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Research Advisory Council
The IAPD Research Advisory Council promotes the benefits of park, recreation and conservation agencies in Illinois by determining and conducting the research needed to ensure the long-term success of the legislative advocacy and public relations programs of the association, as well as to address the individual needs of member districts. Members are appointed from our agencies (commissioners and directors), academia and the business sector.
Municipal Committee
The Municipal Committee promotes special programs and creates educational materials to assist municipal park and recreation departments. Networking opportunities are provided to assist in addressing the unique challenges these agencies face.
Ambassadors Committee
The IAPD Ambassadors Committee consists of past and present board members from Illinois park districts, forest preserves, conservation and recreation agencies. IAPD Ambassadors are a core group of volunteers who embrace IAPD’s mission and vision. Members of the Ambassadors Committee are the voice of the Illinois Association of Park Districts. They volunteer at IAPD events and educational programs and make presentations on behalf of the association.
IAPD/IPRA Joint Committees
The Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association jointly appoint commissioners and professionals representing park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies throughout the state to serve on the following committees.
Joint Conference Committee
This committee plans the annual IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, which serves as an educational forum for board members and professionals of park districts, forest preserves, conservation and recreation agencies. IAPD representatives assist with conference planning, exhibits, educational sessions, operations, special/social events, general sessions, the awards luncheon and other sponsored conference activities.
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