We are so grateful for the hard work and dedication of our team! Congratulations to our staff celebrating work anniversaries in January! Kamryn Bucci3rd Anniversary Erika Sodergren11th Anniversary Tammy McMahon18th Anniversary Mary Paladin4th Anniversary ...
SSSRA would like to congratulate Sandy DeFrancesco on her retirement! Sandy has often been the first person our participants and families meet when visiting or calling the office. Her passion for our mission and outstanding customer service have been integral in her position as Secretary/Registrar.Sandy is always there to help and goes above and beyond...
Jack Knies received the Illinois Therapeutic Recreation Section - Excellence in Service Award at the 2022 Illinois Park and Recreation Conference in January. This award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of therapeutic recreation. Jack, who has been a part-time staff of SSSRA for 3 years and has...
The SSSRA Office got a makeover last week! Our parking lot has been replaced, and new lines/stripes have been added for the parking stalls. Our staff cleared weeds, trimmed bushes, and raked to make our landscaping look beautiful! ...
Christine Martinez has accepted the position of Recreation Specialist at SSSRA! Christine graduated from The University of St. Francis with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation & Sports Management, with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation. Christine recently completed a 14-week internship with SSSRA, and we are so glad to have her on our team!Welcome, Christine! ...
Laura Pubins has accepted the position of Operations Manager at SSSRA! Laura has worked for SSSRA since 2004, initially as a part-time Program Supervisor. In 2013, she switched roles and became one of our full-time Secretary/Registrars. She missed seeing participants at programs, so she began working as a Recreation Specialist in 2019. Laura has a Bachelor of...
Hello SSSRA Friends!Summer is almost here! We have been making plans to bring oodles of fun in 2021.We’re looking forward to sunny days, warm breezes, smiling faces, and laughter all around. SSSRA has a great line-up of in-person programs and special events that focus on wellness and safety, but if you’re more comfortable with a...
On March 13, 2019, John Braun, our Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator, was awarded the Boy Scouts of America District Award of Merit. The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts. The award is available to scouters who render service of an outstanding nature for youth at the district level. Crossroads District is...
During 2018, SSSRA went through a comprehensive risk management assessment, conducted by the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA). The review included an examination of agency policies and practices, in both administrative areas and areas of special recreation service delivery. The association attained a score of 99.77%!PDRMA is a self-governed, member owned risk management agency...