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PARKS AND RECREATION PThe magazineR of the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association

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INCLUDING new trends and swimming safety

IN THIS ISSUE

4 From the Editor New Trends in Aquatics, Swimming Lessons Save Lives and a Special Tribute

6 Get on Board The Successful Board President Part II

Eye on the Profession 8 Water - Good for the Soul, the Family and the Community

Statehouse Insider 10 Carefully Review Annual Audit and Financial Reporting Laws to Ensure Compliance

No Boat? No Problem! Visit West Rock 14 Lake Wake Park Learn about one of today’s hottest trends in aquatic recreation and the opportunities it provides for the Rockford Park District

Water Fun Comes with Water 16 Awareness at St. Charles Park District Swim Programs The St. Charles Park District has a ‘Swim Safe’ program designed to encourage everyone to take lessons and 14 reinforce the importance of water safety The Narwhal’s Swim Team – A 20 Demographic Story The Park District of Franklin Park shares the journey they completed to develop a swim team that accommodates the needs of a diverse population

Web Xtra 22 Read about Fluid Running - a new trend in athletic training

People and Places 24 Who is doing what, when and where across Illinois in 16 20 the park and recreation family

I L L I N O I S P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N illinois FROM THE EDITOR PR PARKS AND RECREATION I am not sure if you have 211 East Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701-1186 217.523.4554 FAX 217.523.4273 [email protected] www.ILparks.org www.ILipra.org noticed by the high

temperatures, but it is the Managing Editor Graphic Design height of summer and PETER M. MURPHY, President and Chief Executive Officer, IAPD GOSS ADVERTISING, 217.423.4739, www.gossadvertising.com

families are headed to the Editor Advertising Sales Representative nearest water activity they RACHEL LAIER, Publications Director, IAPD TODD PERNSTEINER, 952.841.1111, [email protected] can find! Luckily, Illinois

park districts have some fantastic offerings. It has become almost a tradition JOINT EDITORIAL COMMITTEE to feature aquatics in the IAPD Representatives summer months because there are always new trends IPRA Representatives ADRIANE JOHNSON, IAPD Co-Chair, Buffalo Grove Park District KARI FELKAMP, IPRA Co-Chair, Batavia Park District emerging and timeless lessons to share. KEVIN DOLAN, Mundelein Park & Recreation District LAURA BARRON, Village of the Lake in the Hills LORI FLORES-WEISSKOPF, Park District of Highland Park ANN ZIOLKOWSKI, Northbrook Park District In this issue of IP&R magazine, the Rockford Park District has partnered with a force that has enabled residents to participate in one of the hottest new ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS activities to hit the water since the water ski. Don't miss this story on page 14! TOM BARZ, Chairman, Frankfort Park District DALE LARSON, New Lenox Community Park District JOHN HOSCHEIT, Chairman-Elect, Forest Preserve District of Kane County RON LEHMAN, Channahon Park District KEN COLLIN, Immediate Past-Chairman, Freeport Park District LESTER LONG, Dolton Park District This is also a great time to remind everyone of the KEVIN DOLAN, Vice-Chairman, Mundelein Park & Recreation District LORI PALMER, Bartlett Park District ERIC ENTLER, Vice-Chairman, Park District of Forest Park TYLER SMITH, Rockford Park District importance of swimming safety and that swimming ADRIANE JOHNSON, Vice-Chairman, Buffalo Grove Park District JEFFREY RIGONI, Lockport Township Park District lessons are essential for EVERYONE. Learning to swim GRANT HAMMER, Treasurer, Springfield Park District MIKE VOGL, Bloomingdale Park District SHARON DIMARIA, Schaumburg Park District DICK VOLKER, Princeton Park District is so important because it prevents accidental JOHN HEMINGWAY, Macomb Park District drowning and it really is a life skill that can come in handy. The St. Charles Park District has developed a strong swimming program that puts that theory into IAPD HEADQUARTERS action. Read about their success on page 16. 211 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1186 217.523.4554 www.ILparks.org

PETER M. MURPHY, President and Chief Executive Officer RACHEL LAIER, Publications Director There is also a great story about how the Park District JASON ANSELMENT, Legal/Legislative Counsel SHANNON SARTAIN, Legal Secretary of Franklin Park created a swim team to help KARI CATTON, Executive Secretary SUE TRIPHAHN, Educational Services Director BOBBIE JO HILL, Public Relations Director CASEY WICHMANN, Director of Marketing and Development accommodate the diverse population in their ALAN HOWARD, Finance Director community on page 20. Also, check out the WebXtra on page 22 and learn about one of the newest forms of low-impact training that is helping athletes of all types ILLINOIS PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION with a program called Fluid Running. RITA FLETCHER, Chairman, Bartlett Park District CENTRAL REGION JARROD SCHEUNEMANN, University of Illinois Last, but certainly not least is a story that is very close MATTHEW CORSO, Chairman-Elect, South East Association for Special Parks NORTHERN REGION to my heart. On page 24, see how Westmont Park MARY JEANNE HUTCHISON, Immediate Past Chairman, ERIN FOLK, Oregon Park District District honors beloved Board President, Diane Main. O'Fallon Parks and Recreation Department She is one of the sweetest, most dedicated people I MEMBER-AT-LARGE SOUTHERN REGION JEFF FOUGEROUSSE, Vernon Hills Park District KIMBERLY CAUGHRAN, Village of Godfrey know and everyone at IAPD is overjoyed to see her recognized for more than four decades of service to the CHICAGO METRO REGION MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE GREG PETRY, Waukegan Park District CONOR CAHILL, Berwyn Park District community. Congratulations, Diane!

So, to all of you who are in the middle of your summer IPRA HEADQUARTERS busy season, try to take time to enjoy the fruits of your 536 East Avenue, LaGrange, IL 60525-6815 708.588.2280 Fax 708.354.0535 www.ILipra.org labor. Get out there and make a splash! DEBBIE TRUEBLOOD, Executive Director JESSICA KOLLMAN, Administrative Assistant/Marketing Coordinator MATT FAIRBANKS, Membership and Education Director SHEILA MULVEY, Education and Member Services Manager Enjoy the rest of your summer! BARRY FRANKS, Finance Director DUANE SMITH, Education and Events Coordinator LEESA JOHNSON, Conference and Meeting Director HEATHER WEISHAAR, Outreach Director Warm regards, Illinois Parks and Recreation (ISSN 0019-2155) is published bimonthly at 211 E. Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois, by the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. Annual subscription rates: $12 for IAPD/IPRA members; $50 for non-members; $60 foreign; $20 educational institutions. Single copies: $2 members; $10 nonmembers. Periodicals postage paid at Springfield, Illinois and additional post offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Illinois Parks & Recreation, 211 E. Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1186. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily express the official views of the IAPD/IPRA. Likewise, the publication of any advertisement is not to be construed as an endorsement of the product or services offered. Members of the IAPD and the IPRA and other interested persons are encouraged to submit articles and illustrative photos for possible publication in the magazine. Send for manuscript guidelines and deadline dates: Editor, Illinois Parks & Recreation, 211 E. Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1186, 217.523.4554, — Rachel Laier, Editor [email protected], www.ILparks.org. By submitting articles for publication, authors are assigning the copyright to the Illinois Association of Park Districts.

