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At a Glance
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Great Lakes Park Training Institute
At a Glance
GLPTI AT A GLANCE
The Great Lakes Park Training Institute (GLPTI) is the oldest training program of its kind
in the nation! GLPTI offers a professional training opportunity for park and recreation
professionals in municipal, county, state, regional, and national agencies. Not only does
the curriculum boast a slate of experts with innovative ideas and techniques, but the
Institute also provides a forum to explore current trends and issues in the field through
networking and learning.
EDUCATION SESSIONS
The Institute caters to a wide variety of park and recreation professionals. Managers,
horticulturists, planners, interpreters, maintenance technicians, outdoor educators,
land and facility managers, and leisure service providers will all find opportunities and
sessions that are applicable to their professional development. Education support is
provided by the Institute’s hosts, Indiana University’s Eppley Institute for Parks and
Public Lands and the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies.
Workshops
General Sessions
This year’s general sessions feature an excellent set of speakers. Tim Harvey, National
Park Service Chief of Park Facility Management will open the Institute Monday afternoon. Harvey will speak about the importance of facility management and provide an
overview of the Park Service’s approach to life-cycle asset management. Ann Conklin,
the Chief Operating Officer of Michigan Recreation and Park Association will address
the Institute Tuesday morning about the current state of parks and public lands and
where the field is heading. Faculty from Indiana University’s School of Public HealthBloomington and Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies will lead substantive discussions about the evolving role that parks and recreation plays in public
health. Institute favorite Scott Watson will return for a Wednesday afternoon session
about stress and techniques to address it. Finally, Michael McCarty, the Director of
Parks and Recreation for Fairfax, Virginia, will speak about the importance of customer
service in park agencies and how good service leads to better functioning agencies and
happier employees.
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The workshops, held Monday afternoon and Thursday morning, offer a variety of options
for participants. These sessions offer participants hands on, practical opportunities to
learn, providing an emphasis on participant involvement. On Monday, a session will address winter weather maintenance in parks, including how to plan work, how to select
the right tools, and how to maintain these tools during the winter. A second session on
Monday will describe how to address “recreation deserts” within park districts. Thursday
morning workshops will address tree maintenance and planning and will explore strategies for blending maintenance and programs to avoid scheduling and staffing conflicts.
Concurrent Sessions
The concurrent sessions offer a wide variety of options for participants. On Tuesday and
Wednesday mornings, participants who work in maintenance will be interested in the
Gadgets session, which features demonstrations of useful tools, and Timber Take Down,
which gives participants the opportunity to learn chainsaw safety through practice on
real chainsaws. Other topics include: multi-use trail planning/maintenance, interpretation and technology, diesel engine conversions, urban park planning, multi-use fields,
bee keeping, water trails, and more!
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Great Lakes Park Training Institute
At a Glance
PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
The Park and Recreation Facility Management Certificate
Program will be offered once again during the 2015 Great
Lakes Park Training Institute. The certificate program is
designed for state and local agency employees, non-profit
employees, volunteers, and/or students who wish to gain
competency in park and facility management. The program
is a two-year course of study that develops skills in park,
facility, and asset management, leadership, and team
management. Sessions will be held both on-site at GLPTI
and online via webinars and e-courses during the spring,
summer, and fall.
This program offers specially crafted sessions that are based on the Facility Manager
Leaders Program, a training program designed by the National Park Service and the
Eppley Institute that earned a W. Edwards Deming Outstanding Training Award in 2010.
Agencies that send employees to this program will benefit from tested management
practices that will be applied to their facilities. Additionally, the program’s capstone project, in which participants apply what they learned in a practical setting, results in a work
product that will directly benefit the learner’s workplace.
More information on the Park and Recreation Facility Management Certificate Program is
available at http://glpti.org/certificate-program/.
THE SECOND ANNUAL TOBOGGAN RUN CONTEST AND SOCIAL
Held at Pokagon State Park’s toboggan run, the contest
and social will provide participants with just the right
mix of competition and camaraderie. Sponsored
by Miracle Midwest, the event will feature a speed
competition and costume contest for teams of four
toboggan riders. Medals will be presented to teams for the evening’s fastest speed and
best group costume. Each team will get two chances to set their fastest speed, and
attendees will vote for best group costumes during the social. Speeds on the quartermile toboggan track can reach 35-40 MPH! Perhaps a team can break the track best
speed of 42 MPH this year!
