FRIDAY MORNING CONFERENCE SESSIONS 8:00 am - 9:15 am


All conference sessions award 0.1 CEUs, pending approval. Pre-registration is not necessary.


208


How Green is Your Playground? Naturalizing the


Outdoor Space Topic Track: Location: Time:


PARKS/NAT RESOURCES


Truffles, West Tower, Blue Level 8:00 am - 9:15 am


Speaker(s): Sara Kreiss, Educational Design Consultant, Grounds For Play, Inc.


An unbeatable combination, this session addresses how to incorporate "nature-based" learning centers as well as many facets of playground development such as design, safety, ADA accessibility and age-appropriate equipment for birth to twelve year olds. Participants will: (1) be


Learning Outcomes:


able to integrate play theory and research into the design of natural areas; (2) obtain ideas and concepts to use in enhancing their current play environment.


306 Payroll Reporting Issues for


Government Entities Topic Track: Location: Level Time:


HR/RISK MGMT Plaza Ballroom B, East Tower, Green


Speaker(s): Sikich LLP


8:00 am - 9:15 am Karen Sanchez, Partner-In-Charge,


This session will provide an overview of payroll related reporting issues specific to governmental entities. We will cover common reporting errors noted by the IRS during audits and best practices for payroll reconciliations to avoid IRS inquiries. Taxability of fringe benefits will be a major portion of the presentation. Questions from participants will be covered with time permitting.


Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)


become knowledgeable about year-end changes for payroll reporting requirements; (2) have a better understanding of required IRS reporting of taxable fringe benefits.


414


How to Enhance Your Golf Instruction: Focus on


Beginners and Juniors Topic Track: Location: Time:


Speaker(s): Decatur Park District


This session will discuss and examine the basic framework required in order to provide a simplified yet effective golf lesson. Attendees will learn to develop a lesson plan that takes into consideration the needs of their students, the equipment available and the facility being used.


Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)


understand the four concepts that apply to all aspects of a golf swing from the tee shot to the putting green; (2) be exposed to the concepts of S.N.A.G. (Starting New at Golf) as well as participating in a S.N.A.G. lesson.


618 Best Practices for Training and


Scheduling Aquatic Staff Topic Track: Location: Time:


Speaker(s):


HR/RISK MGMT Columbian, West Tower, Bronze Level 8:00 am - 9:15 am Jammie Meyer, Athletics and


Aquatics Supervisor, Bloomingdale Park District; Jen Tiltges, Recreation Supervisor, Morton Grove Park District; Debbie Whitcher, Aquatic Supervisor, Lombard Park District


Learn how different aquatic supervisors train their staff before the season and throughout to ensure a successful one. The panel will also review their methods of scheduling staff and how to effectively manage the challenges of scheduling around college schedules, high school sports and family vacations. Participants will: (1) learn


Learning Outcomes:


how different aquatic supervisors prepare their staff for training before the season and throughout; (2) learn how three different facilities schedule their aquatic staff.


RECREATION Atlanta, West Tower, Gold Level 8:00 am - 9:15 am Rick Anderson, Director of Golf,


619


Creating Success in a Competitive Fitness Center


Operations Market! Topic Track: Location: Level Time:


Speaker(s):


MARKETING/COMM Buckingham, West Tower, Bronze


8:00 am - 9:15 am Mike Kies, Director of Facilities,


Hoffman Estates Park District


As various challenges continue to become more present in the fitness industry it is important to create opportunities to set your center(s) apart from the other private and public competition. Participants will be provided with various tools to help create success and value in an ever- changing arena. This session is interactive and tangible examples will be highlighted! Participants will: (1) be


Learning Outcomes:


provided four potential areas of focus that will assist each individual in creating successful strategies in fitness center operations; (2) examine and discuss specific case studies and examples; examples from active participation will also provide direction.


626


Make Do Technology Topic Track: Location: Time:


Speaker(s):


LEADERSHIP/MGMT Skyway 260,East Tower, Blue Level 8:00 am - 9:15 am Joe Wakeley, Aquatic Director and


Consultant, Ohio University and Wakeley Aquatics


Our budgets tell us we need to "make do" with what we have, yet our operations need something more. Technology changes on an almost hourly basis. So, how do we determine what we need for our facilities? By using some of the tools your computer already has, you can create operational systems that will assist with YOUR specific facility needs. Participants will: (1) learn


Learning Outcomes:


simple solutions to operational needs using the computer tools they may already have; (2) be able to determine technology needs and improve their organization’s communication.


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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012


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