Midwest Institute of Park Executives

MIPE's 

Objective:

The objective of the association shall be the gathering and disseminating of facts and information with reference to public parks, gardens, forest preserves, conservation districts and recreation agencies to establish a friendly cooperation of all agents directing and controlling the same.

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How MIPE Achieves Its Objective:

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• Promotes networking amongst park and grounds professionals from the Great Lakes Region through monthly meetings, educational, and social events

• Presents experts who discuss issues affecting parks and grounds

• Organizes tours if parks and facilities throughout the region

• Keeps professionals abreast of job openings in the area

• Recognizes fellow professionals, staff, local leaders and volunteers who have contributed to parks and grounds in their communities

• Exhibits and special events

• Offers scholarship opportunities

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Purpose:

That we, the Midwest Institute of Park Executives, may better serve our people and cultivate a spirit of cooperation between all agencies relating to our common cause; that we may promote the establishment and the proper use of public parks, gardens, forest preserves, conservation districts and recreation agencies; and that we may meet together at regular intervals to exchange ideas and share successes and challenges, for the betterment of the communities we serve.

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