Teams can sign up for the competition by emailing their team name and member names
to glpti@eppley.org. If you need help forming a four-person team, contact us and we will
assist you with team placement. Spots for the competition are limited, so make sure to
sign up early!
The social will be held at the fire pit and warming station at the toboggan run. The
social will give people a chance to cheer on the toboggan teams and to meet other
GLPTI attendees. Snacks and beverages will be available at the social. Make sure to not
miss this event!
WHERE IS IT AND HOW DO I GET THERE?
Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana, hosts the Great Lakes Park Training Institute each
February. This exemplary property is one of the most popular state parks in Indiana,
easily accessed by the Indiana Toll Road (Exit 144) or I-69 (Exit 154) in the far northeast
corner of the state. (Angola is about 45 minutes north of Fort Wayne.) The conference is
held in the Potawatomi Inn, which is Pokagon’s hotel and conference center. Flights and
car rentals are available through the Fort Wayne International Airport. For more info,
check out www.glpti.org.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR AND BRING?
Northeast Indiana is quite cold in February, but we’ll be warm in the
Potawatomi Inn’s comfy conference rooms. Casual clothes will suit
you fine for the sessions. For the second annual Toboggan Run Contest and Social, you will want to wear warm clothing. Though snow
pants are not needed for the run, a warm coat, hat, and gloves are
recommended. The Awards Dinner on Tuesday requires somewhat
nicer attire – business or business casual. On Wednesday, the
Vendor Social will feature casual dress. Don’t forget to bring your
coffee mug because the Midwest Institute of Park Executives will once again sponsor a
break area that will feature hot and cold beverages and snacks throughout the Institute.
Business cards might be handy, too!
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT HOW TO SPONSOR THE 2015 GLPTI?
GLPTI’s sponsorship program is outlined on the Institute website at www.glpti.org/sponsorship.html. Different levels of sponsors are available, including room, social, institute,
and registration gift sponsorships. All sponsors are invited to the Vendor Social as exhibitors on Wednesday night, February 25, 2015.
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Great Lakes Park Training Institute – Daily Schedule
Monday, February 23, 2015
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dinner in the Dining Room
Toboggan Run Contest and Social!
Teams of four will compete for two prizes at Pokagon
State Park’s famous toboggan run; highest team
speed and best team costume. Sponsored by Miracle
Midwest, the competition can be viewed from the
toboggan run’s spacious warming station. Snacks will
be provided and drinks will be available for purchase
for those who just wish to cheer the teams on from the warming station. To sign up your fourperson team for the contest, or to request placement on a team, send your team name and list of
participants to glpti@eppley.org. There is a 12-team limit, so sign up early!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, February 23, 2015
11:00 AM 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Registration Opens
Workshops
Winter Weather: Planning, Clearing, and Maintenance
• Brandt Baughman, Property Manager (Indiana Dunes State Park, Indiana DNR)
• Allen Patterson, Director (Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department)
• Jim Webb, Property Manager (Potato Creek State Park, Indiana DNR)
Winter weather can significantly impact park and agency operations, particularly in the Great
Lakes region. Being able to plan for snow and ice is crucial to ensuring agencies are prepared
for what Mother Nature will throw at them. This session will explore best practices from around
the region for planning for winter storms, how to prioritize what to clear, and how to maintain
winter equipment so it runs effectively all season long. The session will feature group discussions
to encourage the exchange of ideas and best practices that can benefit YOUR agency.
