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Accessibility Parking: Parking at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and the Swissotel are accessible for persons with disabilities. If the lower garage is used at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, elevators provide service to the hotel. Restrooms: All restrooms are accessible except the third floor restrooms in the West Tower of the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Meeting Rooms: All meeting rooms are accessible except for the Buckingham meeting room at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Restaurants: All restaurants are accessible. Sleeping Rooms: The Hyatt Regency Chicago and the Swissotel have accessible rooms located on lower floors for easy access from the elevators. These floors have been designed for individuals with special needs. If you are in need of an accessible room, please be sure to notify the respective hotel when making your reservation. A.D.A. & Services for the Hearing Impaired In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the IAPD/IPRA Joint Conference Committee will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please indicate any special needs on your registration form, or call IAPD at 847-496-4449 no later than December 18, 2006. If you have special needs regarding hotel accommodations, please contact the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 312-565-1234 or the Swissotel at 312-565-0565. Hearing impaired individuals who require TTDs may call 800-526-0844 and the Illinois Relay Center will transmit the message to IAPD or IPRA. Admission Admission to the exhibit hall and educational sessions and CEU workshops will be by badge only. Security guards will be stationed at the entrance to the exhibit hall and at all educational and CEU sessions. There will be no badge required for admission to the Grand Opening of the exhibit hall on Thursday, January 25, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. All Conference Awards Luncheon This year the IAPD/IPRA delegation will experience a phenomenal show. The "full-package" delegate receives a ticket for this event. Sit back, enjoy and honor the leaders and volunteers of park districts, forest preserves, conservation and recreation agencies. Annual Meetings for IAPD and IPRA The Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) annual meeting will be held on Friday, January 26, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the Grand A & B Ballroom, East Tower/ Gold Level. The Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) annual meeting will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. in the Grand A & B Ballroom, East Tower/Gold Level. The associations have staggered their annual meetings in order to accommodate elected officials and professionals who would like to attend one or both meetings. Boardwalk/Park Place You won't want to miss the opportunity to network with your fellow commissioners, professionals and colleagues from across the state in the Boardwalk/Park Place. This networking lounge is located adjacent to the Conference Registration Desk, East Tower/Gold Level. Commissioner Reception Attention all IAPD members! Please join us on Friday, January 26, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. This reception will be an excellent opportunity for commissioners to exchange ideas, network and socialize. The IAPD board and staff will be present to answer questions and visit with commissioners. Invitations will be sent in the near future. 
September/October 2006 page 21 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) September/October 2006 page 22 Housing and Hotel RegistrationMAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! Our host hotel is the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago (located in the Illinois Center, east of Michigan Avenue). Rates: $112/single; $122/double; $132/Triple; $142/Quad Housing is also available at the Swissotel Chicago, 323 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Rates: $112/single; $122/double; $132/Triple; $142/Quad One (1) night's room and tax advance deposit by check or credit card must accompany each reservation. This deposit is fully refundable before December 8, 2006. After December 8, 2006 there will be no refunds for cancelled rooms. The Joint Conference Committee implemented this policy in 1999 due to the high rate of rooms cancelled at the last minute. Rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The cut-off date for reservations is January 2, 2007. After this date, room reservations may pay a higher hotel rate. Suites: IAPD member agencies or IPRA members interested in reserving a suite must contact IAPD first at 847-496-4449. Forty-eight hours after IAPD has given approval, you must contact the Hyatt or Swissotel direcdy. Exhibitors interested in reserving a suite must contact IPRA first at 630-376-1911 Ext. 200. Forty-eight hours after IPRA has given approval, you must contact the Hyatt or Swissotel directly. Parking Delegates who are registered guests at the Hyatt Regency Chicago will receive a discounted parking rate of $20.50 per day 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). Once this is filled, delegates can park in any of the downtown garages at regular rates. All delegates are encouraged to take public transportation. Policy on Children To preserve the professional business environment and ensure a quality educational atmosphere at the IAPD/IPRA Conference, educational sessions, CEU workshops, social events and the exhibit hall, no one under the age of 18 years will be allowed to participate in these functions or areas unless the person is a speaker or a registered full/part-time student in a college or university and is attending the conference for the purpose of professional development and networking opportunities. Children are welcome to attend the Saturday evening event at Dave & Buster's. Policy on Members & Nonmembers The following persons will be allowed to register at the member rate: • Members of the Illinois Park & Recreation Association • Commissioners/park board members, attorneys, board treasurers and board secretaries of agencies who are members of the Illinois Association of Park Districts • A maximum of six support staff from IAPD member agencies ("Support staff" is defined as clerical and maintenance personnel only.) Requests from other persons or agencies asking for member rates will be presented to the Joint Conference Committee for approval prior to conference. SPECIAL THANKS TO ILLINOIS PARK DISTRICT LIQUID ASSET FUND+ (IPDLAF+) AND THE PFM GROUP Proud sponsor of the badge holders given to all delegates for their nametags Registration Information: Early Bird Registration Deadline is Friday, December 22, 2006. Register online at www.ILparks.org. Registration online must be accompanied by credit card for payment. Or complete the registration form and mail it with a check to: Illinois Association of Park Districts 211 East Monroe Street Springfield, IL 62701 Or register by fax to 217-523-4273. Registration by fax must be accompanied by credit card for payment. MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit cards only accepted. No invoicing of individuals or agencies will be available. Registrations will not be accepted in the IAPD office after January 8, 2007. Registration will, however, be taken at the conference, but at a higher rate. The Conference Registration Desk at the Hyatt Regency Chicago will be open during the following hours: • Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Friday, January 26, 2007 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Saturday, January 27, 2007 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Delegates who register in advance may pick up their special computerized badges at the Conference Registration Desk. Registration will open on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HOST AGENCY MIDWEST INSTITUTE PARK EXECUTIVES, MIPEfor providing the volunteers to help make this conference such a great success. IAPD and IPRA could not do it without your assistance! September/October 2006 page 23 Silent AuctionThe Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation, in conjunction with the IPRA College and University Relations Committee, once again will conduct the Silent Auction located at the registration counter next to the Conference Registration Desk, East Tower/Gold Level. Conference delegates will have the opportunity to bid on such items as weekend get-a-ways, tickets to sporting events and golf packages. 