SATURDAY AT-A-GLANCE 7:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Registration Desk Open 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Educational Sessions 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. CEU Workshops 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 10:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Educational Sessions 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CEU Workshops 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Student Officers' Meeting 1:00 p.m. -2:15 p.m. Educational Sessions 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. CEU Workshops 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Educational Sessions 4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m. IAPD Annual Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Closing Event at Dave and Buster's

SATURDAY MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. No pre-registration necessary. 115 Low Man on the Totem Pole? Not for Long 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Location: Columbian Presenter(s): Steve Gulden, Director of Parks and Recreation, Romeoville Park District; Mark Purcell, Director, Palos Heights Recreation Department; Laura Brown, Director, Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department; George Bryant, Director, Godfrey Parks and Recreation; Scott Smith, City Manager, Charleston, IL Chair: George Bryant, Godfrey Parks and Recreation Public works, fire and police departments are receiving the majority of the allocated municipal budget. Once again the recreation department is struggling to produce adequate park and recreation facilities and programs. Does this sound familiar? This workshop is designed for the park and recreation professional and board member who represent municipal agencies. You will learn various approaches and best practices that will enable you to develop a strategy for making parks and recreation a priority in your community. Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Identify the best practices of other municipal park and recreation seats and discover effective approaches in making parks and recreation a priority; (2) Learn how to utilize the benefits program and community support for parks and recreation activities to enhance the status of the parks and recreation department. 215 Conducting a Prescribed Burn 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Location: Acapulco Presenter(s): Jack Pizzo, Senior Ecologist, Pizzo and Associates Chair: Michael Tully, Lake County Forest Preserve District Managing natural areas in our parks requires the application of prescribed fire to stimulate the native plant communities. Proper training and planning will allow the safe application of fire in the urban interface. Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the physics of prescribed fire; (2) Plan and execute a safe and effective prescribed fire. 308 The Customer Comes Second! 9:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. Location: Buckingham Presenter(s): Rick Hanetho, Deputy Director, Carol Stream Park District Chair: Jim Schmaedeke, Oak Lawn Park District Forget the old cliche that the customer always comes first. Without the right people and a solid customer feedback system there is no way to create a truly customer driven culture. This session will go beyond the basics of smile, make eye contact and greet the customer. We will explore what hiring the right people really means and discuss in detail how to go about building a customer feedback system. Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn what to look for in hiring the right people, along with reviewing a variety of unique interviewing strategies; (2) Explore what a customer feedback system is and how systems work in an organizational setting.

C39 Illinois Parks and Recreation January/ February 2005

SATURDAY MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.

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How Does IMRFs ERI Work?
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Location: Comiskey
Presenter(s): Irma Rodriguez, Field Representative, IMRF
Chair: Maria Pineiro, Vernon Hills Park District
Can your agency afford to take advantage of IMRF's Early Retirement Incentive Program? Join IMRF field representative Irma Rodriguez to learn everything you wanted to know about the ERI.. .but were afraid to ask! This informative session will provide an overview of the ERI program and the key factors your agency should consider when weighing the costs and benefits of offering an ERI in your agency.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Discuss the main features of IMRF's Early Retirement Incentive Program; (2) Assess the pro's and cons of offering an ERI in your agency.

405
Organizing and Developing Multi-Sport Events
9:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
Location: Columbus C/D
Presenter(s): Trudy Wakeman, Director of Parks and Recreation, Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department; Julie Dearson, Owner, RaceTime; Matt Wehby, Special Events Coordinator, Crystal Lake Park District
Chair: Trudy Wakeman, Lake in the Hills Parks & Recreation Department
Learn the in's and out's of developing multi-sport events such as triathlons, biathlons, or adventure races.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Develop tools of the trade to produce a successful event; (2) Learn how these events can be great exposure for your agency.

433
Teen Camp Ideas
9:00 a.m. -10:15 a.m.
Location: Columbus E/F
Presenter(s): Gina Byrnes, Recreation Supervisor, Oak Forest Park District; Brian Reed, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, Joliet Park District
Chair: Meghan Fenlon, Alsip Park District
We have noticed that many agencies are adding teen camps to their summer offerings. Meet with a panel of programmers and their supervisors that have successful teen camps to answer questions and present ideas.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn new ideas to offer to their residents; (2) Learn new ways to attract teens into programs.

