Subject: FW: American Camp Association Illinois - News & Updates

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December 2010

Western Illinois University Summer Camp Job Fair
Macomb, IL February 1-3, 2011

Do you rely on the internet for over 50% of your effort to obtain summer staff? Have you also given up on college placement days?

If so, you will be sorry if you miss the Western Illinois University Summer Camp Job Fair

Why??

· Devoted exclusively to Day & Resident Camp staff recruiting

· Outstanding student candidates; with positive feelings about camp

· Attracts camp directors from beyond Illinois and Midwest region

· Multiple opportunities to visit classes and stimulate attendance

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Archery Instructor Training & Certification
YMCA Camp Algonquin, Algonquin, IL February 5-6, 2011

Certification is good for three years and is accepted by most organizations, park districts and school districts, including The American Camp Association, World Sport Chicago, the Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Schools.

Presented by Archery Education Resources

· Learn how to teach an archery class

· No archery experience necessary

· All equipment provided

· Course covers safety protocols, basic shooting form, intermediate shooting form, recreational archery equipment, teaching an archery class, recreational program management, and more.

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Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act

Under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, enacted March 18, 2010, two new tax benefits are available to employers who hire certain previously unemployed workers (“qualified employees”).

The first, referred to as the payroll tax exemption, provides employers with an exemption from the employer’s 6.2 percent share of social security tax on wages paid to qualifying employees, effective for wages paid from March 19, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

In addition, for each qualified employee retained for at least 52 consecutive weeks, businesses will also be eligible for a general business tax credit, referred to as the new hire retention credit, of 6.2 percent of wages paid to the qualified employee over the 52 week period, up to a maximum credit of $1,000..

Your camp may be able to benefit from this legislation. Please take a look at this information and then contact your financial and/or legal advisors.

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ACA Il Wishes You

Happy Holidays &

Happy New Year

Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Fund

ACA IL designates funds to send children in need from families with a working parent to camp. 100 % of donations are used for camperships. No administrative fees are taken from this fund.

This is a wonderful choice for your end-of-year giving!

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