Recreation Outreach: Play Blooms in Recreation Deserts
• Jessica Cady-Bartholomew, Fitness & Wellness Specialist (Madison School & Community Recreation)
• Mary Crowley-Roth, Youth Arts & Enrichment Specialist (Madison School & Community Recreation)
Explore Madison School & Community Recreation’s Art Cart and Fit2Go programs. During this
session, participants will get an inside look at how these non-traditional, vehicle-based programs
that provide Madison with free, family-oriented recreation opportunities in efforts to break
down accessibility barriers, serve a greater number of residents, combat childhood obesity and
promote healthy family time without leaving the neighborhood! Explore Madison’s hiring and
training processes, operating practices (including budget/expenses), partnerships, programming,
and their goals for the future. In this workshop-style session, participants will also have the opportunity to get hands-on with the city’s other projects and equipment and discover how these
programs could work in their own community.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
General Session
A Facility Management Case Study in Accountability
• Tim Harvey, Chief, Park Facility Management Division (Retired) (National Park Service)
Many times, facility managers operate behind the scenes. Despite the lower profile, they play a
significant role in the success of any park agency. This general session will stress the importance
that facility management has in the operations of park agencies. This session will introduce the
audience to four major aspects of the National Park Service’s approach to asset management
and explain how this is relevant to agencies at the state and local level. The session will conclude
with a question and answer session.
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Great Lakes Park Training Institute – Daily Schedule
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
7:30 AM
8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Ecologically Responsible Landscaping
Breakfast Begins
Registration Opens
General Session and Announcements
Re-Igniting Your Passion for Parks and Recreation
• Ann Conklin, Chief Operating Officer (Michigan Recreation and Park Association)
It has been a tough few years for many in the parks and recreation profession. Agencies have all faced
budget cuts, staff reductions, and minimal investment in capital projects. Agencies have mastered
“doing more with less”. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Is there a reason to be optimistic
about a future for Parks and Recreation? The answer is YES. Communities understand the value of
parks and are investing in quality of life. This session will provide participants with information and
data that will demonstrate the impact of parks, recreation, and natural resources on communities.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions
Click, Snap, Post: Capitalizing on Technology in Interpretation
• Jessica Rosier, Park Interpretive Naturalist (Mounds State Park, Indiana DNR)
• Brad Bumgardner, Park Interpretive Naturalist (Indiana Dunes State Park, Indiana DNR)
Recent studies have shown that youth outdoor activities utilizing technology report high
satisfaction and engagement rates. Interpreters using technology to “plug into nature” rather
than unplug from technology can capitalize on this trend by creating memorable and satisfying
interpretive programming. This session will introduce this trend, as well as provide hands-on
technology based activities for participants to explore during the session (group will be leaving
the room and utilizing the Inn lounges, courtyard, and outdoor grounds).
Multi-Use Trails: How, Where, and Why
• Eric Oberg, Manager of Trail Development (Rails-to-Trails Conservancy)
This session will explore multi-use trails from a wide range of perspectives. It will discuss how to
complete trails, acquire property, rail-with-trail, working with skeptical neighbors, and more. It will
touch on funding for development, with emphasis on non-traditional funding ideas. The differences
and similarities in developing trails in urban vs. rural areas will be discussed. Proper design, including
choices of surfaces will be included along with long-term and day-to-day maintenance. The session
will conclude with a discussion about the economic impact that trails have on communities.
Gadgets
• Various Presenters
Have you developed or used a gadget lately that has revolutionized your park’s operations?
Every gadget you use could come in handy for someone else! Do not miss this show-and-tell that
has been a part of GLPTI since its earliest years! If you want to present a gadget, please contact
the GLPTI offices at (812) 855-3095 or at glpti@eppley.org. The person who presents the most
interesting gadget will be recognized during the Awards Dinner at the Institute.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Lunch in the Dining Room
Concurrent Sessions (Repeated at 2:15 PM)
Owl Banding for the Stewardship Trifecta
• Brad Bumgardner, Park Interpreter (Indiana Dunes State Park, Indiana DNR)
• Steve Sass, President (Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society North Chapter)
Participants will learn about the need for greater attention to ecology when selecting plant materials for parks and public lands. Emphasis will be placed on native vs. exotic plants particularly
regarding their impacts and contributions to the food chain.
An Agenda for Urban Parks
• Joseph Wynns, Urban Strategist/Consultant
This session will focus on how urban parks enrich lives through self-discovery and opportunities
for healthy development. Despite the benefits that urban parks provide, they often face many
barriers, including: budget reductions, lack of quality maintenance programs, lack of major asset
acquisition plans, and noticeable criminal activity. Participants will engage in a quality discussion
regarding “guiding principles” that will reduce barriers and promote urban parks as community
assets and development tools.