520
Sensory Integration Through Nature Crafts
9:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
Location: Truffles
Presenter(s): Donna Sebok, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Outside The Box; Laura Christensen, Outdoor Coordinator, NEDSRA
Chair: Laura Christensen, NKDSRA
Include nature in your planning. Participate in activities using objects from the environment. Learn to create simple activities, crafts and games to get your participants excited and aware of what Mother Earth has to offer. Take home ideas for year-round planning.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Experience activities, games and crafts and how to create them with little or no budget; (2) Learn to identify "teachable moments" to excite groups about nature and their environment.

526
Senate Bill 1881: A Year in Review
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Location: Stetson Suite F
Presenter(s): John McGovern, Executive Director, NSSRA; Sandra Gbur, Executive Director, WSSRA; Jane Hodgkinson, Executive Director, WDSRA
Chair: Jen Belkan, FVSRA
More than a year has passed since Senate Bill 1881, exempting the special recreation levy from the tax cap, became a law in Illinois. Has the hard work in the veto session resulted in more special recreation programs for people with disabilities, more accessible playgrounds, more recreation inclusion and more swimming pool lifts? In this session we will review all SRA partner agency levies and discuss how the levy has been used. We will also discuss the process by which the levy is used.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) See how Senate Bill 1881 has made an impact on recreation.

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Recreation Center Lock-Down Procedures
9:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
Location: New Orleans
Presenter(s): Scott Heher, Chief of Police, Village of Itasca; Bill Hooker, Education and Training Manager, PDRMA
Chair: Brian Meyer, Itasca Park District
This session will review lock down procedures for recreation centers and aquatic facilities in case of violet situations or lost children.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Get up-to-date information on how to handle an emergency lock down situation at their facility; (2) Be able to utilize the information they learn for their own future staff meetings.

625
10-Cents a Swim
9:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
Location: Haymarket
Presenter(s): Judith Leblein, Marketing and Operations, Water Technology
Chair: Fred Gusel, Bolingbrook Park District
A career in aquatics can be challenging and often exhausting, but with these challenges come many rewards. This session is sure to get you energized for the upcoming season and just may give you that energy boost you may need in any stage of a career.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Share in the life experiences of the speaker as they relate to public aquatic programs; (2) Become energized by the speaker's stories and re-ignite the feelings that led you to this industry.

C40 Illinois Parks and Recreation January/ February 2005

SATURDAY MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.

705
Show Technology the Money
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Location: Skyway 260
Presenter(s): Jon Michael, Information Technology Coordinator, Fox Valley Park District; Jerry Hix, Vice-President, Bolingbrook Park District
Chair: Michael Selep, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association
Interested in implementing some technological advancement at your agency? Hear from the experts what it takes, both in terms of time and dollars, to successfully develop and implement an effective technology plan that will serve your customer and staff needs.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Receive information on how to properly assess their current and future technology needs; (2) Receive information on technology plans, implementation, strategies, replacement schedules and how to fit technology into their budgets.

803
What's Up Doc? Becoming a Professor
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Location: Burnham
Presenter(s): Dan Yoder, Professor, Western Illinois University; Donna McCauley, CTRS, Associate Professor, Moraine Valley Community College
Chair: Ron Stewart, Illinois State University
Since the days of growing up and watching Bugs Bunny have you been aspired to become a professor? Wondering what it takes? Here is your chance to find out about the exciting world of becoming a professor in the field of recreation. This session will take you through the steps involved in becoming a professor and what it is like.
Learning Objectives: (1) Be able to identify the steps involved in becoming a professor; (2) Learn first-hand what it is like to be a professor in today's universities.

809
The Interview: You're Hired!
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Location: Wrigley
Presenter(s): Kevin Romejko, Human Resources Manager/Safety Coordinator, Palatine Park District
Chair: Abby Schoolman, Illinois State University
Could you answer the question, "What is your personal mission statement?" Or how about, "If you could be any piece of office equipment, what would you be and why?" Then there is the end of the interview when you are asked, "Do you have any questions for us?" In this eye-opening session we will explore key interview techniques to help you land that first or perfect job. Discover how to give yourself a competitive advantage through preparation and follow-up, along with the essentials of how to conduct yourself when in the "Boardroom!"
Learning Objectives: Participants will (1) Learn how to best prepare themselves for the interview process; (2) Learn to anticipate the interview questions they will be asked, why they are being asked and strategies to provide an effective and complete answer.

C41 Illinois Parks and Recreation January/ February 2005

SATURDAY MID-MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.

