IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURES	SPECIAL FEATURES	DEPARTMENTS
17  IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference 2009 Pre-Conference Brochure and Registration	12  Sowing the Seeds of Community Involvement — Literally by Dave Margolis	4  From the Editor 6  Get on Board The Board Member Nobody Wants Vs. the Effective Board Member
	50  Comparing Parks in the Midwest by David N. Emanuelson, Ph.D. 56  Cooperation Creates Success for Residents by Kelly Rajzer, PPRP and Sue A. Micklevitz, CPRP	8  Eye on the Profession Creating a Community of Park and Recreation Professionals 10  Statehouse Insider IDNR Cuts Take Effect 63  People and Places
PRE-CONFERENCE BROCHURE AND REGISTRATION INSIDE		ON THE COVER: This image of the Wa Kee Sha Woods was taken by Dave Margolis of the Oswegoland Park District.

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