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S28 Episode 02 - Team Gymnastics Mar 14, 2022

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Gymnastics coordinator Karen Schmidt tells how young gymnasts enjoy the Naperville Park District’s in-house team experience, making friends and gaining confidence while they learn the basics of competition in this popular sport.

S28 Episode 01 - A New Life At 90 Mar 01, 2022

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Fitness participant Louise shares her experience of moving to Naperville in 2020 in her late 80s and fitting in as a participant in the popular group exercise classes at Fort Hill Activity Center with others half her age.

S27 - Episode 07 - All Eyes on Recruitment and Retention Feb 03, 2022

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In this episode we look at how the Park District continues to put a lot of emphasis behind its recruiting and retention efforts to ensure its continued excellence in operations. Guests: Katie Sepe, Director of Human Resources and Lisette Zuniga, HR Administrator

S27 - Episode 06 - Fostering a “Greener” Park District Feb 03, 2022

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In this episode we highlight key environmental initiatives at the District and key recognitions received. Guests: Tim Quigley, Director of Parks and Sue Omanson, Community Development Manager

S27 - Episode 05 - Successes and challenges of operating in a state of flux due to the pandemic Feb 03, 2022

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In this episode we gain insights regarding the successes and continuing challenges of operating in a state of flux due to the pandemic. Guests: Brad Wilson, Executive Director; Andrea Coates, Superintendent of Recreation, Kevin Carlson, Director of Golf and Sue Stanish, Director of Finance

S27 - Episode 04 - A look back at 2021 accomplishments and previews key 2022 initiatives Feb 03, 2022

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Park District staff looks back at 2021 accomplishments and previews key 2022 initiatives. Guests: Brad Wilson, Executive Director; Eric Shutes, Director of Planning

S27 - Episode 03 - Learning more about new commissioners Leslie Ruffing and Rhonda Ansier Feb 03, 2022

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In this episode we introduce two of the four new commissioners elected in April 2021 and learn more about them. Guests: Commissioners Leslie Ruffing and Rhonda Ansier

S27 - Episode 02 - Learning more about new commissioners Mary Gibson and Alison Thompson Feb 03, 2022

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In this episode we introduce two of the four new commissioners elected in April 2021 and learn more about them. Guests: Mary Gibson, Park Board Vice President and Alison Thompson, Park Board Commissioner

S27 - Episode 01 - Introduction to the 2022 State of the Naperville Park District Address Feb 03, 2022

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In this episode, we kick off the podcast’s theme of “Rebuilding and Renewing” in addition to providing a high-level overview of the aspects to be covered in the various 2022 State of the Naperville Park District episodes. Guests: Marie Todd, Park Board President and Mary Gibson, Park Board Vice President

S 26 Episode 04: Volunteer Stewardship Jan 21, 2022

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Volunteer and retired teacher David Cleveland shares stories from decades of environmental projects with children and adults and his nature experiences while running locally and internationally.

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