FRIDAY AT-A-GLANCE
7:00 am – 4:30 pm Conference Registration Open 8:00 am – 9:15 am
Conference Sessions (0.1 CEUs) 14
8:00 am – 10:00 am Conference Workshops (0.2 CEUs)
8:30 am – 12:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Conference Sessions (0.1 CEUs)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Student Luncheon
12:15 pm – 2:15 pm All-Conference Awards Luncheon *
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
2:45 pm – 4:45 pm Conference Workshops (0.2 CEUs) 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Conference Sessions (0.1 CEUs)
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Snack Reception in the Exhibit Hall * Sponsored By: Brusseau Design Group, LLC Part of the W-T Family of Companies
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm IPRA Annual Business Meeting
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Commissioner's Reception **
10:00 pm – 11:30 pm Chairmen's Reception **
Internships, Independent Contractors and
the Law Topic Track: Location: Time:
Speaker(s):
HR/RISK MGMT Grand Suite 3, East Tower, Gold Level 8:00 am - 9:15 am Nicholas Grojean, Attorney and Margaret Kostopulos,
Attorney, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C.
This session will address recent developments in the law related to paid and unpaid internships, in particular the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The session is designed to provide guidance and practical solutions to both park district officials and to educators to ensure that internship programs comply with the law. We will also address important legal issues facing park district officials with regard to hiring independent contractors. The speakers will be available to address other legal issues related to park district employees.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) understand the
application of Fair Labor Standards Act regulations to park district interns and criteria that must be met to except interns from FLSA regulations; (2) understand the necessary components of an internship program that are critical to legal compliance.
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Implementing Strategic Plans for Agency LEADERSHIP/MGMT
Success and Economic Improvement Topic Track: Location: Time:
Speaker(s):
Wrigley, West Tower, Bronze Level 8:00 am - 9:15 am Brook McDonald, President/CEO, The Conservation
Foundation; Monica Meyers, Executive Director, Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Now, more than ever, agencies must be highly sensitive, responsible and accountable in meeting taxpayer expectations. Developing, implementing and fulfilling community visions, values and promises are critical to demonstrating specific benefits and the results of tax dollar investments.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) Learn how to be OCD
(Obsessive Customer Driven) in creating strategies and fulfilling community, board and staff visions; (2) develop an awareness and understanding of the importance of public opinion research and the agency value and benefit of keeping and tracking promises made to enhance agency image.
FRIDAY MORNING CONFERENCE SESSIONS
8:00 am - 9:15 am All conference sessions award 0.1 CEUs, pending approval.
Pre-registration is not necessary.
* Ticketed Event ** By Invitation Only
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