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GET ON BOARD

The Successful Board President Part II Peter M. Murphy, Esq., CAE, IOM IAPD President and CEO

What does it take to be a good board president? What criteria do and shall be an ex-officio member of the committees. However, a board members use in selecting the president? For example, is the responsive and effective board president also: individual a good leader? Will the person look at this as a responsibility and an obligation, or will the individual take advantage of the powers of • Serves as a spokesperson and should know how to deal with the this position? Is the person organized? Does the individual know public. Some boards prefer the executive to be the lead agency Roberts Rules and Parliamentary Procedures? Has the individual been spokesperson, and the president serves as an alternate associated with the agency long enough to know its goals and spokesperson. At other agencies, this is a shared responsibility. If the president is comfortable with the media and experienced in objectives? Does the individual have a hidden agenda or represent a public relations, boards are more likely to use the president as the special interest group? Use the criteria discovered in this article as spokesperson for the board, while the executive remains the guidelines, but remember that it is rare to find the perfect board spokesperson for the agency or for matters that are not related to member who has all the qualifications. board policy, but everyday operations. Who should hold the Position of Board President? A good leader is Not everyone can, or should, be president of the board. It should not be viewed as an honorary title to take turns with. The president is a not interested in leadership role and should be someone who can lead the board and represent the board with the public, governmental agencies and the having his own business community. way, but in finding The president should be a motivator and create an atmosphere that is gconducive to positive, productive deliberations. He or she also needs to the best way. be a good spokesperson, organizer and a great facilitator. The president needs interpersonal communication skills because he or she will need to diplomatically talk to fellow board members who might not be fulfilling their responsibilities. The president should also be a counselor for • Assists the chief executive in preparing the board meeting agenda. board members who are at odds with each other. The president will generally allow the chief executive to develop the agenda, but will provide input for the agenda and review it The board president should lead by example. He or she should work at before the board meeting. building relationships with board members and the executive director and encourage meeting participation by all members. • Blends in a business-like manner with a congenial and cooperative atmosphere at all board meetings. The president starts the How Much Power Will Your Board President meeting on time, follows the agenda, speaks clearly, and insists on Have? courtesy for all members. What should be the duties and responsibilities of the president? Some • Presides at all board and executive committee meetings. The presidents want to be the chief executive. Others don’t want to do president keeps the business flowing, diplomatically guards anything and can barely lead discussions at a meeting. Still others feel against wasting time, knows the issues, and leads the board to that they have the power to make decisions between board meetings effective decisions. If a board member gets bogged down in trivial without consulting the board. Your board president will reflect the power matters, the president intervenes by indicating that the board granted that position. Describe these powers in detail in your board should leave the details of this matter to the chief executive, the manual. The primary focus of the board president should be that of person hired to solve or resolve problems. leadership and not power. • Obtains motions as soon as possible and focuses discussion on the What Do You Expect from the President? topic at hand. A renowned board member for the Champaign Park Many times, the president’s job description will read: The president District, once said, “We don’t want to approve the minutes and shall preside at all meetings of the park district board. The president waste the hours.” shall, subject to the approval of the board, appoint all committees,

6 I l l i n o i s P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n w w w . I L i p r a . o r g • Tries to include all board members in the discussions, especially those with minority views. The president serves as the moderator 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS when disagreements arise. The board president needs to be prepared to take the lead in resolving conflicts within the board. The Saturday, August 19, 2017 September 26-28, 2017 president should possess conflict management skills, be well Park District NRPA Congress regarded by all the parties, be viewed as impartial toward the parties Ernest M. Morton and be objective about the issues. A discussion that begins as a Conservation Day difference in members' views on a business issue can quickly IL State Fairgrounds, Convention Center become intense and personal. Some board members may make Springfield New Orleans, LA personal attacks or embarrass others as they argue their points. The negative feelings created by public embarrassment perpetuate the Saturday, August 26, 2017 Friday, October 13, 2017 dispute, even when the conflict can be settled easily. The president IAPD Legislative Picnic IAPD Best of the Best must make sure that meetings deal with the issues, not Joliet Park District and Awards Gala personalities. Wheeling Park District Wheeling Park District’s, Chevy Chase Country Club • Knows that when the exchanges get personal, it becomes difficult for the opposing board members to communicate constructively, and Monday, August 28, 2017 uninvolved board members grow uncomfortable as they observe the IAPD Summer Golf Tour #3 Thursday, November 9, bitter exchanges. A skilled president encourages the parties to GolfVisions Mgt. Inc. Tanna 2017 resolve their issues away from the boardroom. Small conflicts left Farms Golf Club, Geneva, IL IAPD Legal Symposium unresolved tend to simmer into a stew of resentment. Early McDonald’s University/ intervention by the board president can help prevent this. Monday, September 11, Hyatt Lodge 2017 • Tries to avoid closely contested actions for board decisions. If the IAPD Summer Golf Tour #4 January 18-20, 2018 votes appear to be even, the president should consider postponing Lockport Township Park IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New action for the next meeting. Or, the president may appoint an ad hoc Heights Conference committee, representing both points-of-view to study the matter and District’s Prairie Bluff Public make a recommendation for a mutually acceptable solution. Boards Golf Club Hilton Chicago make decisions together on issues that impact the agency. The decisions are the result of careful study, discussion, sharing of perspectives, planning and personal opinions. Each board member has equal say in the collective decision-making process. Every board member has only one vote and that applies to the president, although the president usually gets the last vote and can decide whether to vote to break a tie or to abstain from voting.

• Understands that the president of a park board also does not have the authority to veto any action of that governing body. While it is a general rule in deliberative assemblies that the presiding officer shall not participate in the debate or other proceedings in any other capacity, the president of the park district board should participate in discussions of matters, similar to the rights of other commissioners. There is nothing improper in this practice.

• Summarizes the discussion on an issue for the record, and state the motion correctly prior to calling for a vote by the board.

• Signs authorized contracts.

• Appoints all committees subject to board confirmation. Serves as an ex-officio member on all board committees. The president attends as many committee meetings as possible to become familiar with an issue, but does not preempt the committee chairman.

• Provides advice to the chief executive. The president has no independent authority to influence the chief executive; advice is unofficial and lacks a vested authority. It is the presidents task to administer the board, and the chief executives task to administer the agency.

Acting as board president for your agency can be a challenging but also a fulfilling and rewarding experience.

Board presidents should always consider themselves as stewards not owners of the agency.

If you look around the board table and see a leader in every chair, then you have truly become one of the top park board presidents in Illinois.