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. Special DietsPersons with special dietary needs may make special arrangements by calling IAPD at 847-496-4449 no later than December 22, 2006. Spouse/Guest Program & RegistrationAll spouses or guests must register in order to participate in the conference, visit the exhibit hall and attend special programs. Spouses/guests must have no affiliation with or be employed by a park and recreation agency. Registration will include a name badge for admission to the Exhibit Hall, Thursday evening social, Opening General Session, educational sessions and CEU workshops scheduled on Friday and Saturday. Tickets for the All Conference Awards Luncheon, the Saturday breakfast in the Exhibit Hall and Dave & Buster's will be available for purchase. See page 46 for registration. Museums In the Park has generously donated passes to five of Chicago's most popular museums. Passes to the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Field Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry and the John G. Shedd Aquarium will be available at the Conference Registration Desk for spouses and guests only on a first-come, first-served basis. A big thank you to Museums In the Park for providing an opportunity for our guests to enjoy these lakefront gems! Student Events• Professional Connection Thursday, January 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. See page 44 for details and registration. • Student Luncheon Friday, January 26, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Officers Meeting Saturday, January 27, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Table Reservation System for Friday's All Conference Awards Luncheon Delegates who opt to reserve a table for the Friday All Conference Awards Luncheon, must complete the table reservation section on the advance registration form on page 46. The table reservation fee is $45 and is nonrefundable. The person who is designated the table contact/coordinator will receive, as part of his/her registration confirmation, written instructions concerning the table registration process. Each contact/coordinator will be assigned a time to report to the table registration booth adjacent to Conference Headquarters in the East Tower/Gold Level. Appointments at the table reservation booth will be scheduled in order of receipt of the advance registration form. Register early to ensure the best possible table selection. All reserved tables will be tables of 12. You must have a full table. What to Wear Exhibit Hall Grand Opening: Casual business attire Thursday Social: Comfortable, casual clothes Friday All Conference Awards Luncheon: Business attire Saturday Social: Casual attire 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% retund 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 he available at Conference Headquarters. Anv accreditation or CEU's offered will be forfeited when a refund is made. Refunds will only be made payable to the originator of the check or credit card for rhe workshop registration. Look for die Satisfaction Guaranteed symbols next to these workshops. September/October 2006 page 24 Thursday, January 25
September/October 2006 page 25 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All pre-conference workshops award 0.3 CEUs, pending approval. Pre-registration is mandatory; registration form on page 45.16 The Benefits of Parks and Recreation 8:30 sum. -12:00 p.m. Price: $75 Presenter(s): John Crompton, Distinguished Professor, Texas A & M University Chair: Rick Hanetho, Carol Stream Park District The personal and economic benefits associated with parks and recreation will be discussed. In addition to the concept of repositioning, how to implement it will be explained. Repositioning is the key to using benefits strategically to strengthen the case to elected officials and taxpayers for additional investments in the field. Benefits that accrue to the community, rather than those that accrue to service users, are central to this approach. Emphasis will be on the role of parks and recreation in enhancing property values, stimulating tourism in communities, recruiting businesses and affluent retirees, and other community issues to which parks and recreation make positive economic contributions. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Be able to use economic data and measured results to show how parks and recreation can affect the economic development of a community; (2) Understand and be able to convey the impact their programs, facilities and services can have on attracting new businesses and residents to their communities.  129 Creating A Team Culture8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Price: $75 Presenter(s): Doug Dvorak, President, Dvorak Marketing Group Chair: Wendell Howell, Hoffman Estates Park District
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Price: $75 Presenter(s): JodiRudick, Advisors Marketing Chair: Mike Sletten, Oakbrook Park District
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Price: $65 Presenter(s): Steve Beck, President, Beck & Associates Chair: Lisa Leone, Lisle Park District Outstanding customer service is more than simply meeting your customer's needs; it is also creating an experience in which each customer feels exceptional during each interaction with you. In this informative workshop, Steve Beck, President of Beck and Associates, will teach you the secret of the E.C.S. (X) Factor and help you gain the knowledge you and your staff need to set the tone for every encounter with your customers. You will learn how you can make a positive difference on a daily basis with both your external and internal customers. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn their individual role in delivering exceptional customer service; (2) Identify steps to take to create outstanding customer service encounters in their agencies. 303 The 5-Step Approach to Critical Thinking for Effective Problem Solving 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Price: $65 Presenter(s): Jane Turrentine, ManagementConsultant Chair: Nancy Aldrich, Arlington Heights Park District If you think you can come to work and check your brain at the door, think again! In today's fast-paced, knowledge-based environment, critical thinking skills are crucial to solving problems effectively. Management Consultant Jane Turrentine will introduce you to the five steps of critical thinking and show you how emotions can cloud your ability to think logically. You will come away from this workshop able to fact find and evaluate any type of problem with an improved ability to reach effective solutions as objectively as possible. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify the five steps that facilitate critical thinking and decision-making; (2) Understand the role emotions play in impeding the decision-making process. September/October 2006 page 26 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
All pre-conference workshops award 0.3 CEUs, pending approval. Pre-registration is mandatory; registration form on page 45.
