SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2005

SATURDAY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AT-A-GLANCE 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. T-Shirt Uses, Development and Results Low Man on the Totem Pole? Not for Long Conducting a Prescribed Burn Pair or Foul: Should Umps and Other Rec Staff be Independent Contractors or Employees? The Customer Comes Second! Making ERI Work for Your Agency Organizing and Developing Multi-Sport Events Teens, Teens, Teens Teen Camp Ideas/Panel Simple and Fun Outdoor/Environmental Programming Senate Bill 1881: A Year in Review Recreation Lock-Down Procedures 10-Cents-a-Swim Show Technology the Money Master's Degree versus Work Experience 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. How to Choose a Bank for Your Agency IPRA Cooperative Purchasing Program Eagle Eye Roundtable Ask the Commissioner Open Meetings Act/Executive Closed Sessions Using Work Order Systems Financing Options for Illinois Park and Recreation Agencies Parks & Recreation and Essential Services Networking Idea Sharing Session Early Childhood...Inclusion 101 Personal Training — How to Increase Revenue Working With Construction Professionals to Develop a Maintenance Plan Cleaning Up the Web The Interview Customer Training Market Your Message On The Inside 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Facility Air Quality My Employees are Organizing a Union! What Do I do Now? Developing and Implementing Sound Drug and Alcohol Policies Today's Recreation — "Pre-Med" Awareness Strategies for Great "Battle of the Band" Competitions Adapting Cooperative Games Crafts that Teens and Adults Are Proud to Take Home Group Fitness — Panel Discussion Blueprint Basics This Old Web Site Planning Ahead: Making Use of Campus Resources Conflict Resolution — Participants, Parents and Co-workers Kids Make Cents Creative Solutions to Housing Interns 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Become a Better Commissioner Your Agency is Distinguished — Recognize It! Park District Credit Ratings in the Current Economic Climate Senior Advisory Boards and Committees How Recreation Opportunities Survive in Small Communities Recreation Programming for Youth at Risk Customer Retention "Fore" Golf Courses Top 10 Things Aquatic Managers Should Know The Truth About On-Line Registration Creating and Reviewing Resumes —Job Searching Outdoor Education: Does it Help a Student to Become Pro-Environmental? How to Know When to Drop Programs and When to Start New Programs

MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. All workshops awarded 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 18 Roles/Characteristics of a Manager 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Presenter(s): Terry Schwartz, Director, Counsilman/Hunsaker and Associates Chair: Sheila Lowrey, IPRA Managing systems such as park and recreation operations and facilities is complex and offers unique challenges. This session will provide current and aspiring managers insight toward the skills and traits that will help them be successful Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand a variety of personal skills and traits that are important to be a successful manager; (2) Learn internal organization communication systems that help a manager communicate information to others. 22 Let's Make the Water Safe...Jump Into the Aquatic Town Hall Meeting 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Presenter(s): Walt Johnson, Former Director, Great Lakes Region of NRPA and Executive Secretary, National Aquatic Section; Valerie Rawls, President, Hill Rawls Design Ink Marketing Communications Chair: Michelle Hansen, Wheeling Park District You are invited to attend an open forum to discuss the issues of supervision, safe water environments, and education regarding the changing needs of the aquatic patron. They have different languages, unique cultures and a misinterpretation of water safety. This session is designed to gather data, exchange ideas and to brainstorm solutions. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Gain insight into the multifaceted strategy of supervision, safe water environments and education; (2) Be able to share experiences and expand their network. 113 Fishing For innovative Financing 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. Presenter(s): Robert A. Porter, Special Projects Coordinator and Robert Roiek, Attorney, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Rolek, P.C. Chair: Barbara Daudelin, Round Lake Area Park District Park district finances are not two-dimensional but should be viewed as three-dimensional. Like the movie "Contact," the three-dimensional clue to solve the puzzle to complete the machine came from thinking outside the box. Park districts need to move beyond traditional finance techniques and investigate the possibilities of creative financing. There are no finance problems facing park districts, just opportunities to overcome undesirable events. Come learn how to set your flies on a guided fishing trip for money. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn alternative revenue thinking; (2) Learn to think three-dimensionally — outside the box.

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Science, Salesmen, and Performance Expectations
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Presenter(s): Dr. Edwin Herricks, Professor of Environmental Biology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois
Chair: Bert Gray, Champaign County Forest Preserve District
This session will address critical natural resources management issues relating to detention basins and lakes. It will consider science and fundamental principles, common solutions offered by the sales and consulting community and the reality of actual performance. The session will be problem-oriented, highly interactive and visual.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to make better decisions for long-term investments in the environment; (2) Learn how to implement adaptive strategies.