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Water - Good for the Soul, the Family, and the Community

By Debbie Trueblood, CAE IPRA Executive Director

The theme of this issue is aquatics and the importance of swim President John F. Kennedy said, “All of us have in our veins the lessons. For me, I learned to swim taking swim lessons at the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, Brandywine neighborhood community pool in Villa Park, IL. As a and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our teenager, I tried out jet skiing and had the time of my life. I have tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea always loved being near water. — whether it is to sail or to watch it — we are going back from whence we came.” The importance of swim lessons goes much further than preparing oneself and one's family for water recreation, it also prevents drowning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and “There have been so many Prevention (CDC)'s website, “Every day, about ten people die from studies on the benefits of nature unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or for our lives in the way it makes younger. Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of us feel. We need to remember unintentional injury death in the United States.” Further, according that being with water, like trees, to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Drowning is the 3rd has numerous health benefits leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounting for us.” efor 7% of all injury-related deaths...Globally, the highest drowning rates are among children 1–4 years, followed by children 5–9 years.” So it's important that everyone learn to swim. But, there are some populations who are at greater risk. For example, Water is more than health, it is also about family and community. according to the National Autism Association, “Drowning is among My mom and I seem to find ourselves seeking water together at the leading causes of death of individuals with autism.” For some point most summers. This year she traveled with me to children with autism, learning to swim can protect them from Wilmington, North Carolina in late spring where I was representing losing their lives to drowning. IPRA at the International Mentoring Conference. We went out a few days early to enjoy the town and the first thing we did was a But, aquatics is far more than the value of swim lessons, it is about boat tour in the water. When I was at the conference, she went to importance of WATER. In my travels recently, an IPRA member, the beach. For dinner one night, you guessed it, dinner at a Kathy Renfro from the Carbondale Park District shared with me the restaurant on the water. A few years before, we went together to book, “Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Saugatuck, Michigan for a “girls' weekend”. We stopped at a Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, farmers market, picked up some cheese and berries, and I fondly More Connected, and Better at What You Do” by Wallace J. remember us just sitting in the sun on the beach, snacking, Nichols. In the book, the author's research shows that human catching up, and solving all the problems in the world. We were interaction with water is calming and can even help people think watching the families with the kids, we observed that a common more clearly. behavior among dads was “dipping” their young children in the water to give them a sense of the water without the fear of being This isn't news to us. There is all sorts of research out there that swept away in it. The kids would squeal with delight and beg for supports the physical and psychological benefits for human beings more. We saw all combinations of people, moms, dads, in just being close to water. Dating back to the 1800's doctors grandparents and siblings helping little ones build their sculptures have recommended “sea air” for a variety of ailments. There have in the sand. The water and the beach, it just brought everyone been so many studies on the benefits of nature for our lives in the together. It helped everyone to open their minds to talking, being way it makes us feel. We need to remember that being with water, together, and relaxing in a way that TV shows at home will never like trees, has numerous health benefits for us. do.

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Water bring families and communities together. It brings back Upcoming Events memories of a summertime without homework or responsibilities when kids spent the day at the pool playing in the water. The work you do in aquatics helps people learn to swim, have confidence in August 9 & 17, 2017 Attendees will receive quality the water, gives people the opportunity for that healing touch of Skills Development Webinar presentations from experts water, and brings together families and communities. The work you Series (August): Survey Says: that work at leading Illinois do matters. It brings together families and gives them a place to be Writing Questionnaires and agencies, learn how to create together to make those great summertime memories that will last a Avoid- ing Common Pitfalls a facility portfolio, and walk Whether you are an executive away with resources that will lifetime. director canvassing your help them enhance community for feedback on its operational efficiencies. This summer, as you fill your ranks with seasonal and part time parks and recreation services, summer staff, take some time to talk to them about parks and a program manager looking November 8 & 16, 2017 recreation as a career choice. Show them the videos IPRA made for feedback from program Skills Development Webinar about parks and recreation as a career, and all the "day in the life participants, or an early Series (November): childhood professional Emotional Intelligence in the of" videos of different aspects of the profession (e.g. marketing, interested in gathering input Workplace finance, safety, etc.). They are all available on our website or on from those you serve, surveys By assessing your individual YouTube, just google, "Illinois Park and Recreation Association Day are useful tools to collect both Emotional Intelligence you in the Life" or go to www.youtube.com/user/IPRAssoc1815 and quantitative and qualitative gain new understanding of you'll find them all, or better yet, sit down with your summer staff data. This session will provide interactions between co- and tell them your story, why you chose this profession and they in- sight into how to best workers and customers. Learn the characteristics of will surely see your passion and maybe consider following in your design and disseminate your survey, as well as which types Emotional Intelligence and footsteps. of questions to choose and how to use the knowledge to how to word them. impact your success in As you enjoy the rest of your summer, I hope you make time for workplace situations. recreation in your personal life to spend time with your friends and October 11 & 19, 2017 families, and maybe even enjoy a local pool or water park, so that Skills Development Webinar November 12 - 14, 2017 you too can have memories that last a lifetime. Series (October): Improving Professional Development Morale in Good Times and School Bad Professional Development From rewards and reprimands School (PDS) is the longest to goodies and gifts – there standing educational and are many ways to impact networking opportunity employee morale. Explore the offered by the Illinois Parks cost of poor morale along with and Recreation Association. your own personal motivators The tradition of park and while unlocking the keys to recreation professionals elevating attitude and attending Professional performance. Development School goes back to the 1980’s creating October 20, 2017 thousands of PDS graduates. Facility Management Professional Development Workshop School provides park and The Facility Management recreation professionals the Workshop is an exciting pilot opportunity to gain practical program for IPRA members in application education in a 2017! It is a learning small, student-focused experience unique to new and atmosphere. PDS is seasoned facility managers of committed to providing park diverse background such as and recreation professionals community centers, fitness the skills, knowledge base centers, athletic centers, and networking opportunities rental centers, and specialty needed for personal centers (golf, ice, preschool). development and career advancement s

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I S S U E S & I N S I G H T S F R O M T H E L E G A L / L E G I S L A T I V E S C E N E

Carefully Review Annual Audit and Financial Reporting Laws to Ensure Compliance Jason Anselment Legal/Legislative Counsel

