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Features

Referenda Results - March 21, 2006 12
- complied by Peter Murphy

Great Writing and Photo Finishes 14
Illinois Parks and Recreation Magazine 2005
Photo Contest and Writing Award Winners
- by Rodd Whelpley

Legislative Conference 18

Parks Day at the Capitol 21

Special Focus

Making the Case for Parks and Recreation Academic Programs 22
- by David N. Emanuelson, Ph.D and
Sarah E. Hardin, Ph.D

IPRA Education for Career Advancement 26
One of the Four Pillars of Advancement Offered by the IPRA
- by Dina Kartch, IPRA Education and Conference Director

Becoming the Master Board Member 32
- by Bobbie Jo Hill, IAPD Public Relations Manager

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ON THE COVER
I found this tulip blooming in the moonlight at the Illini Country Club
on the evening of the 2005 legislative reception on page 18

This issue's special focus is on getting the education you need to put
your career into full bloom. See those stories on pages 22, 26, and 32.

Departments

From the Editor 4

Get on Board 6
Don't Make Personnel Matters Personal

Eye on the Profession 8
Hiring From Within the Profession

Statehouse Insider 10
Open Space Funding Increases in Budget

People and Places 36


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