Converting Diesel Tractors to Run on Vegetable Oil
• Carl Gorra, Parks Operation Manager (Naperville Park District)
• Lee Meyer, Fleet Technician (Naperville Park District)
It is a fun fact that diesel tractors can be converted to run on used vegetable oil instead of diesel
fuel. This session will show a real life conversion, done in house, which converted an older tractor
to run not only on diesel, but also on vegetable oil. The presenter will describe what worked, and
what did not. This session will offer valuable advice to anyone considering this type of conversion.
The converted tractor will be available for a show and tell following the main presentation.
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions (Repeated from 1:00 PM)
Owl Branding for the Stewardship Trifecta
Ecologically Responsible Landscaping
An Agenda for Urban Parks
Converting Diesel Tractors to Run on Vegetable Oil
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
General Session and Announcements
Enhancing and Evaluating Your Park Operations through Technology
• Allen Patterson, Director (Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department)
• MaryBeth Thaman, Director (City of Kettering Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts Department)
• Andy Aidt, GIS Manager (City of Kettering Administrative Systems Department)
The use of technology for park operations has become a powerful tool for planning and evaluating daily park operations. Mobile devices, software applications, Apps, GPS, and GIS programs
provide the basis for making ordinary department operations extraordinary. This session will
provide a review of best practices in utilizing technology for enhancing daily operations and park
planning. Demonstrations will show methods for using various planning and mapping tools for
immediate results in day-to-day operations.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Awards Reception and Dinner
Following a reception and dinner in the Lake James Room, the Great Lakes Park Training Institute
will recognize the winners of the 2015 Garrett G. Eppley Scholarships, Great Lakes Park Facility
and Recreation Program Awards, and the Richard Lawson Award for professional excellence.
For five years, the Indiana Dunes State Park Interpretive Services has brought the public closer
to one aspect of unique bird migration, the elusive Saw-whet Owl migration. Via its fall banding
program, over 2,000 visitors a year come to watch (and participate) in a program that combines
live research, interpretive education, volunteering, and a donation/revenue component, as it
seeks to meet its mission in telling the park’s story. This program will highlight the station’s successes and failures, and will discuss the ways in which other parks can combine several operational goals with one program.
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Great Lakes Park Training Institute – Daily Schedule
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
7:30 AM
8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Flora Force: The Natural History of our Common Wild Plant Pals
Breakfast Begins in the Dining Room
Registration Opens
General Session and Announcements
Creating Youth Recreational Sports Programs with Public Health Outcomes
• Dr. William Dominic Ramos, Assistant Professor, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies
(Indiana University)
• Dr. Sarah J. Young, Associate Professor, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies
(Indiana University)
This session will present information about a U.S. State Department funded program that created youth sport opportunities in Cape Coast, Ghana. This program trained community members
on techniques for creating and managing youth sports programs and provided information and
techniques for delivering key health information to youth participants. This marriage of health
information and youth sports programming has potential for adaptation to multiple contexts and
can create additional value for youth programs.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions
Multi-Use Field Planning
• Michelle Kelly, Principle Landscape Architect (Upland Design, Inc.)
• Dan Otto, Deputy Director (Schaumburg Park District)
Agencies are faced with the issue of increasingly varied types of sports requesting the use of
existing and future athletic fields. To address this issue, this session will present a thorough
discussion of what planning for existing and planned multi-use fields entails. The session will also
feature “boots on the ground” experiences and detail how agencies are dealing with an ever
increasing demand for sports fields. Key elements for discussion will include: design elements,
infrastructure needs, ADA concerns, artificial v. natural turf, charting use, control and scheduling,
and when to say “no”.
Timber Take Down
• Brady Givens, Property Manager (Ouabache State Park, Indiana DNR)
• Gene Huss, Maintenance Tech (Pokagon State Park, Indiana DNR)
• Jules Erwin, Assistant Superintendent (Johnson County Parks and Recreation)
All around us, in our backyards and park lands and green spaces, we are surrounded by plants of
all shapes and sizes. From the most obvious and showy of our wildflowers, to the humble little
leafy guys dotting the landscape, there is much we can learn, use, and discover about plants.