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Getting the Biggest Bang For Your Banking Buck
10:30a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
Location: Hong Kong
Presenter(s): Kevin Lockhart, Vice-President, Public Funds, Fifth Third Bank
Chair: Sheila Lowrey, IPRA
This session will provide valuable information on how you can gain a successful banking relationship including what you can expect from your bank, what your bank expects from you and how both of you can be satisfied.
Learning Objectives: Participants will (1) Learn the key components of a successful banking relationship; (2) Hear about services, innovations, changes in legislation that impact banking for your agency, understand the key components of a banking Request for Proposal (RFP) and get the most out of your banking dollars.

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IPRA Cooperative Purchasing Program
10:30a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
Location: San Francisco
Presenter(s): Kim Wascher, Superintendent, Village of South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department; Jesse Felix, Superintendent, West Chicago Park District
Chair: Kim Wascher, Village of South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department
IPRA's Co-op Purchasing Program provides member agencies with the opportunity to purchase supplies in bulk. Participating in this program is an excellent way for agencies to save money and valuable employee time. Come learn the in's and out's of the program and the benefits it can provide your agency.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn to save time and money with this program; (2) Learn the benefits of this program.

101
Eagle Eye Roundtable
10:30a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
Location: Buckingham
Presenter(s): Panel of Experts
Chair: Cindy Deiters, IAPD
Current Eagle Eye communities will gather to share ideas and answer questions from those interested in learning more about the program.
Learning Objectives: Participant 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 community.

105
Ask the Commissioner
10:30a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location: Wrigley
Presenter(s): Steve Paczolt, Commissioner, Park District of LaGrange; Scott Jeffrey, Commissioner, Byron Park District
Chair: Rodd Whelpley, IAPD
Veteran commissioners will field questions from audience members. This is an open forum available for newer board members to ask seasoned commissioners any questions regarding park district operations, procedures, Roberts Rules, etc. 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.

111
Open Meetings Act and Executive Closed Sessions
10:30a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Location: Columbus K/L
Presenter(s): Robert K. Bush, Attorney and Keri-Lyn J. Krafthefer, Attorney, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni and Roiek P.C.
Chair: Wendell Howell, Hoffman Estates Park District
This session will teach you everything you need to know to prevent your park district from violating the open meetings act. This fun, informative session will update you on changes in the laws and help you make sure your meetings are legal. Bring all of your tough questions.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn about the laws governing open meetings and closed sessions; (2) Receive answers to any questions they have about conducting regular and special board meetings.

306
Maintenance Management System for Your Park District
10:30a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
Location: Grand Suite 3
Presenter(s): Dawn Banks, Superintendent of Park Operations, Laura Rudow, Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Len Johnson, Trades Manager, Naperville Park District
Chair: Dawn Banks, Naperville Park District
Are you being asked for facts and figures from your park board? Would you like to have preventive and routine maintenance schedules set-up and printed out when due. Emergency repairs tracked and at your fingertips for those needed Risk Management reports? If this is something that your district is thinking about, come learn how and what you need to get started.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to implement a Maintenance Management System; (2) Discover how to collect data and pull reports from this system.

313
Financing Options for Illinois Park and Recreation Agencies
10:30a.m.-11:45a.m.
Location: Columbian
Presenter(s): Tara Griffin, Assistant Vice President, Harris Bank Public Finance Division; Lynda Given, Bond Counsel, Chapman and Cutler, LLP
Chair: Jennifer Menard, Butterfield Park District
Your park district needs money. You want a new truck. You need new playground equipment. You need to run a referendum for a new community center. What are your limits? What type of financing can you do to pay for equipment, projects, new buildings, etc.? Let us show you the way...
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Have a basic knowledge of the financing available for park and recreation agencies; (2) Know the steps and limitations associated with debt financing.

C44 Illinois Parks and Recreation January/ February 2005

SATURDAY MID-MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.

403
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location: Comiskey
Presenter(s): Marilyn Brink, M.Ed. ECE, Education Coordinator, Head Start
Chair: Alisa Kapusinski, Hoffman Estates Park District
Which of the following describe developmentally appropriateness: an activity for 3-year-olds that lasts thirty minutes, which consists mostly of listening and watching the teacher; a 1-hour period of free play time for kindergarteners; a whole group math lesson for second graders conducted by a teacher at the blackboard; a teacher reading a picture book to a group of 4-year-olds?
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to make decisions on the developmental appropriateness of activities.

