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CHAPTER HAPPENINGS

Election Results: 2 Re-elections and 1 New Member

The Midwest Chapter welcomes our two incumbent, re-elected Board of Director members: Emily Larson and MJ Lamon.

We are also excited to announce our newest member, Leslie Yetka, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the group. Leslie's term will be in January of 2024. More information on our new board member coming in the new year!

CONFERENCE 
Save the Date: April 17-19 


The 5th annual Spring 2024 IAP2 Midwest Conference themed Spark Connections that Matter! will take place at the Thompson Center at the University of Nebraska Omaha. We look forward to seeing you there! Stayed tuned for more details.

CONFERENCE

Submit a Conference Proposal by January 21, 2024

Whether you are a public sector engagement specialist, nonprofit leader, government planner, community organizer, or consultant, we invite you to present and attend the conference. We welcome seasoned and new practitioners, and those interested in working in this sector. Click here if you're interested in more information or want to submit a proposal.

P2 brings people together to work through issues that matter, which can spark a connection to their community and neighbors that is life-lasting. Think about designing a session that maximizes new connections among attendees and a variety of ways to connect communities across cultures, languages, and backgrounds. Ask yourself:

  • How can P2 contribute to overcoming isolation in a post-pandemic era?
  • How do you reach individuals and organizations that inspire, lead, and grow connections with the community?

Deadline: Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. Central time on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Submit here.

Questions? Please reach out to any of the below to discuss your ideas or get more information.

WEBINAR
Making Inroads: New Voices in Old Places


Although many agree that engaging community voices in the decision-making process can lead to better outcomes, it is never easy to bring new voices to old places. From confusion and resistance to inroads and lessons learned, Allison Bell and Rachel Lieser* will share how to make pioneering engagement initiatives as successful as possible. Join us virtually from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 13 and discover ways to: 
  • Structure project plans and contracts to enable innovation. 
  • Build internal support for organizational change. 
  • Set up engagement projects for success. 
Register today! 
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Dec 13, 2023 01:00 - 2:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*Allison Bell (she/her) is the Founder and CEO of Bellwether Consulting, which develops leaders, organizations and partnerships to build a more just world. Bell has more than 20 years of cross-sector experience and has lead public policy and programmatic changes to help build more equitable communities and organizations. In 2023, Bell released her first book, "Herocrats," which shares stories and strategies of government employees who are fighting systemic injustice. Rebecca Lieser (she/her) is a Project Manager at Bellwether Consulting. She has six years of experience coordinating public engagement for government projects and applying an equity lens to government work at the policy- and project-level.

 

Joining a Committee

Not ready to take the plunge into board service? Dip your toe in the Chapter by joining a committee and filling out this form!

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 four committees:

  • Communications: helps keep members informed of chapter happenings
    Contact Michelle to get involved.
  • Membership: helps provide a meaningful IAP2 membership
    Contact Josie to get involved.
  • Conference: helps plan the chapter's annual spring conference
    Contact MJ or Andrea to get involved.
  • Training: helps to select and organize trainings                                                             
    Contact Dan to get involved.
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