The majority of park districts completed their fiscal year within the Comptroller's Office with sufficient evidence that it cannot do so, in past several months, so now is a particularly busy time for those which case the Comptroller may waive the electronic filing involved with audit and financial reporting procedures. That is requirement. However, typically the accountant or accounting firm because laws such as the Governmental Account Audit Act (Audit who performs the audit will complete the filing as part of their Act)i and the Public Funds Statement Publication Actii require certain contract for services with the district. financial documents like the audit report, annual financial report and the statement of receipts and disbursements, i.e., treasurer's report, It should be noted that the Audit Act authorizes the Comptroller to to be completed and filed with the appropriate office within 180 days charge fees for overdue or delinquent reports.iv or six months after the close of a district's fiscal year. B. Annual Revenues Less than $850,000 Compliance with these audit and financial reporting laws is extremely important and requires a detailed analysis because some rules are The Audit Act's requirements for annual audits are different for different depending upon the amount of an agency's annual revenues. agencies that receive less than $850,00 in revenue during any fiscal Additionally, recent legislative changes have tied some of the year. The Audit Act does not require these smaller agencies to have requirements under one law to the other. Some of those legislative an audit every year. However, many may be required to do so changes were the direct result of IAPD's advocacy efforts at the contractually by bond covenants, grants or other agreements. Some Capitol and help save agencies much needed tax dollars. smaller agencies may choose to have an audit as part of their internal policies even though one may not be required. Therefore, it is important to carefully review these annual requirements with your local counsel, accountant, finance officer or While an audit is not required every year for smaller units of other business official to ensure compliance. government that receive annual revenues less than $850,000, recent changes to the Audit Act add new requirements. Beginning with fiscal ANNUAL AUDIT year 2016, the Audit Act now requires these smaller units to either: The audit requirements under the Audit Act differ depending upon the amount of an agency’s annual revenues. i) conduct an audit once every four years in addition to submitting an annual financial report (AFR) to the Comptroller every year; or A. Annual Revenues of at Least $850,000 ii) have their governing board approve the AFR by a 3/5th vote, in which case an audit every four years is not required. To use The Audit Act requires local governments with annual revenues of at this option, a copy of the AFR must be provided to each least $850,000 to have an annual audit of the local government's member of that governmental unit's board of elected officials, accounts and funds, including the accounts of any officer of the presented either in person or by a live phone or web governmental unit who receives fees, handles funds or who spends connection during a public meeting. money of the local government. The audit must be made by a licensed public accountant and meet the minimum requirements set When the legislation proposing this new requirement was introduced forth in the Audit Act. during the 98th General Assembly, it did not provide for the second option and instead would have required governmental units receiving A district's audit must cover the immediately preceding fiscal year annual revenues less than $850,000 to conduct an audit of their and begin as soon as possible after the close of that fiscal year. The accounts at least once every four years. As a result of concerns raised audit must be completed and the audit report filed with the by IAPD regarding the potential costs of these audits in proportion to Comptroller within 180 days after the close of the fiscal year unless a a smaller unit of government's budget, the legislation was amended swritten extension of time is granted by the Comptroller. to allow agencies that receive annual revenues less than $850,00 per year to continue to file the AFR every year in lieu of the audit as The Audit Act requires the licensed public accountant making the long as the governing board approves that AFR by at least a 3/5ths audit to submit not less than three copies of the audit report to the vote. governing body. Copies must be filed with both the Comptroller and the county clerk of the county where the governmental unit's principal Though not part of the Audit Act, those park districts, forest preserves office is located. The governmental unit must also make the audit and conservation districts that conduct annual audits now have an report and the financial report discussed below part of its public iii opportunity to save thousands of dollars each year in newspaper records and open to public inspection. publication costs by publishing a short notice of availability of their audit in lieu of publishing the lengthy treasurer's report as discussed The Audit Act also requires the audit report to be filed with the in greater detail below. Comptroller electronically unless the governmental unit provides the

1 0 I l l i n o i s P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n w w w . I L i p r a . o r g ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (AFR) This statement of receipts and disbursements, which is commonly Regardless of its annual revenues, all local governments must complete referred to as the “treasurer's report,” must be subscribed and sworn and file an annual financial report, or AFR, with the Comptroller within to by the public officer and filed with the county clerk within six 180 days after the close of the fiscal year unless a written extension of months after the expiration of a district's fiscal year. time is granted by the Comptroller. Like the audit, these AFRs must also be filed electronically unless the governmental unit provides the B. Newspaper Publication Requirements Comptroller's Office with sufficient evidence that it cannot do so, and the Comptroller waives the requirement. Until 2012, all districts were also required to publish a copy of this entire statement in a newspaper published in the district within six For agencies that receive less than $850,000 in revenues, the AFR is months after the expiration of its fiscal year. the primary financial reporting requirement under the Audit Act. Because of IAPD's advocacy efforts back in 2011, park districts, The AFR is intended to be a short form that provides details about a forest preserves and conservation districts now have the option to local government's revenues, expenditures and other financial data. The publish a “notice of availability” of their annual audit instead of Audit Act states that the Comptroller must design the form so that publishing the treasurer's report.viii professional accounting services are not required for its preparation, but those familiar with the AFR know that it requires a significant amount Unlike those lengthy documents, the Notice of Availability of Audit of demographic and financial information about nearly every aspect of only needs to contain the time period covered by the audit, the name a district's funds and accounts. Consequently, if an agency is required of the firm conducting the audit and the address and business hours to have an annual audit it may want to include preparation and filing of of the location where the audit report may be publicly inspected. the AFR as part of the contract for services with the agency's licensed Smaller agencies that are not required to perform the audit can public accountant. choose to do so and publish the Notice of Availability or they may continue to publish their treasurer's report. All AFRs filed with the Comptroller are readily available on the internet through the Comptroller's Local Government Warehouse.v These reports On average, IAPD member agencies save more than a $1,000 each provide a wealth of information to the public about every local year as a result of our efforts in eliminating the most costly government. Local governments may also use this financial information newspaper publication for most park districts, conservation districts to benchmark their agency against similar local governments. and forest preserves. A model Notice of Availability of Audit form is available to IAPD members under the Legal Assistance section of the STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS IAPD website at ILparks.org. (TREASURER'S REPORT) As its name suggests, the option to publish the shorter Notice of The Audit Act is not the only law that contains financial reporting Availability of Audit is only an option if the district conducts an audit. requirements triggered by the close of a district's fiscal year. That means that all agencies with at least $850,000 in revenues are automatically eligible because they must have an annual audit. A. Preparation and Filing Requirements However, if a district does not complete an annual audit because it is The Public Funds Statement Publication Act requires each public officer not required, and thus, cannot publish a Notice of Availability of who receives and disburses public funds in the discharge of Audit, the district still must publish a copy of its annual treasurer's government debts and liabilities to prepare a “statement of receipts and report in a newspaper published in the district within six months after disbursements” at the end of each fiscal year that includes the the expiration of its fiscal year. To summarize, agencies with less than following: $850,000 may publish a Notice of Availability of Audit if they had an annual audit; otherwise they still must publish the treasurer's report. (1) all monies received and from what sources received (giving items, particulars and details); It is very important to remember that while Public Act 97-146 saves (2) all monies paid out where the total amount paid during the park districts, forest preserves and conservation districts much fiscal year exceeds $2,500 in the aggregate (giving the name of needed dollars by allowing the option to publish the much shorter each individual to whom paid and the amount paid to each Notice of Availability of Audit in lieu of the lengthy treasurer's report, person); it does not eliminate the obligation to prepare and file the treasurer's (3) all monies paid out as compensation for personal services report with the county. (giving the name of each individual to whom paid and the total amount paid to each person); and The statement still must be prepared and filed with the county clerk (4) A summary statement of operations for all funds and account within six months of the end of their fiscal year. Failing, neglecting or groups. refusing to follow the Public Funds Statement Publication Act can result in a Class A misdemeanor and monetary damages between To satisfy the requirements contained in (3) above, the public officer ix $25 and $500. In counties under 500,000, the county treasurer can elect to report the compensation for personal services by listing the can withhold payment to the public official of any funds the district name and compensation of each employee in categories of $25,000 receives from the county collector, county treasurer, or township intervals as follows: x collector until the public official complies. (A) under $25,000.00;