412
Parks and Recreation and Essential Services
10:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
Location: Columbus C/D
Presenter(s): Jerry Handlon, Retired Executive Director, Schaumburg Park District
Chair: Tom Schelling, Bourbonnais Township Park District
Have you ever heard someone question the need for parks and recreation? This session will address just how essential our services are.
Learning Objectives: Participants will (1) Learn ways to improve their agency's public image; (2) Learn how to establish relationships with other community leaders.

434
Networking and Idea Sharing Session
10:30 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
Location: Wright
Presenter(s): Gina Byrnes, Recreation Supervisor, Oak Forest Park District; Brian Reed, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation, Joliet Park District; Lee Ann Fisk, Recreation Supervisor, Orland Park Parks and Recreation Department; Colleen O'Connell, Recreation Supervisor, Tinley Park Park District; Allison Thiele, Recreation Supervisor, Justice Park District
Chair: Meghan Fenlon, Alsip Park District
This will be a great new way to run a session. It will have three areas arranged in the room: Day Camp, Youth and Teens. Programmers will rotate around and share ideas on these topics so others can bring back to their agencies.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn what other districts do successfully; (2) Learn new techniques to get programs started.

522
Early Childhood - Inclusion 101
10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Location: Stetson Suite E
Presenter(s): J. Ann Roteck, Manager of Inclusion, NEDSRA; Claire Naughton, Early Childhood Assistant, Elk Grove Park District; Courtney Fejedelem, Inclusion Coordinator, NISRA
Chair: Anne Shelton, NEDSRA
Inclusion provides an opportunity for all children to learn more about each other and to appreciate individual differences. Learn how to design your program to meet the needs of all children. The panel of professionals will concentrate on the needs of all children instead of focusing on disabilities.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Understand the importance of class structure, program adaptation and transitioning as it relates to working with the early childhood population; (2) Learn how to use communication aides and structured play to meet the needs of all children.

603
Personal Training - How to Increase Revenue
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location: Stetson Suite F
Presenter(s): Lori Neubauer, Fitness Manager, Itasca Park District; Lynn Brennar, Personal Trainer Coordinator, Glenview Park District
Chair: Lori Neubauer, Itasca Park District
This session will focus on the personal training revenue that a fitness center can generate. We will cover ways to set up various session packages, marketing personal training services and how to pay the trainer. It will also include new ways of training using various types of equipment.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to set up personal training services in their facility to increase revenue; (2) Learn how to incorporate new equipment and trends within their personal training programs.

C45 Illinois Parks and Recreation January/ February 2005

SATURDAY MID-MORNING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
10:30 a.m. -11:45 a.m.
No pre-registration necessary.

619
Thinking About Facility Maintenance During Facility Design
10:30a.m.-11:45a.m.
Location: New Orleans
Presenter(s): Eric Wahlgren, Preconstruction Manager, Williams Development; Peter Suhr, AIA, Sr. Associate, Williams Architects; Tom Pope, Director, Director, River Trails Park District; Tom Rohner, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Bartlett Park District
Chair: Tom Tristano, Williams Development
This session will explore working with design professionals to select building materials and equipment in the context of preparing for facility management and maintenance program implementation. Discussion will include an overview of building materials types — including finishes - and equipment - including mechanical systems - that are typically among options for inclusion in recreational facility projects. Budget and durability considerations will also be discussed, tips offered for translating information about building materials and components into a practical and effective facility maintenance program.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Be informed about various materials and equipment options for recreational facilities, and be directed to various sources from which to learn about materials, equipment, applications and operation; (2) Develop an awareness of material considerations involved in planning a facility project in the context of meeting budget objectives and durability goals.

706
Safeguarding the Cyber Workplace
10:30a.m.- 11:45 a.m.
Location: Skyway 260
Presenter(s): Ryan Overtoom, Senior Network Engineer, ICS Advantage, LLC
Chair: Laura Lundgren, Batavia Park District
The Internet is pervasive not only in our personal lives, but also in the work place. It has become a necessity at work, forcing organizations to grant Internet access to employees. However, the Internet is an unregulated medium filled with dangers, liability issues, possible losses of productivity, and damage to computer infrastructure. This session will address how to combat these problems to effectively manage the Internet to maximize productivity and limit problems.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to safeguard their networks against both internal and external threats; (2) Learn how to safely and effectively leverage the power of the Internet without loss of productivity or exposure to liability.

804
Shaping Your Future I: On the Hunt
10:30a.m.-11:45a.m.
Location: Burnham
Presenter(s): John Curran, CPRP, Director, Tinley Park Park District
Chair: Randi Prince, Illinois State University
So you are "on the hunt" but don't know where to "aim!" This part one of a two-part session will show you the way to put your ideal job in your "sights." This session will cover the how's and where's of looking for your ideal job no matter what area of recreation you may be looking to go into.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn what job searching tools exist for the searching process; (2) Learn how to use these searching tools in the most effective and productive manner.

