8:15 a.m. General session
Wind Generated Electricity in Parks
A general background in the principles and science of wind generated electricity and its practical application in the field of parks and recreation will be discussed in this session.
Allan O’Shea, Founder, American Wind Energy Association
10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (previously presented on Tuesday at 10 a.m.)
Gadgets
There are common problems we all face at the workplace, some of which may seem to require enormous effort to solve. In this session, we will discuss problem solving ideas and innovative approaches for dealing with typical and atypical work-related difficulties.
Speakers(s) to be announced
Splash Park Planning
In this session, learn how to plan for and design a splash park play area. Topics addressed will include location considerations for your community and filtering systems.
Joe Brusseau, Present, Brusseau Design Group
Bill Hackmeister, Design Consultant, Water Odyssey
Contract Management
Learn how to avoided problems and successfully manage your project so that it will be completed on time and under budget.
Doug Kettel, Superintend of facility Services, Schaumburg Park District
Daniel Otto, Assistant Director, Schaumburg Park District
Green Chemicals and Policies “How Green are They”
Explore how to move toward green operations and learn how to assess your agencies environmental practices and plan future initiatives.
Speakers(s) to be announced
1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
Parks and Conservation: Federal Legislative Update
Representatives of the Trust for Public Land (TPL) Federal Affairs team provide information and guidance about federal policy and funding resources to a wide range of interested parties, including congressional, administration, and agency staff, local and state land trust activists and government officials, and other national conservation groups. This concurrent session will provide an update of current and pending federal legislation effecting conservation efforts and funding.
Kathy DeCoster, Associated Director, Federal Affairs
Concession or Not to Concession This session will explore and present decision making processes in determining when and agency or organization should enter into concession contracts for guest service or self operate concessions. This session will also include basic information on developing business plans as a part of the decision making process.
Gary Miller, Deputy Director, Inns and Concessions
Alternative Utility Vehicles
This session will discuss trends in using alternative utility vehicles in parks and recreation.
Speaker(s) to be announced
Programming for Pets and Their Owners
This session will take an in-depth look at unique and innovative techniques being used to create and maintain programs for dogs and their owners.
3:30 p.m. Round Table Forums
Connect with other professionals at these sessions and openly discuss and explore issues and ideas that are specifically related to State Parks, Regional and County Parks, Municipal Parks & Maintenance Techniques
Pokagon State Park Tour
Take a tour of the park and learn about the facilities and history of Pokagon State Park. You will also learn about the overall treatment of the park operations and have a more focused look at the Toboggan Run and Nature Center.