(B) $25,000.00 to $49,999.99; i 50 ILCS 310/0.01, et seq. (C) $50,000.00 to $74,999.99; ii 30 ILCS 15/0.01, et seq. iii (D) $75,000.00 to $99,999.99; 50 ILCS 310/6 iv (E) $100,000.00 to $124,999.99; or 50 ILCS 310/4 vi v (F) $125,000.00 and over. http://warehouse.illinoiscomptroller.com/ vi 30 ILCS 15/1(3) vii 30 ILCS 15/2.1 Note that names and addresses of persons to whom child support or viii Note that municipalities and school districts must complete similar reports under separate maintenance was withheld and paid from an employee's wages must statutes that do not relieve those agencies of this newspaper publication notice. ix vii 30 ILCS 15/5, 15/6 not be disclosed. x 30 ILCS 15/3a w w w . I L p a r k s . o r g J u l y / A u g u s t 2 0 1 7 1 1

NO BOAT? NO PROBLEM? Come Visit the Wake Park!

By Daniel Jarrett, West Rock Wake Park-Rockford IL

History: Located on Rockford's southwest side, Levings Park was once a 135 acre farm with Kent Creek flowing through the heart of it's hilly, tree-lined landscape. In 1919, Thomas Goodsman Levings donated the farm to the Rockford Park District, and shortly after the park commissioners voted to renovate the park. Through the Federal Workforce Progress Administration program, 700 men built a dam and excavated a large area by hand that is now known as Levings Lake.

Since its conception, Levings has been an anchor in the Rockford area to many families that have enjoyed the wide array of amenities surrounding the lake's shore. In addition to being a beautiful park to walk and jog in Levings Park features: rental shelters for large gatherings and reunions, bbq grills, playgrounds, fishing, sand volleyball, basketball and tennis courts and more. Central to Levings programming is a live music series for two wonderful talent showcases: Live at Levings and Domingo en el Parke. Levings Park is truly a snapshot of what Rockford has to offer for natural beauty and cultural diversity.

1 4 I l l i n o i s P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n w w w . I L i p r a . o r g Through this private/public venture West Rock Wake Park will aim to serve this region and the Rockford Park District’s constituents through a unique seasonal activity.

Not long after Levings Lake was made, Bruno Rixen, an addicted behind a boat alone), West Rock has been able to teach many riders water-skier, developed a cable system in Germany in an effort to with autism, amputees, and other disabilities and all ages (4 to 78!). popularize a historically cost prohibitive sport. He had seen the In 2015, the Rockford Park District donated a specific chair made tourism impact on snow ski lifts during the winter months, specifically for adaptive wakeboarding. understood the market research about the cost of boating and restriction, and aimed to bring this expensive and limited sport he loved to the masses. His design would allow multiple water-skiers the 2017 Expansion & Stewardship: opportunity to ride at the same time around a lake, and provide With a need for increased traffic flow and from market demand, West investors the ability to build a business around a timeless sport with Rock is expanding to a full cable system, Summer 2017. Moving other ancillary uses surrounding the cable park. Since then, cable away from a reservation based system, riders will be able to show up parks have grown tremendously around the globe with approximately any convenient time during open business hours, and larger groups 80 installations in Germany alone, 60 in France, 35 in the United will have a much easier time enjoying the facility. In some ways the States, Bali, Thailand, Philippines and many more. facility will be like the snow ski environment but for the lake. West Rock will keep both linear System 2.0's as “bunny hills” training first In 2006, Sesitec developed a smaller modular two-tower cable time riders on basic skills prior to heading over to the full cable, and system, called the “System 2.0”. This innovative and technically will look to add more concessions, day camps, and other amenities mobile System 2.0 revolutionized what was once unthinkable for for folks not riding the cable system. water skiing/wakeboarding by making it possible to take the sport anywhere. They have been set up in large, indoor venues like boat As expansion plans have progressed, West Rock and the park district shows or for exhibitions in unique locations. But most importantly, have learned that this is about much more than simply adding the system 2.0 can be placed on smaller lakes, making lakes such as another great offering for the citizens of Rockford and region beyond. Levings, ridable. Although rider capacity is limited to one rider at a The lake is central and crucial to the livelihood of the park, the time, the System 2.0 provides a safe, quiet, and personal way to families that use it for recreation and fishing, and is in need of learn—Truly the easiest way to learn how to waterski. For the first- preservation for the next generation. Levings Lake is a 30-acre body timer and pro alike, progression happens quickly due to the amount of water, fed through a 7,376 - acre watershed from Kent Creek in of uninterrupted time on the water, riding continuously back and forth Southwest Rockford. As a byproduct of productive land uses between each tower. upstream, nutrients and sediment wash into Kent Creek and ultimately settle in Levings Lake. The riding itself will help circulate Opening Season: and aerate the water improving water quality for riders and improve Through a small group of investors that make up West Rock Wake the habitat for fishing. Additionally, a product will be added to the Park, and in partnership with the Rockford Park District, city of lake called Biohavens from Floating Island International, which mimic Rockford, and Winnebago county, two linear System 2.0 cables were the wetland effect in nature to remove excess nutrients from the installed at Historic Levings Lake in the summer of 2014. With the water. Not only will local students be able to now have lake’s design, already established amenities and infrastructure, and wakeboarding as a team sport they will also be able to study the proximity to bypass 20, Levings Park has proven to be a great place many aspects of watershed development and conservation. for a cable wake park. West Rock has served riders from all over the region and surrounding communities, truly living up to the mission of Beyond: taking a historically cost prohibitive sport to as many as possible. For Waterskiing isn't necessarily up to baseballs’ level as a heritage sport customers that already own boats, riding “cable” provides a more but it certainly has been around for a long time. Through this accessible opportunity to ride and also progress on one of the many private/public venture West Rock Wake Park will aim to serve this features (ramps, jumps, etc), which are not found in open bodies of region and the Rockford Park Districts’ constituents through a unique water. Many customers will book a reservation on their lunch break, seasonal activity. West Rock's proximity to and customer base from ride, and head back to work, others will book private group sessions Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago is surely encouraging from a on the weekends and make wakeboarding a weekly routine to their tourism aspect, but also being located near some of Rockford's most summer activities, or some simply participate in many of the special underserved areas has also highlighted the need for a mission to events, contests, or as a great total body workout! Due to the fact bring unity to a town separated by another river where families have that riders start close to the operator (as opposed to starting 50' driven over for years watching water skiers go by.

w w w . I L p a r k s . o r g J u l y / A u g u s t 2 0 1 7 1 5 WATER FUN COMES WITH WWaateterr Awareness AT ST. CHARLES PARK DISTRICT SWIM PROGRAMS

By Erika Young, Public Relations and Marketing Manager, St. Charles Park District

When something exceeds expectations, we say it is going It also leads the pack in health benefits. From improving flexibility “swimmingly.” And if a person is active and energetic, they and coordination to burning calories and providing a total-body are known to be in the “swim of things.” workout, swimming is a sport that can be enjoyed by all ages and in a variety of environments – from a gym's indoor pool in the There's a reason that the act of swimming is so frequently dead of winter to a cool mountain lake on a hot summer day. associated with positivity and energy, good health and vibrancy. It's the fourth most-popular sport in the country, So, whether you're heading to the ocean with your entire family, it's the third most-popular fitness activity for all ages, and it's going out on a boat with friends, or plunging into one of the park the second fastest-growing sports activity, attracting more district's splash-tastic pools, you'll have a better time having than three million new participants. mastered some essential skills. What better way to enjoy and appreciate this refreshing resource than by knowing how to behave in and around water safely and with confidence?