810
Don't Get Mad - Get Even...
10:30a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location: DuSable
Presenter(s): Brian Sullivan, Executive Director, Country Club Hills Park District
Chair: Colleen Fennell, Illinois State University
Conflict resolution! This session will teach you tips on how to successfully resolve conflicts among participants, parents and co-workers targeted for entry-level staff positions. The session will include effective approaches to conflict resolution and examples of common situations.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to deal with frustrating situations calmly and productively; (2) Be able to identify steps on resolving confrontation amongst others.

916
Market Your Message On The Inside
10:30a.m.-11:45a.m.
Location: Picasso
Presenter(s): Sameera Luthman, Marketing Manager, Naperville Park District
Chair: Elmet Martinez, Waukegan Park District
More often than not, our marketing efforts are focused on selling our programs and services to the community. However, we forget how important it is to market to our employees and make them good ambassadors of our organization.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn unique ways to market programs and events, and to communicate information to your employees; (2) Understand the far-reaching benefits of internal marketing and the positive impact it has on the organization.

C46 Illinois Parks and Recreation January/ February 2005

SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
1:00 p.m. -2:15 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.

216
Facility Air Quality
1:00 p.m.- 2:15p.m.
Location: Acapulco
Presenter(s): Philip Pekron, CSP, CIH, President, Keter Consultants; Gerrit Prince, Risk Management Consultant, PDRMA; Taylor Schenone, Sales Engineer, Westside Mechanical, Inc.
Chair: Tom Rohner, Bardett Park District
This program will discuss preventive maintenance programs and methods that can be employed to help prevent the outbreak of mold and other negative respiratory impacts on an HVAC system for a facility.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn about the gain with applying sound P.M. practices; (2) Discuss real life cases that impacted office buildings with the resolves that were employed to remediate the conditions.

303
Fair or Foul? Should Umps and Other Recreation Staff be Independent Contractors or Employees?
1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Location: Comiskey
Presenter(s): Representative from Internal Revenue Service
Chair: Larry DeGraaf, Vernon Hills Park District
It's time to hire umpires for the upcoming baseball season. But wait! Should your umpires — or your referees, or recreation program instructors, for that matter — be hired as employees or independent contractors? Our speaker, from the Internal Revenue Service, will help you understand the IRS criteria you should use to correctly classify your workers. In addition, we'll discuss some of the legal ramifications that can occur when agencies misclassify their workers.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Identify and apply the IRS criteria to correctly classify employees and independent contractors; (2) Understand the legal liabilities agencies face if they incorrectly classify their workers.

C47 Illinois Parks and Recreation January/ February 2005

SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.

314
Developing and Implementing Sound Drug and Alcohol Policies
1:00p.m.-2:15p.m.
Location: Columbus K/L
Presenter(s): Robert Bush, Attorney, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Rolek, P.C.
Chair: Craig Talsma, Hoffman Estates Park District
Have you reviewed your agency's drug and alcohol policies lately? Are you confident that your agency's policies conform to the current federal and state laws and regulations? Join Robert Bush,JD, as we explore recent changes to the drug and alcohol laws and regulations and discuss the main components your policies must have in order for them to be legal and compliant.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Review recent changes to drug and alcohol laws; (2) Discuss the components of compliant drug and alcohol policies.

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Today's Recreation -"Pre-Med" Awareness
1:00p.m.-2:15p.m.
Location: Haymarket
Presenter(s): Keith Woodke, Parks Technician, RMT, CPR Instructor for American Heart Association, Medic First Aid, Volunteer Assistant Director of Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
Chair: Kelly Rathke, Clarendon Hills Park District
We may not be doctors, but we are the first set of hands in an emergency situation. Come join us as we discuss the importance of First Aid, CPR and defibrillator training for your key staff members. Learn why training is so important, how to go about getting your staff certified and contact information for First Aid, CPR and defibrillator supplies.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the importance of First Aid, CPR and defibrillator; (2) Learn where to get supplies and what you need.