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How To Obtain Land/Cash Contributions
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Presenter(s): Greg Petty, Executive Director, Waukegan Park District; Scott Puma, Attorney, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Rolek, P.C.; Greg Bott, Director, Plainfield Township Park District
Chair: Mickey Macholl, Hanover Park Park District
Panelists will share their successes in obtaining land and cash contributions from developers. The session will overview the legal basis and associated steps necessary for obtaining impact fees and land or cash donations.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the legal basis for impact fees and developers' land and cash contributions; (2) Learn the techniques necessary to obtain impact fees and land and cash contributions.

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Follow Me, The Bold Call of Leadership
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Presenter(s): James Robbins, Management Consultant, Inspirational Speaker, The Robbins Group
Chair: Scott Triphahn, Hoffman Estates Park District
Our success as leaders lies in our ability to keep talented people engaged and fulfilled. In this session we look at what employees want from their jobs today and why it's crucial that we as leaders provide it.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) See what the new workforce is looking for in their careers and be given practical tools and steps to help create this in our recreation and parks industry; (2) Learn the qualities, actions and habits of leaders who are successful at engaging their employees.

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Hardscapes
9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
Presenter(s): Jay Rients, Landscape Designer, Unilock
Chair: Rob Sperg, Wheaton Park District
Landscape architect and Unilock representative Jay Rients will discuss the many options using paving stones and retaining walls.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the history and uses of paving stones and retaining walls; (2) Learn how to estimate and install these products.

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Athletic Turfgrass Maintenance
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Presenter(s): John Anderson, Sales Manager, Arthur Clesen, Inc.
Chair: Corey Zak, Palatine Park District
Turf is your safety surface on athletic fields. Learn how to maintain on a tight budget as well as when to call a game when conditions may damage a field.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn maintenance tips and the differences in bluegrass varieties; (2) Learn to work with organizations to help maintain a field.

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Wellness Programs for Youth And Adults
9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
Presenter(s): Ann Marie Weber, Management Analyst/ HR, M.S., ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor,® and Michelle La Scola, Program Manager, ACE, Naperville Park District
Chair: Michelle La Scola, Naperville Park District
Statistics show that obesity rates are reaching epidemic proportions, especially in youth. Programs that target obesity and heart disease are popular in health clubs but there also is a need for these program offerings in park districts.
Learning outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn to help their communities in the fight against obesity; (2) Learn how to create heart-healthy, non-competitive programs.

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Best of the Basics for Camp Directors - Part III
9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
Presenter(s): Gordon Kaplan, Executive Director, American Camp Association; Peggy Dohr, Assistant Director, Round Lake Area Park District; Daniel "DJ" Newport, Summer Day Camp & Leisure Education Coordinator, NISRA
Chair: Sam Thompson, Crystal Lake Park District
Learn what day camp directors need to know about risk management and camp administration. Get an overview of the "operations management" and "health" and "wellness" sections for American Camp Association Accreditation.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Increase awareness of critical concepts of camp administration, risk management and wellness; (2) Learn about administrative procedures utilizing the Day Camp Operations Handbook.

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Music Therapy: Music for Expression, Integration and Recreation
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Presenter(s): Nicole Allgood, Giant Steps Illinois, Inc.
Chair: Amanda Matveia, WSSRA
This session is an introduction to the field of music therapy. The presenter will demonstrate activities that encourage self-expression and discuss music-based programming.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to use music as a way for interacting with people with special needs; (2) Engage in active music making and discussion.

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Leading Leaders
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Presenter(s): Kurt Podeszwa, Director of Camping and Outdoor Programs, Timber Point Outdoor Camp
Chair: Tara Schmitz, NSSRA
This session will focus on the development of leaders within your organization. We will focus on how to recruit, train and focus on keeping good staff while training them to be leaders. This will be an interactive discussion that will include small group breakouts as well as identifying who you are as a supervisor.

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Marketing Your Facility from Top to Bottom
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Presenter(s): Clay Cooper, Creative Partner, Plan B, The Agency Alternative
Chair: Linda Mathis, Miles Family Fitness Center
At this session you will learn how to define your unique position in your particular market.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to develop a positioning statement; (2) Learn how to use their positioning statement.

