 PowerPlay! Grant Application Available - Deadline: February 17th!
(posted January 11, 2012)
IAPD member agencies can apply for a grant to implement a model program that focuses on health, fitness and nutrition for those in K-12th grades.
All IAPD member agencies are eligible to apply for a PowerPlay! Grant. Download the application guide, which contains guidelines of the model program, to get started today. Applications must be postmarked February 17th. Recipients will be contacted March 2nd.
New Form for Saving Newspaper Publication Costs Now Available to IAPD Members
(posted January 16, 2012)
As of January 1, 2012, park districts, conservation districts and forest preserves are no longer required to publish their annual statement of receipts and disbursements (treasurer's report), if certain other requirements are satisfied. SB 1686 (Public Act 97-146) now allows most IAPD member agencies to publish a short "Notice of Availability of Audit Report” in lieu of publishing the more lengthy and costly treasurer's report.
As a members-only benefit, IAPD has prepared a sample Notice of Availability of Annual Audit Report to guide your agency's preparation of its new notice.
Downers Grove Park District Seeks New Executive Director
(posted January 5, 2012)
The Board of Commissioners of the Downers Grove Park District is seeking a new Executive Director to lead their agency. Please download the Announcement of Vacancy brochure to read about the position and to review the application procedure. The deadline to receive applications is February 3, 2012.
 2012 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
(posted January 3, 2012)
Download the 2012 Final Conference Brochure. And don't forget, the deadline to reserve hotel rooms at the group rate is January 2, 2012 and the deadline to register for conference online is January 20, 2012. After January 20th, all registrations must be made on site. For more information about hotels and online registration, visit the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Conference Website.
New Open Meetings Electronic Training Now Available
(posted December 28, 2011)
Beginning in 2012, locally elected or appointed board members are required to complete on-line training on the Open Meetings Act administered by the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
The free electronic training that must be completed between January 1, 2012, and January 1, 2013, is now available. For additional information about these new requirements, view IAPD's Legislative Update.
Conference Press Release
(posted December 14, 2011)
IAPD is providing a sample news release for delegates who attend the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. Insert the name of your agency and the names of representatives from your agency who attended the conference.
 Hot Off the Press: Illinois Park District Financial Procedures manual
(updated January 3, 2012)
One of IAPD's best-sellers, Illinois Park District Financial Procedures, was just published in its seventh edition. This must-have manual provides a thorough understanding of budgets, tax levies, audits, bonds and more. You'll reach for it time and again when finance questions arise.
Whether a newcomer or a seasoned veteran of park district finance, every Executive Director and Park Board Commissioner needs a copy. Order your manuals today! |