435
Strategies for Great "Battle of the Band" Competitions
1:00 p.m. -2:15 p.m.
Location: Wright
Presenter(s): Theresa Thorns, Superintendent of Recreation, Oakbrook Park District; Lee Ann Fisk, Recreation Supervisor, Orland Parks and Recreation Department
Chair: Nicole Boer, Park District of LaGrange
Great strategies stem from other's mistakes! This session's speakers have all been through the trials and tribulations of preparing and running a Battle of the Bands competition. We will share our most valuable points on how to effectively prepare a battle. Areas that will be covered include operations, finance, band information, sponsorships/resale, special events, judges, volunteers, marketing, vendors, suppliers and a brief explanation of our Division of the State outline. All areas of discussion will include a variety of forms and letters to be used as examples. All who attend will find out how easy it is to have a memorable teen event.
Learning Objectives: Participants will (1) Become aware of what is involved in preparing a battle of the bands; (2) Leave with a reference book for future use in planning a battle of the bands.

518
Adapting Cooperative Games
1:00p.m.-2:15p.m.
Location: Buckingham
Presenter(s): Kurt Podeszwa, Director of Camping and Outdoor Programs, Timber Point Outdoor Camp
Chair: Tara Schmitz, NSSRA
This is a session about games and leadership activities that you can adapt for different kinds of clients. Come ready to play and learn as we look at some traditional games in a new light and learn some new games that everyone can play.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn various ways to adapt games for different people; (2) Learn new cooperative games and look at traditional games in a new light.

521
Crafts That Teens and Adults Are Proud to Take Home
1:00p.m.-2:15p.m.
Location: Truffles
Presenter(s): Beth Corso, Recreation Coordinator, NEDSRA
Chair: Lisa White, SEASPAR
Creative crafts, low budgets and little supplies for those hard to please teens and adults. Can this really be done? Yes! This session will be filled with fun, hands-on activities. You will go home with craft souvenirs, increased creative knowledge and several helpful resources. 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.

604
Group Fitness - Panel Discussion
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: Stetson Suite F
Presenter(s): A.J. Collier, Health and Fitness Manager, Bartlett Park District; Denise Dimfl, Group Fitness Coordinator, Wheaton Park District; Laura Marquardt, Parks Plus Supervisor, Wheaton Park District
Chair: Lori Neubauer, Itasca Park District
This will be a panel discussion focusing on group fitness programs. We will discuss how to hire instructors — what qualifications are needed, pay structures for instructors, what types of classes to offer, how to set up schedules, current trends, equipment, what works and why.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how to manage group fitness programs; (2) Learn what new trends work and what classes bring in high revenue.

C48 Illinois Parks and Recreation January/ February 2005

SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.

618
Blueprint Basics
1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Location: New Orleans
Presenter(s): Steve Mihelich, AIA, Principal, Williams Architects; Eric Wahlgren, Associate/Pre-Construcrion Manager, Williams Development
Chair: Barbara Dutton, Williams Architects
This session will provide discussion supplemented by illustrations of blueprint components. Information on how to interpret symbols and drawings will be geared to park and recreational professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of architectural drawing/blueprint basics.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Become acquainted with examples of typical blueprints for park and recreational building projects; (2) Be able to recognize basic blueprint symbols and interpret them in the context of architectural drawing plans.

708
This Old Web Site
1:00 p.m. -2:15 p.m.
Location: Skyway 260
Presenter(s): John Staples, Vice President of Marketing, Visionary Webworks
Chair: Mary DeGuide, Arlington Heights Park District
This old web site is a presentation designed to help you take your current web site and significantly upgrade it. Whether your current site is tired and out-of-date or just needs a little spit and polish, you will take away great ideas to improve both site design and functionality. The presentation is intended for personnel that maintains their own web site or those who supervise an internal or external web developer.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn fundamentals in selecting a web-developing tool; (2) Use the tools to do basic web updates.

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Making Use of Campus Resources
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: Burnham
Presenter(s): Gail Ito, Assistant Professor, Chicago State University; Nancy Niebur, Internship Coordinator, Illinois State University
Chair: Mindy Bachman, Illinois State University
Ever heard that you learn a lot in college outside of the classroom? Learn how to utilize these "outside" resources to develop practical skills, develop leadership opportunities and locate essential contacts and sites on campus.
Learning Objectives: Participants will (1) Learn how to locate essential campus resources; (2) Learn to take responsibility for your own learning and professional development.

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CTRS - The How's and Why's
1:00 p.m. -2:15p.m.
Location: DuSable
Presenter(s): Peggy Holmes-Layman, Associate Professor and Bill Higelmire, Chair, Recreation Department, Eastern Illinois University
Chair: Ryan Link, Illinois State University
This session will offer an introduction and cover the basic steps involved with gaining professional eligibility, basic information on the exam and the renewal process. This session will also discuss the benefits of certification and reasons why one should become certified.
Learning Objectives: Participants will (1) Learn about CTRS certification; (2) Become aware of the benefits of certification.