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Price: $75 Presenter(s): Jodi Rudick, Advisors Marketing Chair: Mike Sletten, Oakbrook Park District Is the customer always right? Not exactly, but the customer is the boss and must be treated like a valued guest. With the right skills and attitude, internal and external customer problems, disputes and complaints truly can be transformed into opportunities. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the real reason why problems arise, what an angry customer really wants, what to do if a customer is irrational or abusive and nine simple steps to handle a customer who is miffed, irate, upset or just plain mad; (2) Learn how to handle the special needs of internal customers such as co-workers, bosses, other divisions and departments; win-win negotiation solutions for each and every problem; follow-up techniques to turn a disgruntled customer into your best ally; and what to do when you are at the end of your rope — it happens to the best of us! 304 The Roles of the Supervisor: Leader, Coach, Motivator and Magician 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Price: $65 Presenter(s): Jane Turrentine, Management Consultant Chair: Nancy Aldrich, Arlington Heights Park District As a supervisor, you fulfill many roles in your organization. You are expected to lead, to inspire, to encourage and to make problems disappear! But with all you already have to do, how can you possibly perform all of these roles successfully? In this interactive and informative workshop, management consultant Jane Turrentine will lead you through an in-depth exploration of these roles and will offer valuable insight into how you can manage these sometimes competing roles successfully Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the expectations agencies have of their supervisory staff; (2) Discover how to manage different roles and responsibilities effectively. 310 Conducting a Strategic Master Planning Session 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Price: $65 Presenter(s): Tom Kruse, Executive Director Roselle Park District; Greg Miller, President, NinthEdge Chair: Patrick Ryan, City of Chicago Your organization cannot be all things to all people, right? So how does an organization determine the "right things" for which precious resources should be allocated? On a regular basis, board and staff need to come together in a well-planned "Strategic Planning Retreat" to affirm their organization's reason for existence and to accurately assess its capabilities and effectiveness in providing value to its constituents. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to plan an agenda for an in-house strategic planning retreat and how to develop a "strategic road map" that allows them to allocate resources and strategic initiatives to achieve specific priorities and goals. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the components and processes of a strategic master plan; (2) Identify criteria for selecting a facilitator to conduct a strategic planning retreat for a client organization. September/October page 28 PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. All pre-conference workshops award 0.3 CEUs, pending approval. Pre-registration is mandatory; registration form on page 45. 423 Marketing Secrets of the 800-Pound Gorillas: How to Double Your Program Sales and Spend Less Doing It 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Price: $75 Presenter(s): Bill Guertin, the 800-Pound Gorilla Chair: Kelly LaMore, Bourbonnais Township Park District Ever wondered how the best media companies (radio, TV, newspapers) come up with ways to generate publicity and revenue? Listen and learn from a 25-year media marketing veteran who has been recognized by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) for his creativity in small market ideas! Bill Guertin will share some of the most closely guarded advertising and marketing secrets that some of the best companies in the world are using to generate higher response rates, greater market awareness and increased cash flow. Bring all your "idea people" to this session for immediately useable, take-home-and-make-more-money information. It doesn't get any better than this! Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Write ads, flyers, and descriptions of agency program offerings using a targeted, sales-focused effort to increase enrollment. Attendees will identify several marketing techniques that major corporations use everyday, and be able to see how their agency can ethically exploit these weapons for the benefit of the agency and their residents; (2) Fully understand what the media really wants and needs, and have a proactive system to generate more positive press for their agency. 502 Developing Great Child Behavior and Life Skills 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Price: $75 Presenter(s): Michael Brandwein, Speaker, Educator and Author Chair: Maureen Leonard, NISRA A nationally acclaimed behavior and youth development expert demonstrates practical and specific skills to handle undesired behavior of young people of all ages while building positive life skills through recreation programs and leadership. The techniques that will be presented can be used successfully by camps and other youth programs. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to use positive communication and specific expectations to develop teamwork, responsibility, initiative and many other life skills in young people; (2) Learn how to "mean business" without being mean, while increasing credibility, trust and handling undesired behavior with greater confidence and skill. 601 Tales from the Crypt Presenter(s): Steven J. Klienman, General Counsel and Roy Jensen, Director of Risk Management Services, Park District Risk Management Agency Chair: Mke Bacchio, Winfield Park District You can run, but you cannot hide from the ghosts of the past! In this session, attendees will face true-life situations that came back to haunt park and recreation agencies and learn the lessons that others learned the hard way. This session will focus on playground and aquatic safety and human resource management. It will provide attendees with invaluable resources necessary to protect the reputation of their agencies. Here's your chance to be a master of your legal destiny! Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn to minimize loss and liability by adopting prudent risk management measures, including playground and aquatic facility inspections/audits, post-accident investigation guidelines and personnel policies/procedures; (2) Learn how to identify the five most common human resource issues facing public park and recreation agencies. 603 Presenting the Agency Benefits to the Community and Your Board 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Price: $65 Presenter(s): Julene Hefter, Deputy Director, Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Chair: Allison Jacobs, Winfield Park District With all the various budget cuts, it is time that park and recreation agencies prove their importance within their community. Let's create an unbelievable atmosphere of support and understanding about who and what we truly are! Learn what types of information must be presented to your board/commissions to have them understand how park and recreation affects the community as a whole and receive their support in return. In addition, Julene will teach you how to market and promote your agency and programs within the community. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn proven techniques from planning and promoting your programs through brochures to advertising and television promotions; (2) Learn what information about an agency must be supplied to their board/commissions to gain their support.
1001 Summer Festival Food Vendor Sanitation  September/October 2006 page 29 FRIDAY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 19 Professional Certification - It's Your Choice 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Dr. William McKinney, Associate Professor, University of Illinois; Michael Clark, Executive Director, Batavia Park District; Tracey Crawford, Superintendent of Recreation, NSSRA Chair: Mike Clark, Batavia Park District 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 Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the history of professional certification and the development of criteria used for the certification process; (2) Gain an understanding of the exam process and certification maintenance.
September/October 2006 page 31 MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 27 Playing Well Together: Parks, Recreation and Museum Partnerships in Action 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Garry Little, Director, Normal Parks and Recreation; Mary Turner, Executive Director, Illinois Association of Museums Chair: Heather Young, Normal Parks and Recreation This session will arm park and recreation professionals with partnership ideas that offer win/win opportunities for agencies and the communities they serve. Join this participatory discussion between park and recreation professionals and leaders in the museum industry to hear stories and suggestions of partnerships in action. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Walk away with fresh new ideas for partnering with a children's museum in your community to provide additional services for residents; (2) Develop an understanding and appreciation of the uniqueness of each entity's mission and culture and how this uniqueness can benefit our visitors and communities. 31 Exceeding Expectations in the Delivery of 'Exceptional' Customer Service 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Scott Chovanec, President, Park District of Highland Park Chair: Dina Kartch, IPRA In the constant challenge to gain customers and obtain a competitive advantage, cost and quality will differentiate the winners. Establishing service standards that exceed customer expectations and perceived values, while creating remarkable experiences, makes all the difference. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to enhance and advance their 'quality image' 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 outcomes. 102 I'm Their Leader...Which Way Did They Go? 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Roy Ellis Moody, Professional Speaker, Roy Moody & Associates Chair: Jim Petkus, Oak Forest Park District This program offers ideas and strategies that bring out the best in people in changing times. It specifically focuses on contributions that excellent leadership can make to the success of individuals, groups and organizations. Not only does this session provide forecasts of trends in leadership but it also suggests action, emphasizing what we can do at every level of the organization. The program is about identifying and developing leadership qualities, putting purpose and commitment into action and creating a community of achievers. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Discover and understand the qualities of the encouraging leader; (2) Identify six key actions that can be used to encourage effective leadership.