This is just a glance at some of the common plants in the Great Lakes Region that have stories
and myths and useful powers…superpowers of the biota, in a way!
Developing Water Trails: A Case Study in Dynamic Partnerships
• Dan Plath, President (Northwest Indiana Paddling Association)
This session will detail the development of the Lake Michigan Water Trail, which was established
by four states as a National Recreation Trail. Specific topics that will be covered include: ADA
compliance standards, education programs promoting safety, cross-jurisdictional issues, engagement of under-served communities, and the promotion of stewardship of water resources.
First Year Bee Keeping
• Carl Gorra, Parks Operations Manager (Naperville Park District)
• Kristi Solberg, Parks Specialist II (Naperville Park District)
Around the world, bees are dying due to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Park agencies are doing
their part to bring bees back because they are the single most important food crop pollinator in
the US. This session will use Naperville Park District’s bee keeping efforts as a case study, providing
tips and tricks for a beginner beekeeping program. An empty hive and hardware will be available
for inspection and images of Naperville’s efforts will be utilized to show how beekeeping is done.
Park and Recreation Pathways to Health
• Alan Ewert, Chair and Professor, Department of Environmental Health (Indiana University)
• Lynn Jamieson, Professor, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies (Indiana University)
There is compelling evidence that park and recreation organizations and their constituent agencies and
businesses form the basic framework for becoming healthier. Explore how leisure service providers can
maximize their contribution to improving citizen health through programs, services, and open space.
Examples of successful communities and specific programs will be shared in this eye opening session.
The Pokagon Crew, as well as staff from Ouabache State Park, are back this year with more tips
for managing a park’s timber resources. This session will include classroom instruction followed
by hands-on practice of the procedures and techniques discussed. Participants will have the
opportunity to go into the park to try out the tools used for timber removal, including a stump
grinder! The session will also cover safety procedures and general equipment maintenance that
all employees should be mindful of when operating equipment.
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Why Are We Here? The Common Ground of Parks and Public Health
Conquering Stress
• Sally Pelto-Wheeler, Project Manager and Research Associate
(Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, Indiana University)
The relationship between the fields of park and recreation and public health is ever-evolving.
Each of us is here to promote the health and safety of the people in our community. A panel of
professionals will highlight successful strategies that promote societal health. In addition, a series of online courses will be shared and explained as a tool for park and recreation professionals
to better understand their agency’s contributions to the health of their community.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch in the Dining Room
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Concurrent Sessions (Repeated at 2:15 PM)
Concurrent Sessions (Repeated from 1:00 PM)
Flora Force: The Natural History of our Common Wild Plant Pals
Developing Water Trails: A Case Study in Dynamic Partnerships
First Year Bee Keeping
Park and Recreation Pathways to Health
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
General Session and Announcements
• Scott Watson, Founder (Heartland Intervention, LLC)
Stress: It can make us more productive or cause us to shut down all together. Join Scott J. Watson for an
energetic and fun romp through the world of stress and coping. Participants will be challenged through
stories and illustrations to examine coping skills to deal with challenges big and small. Each participant
will have the opportunity to consider at least 15 NEW ways to deal with their stress. Scott will draw
upon many years of experience to provide a high-energy session that may include laughs and tears.
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Vendor Social
Every year, the Vendor Social provides attendees with the opportunity to relax, have fun, and view
the latest products geared toward the park and recreation profession. The Vendor Social will kick
off in the Lake James Room with a buffet dinner and bar, followed by games and vendor booths.
Door prizes will be drawn throughout the evening. This is an event that you do not want to miss!
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Great Lakes Park Training Institute – Daily Schedule
Thursday, February 26, 2015
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM 7:30 AM
8:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakfast in the Dining Room
Registration Opens
Workshops
Tree Planting and Maintenance for the Long Term
• Phil Graf, Urban Forester (Graf Natural Resources Management/GIS)
In the wake of the Emerald Ash Borer, many communities and Park Districts are now in reforestation
mode. This presentation will review procedures to protect investments of trees with proper maintenance such as water management, fertilization, and establishment pruning. Strategies will be discussed
to decrease tree mortality and increase the long term sustainability of trees in the urban landscape.