910
Kids Make Cents
1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Location: Columbian
Presenter(s): Judith Leblein, Operations Analyst, Water Technology, Inc.
Chair: Stephanie FitzSimons, Bartlett Park District
Ad agencies around the world have discovered that marketing to kids makes plenty of cents...and dollars too. Marketing to children, 'tweens and teens will not only increase your attendance and bottom line, but will also influence their parents and how they spend their money. Learn how to sell to kids...and their parents' dollars will naturally follow.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the buying characteristics of children, 'tweens, teens and young adults; (2) Identify the most effective marketing approaches by age category.

1012
Creative Solutions to Housing Interns
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location: Atlanta
Presenter(s): Lonette C. Hall, Director of Parks and Recreation, Richton Park Parks and Recreation Department
Chair: Kendall Parrot, Harvey Park District
Through cooperative housing, your intern problems can be solved. Learn creative ways this may work.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn how cooperative ventures with property owners and agencies can work; (2) Have an opportunity to work with agencies on housing intern projects.

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.

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Become a Better Commissioner
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Buckingham
Presenter(s): Colette Kubiesa, Commissioner, Elmhurst Park District; Ted Flickinger, CEO/President, IAPD; Pam Newton, Incoming IAPD Chairman of the Board of Trustees, IAPD; Bruce Larson, Commissioner, Urbana Park District; Oscar Dahl, Commissioner, Northbrook Park District; Don Jessen, President, Addison Park District; Cindy Deiters, Marketing Specialist, IAPD
Chair: John Comerio, IAPD
Let IAPD show you how to save your district money, unify your board through self-evaluation, become an active part of the legislative process and much more. The IAPD has advanced park districts, forest preserve districts, conservation and municipal recreation agencies for more than 75 years through service, research and education. A seven-member panel of experts will present an overview of some of the key programs and services offered and how they will benefit you and your agency.
Learning Objectives: Participants will (1) Be better informed about such .programs as IPARKS, IPDLAF+, Eagle Eye Neighborhood Park Watch Program, Director Search, Research, Board Self-Evaluation and the overall importance of IAPD to parks, recreation and conservation in Illinois; (2) Learn the importance of citizen involvement in the legislative process and the impact of serving your community as a locally elected official.

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Your Agency is Distinguished-Recognize It!
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Haymarket
Presenter(s): Jeff Nehila, Executive Director and Jim Shook, Commissioner, Round Lake Area Park District; Roger Key, Executive Director, Arlington Heights Park District
Chair: Steve Cherveny, Cary Park District
The Illinois Distinguished Park and Recreation Agency Award provides an opportunity to recognize the board and professional management of your agency's operation. Here is your opportunity to learn why and how thirty-three of Illinois' finest park and recreation agencies have been selected, recognized and how you can achieve this recognition for your agency.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Understand the process to be recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Park and Recreation Agency.

301
My Employees are Organizing a Union! What Do I do Now?
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Acapulco
Presenter(s): John Slattengren, Director, Flagg-Rochelle Community Park District; Bill Patterson, Director, Oak Forest Park District
Chair: Bill Patterson, Director, Oak Forest Park District
Unions are aggressively unionizing park maintenance and recreation employees, and the size of your agency or staff does not exclude you from the formation of a union. The number of public sector union workers has increased from 3.1 million in 1973 to 7.4 million in 2003. In this informative session, the speakers will share information on how your agency and board can legally respond to organizing attempts, review new state laws that have made it easier for employees to organize a union; and explain the process of negotiating a union contract.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Understand the new organizing laws which make it easier for employees to form unions; (2) Discuss ways that agencies and their boards can legally and effectively respond to organizing attempts.

319
Park District Credit Ratings in the Current Economic Climate
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Columbian
Presenter(s): Ted Damutz, Vice President and Senior Analyst, Moody's Investor Services
Chair: Ken Swan, Park District of Highland Park
Given current economic conditions with expenditures rising, limited revenues due to tax caps, and capital needs, it is important for park districts to understand their financial position and the credit quality of their agency Moody's will explain how they determine the ratings for bond issues sold by municipalities. Elements used for establishing a credit rating will be explained. General trends impacting areas of risk for investments in the future will be discussed.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Gain knowledge and understanding of the Moody's rating system; (2) Learn insight of what can be done to improve an agency's credit rating; (3) Learn how the market views the Illinois Park District sector.

