​A few facts about SIPRA

• SIPRA promotes the highest standards of professionalism, competence and ethics in the delivery of public park, recreation, and leisure services.
• SIPRA provides a method for the dissemination of information relating to the leisure services field and encourages study and research on matters of professional interest.
• SIPRA improves, through mutual association, leisure programs, services, and facilities throughout Southern Illinois.
  SIPRA encourages public support and necessary legislation for the leisure services movement.
• SIPRA provides quality educational workshops and continuing education opportunities for the SIPRA membership.

Current SIPRA Officers

• President: Kayla Curry (Kingsbury Park District)
• President-Elect: Lyndsey Younger (Alton Parks & Recreation Department)
• Secretary: Kristen Siebert (Collinsville Parks and Recreation Department)
• Treasurer: Patrick Minogue (City of Wood River)

Current Committee Chairs

• Fund Raising: Co-Chairs Kimberly Caughran and Jessica Fowler
• Member Outreach, Retention, & Engagement: Andrew Dallner
• Networking Socials: Tyler Lafferty
• Student Scholarships: Patrick Christensen
• Programming: Nikki Hoesman
• Marketing and Social Media: Grace Pellock
• Workshops and Continuing Education: Kimberly Caughran
• Aquatics: Jessica Fowler