Blending Park Maintenance and Programming
• Alan Buckenmeyer, Park Operations Manager (City of Rochester Hills)
• Mark Young, Consultant (Parks Forever)
Ensuring that different aspects of park operations are coordinated is crucial to the success of any
agency. This session will explore issues and best practices related to the coordination of park/facility
maintenance and recreation programming. Specific examples will be provided to illustrate the necessity of such coordination, including mowing schedules/locations of day camps, staff time/tournament
schedules, and the traditional park maintenance model/integrated park and recreation service delivery
model. By the end of the session, participants will have an outline for how to better organize maintenance and programming so they support each other instead of cause friction.
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM General Session
Choosing to be Great through Great Service Delivery
• Michael McCarty, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation (City of Fairfax, Virginia)
Parks staff have a profound impact on an agency’s image in the community, ability to deliver immediate customer satisfaction, capacity for building trust between agency policy-setting bodies, and overall
moral of individuals on the staff. This session is designed to instill a new or renewed sense of ownership focused on great service by all employees. It will showcase ways to build a front line vision which
includes core individual and team values with standards that detail what customers expect and ways to
meet those expectations. Through interactive exercises, group discussion and real life examples, participants will leave with a tool kit which can raise their level of service delivery immediately.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch and Institute Closing
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Meals and Lodging
Registration Information
MEALS AND LODGING
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Meals and lodging are very conveniently provided by the Potawatomi Inn Resort and
Conference Center. Every Full Meal and Lodging Package includes a guest room and
three meals per full day (starting with dinner on the day of arrival and ending with
breakfast and lunch on the day of departure). Applicable taxes and gratuity will apply
and meal rebates are not available. If you have questions about meals and lodging, call
the Potawatomi Inn directly at (260) 833-1077.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR MEALS AND LODGING?
You must register for your meals and lodging separately from your conference registration. Included in this booklet is a form labeled “Lodging and Meals.” Simply complete
this form and mail or fax it with your $50 deposit per room guest to:
Director of Sales, Potawatomi Inn
6 Lane 100 A Lake James
Angola, IN 46703
Fax # (260) 833-8957
The Potawatomi Inn will send confirmation to all attendees making reservations.
All reservations are guaranteed and guests will be charged for all rooms and nights
reserved unless written cancellations are received no later than February 20, 2015.
Check-in time is after 4:00 PM.
HOW MUCH ARE THE ROOM AND MEAL PACKAGES? *Rates are per person.
# of participants per room
WHAT ARE THE REGISTRATION FEES FOR GLPTI?
Full Institute registration includes admission to all general and concurrent sessions,
special events, and refreshment breaks from Monday through Thursday. You can also
register for just one day of the Institute. This payment will include admission to general
and concurrent sessions, special events, and refreshment breaks only on the day for
which you are registered.
Before January 1
(Early Bird)
After January 1
Student Rate*
Full Institute*
$225
$235
$0
Daily Rate*
$75
$85
$20
(Includes Institute
Registration)
$865
$815
$10
$10
N/A
Certificate Program
(Year 1)*
CEUs
$815
*Note that these fees do NOT include meals and lodging. You must register separately for those
with the Inn.
1 Night
2 Nights
3 Nights (FULL)
One*
$142.68
$285.36
$428.04
Two*
$97.88
$195.76
$293.64
A total of two Indiana University CEU credits are available for attending the Great Lakes
Park Training Institute. To receive the credit, you must pre-register for them at the time
of your registration for the Institute and submit a $10 payment at that time.
Three*
$82.95
$165.90
$248.85
HOW DO I REGISTER TO ATTEND THE INSTITUTE?
Four*
$75.48
$150.96
$226.44
Fortunately, we make this really easy! Just use the form included in this booklet marked
“Institute Registration.” You will need to fill out one form for each person attending.
WHAT IF I DON’T STAY AT THE INN?
That’s fine! You can purchase meals on site in the dining room. (The Potawatomi Inn
has a delicious buffet and fabulous service!)
