BY KIM KEDINGER Goals. There is a funny thing you should know about goals. You don’t know when you’ll be inspired by one. It could come from a conversation with someone, a place you visit, or an experience. It is always manifested by your own drive of what excites you. Read more…
BY MITCHELL FRANSEN Uncover some truths about urban form, transportation choices, accessibility, and mobility patterns. Learn from Mitchell Fransen, a Master’s Student of the University of Illinois Department of Recreation, Sport & Tourism, about developmental patterns, urban form, and their role in shaping places that are equitable for all. Places Read more…
BY JESSIE SCHEUNEMANN Do you live in a House of Brands or a Branded House? Campfire Concepts’ Marketing Director, Jessie Scheunemann, talks about the relationship of your agency logo to the logos created for your programs, events, and facilities – or subbrands. Contact Information Jessie Scheunemann jessie@WeAreCampfireConcepts.com ©bensound.com jazzyfrenchy Never Read more…
BY JESSIE SCHEUNEMANN The Brand Audit Process Explained Campfire Concepts’ Marketing Director, Jessie Scheunemann, walks you through the cliff notes version of conducting a brand audit for your agency. She and Kristina Nemetz, Communications Manager at the Village of Montgomery, presented the long-form version entitled “It Is All About the Read more…
I missed the sunset. I had the perfect ring. I had the perfect girl. I had the perfect location – the Grand Canyon! Timing? Not so much. We arrived later than expected and our first views from the rim were anything but intimate. “For crying out loud, I missed the Read more…
REC-LEBRITY INTERVIEW Come along to Illinois’ first and only Dark Sky Park, Middle Fork River Forest Preserve. Lisa Sprinkle and Matt Kuntz, of Champaign Country Forest Preserve District, and David Leake, of the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society, join Jarrod Scheunemann to discuss the importance of Dark Sky Parks and how they went about receiving the designation in Read more…
Mitchell Fransen, of Pontiac Parks & Recreation Department, and Jarrod Scheunemann talk about water in recreation: Have fun hiking even in wet conditions, plus what to expect when launching a brand new local splash pad. Northville-Placid Trail Upstate New York Have fun hiking even in wet conditions {01:12} Tip #1: Add an Extra Liner to Read more…
Jameel Jones, of Champaign Park District, and Jarrod Scheunemann talk about trends in recreation. {00:52}Q. How is your park district preparing for the minimum wage increase?A.– We have already started making adjustments for our lower-paid staff.– We are also looking at needed long term adjustments.– Looking at both part-time and full-time Read more…
On-location with Joel Dickerson, of Morton Park District, and James Wayne, of Town of Normal Parks and Recreation, to talk all things disc golf while Joel prepares for the 2019 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships. {1:05}Q. Why is disc golf importantA. {1:15} – Rich history in central Illinois.{1:24} – Increasing interest.{1:28} – Get Read more…
What does Judy Miller, of Urbana Park District, feel are the biggest hurdles in environmental education? And what trend is she the most excited about? {1:01}Q. What are the biggest hurdles for environmental education?A. {1:36} – Sharing the message that nature is a part of us.{1:46} – Nature centers staying relevant.{3:39} Read more…