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Putting POWER into PowerPoint Presentations
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Presenter(s): Nancy Aldrich, Superintendent of Human Resources, Arlington Heights Park District
Chair: Mary DeGuide, Arlington Heights Park District
Do your PowerPoint presentations lack pizzazz? Do you dread using PowerPoint because you only know the bare-bones basics? In this session, you'll learn the key aspects of making presentations more interesting and how to use graphics, video, music, custom animation and slide transitions to make your PowerPoint presentations truly powerful.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify the key components to developing a powerful PowerPoint presentation; (2) Insert graphics, audio, video, music and custom animation into their presentations.

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Bulls-Eye Marketing
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Presenter(s): Corporate Partnership Staff, Chicago Bulls
Chair: Allison Pellegrino, Batavia Park District
Consumers are becoming more sophisticated and so are the marketing strategies used to reach them. A top sports executive from the Chicago Bulls will help you envision the future, embrace sponsorship innovations and share strategies for getting over common hurdles.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how partnerships are being developed to promote greater consumer interaction while holding on to the original brand awareness strategy; (2) Learn how to present a tailor-made partnership package to make your sponsors the center of attention.

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Safety Inspections and Compliance
10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Presenter(s): Mike Buenrostro, Inspector, West Chicago Fire Department; Al Gorski, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Chair: Dave Gomez, West Chicago Park District
This session will offer a discussion of fire safety inspections and OSHA regulatory compliance in buildings.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to do a fire safety self-inspection of facilities; (2) Learn about OSHA regulatory compliance.

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Sports Rage Workshop
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Presenter(s): Dr. David Royko, Clinical Psychologist and Gregg Miller
Chair: Brian Kroening, Deerfield Park District
Every season we have situations with sports rage. Learn techniques to disengage from angry and aggressive people.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn to recognize who is at risk; (2) Learn techniques to manage their own anger.

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Aquatic Crisis Management -Keeping Your Head Above Water
10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Presenter(s): Steve Kleinman, General Counsel, PDRMA
Chair: Tami Pareti, Tri-County SRA
This session will provide the aquatic professional with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage a crisis. Attendees will view a videotape of actual television reports following three public agency drownings.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Develop and implement a comprehensive crisis management plan, customized for the aquatic environment and with an emphasis on developing a media crisis plan; (2) Better recognize, appreciate and handle the myriad of consequences facing an aquatic facility following a tragic occurrence, such as the media frenzy, police investigation, staff depression and potential liability exposure.

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Referendums That Work
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Presenter(s): Kendall Parrot, Director, Harvey Park District
Chair: Gail Ito, Chicago State University
This session will offer an overview of the action steps that need to be taken to develop a process, that will prepare your agency and community.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Discover referendums and how community cooperation can be revived; (2) Come out with information on how to start the referendum process by developing community buy in.

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Conservation and Forest Preserve Districts in Illinois
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Dr. Edwin Herricks, Professor of Environmental Biology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois; Brent Manning, Executive Director, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Chair: Bert Gray, Champaign County Forest Preserve District
This session will highlight the activities and accomplishments of conservation and forest preserve districts in Illinois.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn of the contributions to the quality of life for Illinois citizens; (2) Learn the many ways districts contribute to science and to natural resource management and sustainability.

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Recognizing and Documenting the Drug-Impaired Employee
1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Bruce R. Talbot, President, Bruce R. Talbot & Associates
Chair: Eileen Eiden, Elmhurst Park District
Research shows that one-third of American workers say a co-worker's drug use negatively impacts their own work performance. With the important job functions park district employees are tasked with, it is imperative managers recognize and document employee drug use.
Learning Outcomes: Participants-will: (1) Recognize the signs and symptoms of employee drug impairment; (2) Review the procedures for documenting the drug-impaired employee.

209 Butterfly Garden Design
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Marcy Steward Pyziak, Horticulturist, The Garderner's Tutor
Chair: Dave Richards, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Butterflies are a wonderful addition to the summer landscape. Learn some good tips on how to design a butterfly garden that is attractive to both people and butterflies.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn ideas on the best annuals, perennials and shrubs to use that provide both nectar and larval food; (2) Learn the maintenance that will be needed for these plants.

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Park Signage
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Carol Naughton, C. Naughton and Associates, Inc.
Chair: Mike Fletcher, Clarendon Hills Park District
This presentation will explain the process for completing a way-finding and information program. Discussion will include analysis, design, bid documents and project management. Projects discussed will include: Millenium Park, Brookfield Zoo, Canal Corridor, Lake County Forest Preserve and the City of Elgin.