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Jill Leka, Partoer, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP Chair: Sue McGovern, IAPD This session will provide an overview of theLabor Relations Act, including permissible and impermissible steps to communicate withemployees regarding union organization and representation. The basics of the collectivebargaining process will also be presented. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)Learn about employer rights under the Illinois Labor Relations Act, including what employerscan and cannot say and do before and during aunion bargaining campaign; (2) Learn aboutpreparing for and negotiating a laboragreement if your employees decide to organize.
MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 302 Building High Performance Teams 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Tom Kruse, Executive Director Roselle Park District; Greg Miller, President, NinthEdge Chair: Renee Gauchat, Forest Preserve District of Will County Whether you are a member of upper management, program or facility supervisory staff, or a parks labor crew, the best way for your work group to function in a "do-more-with-less" environment is to develop synergy by forming and continuously improving the performance of work teams. Using the "Goals, Roles, Processes and People (GRPP)" Model, you will learn the basics of teams, the value of forming teams in parks and recreation agencies and how to turn even the most dysfunctional work groups into highly effective work teams. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to prepare their agency for the team approach; (2) Identify how to strategically implement and regularly assess the effectiveness of a team-based agency.  404 Tai Chi: Evidence Based Practices8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Yang Yang, Ph.D., Director and Sharon DeCelle, Instructor, Center for Tai Chi Studies Chair: Laura Payne, University of Illinois Tai Chi is a holistic physical activity that has physical and psychological benefits. Results of performing and best practices of Tai Chi are the main focus of this session. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)Understand the physical and psychological benefits of Tai Chi based upon scientific research studies; (2) Learn best practices for translating research findings into effective and successful community programs. 407 Effective Security and Emergency Preparedness 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Paul Timm, PSP, Physical Security Professionals, Reta Security, Inc. Chair: Toni Tellefsen, Downers Grove Park District Every employee plays an important role in keeping your programs and facilities safe and secure. Explore security and emergency preparedness issues from a staff perspective to identify potential risks, prevent and manage threats and improve crisis response capabilities. We will examine effective practices and strategies for increasing your building's security, developing a crisis management plan and simulating a real-life emergency situation. Security components of children's programs, special events and facility lockdowns will be addressed. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand and learn to use the components of an effective security program; (2) Gain improved awareness and confidence in implementing a crisis management plan of action.
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Steven J. Klienman, General Counsel, Park District Risk Management Agency Chair: Karen Spandikow, Bartiett Park District Despite one's commitment to safety and serving the public, aquatic staff are often limited in perspective or maturity by their experience and age. This session will assist aquatic managers in better understanding the real rights of the employer/employee and provide the necessary tools to minimize liability and maximize efficiency through effective hiring, discipline, and, when necessary, termination of aquatic staff. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Better understand the common behavior of young aquatic staff and the impact that behavior has on safety, efficiency, discipline and liability; (2) Identify, explore and implement key personnel issues common to the aquatic environment, including wage and hour laws, harassment, discrimination, drug and alcohol use, off-duty conduct, parent issues and more. 620 Aquatic Facility Operations Review 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Terrance LeBeau, General Manager of Commercial Filtration Division, Halogen Supply Company Chair: Scott Crowe, Gurnee Park District This session will provide current and prospective aquatic supervisors with the operational knowledge of aquatic facilities through the review of pool codes, pool operation concepts and more. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn preventative measures to reduce the risk of waterborne illnesses; (2) Reinforce industry standards and knowledge gained from AFO and CPO classes. 623 F.I.T.T. Fitness Ideas, Trends and Topics 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): NCPAD Chair: AJ Collier, Bartiett Park District This session will provide the manager of a public leisure fitness facility with the necessary understanding of the ADA as it applies to fitness centers. Using several real-life examples, participants will learn how to identify and act on issues facing our fitness facilities. NCPAD has championed this cause and brings years of experience to this session. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn about the most common ADA issues facing today's fitness industry; (2) Have ample opportunity to ask questions and discuss legal and risk management issues related to ADA standards for fitness facilities. September/October 2006 page 33 MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 1002 Strategic Planning: How to Make It Really Work for Your Agency 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Dean F. Eitel, Assistant Director, Public Services Graduate Program, DePaul University Chair: Lonette Hall, Dolton Park District Strategic planning can be best defined as a five-point process to success. Attend this session to discover what this process is and how it can be beneficial to you and your agency. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand how to make strategic planning effective and how it can improve accountability within your agency; (2) Learn how to meet stakeholder needs and how to develop strategic issues. 1006 Young Professional: "New to Two" 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presenter(s): Panel of Experts Chair: Kendall Parrott, Harvey Park District Students and young professionals, here is your chance to ask questions of the professionals that you have always wanted to ask. A no-holds barred, cut-to-the-chase workshop developed just for you. Mix and mingle with your peers and develop new relationships with potential mentors and know you are not alone. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Meet new colleagues who can act as mentors; (2) Encounter networking opportunities to enhance their careers in the field of parks and recreation; (3) Learn new tips and techniques that will assist in getting them through the first few years of their career. AFTERNOON CEU WORKSHOPS: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 20 CPRP Exam Study Guide 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Dr. William McKinney, Associate Professor, University of Illinois; Tracey Crawford, Superintendent of Recreation, NSSRA Chair: Tracey Crawford, NSSRA This refresher course will help participants review key areas of parks and recreation as they relate to the national certification examination. Speakers will address information in the following areas: leisure administration, therapeutic recreation, parks and natural resources, and recreation programming. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to prepare to take and pass the national certification exam for parks and recreation professionals; (2) Learn about the make-up of the certification exam and the four areas it covers. 28 If Fundraising's the Answer, What's the Question? 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Paul Amundsen, CFRE, Principal, Paul W Amundsen, Inc. Chair: Dina Kartch, IPRA Community groups of all kinds often seek outside funding, but they often struggle with defining clearly what the money is for. The same is true for park and recreation agencies in search of supplemental funding. Whether your agency is affiliated with a formal, independent foundation or it has staff with sponsorship-related duties, generating significant supplemental revenue is impossible if your agency cannot demonstrate public benefit to potential donors and/or potential sponsors. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to approach fundraising with potential donors' and potential sponsors' interests in mind. They hold the keys to fundraising success; (2) Learn the differences between donations and sponsorships and when it is best to seek one or the other or both.
