2016ProfessionalDevelopmentConference
RecreationParkandTourismAdministration
DestinationSuccess!
Friday,April15,2016
Time ConferenceSchedule
Location
GrandBallroom
8–8:30am MentorMingle
8:35-9:30
KeynoteSession:SteveGarland
GrandBallroom
9:35-10:30
SessionI
UniversityUnion
10:35-11:30 SessionII
UniversityUnion
11:35-12:15 Mentoring&Resume/LinkedInReview
GrandBallroom
12:15-2pm AwardsLuncheon
GrandBallroom
Sessions
Room
Cardinal
Oak Room
Capitol
Room #1
Capitol
Room #2
Capitol
Room #3
Session I
Caryn Becker
Scott Crowe
Dawn Sweet
Megan Pedigo
9:35-10:30am
What were
they thinking?
Budgeting for
Entry Level
Recreation
Supervisors
Starting off
on the right
foot
Session II
Mario Koonce
Joshua A.
Butcher
Get
Connected:
Using
technology to
enhance your
career
Nick Knowles
& Mike
Lukkarinen
10:3511:30am
Utilizing
Ethical &
Persuasive
Business
Strategies
Everybody
Wins!
Making an
Asset of
Yourself
Achieving
Financial
Freedom
Grand
Ballroom
Alumni Panel
Tim
Kjellesvik
Lincoln
Room
Fox
Room
Rachel Smith
Kenneth
Kutska
Competency
Driven
Decision
Making
Erin SloanTurner
Alumni Panel
Open Roads
The Cloud is
here now!
SessionIPresenters
CompetencyDrivenDecisionMaking-RachelSmith
Do you have what it takes to succeed in parks and recreation? Do you know? After a brief discussion on
competencies we will complete a self-assessment and establish goals to help you along the journey of becoming
a professional.
Whatweretheythinking?–CarynBecker
As a supervisor you may ask yourself this question a lot. Learn about what causes performance gaps, the
importance of documentation and addressing performance problems.
BudgetingforEntryLevelRecreationSupervisors–ScottCrowe
This session will help participants understand the basics of budgeting and give specific examples of how it is
applied in various areas of public recreation agencies. Examples will be provided of special event, facility, and
program budgets.
GetConnected:Usingtechnologytoenhanceyourcareer-DawnSweet
Technologyisbecomingveryevidentintoday’sworkforce.Thispresentationwilleducateyouoncost
efficientresourcesthatcanmakeatremendousdifferenceforyoupersonallyandprofessionally.Atthe
endofthispresentation,youwillbeequippedwithknowledgeabouttechnologywhilealsodiscovering
strategiesthatdonotrequirecomplexplatforms.
Startingoffontherightfoot-MeganPedigo
This presentation will teach you how to successfully transition from a newbie to a valued member of the team at
your first job or internship. Tips to make a good impression on your boss and coworkers, pitfalls to avoid will
be discussed as well as answers to all your burning questions.
TheCloudisherenow!-KennethKutska
I developed and published process for implementing a playground maintenance and inspection program. The
paper/pencil process evolved to a smart phone/tablet process using the Cloud. Demonstrates how the process
makes us more efficient and effective.
AlumniPanel
Do you want to interact with Alumni who are skilled practitioners within specific areas of recreation? This
session will allow you to participate in live conversations with alumni regarding the specific areas of recreation.
SessionIIPresenters
OpenRoads-ErinSloan-Turner
Erin has experience in the nonprofit and youth development field. Erin has a master’s degree in Recreation,
Park and Tourism Administration from WIU. She has had several jobs in the recreation field and brings a
variety of experience to Open Roads. The job search is no Fair Tale! But with hard work, you can find your
happily ever after in this field.
UtilizingEthical&PersuasiveBusinessStrategiesintheRecreationIndustry
-MarioKoonce
The recreation industry is constantly evolving and becoming increasingly competitive. When seeking to
establish new program offerings and secure contractual relationships with facilities, practitioners must employ
ethical & persuasive principals.
AchievingFinancialFreedom:LearnhowtoBudgetandEliminateDebt
-JoshuaA.Butcher
This session will introduce you to the 7 steps, called the Baby Steps, designed by Dave Ramsey, a well-known
financial author, radio host, and motivational speaker. This session will focus on the first 3 steps of building a
starter emergency fund, tackling debt, all while learning how to properly budget your money.
“EverybodyWins!”Philanthropicprogrammingforthecommunity
-NickKnowlesandMichaelLukkarinen
Areyouinterestedincommunityprogramming?Doyouwanttobethechangeagentthatisneeded?This
sessionwilleducateattendeesonthebenefitsofcreatingstrongprogramsthatwillmakeaneverlasting
impact.
MakinganAssetofYourself–TimKjellesvik
I've directed residential summer programming for over 20 years and have a unique set of nonprofit
organizational development experiences. Additionally, I've successfully launched and am growing an outdoor
media brand called, "The Thinking Woodsman". This session will teach you tactical strategies to succeed and
set yourself apart in the workforce.
AlumniPanel
Do you want to interact with Alumni who are skilled practitioners within specific areas of recreation? This
session will allow you to participate in live conversations with alumni regarding the specific areas of recreation.