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Get Involved in IAPD Committees & Councils
You can make a difference by joining an IAPD committee. It’s rewarding, results in friendships throughout the state and contributes to the future success of parks, recreation and conservation.
Members of IAPD committees serve one-year terms and are eligible for reappointment. Joint committee members serve three-year terms.
General Committee Guidelines
Investigate and provide the facts that demonstrate the need for committee action.
Analyze the issues and data to determine appropriate courses of action.
Implement plans and ensure a positive end result within a specified time frame.
Make final recommendations to the Board of Trustees and CEO.
IAPD COMMITTEES:
Honors and Resolutions Committee
This committee plans, organizes and arranges for the presentation of annual honors and awards for the association to recognize board member anniversaries, agency anniversaries, park district youth license plate promotions and other outstanding achievements of volunteers, professionals and organizations. This includes awards presented at the annual IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights State Conference and the annual IAPD Best of the Best Awards Gala.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee encourages membership in the IAPD by all park, forest preserve and conservation agencies; city, township and village park and recreation boards; special recreation associations, departments of the State of Illinois; colleges and universities; commercial establishments, as well as individuals and organizations who are concerned with park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation. Since 1980, IAPD has maintained a 98 percent membership retention rate.
Program Committee
This committee assists in planning the curriculum for educational workshops, seminars, webinars and educational sessions that are offered throughout the year and at the annual IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. Committee members assist the IAPD staff in planning, organizing, executing, staffing and promoting these educational offerings.
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