September/October 2006 page 34 AFTERNOON CEU WORKSHOPS: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 29 Lonely at the Top 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Panel of Experts Chair: Dina Kartch, IPRA Ever wish you had a personal confidant with whom you could share your ideas about the right path to success? This session will demonstrate how performance coaching can help define your targets, clear your mind and hit your mark. It is a partnership that enhances your leadership capacity, thereby producing high-impact results for you and your agency. The coaching partnership can be helpful to anyone in a management or board position. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Discover how performance coaching helps to clarify goals and priorities, leading to realistic action plans; (2) See how the coaching process attacks barriers to success, thereby sharpening the ability to achieve measurable results.
2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Richard J. Poggendorf, Vice President & Managing Consultant and Kris Kiper, Senior Consultant, JCPruehs & Associates, LLC Chair: Jack Schmerer, Buffalo Grove Park District The session will involve approaches and practices to position your foundation to effectively represent your agency in the philanthropic market, coordinate all fund-raising activities and applied best practices in resource development. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Gain an understanding of approaches to coordinate foundation activities for effective representation of your agency and coordination of all fund-raising activities for best results; (2) Gain further understanding of systems, applications and practices to secure higher levels of charitable gift income, including major and planned gift systems, volunteer involvement and strategic approaches. 125 Master Planning: Creating a Roadmap for Success 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): JohnBosman, Principal/Architect, Sente Rubel Bosnian and Lee; Jeff Nehila, Executive Director, Round Lake Area Park District; Jan Buchs, Executive Director, Wheeling Park District Chair: Carol Sente, Vernon Hills Park District Does your agency have a master plan? Attend this session to learn about the values, the different methodologies to consider when developing a plan and the importance of having and creating a realistic one. Your master plan is an important tool that is vital to your agency's road to success! Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand the values of having a plan that serves as a roadmap for their agencies and how to stay on track despite many potential "turns in the road"; (2) Learn the most important components of an effective master plan including assessments, surveys and short- and long-term goals. 127 Open Meetings Act, Freedom of Information Act, and Document Retention and Destruction 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): James D. Wascher, Attorney, Friedman & Holtz, PC. Chair: Mary Wright, Naperville Park District This session is geared toward both the novice and experienced board member and executive staff. The speaker will explain what can and cannot be discussed in closed session, recent amendments to the Open Meetings Act, pending legislation and recent court decisions interpreting the Act. Additionally, the speaker will explain the most important requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, any new amendments of the Act and recent judicial interpretations of FOIA. Finally, the speaker will address legal requirements for record keeping and record destruction under both the Local Records Act and the Open Meetings Act. The speaker plans an interactive exchange with audience members regarding hypothetical Open Meetings Act and FOIA scenarios and will allow ample opportunity for audience questions. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the most up-to-date requirements of the Open Meetings Act, including what can and can't be discussed in closed session; (2) Learn the current responsibilities of park and forest preserve districts under the Freedom of Information Act.
September/October 2006 page 35 AFTERNOON CEU WORKSHOPS: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 207 Tree Hazard Assessment 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Joe Kramer, President, Kramer Tree Service Chair: Jesse Felix, West Chicago Park District This workshop will provide the strategies for developing a tree hazard assessment program. A well-planned and implemented tree hazard assessment program will limit an agency's liability, risk and reduce maintenance costs with a professional response. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the different types of hazards that can occur in a tree and the options for addressing the identified hazard; (2) Understand the importance of treating hazardous trees and learn what implications can be encountered if the hazardous trees are not attended to. 306 Limiting Your Exposure to Harassment Complaints 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Cynthia DeCola, Attorney-at-Law, Hodges Loizzi Eisenhammer Rodick & Kohn Chair: Nancy Aldrich, Arlington Heights Park District Employer liability for harassment claims has created a lot of attention in the media, and multi-million dollar judgments have led to employees' growing awareness of legal options for perceived instances of harassment. Although no measures will completely insulate your agency from charges of harassment, there are a number of steps every agency can take to help reduce the risk of such claims. In this workshop, attorney Cynthia DeCola will provide an overview of the laws governing harassment claims and will offer several key steps your agency must take to reduce its potential liability. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Review and discuss the types of harassment policies and procedures that are needed in agencies; (2) Learn steps to take to reduce potential liability from a harassment complaint. 316 Worker's Compensation: Understanding the Survival Requirements 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Robert Bush and Britt Isaly, Attorneys, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, PC. Chair: Nancy Aldrich, Arlington Heights Park District You can reduce your agency's worker's compensation exposure! This workshop will show you the five elements each employee must prove to show a payable claim and teach you what you can do in your agency to reduce worker's compensation exposure. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify the information needed to assist their attorneys in litigating worker's compensation claims; (2) Learn ten ways to head off costly worker's compensation expenses. 403 Servant Leadership: A Model For Supporting Life Satisfaction 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Dr. Lyle L. Hicks, Ed.D, Chairman, Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management, University of St. Francis Chair: Dr. Lyle Hicks, University of St. Francis This program will provide an overview of leadership theory, assist participants to identify their leadership style, discuss leadership as an evolutionary process, present basic concepts of servant leadership and demonstrate how to apply servant leadership principles to the recreation and leisure service profession. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Be able to describe principles of servant leadership, apply these principles to the daily work environment and facilitate personal growth and life satisfaction with the clientele they serve; (2) Understand how to contribute to the servant leadership culture within their own workplace. 506 Bridges: Cultural Arts and Community 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Nancy Cortes, Arts and Cultural Senior Program Specialist, Chicago Park District; Meade Palidofsky, Artistic Director, Music Theater Workshop; Gabriel Villa, Youth Programs Coordinator, Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum; Vaune Blalock, Program Director, Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago Chair: Chelsi Hill, NISRA This session will introduce various ways in which parks can provide dynamic arts experiences for communities through cultural partnerships, artistic residencies and museum collaborations. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to identify and work with cultural partners to develop new programs or enhance park offerings; (2) Learn to create opportunities that will mutually benefit artists, art's organizations and park patrons. 518 How to Form an SRA 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Larry Reiner, Executive Director, NEDSRA; Mike Rylko, Executive Director, Buffalo Grove Park District; John Bealer, Director of Parks & Recreation, Schiller Park Recreation Department Chair: Heather Stark, SRACLC Twelve villages/cities and 173 park districts in Illinois are working together in regional cooperatives to provide recreation for their residents who have disabilities. A full array of services has become available through these special recreation cooperatives, including year-round recreation services, inclusion in ongoing park district and municipal programs, professionals with expertise to meet the varied needs of residents and informed advice on complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join us for a lively panel discussion of the benefits of serving your residents with disabilities through cooperation with neighboring park districts and villages. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand why special recreation cooperatives are an efficient way to provide service for residents with disabilities, and why they should consider providing this service even though they may have had few requests to do so; (2) Know how the statutes authorize joint programming for people with disabilities, as well as addressing accessibility modifications of facilities, inclusion services and other ADA needs. September/October 2006 page 36 AFTERNOON CEU WORKSHOPS: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 607 Interpretive Techniques for Front-Li ne Staff 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Becky Lambert, Superintendent of Natural Areas and Interpretation, Geneva Park District Chair: Debbi Gayon, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County This is an interactive session conveying ways to effectively communicate with the public. Verbal and non-verbal methods created by interpreters and educators will be covered. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Recognize that interpretive techniques can be used to provide a high standard of customer service; (2) Learn several interpretive techniques to share with their front-line staff. 608 The Process of Facility Additions and Renovations 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Presenter(s): Dan Otto, Assistant Director and Doug Kettel, Superintendent of Facility Maintenance, Schaumburg Park District Chair: Laura Gallagher, Schaumburg Park District As facility managers, we may not know what is involved in a facility renovation or addition until we are in the midst of one. Find out ahead of time what the process is from conception to completion. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn a step-by-step process of what a facility addition or renovation involves; (2) Learn how other agencies handle this process.
