BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Call for Self Nominations

Are you interested in supporting the growth of the P2 profession in the Midwest? Do you want to support an annual regional conference, networking opportunities, or trainings that benefit Midwest Chapter members? Are you looking for leadership opportunities? Self-nomination for the IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter's Board of Directors is now open! Please consider joining the Board during this exciting time for our Chapter.

The Midwest Chapter Board has nine seats of staggered, three-year terms. Board members may serve up to three consecutive terms. The Board meets virtually once a month and leads the work of the chapter. Directors are active leaders and take responsibility for programs.

There are THREE seats open on the Board of Directors. Those elected will serve three-year terms (2023-2025), with the terms beginning in January 2023.

Self-nominations are due by October 10. Voting will occur October 17 to November 4, with the results announced November 11.

Submit YOUR Self-Nomination!

Questions about serving on the Midwest Chapter Board? Contact the Chapter at midwest@iap2usa.org or reach out to any member of the 2022 Board of Directors.

Join a Committee

Not ready to take the plunge into Board service? Dip your toe in the Chapter by joining a Chapter committee!

Serving on a committee is a great way to learn more about how the Chapter functions and provides a great way to meet and work alongside other P2 practitioners in our chapter's geographic footprint. Committee service is also a powerful way to build your own skills and expertise. The Chapter currently has three committees:

Communications: helps keep members informed of chapter happenings.
Contact Andrea to get involved with Communications.
Membership: helps provide a meaningful IAP2 membership.
Contact Josie to get involved with Membership.
Conference: helps plan the chapter's annual spring conference
Contact MJ or Edell to get involved with the Conference.

You can also indicate your interest in Committee service by completing the Self Nomination form for the Board of Directors.

2023 SPRING CONFERENCE

Save the Date: May 3-5, 2023

The IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter is excited to announce May 3-5, 2023, as the dates for our 2023 Spring Conference. Building on the momentum started at the 2022 conference in Eagan, MN, the 2023 Spring Conference will return to Minnesota's Twin Cities area. Conference details, including venue and theme, will be provided as conference planning progresses. We anticipate sending a call for session proposals in October. Stay tuned!

The 2022 Spring Conference, themed Breaking Down Walls: Meeting the Challenge of Inclusion in Public Participation, was held May 4-6, 2022 at the Eagan Community Center in Eagan, MN. Visit the conference website for more information.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

June Lunch & Learn Recording Available

If you missed the June Lunch and Learn presentation on voter outreach and civic engagement, you can catch up by viewing the recording! Learn about the breadth and depth of voter outreach services far beyond your average voter registration drive. Presenters Michael Sund and Emily Hunt reviewed what has worked, what didn't, and what the future holds for voter outreach and civic engagement.

Watch the June Lunch & Learn

Do you have an idea for a future Lunch & Learn?
Or would you like to be a presenter?
Let us know!

STAY CONNECTED

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