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Why Must I Reward You Just for Coming to Work??
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Mike Fugiel, Executive Director, Lombard Park District; Maryfran Leno, Director, Itasca Park District; Keith Frankland, Director of Parks & Recreation, Woodridge Park District and Ron Salski, Director of Recreation and Parks, Wheeling Park District
Chair: Tom Ritter, Vernon Hills Park District
Does a generation gap exist between seasoned parks and recreation directors and our up-and-coming professionals? Do seasoned directors have outdated expectations of their Generation X/Y staff? Do Generation X/Y supervisors expect a fast-track road to the directorship, while working no nights or weekends? Join us for "Recreationally Incorrect!" a Bill Maher-style panel discussion and learn what these different generations of park and recreation professionals really think about each other.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand different expectations held by veteran and up-and-coming park and recreation professionals; (2) Discuss ways the different generations of park and recreation professionals can learn from each other.

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Fine-Tune Your Programs with Focus Groups
1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): J. Robert Rossman, Professor and Dean of College of Applied Science and Technolgoy and Barbara Schlatter, Assistant Professor, Illinois State University
Chair: Barbara Schlatter, Illinois State University
Focus groups are an inexpensive and unique way to learn your customer's needs and preferences. The technique provides an opportunity for dynamic feedback from actual or potential users about possible program features as well as identifying a customer's needs and desires.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to organize and conduct focus groups to develop new programs or evaluate and update current services; (2) Provide programmers the background needed to use the technique and demonstrate its use.

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AFTERNOON CEU WORKSHOPS: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. All workshops awarded 0.2 CEUs, pending approval.

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Behavior Management Through Communication and Teamwork
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Dan Massa
Chair: Laura Bicnck, NRDSRA
This workshop will bring you the tools to help shape behavior and build teams. Discover the value of verbal and nonverbal communication. Learn about agenda driven-speech and its effect on everyday conversation. Discover new methods and skills that help you take groups to a higher level of cooperation and group work.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn about agenda driven-speech and its effect on everyday conversation; (2) Learn activities that will help shape each team and facilitate the learning process.

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A Hands on Approach to Sponsorship and Marketing
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Juliana R. Hefter, Park and Recreation Director, Germantown Park and Recreation Department
Chair: Lori Neubauer, Itasca Park District
Are you tired of always hearing that your budget has been cut or your project has been "put on the shelf" due to financial constraints? Then come and explore the exciting world of developing a sponsorship and marketing program for your organization.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to develop and implement a sponsorship and marketing program for their community; (2) Leave with a handbook that will help them get their own program started.

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Developing a Community-Based Facility Master Plan
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Daniel Atilano, President, Burnidge Cassell and Associates, Inc.; Rodney Aiken, Executive Director, Glencoe Park District
Chair: Rodney Aiken, Glencoe Park District
Wondering where to begin when developing a facility master plan? This session will assist you in understanding how a community-based planning process can aid a community by working together to define their needs and discover what resources are available to meet those needs.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the step-by-step process and related activities necessary to develop a facility master plan that will keep pace with changing community needs and recreation trends; (2) Learn the lessons learned from architect and owner perspectives.

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North American Culture 101
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Catherine Popowits, President, Diversity Training & Consulting, Inc.
Chair: Valerie Pang
The demographics of the United States are rapidly changing and the increasingly cultural diversity of our communities reflects this national trend. Park and recreation staff, as well as staff in other public institutions, are faced with the new challenge of providing services to community members from cultural backgrounds that they are not familiar with. This workshop will explore the concept of culture and provide practical ideas for working effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds as well as providing services to a range of new cultural groups within a district.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Explore how cultural values impact work relationships; (2) Increase their ability to build relationships with communities that have other cultural values.

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"Bringing out the Best" Breakthrough Performance
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter(s): Reverend Donald Luster, Letke and Associates, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants
Chair: Lonette Hall, Richton Park Parks and Recreation Department
This session offers the training designed to enhance/improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of organizational key stakeholders and their direct reports. Understand the differences between leadership versus management, communication versus talking to, and us versus them.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Be able to identify stressors related to poor performance and the impact it has on the organization; (2) Be renewed, refreshed and rededicated to "Peak Performance" via principle driven "Behavior," "Need - Belief," "Behavior Connection."

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Come enjoy Dave & Buster's for a fun night with your colleagues, friends and family, where you can test your skills in the latest in electronic simulators, video games and other attractions.

You will have three chances...

The IAPD/IPRA closing event will be held at the fun and exciting venue Dave & Buster's. Don't miss your opportunity for a chance to win CASH! First prize winner will receive $1500, second prize winner will receive $1000 and third prize winner will receive $500. Winners must be present in person at Dave & Buster's at rime of drawing to win.

Think of it as a futuristic festival of fun.

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