September/October 2006 page 37 SATURDAY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 10:00 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.
All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 23 Leadership Strategies: Things You Must Know to Survive 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Ruby Newell-Legner, CSP, Customer Satisfaction Expert, RubySpeaks Chair: Jill Bartholomew, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District In today's challenging business climate, agencies are turning to proven leaders to head new strategies and organizational initiatives. A rapidly changing workplace calls for new ways to work and lead. The effective leader will have developed new skills and talents for managing continuous changes while balancing accountability. In this session, participants will examine the practical skills necessary to be an effective leader in today's workplace. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify the difference between administration, management and leadership; (2) Evaluate their progress on adopting the new trends in leadership.  115 Stay Out of Jail as a Commissioner - Performing Your Duties10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Robert Bush, Attorney and Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Attorney, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni and Krafthefer, PC. Chair: Jim Petkus, Oak Forest Park District Do you understand and know what your legal responsibilities are as an elected official? Do you know what your legal limitations are when making decisions, enforcing policies, hiring and firing, budgeting and financing, using consultants, and purchasing supplies and equipment? This session will answer all of your questions and inform you of your legal limitations. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand the importance of developing a working relationship with their director and other governing units; (2) Develop skills in agenda applications. Learn Robert's Rules of Order and learn what it takes to work effectively with the public as an elected official. September/October 2006 page 38 MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 118 How to Form an SRA 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): John McGovern, Executive Director, NSSRA Chair: Rodd Whelpley, IAPD Park districts know that service to people with disabilities is critical in their communities. Park districts across Illinois know that forming a Special Recreation Association allows them to provide more specific services at less cost to the taxpayer. This session will review the hows and whys of forming or joining an SRA. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand the requirements of the Park District Code regarding SRA formation and membership; (2) Discuss the typical issues that arise in forming or joining an SRA. 205 Perennials in the Landscape 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): David Pyznik, President, Planters Palette Chair: Jesse Felix, West Chicago Park District Selecting the proper perennials for a new or existing landscape area can make the design process much easier and save you money in the long run. Learn what perennials are appropriate to use for different types of landscape areas. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn about the different varieties of perennials, their characteristics, what makes them thrive and how to maintain perennial landscaped areas; (2) Learn what perennials to use based on the type of landscape area that is being designed. 318 The Ins and Outs of Hiring Teens 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Kevin Romejko, Human Resources Manager, Palatine Park District Chair: Margaret Resnick, Bolingbrook Park District Teens are a vital group of employees for parks and recreation agencies, but they certainly pose a variety of challenges. How do you attract them? What kind of training works best for them? What are the best ways to motivate and retain them? In this session, Kevin Romejko, MBA, will lead us on an exploration of "Generation Next" employees and provide us with interesting insights into what makes them tick. We will also discuss the best methods for recruiting, managing and inspiring this very unique group of workers. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Discuss characteristics of teen employees and ways supervisors can successfully train and lead them; (2) Learn tips and tricks for attracting, motivating and retaining teen workers. 417 Athletic Facility Management for Recreation Supervisors 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Sandy Harris, Sports Center Manager and George Grey, Sports Center Assistant Manager, Schaumburg Park District Chair: Brian Kroening, Deerfield Park District Recreation supervisors, specifically from athletics, are being asked to take the role of the facility manager as more park district and recreation agencies are building more athletic facilities. This session will discuss the necessary knowledge and skills to make a smooth transition. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)Learn the differences between a facility manager and a recreation supervisor'sresponsibilities; (2) Learn how to make a transition from recreation supervisor to facility manager. 504 Hands That Talk: An Introduction to Hearing Loss and Sign Language 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Anna Reidy, Hearing Itinerant Teacher, Valley View School District 365U Chair: Tamara Pareti, Tri County SRA Participants will learn about different degrees of hearing loss, what it feels like and tips for working with individuals who have hearing loss. Participants will also learn some basic sign language for working with individuals who use this method of communication. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Attain an understanding of the impact a hearing loss has on the life of an individual; (2) Learn how to work with individuals who have hearing loss so that the individual feels comfortable in a hearing society 508 Staff Trainings on Specific Disabilities 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Panel of Experts Chair: Heather Stark, SRACLC Making sure your staff is trained on the various disabilities they will come across in programs is vital for any supervisor. This session will give valuable information on many of the common disabilities that are seen in both recreation and special recreation programs. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Receive training materials to educate their staff on working with participants with autism, visual and hearing impairments, severe and profound needs, and multi needs; (2) Understand the importance of disability awareness for their staff. 614 Giving Aquatic Facilities a New Existence Through Renovation 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Robert Quill, Superintendent of Leisure Services, Glenview Park District; Peter Suhr, Senior Associate, Williams Architects/Aquatics Facility Architect; Tom Tristano, AIA, President, Williams Construction Management Ltd. Chair: Chuck Burgess, Buffalo Grove Park District This session will examine how aging, outdated pools can be redeveloped into dynamic, imaginative facilities to support 21st century aquatics. Issues being examined will include retaining traditional aspects of a facility while introducing new features, acquiring a new appearance while maintaining structural integrity and construction scheduling strategies for maximum season operation. