[Riverweb] Clean Water Action Alert

[Kim Erndt]

Illinois Clean Water Action Alert for June 8, 2007

The Office of Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn periodically sends out Action
Alerts to provide information on meetings, news and action items, events,
and other useful information on issues of clean water, the Illinois River
Coordinating Council, Great Lakes, and other initiatives from Lt. Gov. Pat
Quinn.   

Topics covered in today's Action Alert:
1.	Island Rendezvous
2.	Workshop: Making Good Choices: History & Environment in Champaign
County
3.	Trailnet seeking part-time staff accountant 
4.	2007 Illinois Road Show 
5.	I&M Canal Kids Fishing Tournament
6.	Clean Water Tip of the Day


Island Rendezvous
June 10, 2007
10:00am - 4:00pm 

The Forest Preserve District of Will County's annual two-day Island
Rendezvous, featuring the 18th-century fur trade era between voyageurs and
Native Americans. This special family event is free of charge. 

Special this year is the reopening of Isle a la Cache Museum, which has been
completely renovated. Tours of this new facility will be available both days
of the Island Rendezvous. 

Visitors to the Island Rendezvous can be transported back in time to the
year 1750. Dozens of voyageur and Native American re-enactors will be on
hand, and visitors can observe crafts from that era as they wander through a
voyageur encampment. 

Other activities include a paddle dance, a daily "trader training" for
children to test brains and brawn, and a new, fiery competition pitting
neighbor against neighbor. A new feature of this year's Rendezvous is Native
American storytellers. 

These activities are in addition to regular program features like the canoe
race, black-powder musket demonstration, and tomahawk throw. Live music from
that period will be performed by Cooper, Nelson, and Early; Celtic music by
Innisfree, and truly French songs by Trois Canard.. 

The Island Rendezvous is a perfect family program-colorful, educational,
lively, and inexpensive. The program and parking are free of charge, though
food and items will be available for sale.

Contact comments at fpdwc.org or 815.727.8700 for more information. 


Workshop: Making Good Choices - History & Environment in Champaign County
June 14-15

Early American Museum, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, Mahomet,
8:30am-4:00pm
Learn how to help your students develop critical thinking skills through
investigation of the environment and human history of land use. Explore the
prairie and discover how the Native Americans and early settlers shaped the
landscape. A multi-disciplinary approach using language arts, fine arts,
history and the natural sciences will be embraced. Extensions to address
students with special needs for these activities will be highlighted. Each
participant will receive a kit to use back in the classroom filled with
field, guides, artifacts, magnifies, books and more, along with an
instructional binder. Teachers are eligible for CPDU's or graduate credit.
Workshop is free. Registration is required; call (217) 586-2612.


TrailNet is seeking part-time staff accountant 

Trailnet is seeking a well-organized, enthusiastic and motivated Staff
Accountant with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and generate accurate,
timely and consistent reports. This is a professional, part-time position
responsible for maintaining the financial records of the organization. This
individual reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely
with all staff members. Minimum three to five years accounting, with one
year non-profit experience required.

Send resume and cover letter to:  Trailnet, Julie Simon, Chief Financial
Officer, 1533 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO  63103 or julie at trailnet.org or
fax to 314/436-9215.

For complete job description:
http://www.trailnet.org/documents/Accountant2007.pdf

2007 Illinois Road Show
June 12
2:00pm 

Join the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Tourism
(DCEO/IBOT) for the 2007 Illinois Road Show when it arrives at the
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria on Tuesday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m.
 
State Travel Director Jan Kostner and other IBOT representatives will travel
the state during this four-day media tour, sharing the significant economic
and social benefits of Illinois' travel and tourism industry with industry
members and media.  We strongly encourage the attendance of local tourism
industry members including government officials, CVB board members, and
hotel, restaurant and attraction representatives.  All industry members will
benefit from the information shared at the Illinois Road Show, so we hope
you spread the word among your colleagues. 
 
The theme of the 2007 Road Show is "Wonders of Illinois" and focuses on how
the Illinois travel industry can integrate efforts and attract visitors
using exciting new trends and technology.  The Illinois Road Show offers our
area an excellent opportunity to showcase our strengths to IBOT and the
media, as well as demonstrate our dedication to tourism in Illinois. 


I&M Canal Kids Fishing Tournament

June 9, 2007
Location: LaSalle - I&M Canal Lock 14
Registration at 8am. Fish from 9-11am
Bring your own tackle. Snacks, soda, and bait provided. 
Call (815) 223-2282 or 223-2671 or visit www.better-fishing-assoc.org


Clean Water Tip of the Day

Use an alarm clock or stove timer to remind you to shut off the sprinklers.

Have a great weekend!


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