1 6 I l l i n o i s P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n w w w . I L i p r a . o r g Using a presentation filled with silly and serious questions about water experiences, children learn and identify how, by following the rules, they can swim safe in different bodies of water from a backyard swimming pool to water rafting on the lake, lounging in a hot tub, splashing around in a creek while searching for tadpoles and even at home in the bath tub.

Swimming only succeeds if it is done safely. That's why the St. along with showing a variety of pictures and props, such as Charles Park District has developed a variety of awareness programs lifejackets, allows children to interact with the educators; thus and activities designed to reinforce the “Swimming Safe Saves Lives” making the lesson memorable. message. It's a sad statistic, but drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for children ages 1 to 14. The intent is to introduce students and their families to the “Swim Teaching children to swim is a vital skill for drowning prevention. Safe” pledge, wherein patrons commit their support for the “Swim Safe” program when they visit each aquatic facility. Introduced for the first time in 2015, the park district's “Swim Safe” program was implemented in order to share water safety tips and “We have a pledge posted at each facility for patrons to sign, and we encourage swim lessons for participants of all ages. keep it posted for public viewing throughout the season,” said Jourden-Messerich. “It's a great way of reinforcing the rules and Each year, before the summer aquatic fun begins, the park district guidelines that should be a part of every visit to any kind of water works closely with a not-for-profit organization, the Pauly D activity.” Foundation, to discuss swim safety in local grade school classrooms, as well as the park district's preschool, before school and after school Along with a wall poster, which is also signed by all staff members, care programs. Presentations are made to nearly 400 students, visitors can sign their own “Swim Safe” pledge form that will be kindergarteners through 5th grade at five elementary schools and posted nearby. Each aquatic facility displays colorful “Swim Safe” another 200 park district program participants. posters, strategically placed throughout the locker rooms, aimed to reinforce water safety awareness. One poster focuses on preventative The park district's Aquatic Facility Supervisors Rosie Fasching from drowning and is sponsored by the Park District Risk Management Swanson Pool and Steve Gard from Otter Cove Aquatic Park engage Agency, while the other highlights how children can become children in helping to learn five important “Swim Safe” rules which superheroes – a swimmer with a towel acting as a cape -- when promotes the five basic tenets of water safety awareness: following the “Swim Safe” rules.

1) take swimming lessons; The Pauly D Foundation is the creation of Paul and Gianna Delle 2) read the rules; Grazie, whose 4-year-old son, Paulino, died in a drowning accident in 3) know the water depth; 2014. It is the Foundation's mission to honor Pauly's memory by 4) swim with a buddy; and advocating for water safety and drowning prevention. The Pauly D 5) swim with a lifeguard or adult on duty. Foundation aims to increase people's awareness of water safety and the importance of introducing swim lessons as early as possible in a Using a presentation filled with silly and serious questions about child's life. water experiences, children learn and identify how, by following the rules, they can swim safe in different bodies of water from a backyard In 2017, the Pauly D Foundation is donating $12,000 to offer free swimming pool to water rafting on the lake, lounging in a hot tub, swim lessons for 3- and 4-year old children who register for the park splashing around in a creek while searching for tadpoles and even at district's Bubble Club Frogs program. Typically run on a 4-day, home in the bath tub. Rosie and Steve encourage children to answer Monday through Thursday schedule, the 30-minute lessons questions with a pat on their head, snapping fingers or giving a round incorporate a variety of activities, games and songs that encourage of applause by clapping hands in a circular motion. This activity, children to develop a lifelong enjoyment of the water while mastering essential water safety skills.

w w w . I L p a r k s . o r g J u l y / A u g u s t 2 0 1 7 1 7 “This is the first level of swim lessons where children learn in an example, provides one on one interaction and discussion of water environment that's independent of a parent, which is something we safety with special “Pool Heroes.” “Cannonball Contests” stress the find to be very important,” said Meg Jourden-Messerich, Assistant importance of knowing the depth of a body of water and help Superintendent of Recreation. “It's the perfect age for children to contestants learn the diving board rules. And the “2 O'Clock Conga start building their water confidence.” Line” illustrates how to walk safely on hard and wet surfaces around the pool deck. The generosity of the Pauly D Foundation is augmented by another giving program offered by the park district this year. “The Sharing Both facilities even offer “Exclusive Tours Beyond the Deck” to learn Wave” is a pay-it-forward funding drive that helps children who more about how an aquatic facility operates, giving patrons a sneak otherwise could not afford to do so participate in park district peek behind the scenes to see how lifeguards and aquatic staff make recreational and educational programs. Interested individuals, the facility safe and fun for everyone. At Otter Cove, Ollie Otter, the families or groups can make donations during their regular online mascot, is available for special photo sessions and give high fives to program registration process or in person anytime at either Swanson all those who pledge to “Swim Safe.” Each experience is designed to Pool or Otter Cove Aquatic Park. Local families can then qualify for enhance and expand water safety in a fun and entertaining assistance through the park district's Financial Aid Program. environment.

“The program's tagline says it all,” says Jourden-Messerich. “We And park district safe swimmers have the chance to be a part of really can help one more child, one donation at a time. Being able to global water safety awareness program by participating in “The provide recreational experiences for children is a wonderful and World's Largest Swimming Lesson,” which is held at both Otter Cove awesome opportunity.” and Swanson Pool in June. St. Charles swimmers will join people from around the world to unite and break the Guinness Book of World Awesome opportunities abound in June with “Swim Safe” programs Records for the most people participating in a swim lesson. and events for all ages and abilities to further communicate this important message. On select days in June, patrons are welcome to “It's a great program that brings a little twist to it,” said Jourden- participate in free (with daily admission) drop-in “Splash'n Classes” Messerich. “How often do you get a chance to break a world's record such as water aerobics, diving and water polo. And then there's and learn an important life skill? Working with other swim lesson weekly “Splish'n Activities” that help expand the aquatic fun while providers to break a world record is a fun thing to think about while reinforcing the five “Swim Safe” rules. “Color with a Lifeguard,” for stressing the basics of water safety and swimming lessons.”

