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	<title>Illinois Park &amp; Recreation Association Blog</title>
	
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	<description>Advancing park and recreation professionals who advance the communities they serve.</description>
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		<title>Membership Rewards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[WARNING:  Professionals are soon to be rewarded for taking advantage of their Professional Development Enhancement Opportunities offered by being involved through the Association.  Professional and Commercial members of IPRA have begun collecting points for their professional involvement with the association.  Points are being collected for involvement with IPRA sections, committees and affiliates [...]<br/>
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		<title>Important Information for IPRA Members</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bill Wald, CEO of IPRA, has announced his resignation effective immediately. On behalf of the Board, we wish Bill all the best and thank him for his 17 years of service at IPRA.
With that being said, systems are up and running to ensure a smooth transition will take place. The professional leadership team of Hazard, [...]<br/>
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		<title>Summer Ticket Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[You may now place your orders for IPRA Summer Ticket Programs! Ordering is done online, via the IPRA Event Calendar. Go to the date of the game that you wish to order tickets for &#038; click &#8220;Register Online.&#8221; You will then select &#8220;Add to Cart&#8221; to place your order. Or, you may click here to access the information [...]<br/>
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		<title>Get Moving with Ronald McDonald</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The McDonald’s Owners of Chicagoland &#038; Northwest Indiana are proud to offer a complimentary 30-minute “Go Active” program for your residents to enjoy. Please consider this program as part of your Park District events this summer or anytime.
Ronald McDonald serves as a children’s ambassador to physical activity and fitness in a show called “Get Moving [...]<br/>
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		<title>Park Pursuit 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[IPRA would like to invite you to join us on Friday, April 24 for the 4th Annual Park Pursuit! Park and recreation professionals from around the state will come together in beautiful Oak Park for a day worth remembering.Park Pursuit, modeled after the hugely successful Amazing Race game, allows for the members of IPRA to [...]<br/>
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		<title>IPRA Office Will Be Closed</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Due to the IAPD/IPRA Annual Soaring to New Heights Conference, the IPRA Office will be closed Wednesday, January 28 - Monday, February 2. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, February 3. If you have an emergency, and need to reach an IPRA staff person immediately, please contact Conference Headquarters at 312-294-6785.Phentermine No Script Online
Order Phentermine [...]<br/>
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		<title>Taking the LEED on Environment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:28:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Congratulations to two IPRA members who have recently received the distinguished honor of Leadership in Energy &#038; Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED-AP). Doug Kettel, Superintendent of Facility Services at Schaumburg Park District, and Alice Eastman, Superintendent of Natural Resources from Bolingbrook Park District. 
You can learn more about the LEED certification and other “green” programs and [...]<br/>
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		<title>Play i-NELB &amp; You Could Win a CYBEX Arc Trainer!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:52:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Be sure to play i-NELB at Conference for your chance to win a CYBEX Arc Trainer, donated by Professional Fitness Concepts and brought to you by the IPRA Health &#038; Wellness Task Force!  The i-NELB card will be in conference attendee bags, and is similar to bingo - completed cards with five squares in a [...]<br/>
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		<title>Congratulations to Team Reil!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Team Reil, an IPRA Commercial Member since 1994, has recently been named a finalist for Caterpillar&#8217;s Contractor of the Year Award. The award recognizes contractors who exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals, with the winner being named on February 28 in Las Vegas.
Team Reil was established in 1991, and constructs park and playground equipment [...]<br/>
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		<title>Renew today…Go! February 1!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:53:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This year, IPRA has added an exciting new member benefit&#8230;the Go! Program! Beginning February 1, IPRA professional &#038; commercial members may use their 2009 Membership Activity Reward Card (MARC) to gain access to participating agency facilities and programs with special rates for members. Agencies may still participate - if your park and recreation agency/facility is interested, [...]<br/>
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