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn what to retain and what to replace at existing facilities; (2) Become equipped to evaluate various options for configuring new aquatic offerings on an existing facility footprint. 615 The Art of Interviewing and Resume Building 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Thomas Bower, Superintendent of Recreation, Winfield Park District; Laura Barron, Superintendent of Recreation, Lisle Park District; JoAnn Lodine, Director of Recreation and Facilities, Park District of LaGrange Chair: Maureen Grier, Winfield Park District Are you trying to get your first job or trying to obtain that first promotion? We will look at ways to enhance your current resume and brush up on your interviewing techniques. There will be time during the session for others to critique your resume and interviewing skills. A panel of professionals will be on hand to lead the discussion. Practice your interviewing skills with the other participants. Please bring a copy of your current resume and cover letter to better facilitate this session. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Improve interviewing skills through mock interviews with one another; (2) Learn about different resume styles and have your own resume reviewed by fellow professionals. September/October 2006 page 39 MORNING CEU WORKSHOPS: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 904 Sponsorship From the Ground Up 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Paul Arco, Corporate Partnership Manager, Rockford Park District; Joe Steffani, Marketing Coordinator, Dundee Township Park District; Erin McNulty, Corporate Relations Manager, Naperville Park District Chair: Karen Weis, Rockford Park District This dynamic session, led by three professionals who specialize in park district corporate sponsorships, will give participants the keys to planning, executing and following through on sponsorships. Attendees will create a sample sponsorship model for two events, discuss the challenges and opportunities and make recommendations. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to implement or alter a sponsorship program at their agency that will meet the goals and objectives of their park district and their potential clients; (2) Examine and assess the strengths and weaknesses of their own agency's program in the areas of prospecting, sales/negotiations, implementation of plans, servicing, follow up and contract renewals; (3) Learn different ways to approach a sponsorship program and build the right one for their agency. AFTERNOON CEU WORKSHOPS 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 21 Legal Issues for Directors 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Robert Bush, Attorney, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni and Krafthefer, PC. Chair: Dina Kartch, IPRA Agency directors face a continuing and changing platform of legal challenges and issues in performing their duties. Legislative changes and court decisions require directors to be in step to keep the agency within the law and to reduce compliance costs in dealing with these changes. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Gain focus on changing legal issues that have an impact on their agencies and their duties; (2) Identify potential legal issues and the most effective ways to manage them. 22 Let's Get Through the Delta Dip 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Sally Smoczynski, Managing Partner, The Radian Group Chair: Dina Kartch, IPRA Change is ever-present in our organizations. Effectively managing change can be a challenge if we don't imbed key elements into our business. This energetic session will walk you through a change lifecycle and present tips and tricks to effectively reduce the resistance factors for change that affect both internal staff the public. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Gain an understanding of an organizational change management lifecycle that helps reduce internal staff's resistance to change and be aware of the key factors that affect a person's ability to make a change; (2) Apply a fishbone diagram to their organization's projects. This diagram acts as a tool to better manage the impact of change for internal and external people. 114 The Art of Public Feedback and Facilitation in Comprehensive Planning 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Dr. Sandra Hupp, Assistant Professor, Illinois State University; Tod J. Stanton, President, Design Perspectives, Inc. Chair: David Emanulseon, Aurora University, George Williams College Comprehensive planning is a vital necessity for much that is expected from park districts and recreation agencies in today's world. Often a comprehensive plan is a prerequisite for outside funding and for assuring accountability to community residents. This session will focus on the two critical areas for success in any comprehensive plan: developing survey instruments and facilitating public meetings that get results from your community. The detailed steps needed to achieve results will be explored during this session. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the art of public facilitation to hold successful community meetings; (2) Gain detailed information about ways to obtain input from community residents including focus groups, needs assessments and surveys. 126 Land/Cash Ordinances and Keeping Pace with Market Trends 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Eric Shutes, Director of Planning and Mary Gardocki, Planner, Naperville Park District Chair: Mary Gardocki, Naperville Park District This session will examine land/cash ordinances and the need to update them to meet changing demographic and real estate prices. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn the key components of a land/cash ordinance and considerations for updating; (2) Examine case studies that present different scenarios and developments that challenged the ordinance's interpretation.
AFTERNOON CEU WORKSHOPS 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. All workshops award 0.2 CEUs, pending approval. 307 Preventing and Resolving Identity Theft 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Hale Guyer, Retired Law Enforcement Officer Chair: Steve Patterson, Bryon Park District Identity theft has become one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. Many of us think all it takes to protect our personal identity is having a firewall on the computer and shredding mail. But keeping yourself safe from identity theft, computer fraud and other scams requires so much more! Retired law enforcement officer Hale Guyer has spent his career investigating and solving confidence crimes, online identity theft and computer scams and frauds, and he has provided training in these areas to Homeland Security and Secret Service agents, the state police, county and municipal offers, probation officers, judges and the general public. Join us for an informative session and learn what it really takes to protect your identity. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Understand the numerous ways a person's identity can be stolen; (2) Discuss the key steps everyone must take to keep personal identity information safe and secure.
