http://tr.ilipra.org This is the home of the Illinois Park & Recreation Association's Therapeutic Recreation Section. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:03:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In addition to e-mailing the agenda and minutes for the upcoming ITRS Board Meeting, they will now be placed on a blog to be sure all have access to it.  Here is the agenda itrs-agenda-april-08.doc and here are the February minutes minutes-itrs-meeting-feb-08.doc.  Thank you. http://tr.ilipra.org/2008/04/04/april-9-itrs-board-meeting/ The Chicago Sky has invited us out again for an SRA Day at the Sky.  Last year was a great success with over 200 SRA staff and participants attending.  Let's make this year even better.  The Chicago Sky have some special activities planned for us including recognition on their scoreboard while they take ... http://tr.ilipra.org/2008/03/31/sra-day-at-the-chicago-sky/ The ensuring medicare access to Recreation Therapy act is at risk of being lost in committee and unless we act now a vital part of our field will be in jeopardy; the next 15 days will be crucial. The only way we can pass this bill is if we work together ... http://tr.ilipra.org/2008/03/20/urgent-your-voice-and-pen-are-needed-to-ensure-therapeutic-recreation-is-provided-to-people-in-need/ Come out and send your camps or any other programs to the Flyers game against the Joliet Jackhammers on Wednesday, July 23.  Game time will be 12:05 p.m.  We tried to get them to start the game sooner, but 12:05 is the earliest they would start the game.  Tickets are ... http://tr.ilipra.org/2008/02/28/schaumburg-flyers-game/ Under the Professional Development Division of ITRS, a new committee is forming for SRA Intern Supervisors.  The purpose is to share resources, discuss NCTRC guidelines, and conduct trainings at the State Conference.  The committee will meet approximately four times per year.  If you are interested in becoming a member of this new group, please contact ... http://tr.ilipra.org/2008/02/21/new-sra-intern-supervisors-group/ This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: http://tr.ilipra.org/2008/02/21/april-superintendents-survey/ Hello Everyone, Just a reminder that the Annual ITRS Social Party will take place on Thursday, January 24, 2008 in Regency D from 7:30pm-10:30pm.  There will be a Baggo Tournament, music, snacks and beverages.  $5.00 cover at the door (exact change encouraged) and the theme is Mardi Gras.  We hope to see everyone there! http://tr.ilipra.org/2008/01/23/itrs-social-party/ As the ILRTA and ITRS liason I wanted to send out an invitation to all ITRS members for the ILRTA conference which will take place on November 12th and November 13th at The DoubleTree Hotel Chicago/Alsip, 5000 W 127th St, Alsip, IL 60803. Sessions will include a Keynote address from ... http://tr.ilipra.org/2007/10/31/illinois-recreation-therapy-association-conference/ The Participant Services Division (PSD) and the Illinois Therapeutic Recreation Section (ITRS) Board will meet on Thursday, November 1 at the Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA), 1770 W. Centennial Place in Addison.  Do not forget to bring a present for the Toys for Tots Campaign.  See attached information for each ... http://tr.ilipra.org/2007/10/29/psd-and-itrs-board-meeting-nov-1/ Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association Receives National Award for Excellence in Inclusion The Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) Board of Directors will receive the 2007 Jean Tague Award for Excellence in Inclusion. The award will be presented at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)/National Institute on Recreation Inclusion (NIRI) ... http://tr.ilipra.org/2007/09/20/northern-suburban-special-recreation-association-receives-national-award-for-excellence-in-inclusion/