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By Jackie Iovinelli, CPRP, Superintendent of Recreation, Park District of Franklin Park

The Park District of Franklin Park is a diverse regional agency with more than 50 different first languages spoken in the home as identified by High School District 212. Until the late 1980's the community was a typical inner ring Chicago suburb consisting of second and third generation families. Today the Elementary School District is 65% Hispanic and 31% White, included in the white percentage is a 22% Eastern European population. This shift in demographics creates challenges for our current programs to serve the needs of a changed community.

The early declines in Aquatics popularity and participation parallels the demographic evolution. To reintroduce aquatics to a new demographic required a partnership with our schools and eventually a regional outreach to attract sufficient numbers.

2 0 I l l i n o i s P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n w w w . I L i p r a . o r g Our story begins with a disbanded swim team, a direct result of The team struggled with low enrollment. Our coaching staff came children aging out of the program during the first wave of new from the local middle school swim team, yet the team had trouble residents. Language barriers and little knowledge of park district attracting summer swimmers. We tried morning practice, dividing services were the initial challenge. Transitions to adjust to new levels, working with the local college and high schools and sibling residents started in 2000 with a random sample population/ discounts with modest success. participation analysis conducted in Spanish and English. Clearly, improved communication was necessary. The agency’s first marketing Through trial and error, the development of a strong foundation for a manager initiated a new brochure and newsletter design featuring successful team slowly formed. The staff's passion and dedication to selective translation. A tri-lingual website in Spanish, Polish, and the success of this program was the driving force. As a park district English followed in 2002. we knew the importance of having this program in the area.

Middle School Partnership At the conclusion of the 2012 season , our current swim team came The Mannheim Middle School, one of two local middle schools, is to us with ideas and enthusiasm for this program to grow. At that fortunate to have an indoor pool, one of three middle schools in point we created a plan, goals and a time line. Illinois to operate nine months after the outdoor season ends. Their pool was dedicated in 1976. In 2004, we forged a partnership with Aquatics Consortium Contributes the school district overseeing swim lessons, adult aquatic fitness and The first and most important goal was to provide the service of a a family swim night for the community. The partnership essentially swim team beyond Franklin Park. By reaching out to other local gave us the opportunity to offer aquatics year round. Since 2004, the communities, with or without aquatic facilities, it was determined swim lesson program has grown with maximum numbers in two what populations were unable to offer a team. From this research the classes of 30. An interesting participation mix also developed; the Western Suburban Aquatics Consortium was created and the first lesson students are primarily Eastern European, Family Swim Night is meeting was held in September, 2012. The group consists of the mostly Hispanic, while the Adult swim is dominated by female Village of Schiller Park, Veteran's Park District, Village of Elmwood seniors. Park, Norridge Park District and the Park District of Forest Park. The group was formed in part to facilitate a regional swim team and to Beginning in 2009 we tried to attract the Mannheim Middle School develop strong neighbor relations with other local pools of similar students to take part in a summer outdoor swim team. At that time size. Ideas and knowledge in all areas of aquatic facilities were their numbers had declined. With the majority of the students from shared. The group now meets every fall and spring. The consortium low-income families, team fees are a challenge. As a result, current relationships and experience is shared and valued by each swim team members are primarily Eastern European and White in a community. primarily Hispanic school. A Coach is Found and Mascot Created Renovation Sparks a Rebuilding Effort As the consor tium improved our outlook, we discovered Veronica The park district's only swimming pool was dedicated July 26, 1969. Drozdowski, a lifeguard with varsity swim team experience and the The swim team soon followed in 1970. The team was supported by passion needed to fill our coaching vacancy. With the help of the high the local high school swim team. Swim team Coach, Fred Gusel, led school Coach, she developed a program curriculum. Coach the competitive teams through the 1990's. His close relationship Drozdowski was challenged with creating a team mascot. After with the local grade schools and middle school helped the program careful evaluation and research the management and coaching staff grow. The popular summer activity was managed by a volunteer presented the Narwhal mascot to the board of commissioners. parent board. Coach Gusel attributed the participation success to the Narwhals travel in pods and swim and grow in large groups. In working relationships with the local schools. Through the years competitive situations, Narwhals are remarkably fast — providing former swimmers became dedicated coaches and ambassadors great inspiration for our swimmers. They typically have a long spiral attracting up to 120 swimmers each summer. Slowly at first, the tusk that grants them the mysterious nickname “unicorn of the sea.” demographic change had an impact. Swim team enrollment slowed, coaching staff moved and parent leadership waned. The team The Narwhal Swim Team philosophy is based on excellence in eventually dismantled in 2000. instruction and commitment to the athlete. The team promotes sportsmanship, team spirit, responsibility and individual achievement Two phases of pool renovation started in 2002 and again in 2008 to the level of excellence desired by and within the abilities of each transforming the 33 year-old neighborhood pool into the “Pool on swimmer. The team provides fun, fitness, encouragement and friendly Pacific.” competition in a positive environment.

Knowing there was potential from the Mannheim Middle School Swimmers Like to Compete experience, revisiting a park district swim team was considered in Another important goal was joining a swim conference to give 2007. A complete renovation in 2008 included a renewed look at participants the opportunity to use their skills and compete and learn programming possibilities. With a design that could accommodate a from other swim teams. Intra-team meets were not enough. The team swim team, the Franklin Park Penguins, following our Ice Arena petitioned a local conference comprised of several large and Mascot, were born. The program foundation was based on a non- experienced teams. The concern was that a small team of swimmers competitive swimming environment. It concentrated on stroke were going to be left behind and lose sight of the ultimate goal – fair development and held small inter-squad meets. The philosophy was competition. Other teams had the same concerns. Within a team and athlete centered, parent supported and coach driven. designated mile radius six teams came together and formed the new Central Suburban Swim Conference. Travel times were cut down for families, and teams would compete against teams similar in size and experience.

w w w . I L p a r k s . o r g J u l y / A u g u s t 2 0 1 7 2 1 In 2013, twenty-six Narwhals attended 6 competitions and hosted 2 home meets. They combined recreation with competition. The swimmers perfected their technique, got stronger and swam faster. Although the team was small, the parents and swimmers grew into a tightly-knit community. That summer, at the home meet against Bolingbrook, the eight and under freestyle swimmers were neck in neck throughout the race. Over 150 enthusiastic parents were standing on their chairs to see the action, and everyone was cheering to motivate the swimmers. All eyes were on the pool as the final swimmer out-touched the visiting team by only fractions of a second! It was more than winning a race. It reflected the team spirit behind the growth of the new Narwhal's team and the promise and potential ahead.

Looking Forward There is more to an effort than immediate results. With the wide A Whole New Way to Run! range of challenges a new demography demands, small successes and persistence are the building blocks to expand aquatics across In the fall of 2010, Jennifer Conroyd was preparing for the cultures, languages, and recreation perceptions. As the Narwhal Chicago Marathon. As part of team “10-10-10 for Ben” Swim Team and related aquatic programs continue to evolve, she and her 4 siblings were running as a Charity team to traditional marketing and partnerships will require adjustment and raise money for Juvenile Diabetes in support of her flexibility as the recreation staff find new ways to reintroduce aquatic nephew Ben who was diagnosed at an early age. Having programs and services to a new community. In the 2017 season, the run 15 marathons, including the Boston Marathon and the liveliness and team comradery continued and brought together 65 completing of an Ironman, this was as she says “the most swimmers through a positive and supportive atmosphere at the Pool important race I had ever planned to do”. on Pacific. We look forward to continuing to grow the participation for years to come. Read the Full Story Online Go to ILparks.org and select Publications/IP&R Magazine/WebXtras from the left column.