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Senior Advisory Boards and Committees
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Comiskey
Presenter(s): Geri Estvanik, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor, Addison Park District; Teresa Grodsky, Senior Center Coordinator, Park Ridge Park District; Jodi Gosse, Irwin Manager, Homewood Flossmoor Park District
Chair: Jodi Gosse, Homewood Flossmor Park District
As the senior population continues to grow, so will the demand for more senior related programs and activities. This presentation and discussion will focus on how senior boards or committees work. Find out how effective they can really be.

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
No pre-registration necessary.

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Recreation Programming for Youth at Risk
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Stetson Suite F
Presenter(s): Jenna Green-wait, Manager of Schools and Outreach, NEDSRA; Emily Johnson, Program Coordinator, DuCAP
Chair: Matt Corso, SEASPAR
This session will discuss the growing population of kids who are considered "youth at risk" and trends in service to this underserved population.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn about the growing "youth at risk" population and trends in service; (2) Learn about cooperative efforts between park districts special recreation associations and social service organizations.

605
Customer Retention "Fore" Golf Courses
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Burnham
Presenter(s): Peter Pope, Golf Course Manager, Boughton Ridge Golf Course and Kim Smith, Marketing and Communication Specialist, Bolingbrook Park District
Chair: Peter Pope, Bolingbrook Park District
This session will provide attendees many examples of actual customer retention and rewards programs being utilized at area courses. In addition several other marketing programs designed to build customer loyally and expand a customer base will be discussed.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Receive several examples of successful customer retention, rewards and incentive programs for golf operations; (2) Be exposed to an overview of a comprehensive marketing program for golf.

613
Top 10 Things Aquatic Managers Should Know
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: New Orleans
Presenter(s): Tony Korzyniewski, Aquatic Director, Gurnee Park District; Steve Neill, Aquatic Facility Supervisor, Arlington Heights Park District
Chair: Tony Korzyniewski, Gurnee Park District
Discuss the issues and questions faced by aquatic professionals throughout the year, such as: training, recruiting and retaining staff, risk management, programming, etc.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Identify key practices of aquatic professionals; (2) Leave the session with an understanding of good practices in the area of aquatics.

709
The Truth About On-line Registration
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Skyway 260
Presenter(s): John Staples, Vice President of Marketing, Visionary Web Works
Chair: Sue Hoster-Suggs, Bolingbrook Park District
This session is for every park district thinking about taking the plunge into online registration. The presentation covers all aspects of online registration from simple form-based systems to advanced shopping carts. It includes coverage of registration systems integrated into recreation software as well as third-party systems with a detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn about a variety of options available to them for implementing online registration for their park district; (2) Learn how their park district can begin offering online registration almost immediately regardless of their available budget.

806
Shaping Your Future II: In the Bag
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Field
Presenter(s): Panel of Experts
Chair: Nicole Humbles, Illinois State University
So you got the job.. .congratulations! Are you wondering what to expect? This part two of two will let will let you know all of the things your professor never told you and you never learned in the classroom. Find out the do's and don'ts of having a successful first job.
Learning Objectives: Participants will (1) Learn tools that can prepare you for your first job experience; (2) Be able to identify steps on how to keep your first job a successful one.

812
Environmental Stewardship: Shaping Future Advocates
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: DuSable
Presenter(s): Greg Place, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Chicago State University; Tim Bartlett, Superintendent of Planning and Operations, Urbana Park District
Chair: Molly Hicks, Illinois State University
Does outdoor education help society today become more environmental? This session will discuss ways advocacy can protect current and future park areas.
Learning Objectives: Participants will (1) Be able to identify different ways of advocating environmental awareness; (2) Learn different techniques on how to reach environmental stewardship.

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Programming
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Atlanta
Presenter(s): Terry Schwartz, Director, PIVOT Recreation Resources, Counsilman Hunsaker and Associates
Chair: Corrine Rogers, Glen Ellyn Park District
Program life cycles are similar to the life cycle of a program participant. They have a beginning and an end. The trick is to understand why it is important to keep programs fresh, and how to know when adjustments and change are necessary.
Learning Objectives: Participants will: (1) Learn the critical points of understanding needed to judge where a program is positioned in the life cycle; (2) Learn the tools used to adjust programs so they don't become a liability to the staff or agency.

2005 Conference Program Table of Contents

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