micro-Manage

Eye on the Profession 8
Food for Thought

Statehouse Insider 10
Park Legislation Awaits Governor's Signature

People and Places 38


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