The Macomb Park Board discussed the recent Illinois Association of Park Districts/ Illinois Park and Recreation Conference at its district meeting last Wednesday.
'To see so many of our park district family at the annual meetings was joyful to me,' said Board President Neil Armstrong.
Armstrong was involved with sessions on parliamentary procedure and on creating conference sessions. Superintendent of Support Services Stephen Druse told the park board that he focused on conference sessions dealing with naturalism and sustainability.
'Macomb could seek recognition as a national dark sky area in the battle against light pollution,' Druse said. 'We can see a lot of the night sky here.'
Park Director Blake Severs noted the IAPD/IPRA was a great team-building experience for Macomb’s district. Severs attended sessions on work flow and time management, and Armstrong noted he would like to see staff and board members go a day early to hold an annual pre-conference.