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Teresa Montemayor, E/BD Special Education Teacher, Central Park School District #143 Chair: Jennifer Bruecks, Tri County SRA Participate in a discussion that attempts to answer the question, "What is behavior management exacdy?" Learn techniques that are effective in preventing inappropriate behaviors. Learn techniques that support the idea that leisure activities provide an opportunity to "practice" appropriate social skills. This session will also attempt to answer the questions of why participants act out and how to prevent that behavior through developing routines, expectations and a system of rewarding appropriate behavior. Session participants will also have the opportunity to practice those techniques through a fun, interactive activity. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn effective program planning that prevents inappropriate behavior; (2) Learn to use leisure and recreation activities as social skills training for individuals with disabilities. 604 Howdy Doody to Sponge Bob: Managing Multiple Generations 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Alice Eastman, Superintendent of Natural Resources, Bolingbrook Park District Chair: Alice Eastman, Bolingbrook Park District Each generation forms core values that remain with them throughout their life, based on events and circumstances that surrounded them during their youth. Consider your childhood. Do you remember when your family got a microwave or has it always sat on the countertop? Where were you when Kennedy was shot? What time was it? Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? With that in mind, think about your workplace. Do the youngest employees seem to demand immediacy? Does a Boomer covet that corner office? Do the Gen-X employees ignore "face time?" Did you ever wonder why? How can you create an environment that will motivate all of your employees? You will probably need to think outside the box. In a time when there are four generations in the workplace, "one size" no longer fits all. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Identify four generations in the workplace today, their values, and how they are motivated; (2) Determine creative management strategies based on generational differences and expectations. 630 Creating Community Facilities Through Intergovernmental Collaboration 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Presenter(s): Scott Chovanec, President, Park District of Highland Park; Michael Williams, President/CEO, Williams Architects Chair: Steve Thomas, Clarendon Hills Park District This session will discuss collaborations among municipalities and park and recreation agencies to yield facilities with broad community appeal. Learn how to obtain buy-in from various stakeholders and strategies for achieving consensus in determining facility wants and needs. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to translate community requirements into sensible and engaging facility operations; (2) Learn how to strengthen bonds between intergovernmental agencies within their community. 1005 The Demographic Challenge 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m Presenter(s): Lucius Black, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, Resources and Linkages, Ltd. Chair: Lonette Hall, Dolton Park District The demographics of the Unites States are rapidly changing and the increasingly cultural diversity of our communities reflects the national trend. Park and recreation agencies need to be proactive to meet the changing needs of their communities. Park district, forest preserve, conservation and recreation agency staff are faced with new challenges of providing services to community members from cultural backgrounds with which they may be unfamiliar. This workshop will explore the concept of culture and provide practical ideas for working effectively with diverse communities. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Gain new and innovative ideas to be used to meet the needs of a diverse community; (2) Understand the importance of knowing the demographics of their community and what the impact is of a diverse composition. September/October 2006 page 41 3D Design Studio A D Starr A-Awesome Amusements Action Printing Active Community Solutions, Part of the Active Network, Inc. Adolph Kiefer & Associates Advanced Ground Care Products, LLC AEK Computers Aerial Images Photography All-American Aquatics American Building Products American Locker Security Systems American Red Cross Ameristar Fence Products Ankeny Kell Architects APS Concrete Products Aqua Products Aqua Pure Enterprises ARCON Associates, Inc. Aurora University Baggo, Inc. Baum Sign, Inc. Beacon Athletics Beacon Beverage Systems Birdstoppers.com Blick Art Materials Bockyn, LLC Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc. Branch-Nicoloff Co. Bronze Memorial Company Brusseau Design Group, LLC BSN Sports/Sport Supply Group, Inc. Burbach Aquatics, Inc. Burnidge, Cassell and Associates  Carbit Paint Company Central Sod Farms Challenger Sports Cinema Academy Clowning Around Entertainment CMS Cody/Braun & Associates, Inc. Cordogan, Clark & Associates, Inc. CorLands Corporate Construction Services Cost of Wisconsin, Inc. Crown Trophy Custom Manufacturing, Inc. CXT Precast Concrete Products Decoture Design Perspectives, Inc. Designer Showcase Specialty Flooring Direct Fitness Solutions Doty & Sons Concrete Products Drop Zone Portable Services, Inc. Earth & Landscape Solution Edwards & Kelcey Design Services, Inc. Executive Service Corps of Chicago Farnsworth Group FGM Architects Engineers Field Turf International Fitzgerald Lighting Flooring Visions, Inc. Floors Incorporated Foodservice Solutions Gen Power Gold Medal-Chicago Corporate Construction Services Cost of Wisconsin, Inc. Crown Trophy Custom Manufacturing, Inc. CXT Precast Concrete Products Decoture Design Perspectives, Inc. Designer Showcase Specialty Flooring Direct Fitness Solutions Doty & Sons Concrete Products Drop Zone Portable Services, Inc. Earth & Landscape Solution Edwards & Kelcey Design Services, Inc. Executive Service Corps of Chicago Farnsworth Group FGM Architects Engineers Field Turf International Fitzgerald Lighting Flooring Visions, Inc. 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September/October 2006 page 47 GRO Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. Halogen Supply Co., Inc. Hazard, Young & Attea HDC Engineering/Architectural Spectrum Henry Bros. Co. Hitchcock Design Group Homer Industries, LLC Howard L. White & Assoc, Inc. Human Kinetics Hydrologic Water Management Systems d/b/f Aqua Control ID. EDGE Identity Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) Illinois At Play Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Illinois Correctional Industries Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Illinois Pump, Inc. Illinois Youth Soccer Association INNOVA Disc Golf Innovative Aquatic Design, LLC IPARKS Jazzercise, Inc. Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. JJR,LLC John Deere Company J.W. Dock Systems Keeper Goals Kiefer Specialty Flooring KI Furniture Knutte and Associates LaForce, Inc. Lake Country Corporation Land Design Collaborative, Inc. Let's Go Play/Playworld Systems, Inc. Lifeguard Store, The Lincoln Equipment Co. Lord & Murphy, Inc. Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions Martin Design Partnership, Ltd. Maximum Solutions, Inc. Medieval Times Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. Mesirow Financial Midwest Aquatics Midwest Commercial Fitness Midwest Sales Company Midwest Transit Mity-Lite, Inc. Moose Sports Surfaces Mr. D's Magic House Municipal Software, Inc. Musco Lighting, Inc. Neptune Benson, Inc. Netrix, LLC Nice Rink Nutoys Leisure Products Nuyen Awnings Oak Brook Bank Orthotech Outdoor Movie Mania Palatine Oil Company, Inc. Palos Sports, Inc. Parity, Inc. Park & Recreation Products, Inc. Park & Recreation Supply, Inc. Park Supply Direct, Inc. Parkreation, Inc. Parkway Imaging Parvin-Clauss Sign Company PDRMA Pepsi-Americas, Inc. Personalized Awards PFM Asset Management LLC/IPDLAF+ PHN Architects Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. Planning Resources, Inc. PMA Financial Network, Inc. Poolcare Aquatech, Ltd. Porter Athletic Equipment Company 
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