Sat.Feb 03, 2018 - Fri.Feb 09, 2018

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S1 Episode 01: Introduction

ParkTalk podcast

Executive Director Ray McGury and Park Board President Mike Reilly talk about the launch of the State of the Park District as Series One of the ParkTalk podcast. Executive Director Ray McGury and Park Board President Mike Reilly talk about the launch of the State of the Park District as Series One of the ParkTalk podcast.

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Episode 1 - Welcome To FedHeads

FedHeads

Welcome to FedHeads! A weekly podcast from Grant Thornton Public Sector. This week on FedHeads, Robert and Francis talk about the State of the Union address, anticipated reforms that will impact federal workers, and government reorganization proposals. About FedHeads FedHeads are Robert Shea and Francis Rose, who love to talk about the arcana of government management and the people who are trying to make it better.

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How to Improve Your Cardiovascular Health and #MoveWithHeart — Episode 016

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

It’s February — the month of love. People everywhere are rushing through Hallmark stores and florists to get their significant others heartfelt cards, flowers and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. Although showing your loved ones that you care every day is important — not just on Valentine’s day — perhaps more important is making sure that your own heart is healthy.

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Why evaluation policies are useful to results-focused federal agencies: An interview with Naomi Goldstein, HHS, and Molly Irwin, DOL – Episode #164

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

A small but growing number of federal departments and agencies have created evaluation policies that describe the principles that those agencies seek to promote when they conduct program evaluations. Those principles can include rigor, relevance, transparency, independence, and ethics. To learn more about evaluation policies and why they are useful to federal agencies, we are joined by Naomi Goldstein, the Deputy Assistant Secretary within the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE)

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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S1 Episode 02: Review of 2017 and Preview of 2018

ParkTalk podcast

Executive Director Ray McGury, Park Board President Mike Reilly and Director of Recreation Brad Wilson touch on the highlights of 2017, including the results of the Community Interest and Opinion Survey and the success of the Fort Hill Activity Center. They introduce the District’s new mission statement and preview new projects for 2018. They end with their personal reflections on why they are serving in the field of parks and recreation.

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S1 Episode 03: Financial Stewardship

ParkTalk podcast

Finance Director Sue Stanish and Executive Director Ray McGury discuss the District’s strong financial position, sources of funding and what residents receive for their tax dollars. Finance Director Sue Stanish and Executive Director Ray McGury discuss the District’s strong financial position, sources of funding and what residents receive for their tax dollars.

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S1 Episode 05: Meet Our New Commissioners: Bobby Carlsen and Mike King

ParkTalk podcast

Commissioners Carlsen and King were elected to the Park Board in April 2017. Learn about why they wanted to run for office, what they appreciate about parks in Naperville, challenges they face as commissioners, and how to get in touch with them. Commissioners Carlsen and King were elected to the Park Board in April 2017. Learn about why they wanted to run for office, what they appreciate about parks in Naperville, challenges they face as commissioners, and how to get in touch with them.

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S1 Episode 06: News from the Naperville Parks Foundation

ParkTalk podcast

Foundation President Troy Cooper and Board Member Jim Ensign recap the Foundation’s history, mission, current projects, and ways to donate or get involved. Foundation President Troy Cooper and Board Member Jim Ensign recap the Foundation’s history, mission, current projects, and ways to donate or get involved.

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Mailbag - February 1, 2018

ParkTalk podcast

Executive Director Ray McGury answers questions from our listeners. Executive Director Ray McGury answers questions from our listeners.

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