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Hoffman Estates Park District Staff Announcements The Hoffman Estates Park District announces the retirement of John Giacalone after 40 years of service as Director of Parks Maintenance on DIANE MAIN HONORED WITH WESTMONT PARK DISTRICT DEDICATION May 22, 2017. John started at HE Parks in May of 1977 as a maintenance worker when the park district was only 13 years old and had 15 parks covering 146 acres of primarily farmland. He was promoted six times over the years, rising through the ranks to the position of “It is our privilege to rename Twin Lakes Park in honor of Diane Director in 1997. Today, under his leadership Main,” said Westmont Park District Director Bob Fleck. “She the park district boasts 79 beautiful parks on epitomizes the essence of community service, and we could think of 898 acres of rolling parkland with 45 no better way to thank her for the countless wonderful things that playgrounds, 25 lakes and ponds, 13 natural she has done for this community during her nearly four decades of areas, 12 miles of walking trails and so much more. service.” The Hoffman Estates Park District announces Dustin Hugen as its new Director of Parks and Diane has always been passionate about her service to others. She Facilities Services. Dustin has worked as the has been instrumental in the park district's growth from 32 acres of Superintendent at Bridges of Poplar Creek parks in 1978 to 137 acres today. She played a key role in the Country Club, the park district's golf course, as development of Westmont's Ty Warner Park, Twin Lakes Golf Club, an employee of Billy Casper Golf for the past 9 Twin Lakes Woods, Westmont Skatepark, Ty Warner Splash Park, years. He joined the park district as a full time employee in January of 2017. He has worked in Front Row L-R: Luke Main, Bobby Main, Billy Main Westmont Senior Center and 15 parks throughout Westmont. Back Row L-R: Taylor Hwan, Diane, Ally Main, Colin Hwan & Anna Main the golf industry for the past 17 years. Dustin has a bachelor's of science degree in “It has been said that sometimes people come into your life for a horticulture/turf management from Iowa State moment, a day or a lifetime. It matters not the time they spent with University. Dustin is currently the President of you, but how they impacted your life during that time,” said Peter the Illinois Turfgrass Foundation, the largest turf Murphy, President and CEO of the Illinois Association of Park principal organization in Illinois which is committed to funding turf research and Districts. “Diane has made a tremendous impact on the park district education in the state. He also has a certificate field. She is an inspiration, and the strength and perseverance that from Lake City Community College as an Equipment Technician. Dustin she has displayed throughout her nearly 40-year career as a started his new position on May 8, 2017. commissioner are remarkable and worthy of emulation by all.”

Diane Main, President of the Westmont Park District and 2015 Diane has resided in Westmont with her husband Bob for 45 years. Warrenville Park District IAPD Chairman, was recognized on July 4th, 2017 with one of the Her greatest joys have been watching her children and Announces New Superintendent most prestigious honors an individual can receive: the dedication of grandchildren thrive, and seeing the Westmont Park District grow as of Recreation and Superintendent a community park in her name. Diane also received a proclamation the hub of the community, providing incredible programs and of Finance services for the residents. and a Key to the Village from Westmont Mayor Ron Gunter during Jordan Real is the new Superintendent of the dedication ceremony. Recreation at the Warrenville Park District. She has been in the field of Parks and Recreation for 10 years with the Fox Valley Park District. She began her career as a part-time Recreation Supervisor before stepping into the full-time Jay Lerner Promoted to Belvidere Township Park Recreation Supervisor position at the Vaughan Executive Director for the District Names Mark Athletic Center overseeing the athletic programs, special events and rentals. Through her tenure, Waukegan Park District Pentecost as the New she was promoted to Assistant Facility Manager The Waukegan Park District is pleased to Executive Director and later promoted to the Facility Manager announce the appointment of Jay Lerner position. Jordan has been actively involved in a number of events and The Belvidere Township Park District committees over the years including development of programs/events like the to the role of executive director. Jay has retained the services of the Illinois been with the Waukegan Park District Fox Valley Amazing Race, Zombie Invasion and Blackberry Farm's annual 5K Association of Park Districts to conduct a races, as well as a committee member for the Mid-American Canoe and since September 1998 when he started as search for the new executive director. At Kayak Race. She was also on a team that developed a Recreation specific a recreation specialist for youth athletics. the May 23, 2017 Belvidere Township Park training program and was involved in the Rec Trac Implementation Committee District board meeting, the board of with the District. George Bridges, Waukegan Park District commissioners unanimously approved Mark President stated, “The park district's Pentecost as their next executive director Linda Straka is the new Superintendent of professional development program and effective June 19, 2017. He will be Finance at the Warrenville Park District. She has Jay's experience prepared him for succession into the executive replacing Dan Roddewig who is retiring after 31 years. over 25 years of government finance experience, director position. The board believed we had the best possible 18 of them have been spent in the Park District candidate for the executive director's position already in our Mark came to the district in 2007 as the superintendent of parks and field. She also spent 4 years working as an organization, and that was Jay Lerner.” auditor for Lauterbach and Amen. Linda most was promoted to the superintendent of operations in 2012. Prior to recently worked for the Lemont Park District, and joining the Belvidere Township Park District, he was with the Hanover Jay earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation with concentration in has also worked for Batavia and Addison Park Park Park District for seven years. Mark has a bachelor's degree in Districts. Some of her other career Sports Management and a Master of Science in Physical Education recreation, park and tourism administration from Western Illinois accomplishments include receiving the GFOA with concentration in Recreation. Both degrees are from Ohio University. Mark, his wife and their two children have lived in the award, PDRMA accreditation, and IAPD/IPRA University in Athens, Ohio. He is a Certified Parks and Recreation Belvidere area since 2002 and have enjoyed the opportunity to become Illinois Distinguished Accreditation. She has also Executive through the National Recreation and Park Association more involved with the local culture through opportunities with the spearheaded two financial software conversions (NRPA) and a Certified Program Planner through the LERN Network. district. Mark looks forward to continuing to serve the Belvidere at both Batavia and Lemont. In addition, she has He completed the NRPA Directors School, Professional Development community and to assist with future growth, development and been very involved in the field of parks and School, Revenue Development & Management School, and the recreational services. “I am excited to take on this new role of recreation including serving 12 years on the Executive Development Program at Indiana University. In 2016, he leadership in this amazing community and look forward to serving PDRMA health benefits committee, and 6 years on the Administrative and was recognized by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association with alongside the dedicated community leaders, professionals and residents Finance Section board, serving as the director in 2016. the statewide Community Impact Award. that make Belvidere such a great place to live.”

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