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU)
To register online for the Great Lakes Park Training Institute and/or the Park and Recreation Facility Management Certificate Program, visit our website at www.glpti.org.
All registrations paid by credit card must be made online.
Early Bird registration ends on January 1, 2015. Refunds for registrations will not be
issued after February 1, 2015. (A $25 processing fee will apply for refunds before that
date.) Payment must accompany your pre-registration in order to qualify for early
registration fees.
If you have any questions, contact us by phone at (812) 855-3095 or by email at
glpti@eppley.org.
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Institute Registration
Please complete the form below to register for the 2015 Great Lakes Park Training Institute.
Online registration is also available through our website at www.glpti.org.
For any questions, please contact us at (812) 855-3095 or glpti@eppley.org.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (CEU) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please complete this section if you plan on receiving CEUs (Continuing Education Units) during the Institute. You must register for the full
conference to be eligible to receive CEUs. CEU verification will be mailed to you after the conference for updating your certification/registration
requirements.
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Fill in your payment information below, please. Registrations before January 1, 2015, will receive a $10 early bird discount. No refunds will be
issued after January 30, 2015. NOTE: Registration does NOT include meals. Registrants staying at the Inn will purchase lodging and meal
packages directly from the Inn. Daily registrants will need to arrange for their own meals. The Inn does host a full-service restaurant.
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 Wed, Feb 25
 Thurs, Feb 26
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Check
$10
$85
Mon, Feb 23
Tues, Feb 24
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Before January 1, 2015 (Early Bird)
REGISTRATION FEES AND PAYMENT INFORMATION (Please check your selections below.)
Full Institute
Certificate Program (Year
1)
CEUs
Daily Rate
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Make check payable to Great
Lakes Park Training Institute.
 Purchase Order
Purchase Order Number
_______________________
You must indicate the day(s) for which you would like to register.
Method of
Payment
Lodging and Meals
City/State/Zip
Title
RETURN THIS FORM
WITH A $50 DEPOSIT TO
6 Lane 100 A Lake James
Angola, IN 46703
Director of Sales, Potawatomi Inn
PERSONAL INFORMATION (One registration form per room, please.)
If you wish to stay at the Potawatomi Inn, complete this form and fax or mail it. Questions may be
directed to (260) 833-1077 x426. Note that lodging and meals are packaged together. If you
choose to stay elsewhere, or do not stay overnight, you will be responsible for your own
meals.
Name
Address
Fax
Agency/Park District
Phone
Phone
Phone
Roommate Information (If you are sharing a room, only one form is required for submission.)
Email (Confirmation will be sent via email.)
Name
Agency or Park District/Address
Name
Agency or Park District/Address
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1 OVERNIGHT
$142.68
$97.88
$82.95
$75.48
2 OVERNIGHTS
$285.36
$195.76
$165.90
$150.96
ARRIVAL
 Monday, February 23
 Tuesday, February 24
 Wednesday, February 25
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TOTAL OWED
(Multiply # of participants
by the cost of your
selection.)
$________________
DEPARTURE
 Tuesday, February 24
 Wednesday, February 25
 Thursday, February 26
$428.04
$293.64
$248.85
$226.44
FULL 3 OVERNIGHTS
LODGING AND MEALS PACKAGE (Please check your selections below. Cost is per participant.)
NOTE ABOUT MEALS: The full lodging and meals package includes dinner Monday through lunch Thursday. One- or two-overnight
packages include lunch on the day of arrival through lunch on the day of departure.
# OF
PARTICIPANTS
ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
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Bill To
Name ___________________________________________
Agency__________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
City _______________________State/Zip ______________
Phone __________________ Fax _____________________
Email ___________________________________________
Purchase Order/Purchase #:
__American Express
__Visa
__Discover
Card #
Print Card Holder’s Name
Authorized Signature
__MasterCard
Card Exp.
 Credit Card
 Deposit ONLY

Full Amount
(Please indicate which type of card you are using.)
PAYMENT INFORMATION (Internet reservations for the Potawatomi Inn cannot be made for this conference.)
Please indicate your arrival
and departure dates.
Method
of
Payment
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501 N. Morton Street, Suite 101
Bloomington, IN 47404