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                2007 NAPC Annual Conference          ---

-     May 3-5, 2007  -  Minneapolis, Minnesota     -


"Making A Difference and Making It Stick:
The Challenge of Building Community Infrastructure
for Sustaining Positive Change"


Location:  Marriott Minneapolis City Center
Local Host:  NorthWay Community Trust

The conference was outstanding!

NAPC appreciates all the speakers, planners, and participants
for helping make it such a success.

Downloadable presentations appear like  this  below.
 

2007 conference photos

This year the conference photos are on the Kodak Gallery website, in two albums:  "2007 NAPC Conference in Minneapolis" and "2007 NAPC Board & Member Recognition."  (1) Go to www.kodakgallery.com (2)  Login using the NAPC account: email address, napc@communityplanning.org; password, community.  (3) Click on an album.  (4) Choose "Slideshow" to view all the photos in that album; use the right arrow to go through them quickly.  (5) Return to the screen showing small pictures of the full album; click on a photo to save it or order prints, if you'd like.

Participant list

While many local communities can point to many successful community level initiatives that have produced improved living conditions for their members, just as many communities can point to successes that have eroded or even been lost over time.  One of the challenges for community planning is to create the community capacity for producing positive community change that can grow into desired and enduring community characteristics.  This conference will provide community planning practitioners from across North America an opportunity to actively investigate the conceptual and practical knowledge-base associated with creating measurable community change and sustaining change long-term for community benefit.

Participants will have opportunities to:
…learn what works, from leading practitioners
…develop valuable new relationships and exchange ideas, experiences, resources, and tools
…learn more about NAPC…enjoy social and networking activities...get acquainted and have fun
…explore the wonderful city of Minneapolis

As a means of exchanging information about members’ and related groups’ successful initiatives and latest publications, the Resource Fair has long been a conference highlight.  Conference participants may bring materials for the resource tables, which everyone may visit throughout the conference.
 

Downloadable registration form  I  Downloadable conference brochure

Schedule, topics, speakers  I  Location & hotel reservations  I  Registering for the conference

Visiting Minneapolis  I  Sponsor & local host  I  Planning committee I  FAQs

 2007 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE, TOPICS, & SPEAKERS

All conference events except the bus tour and celebration/farewell dinner will be at the hotel.

     -Thursday, May 3-

Noon-3:00 p.m. – NAPC Board of Directors Meeting

3:30-5:00 p.m. – Conference Registration

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Pre-Conference Welcome Session for New Members and First-Time Attendees

5:00-7:00 p.m. – Conference Opens with a Reception
Welcome from conference co-chairs Gregory L. Brown (Cleveland) and Patrick Linnane (Milwaukee), and local dignitaries

Dinner on your own
Opportunities will be organized to go to dinner with other attendees at your choice of local restaurants
 

    -Friday, May 4-

7:15-9:00 a.m. – Conference Registration; Resource Fair Opens
Have breakfast, place materials on the resource tables, join or lead a Roundtable discussion

8:00-9:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast and Breakfast Roundtables
Topical small group sessions (6 groups) – additional topics TBA

Small-group topics already confirmed:

•   Building a Health Care Safety Net – led by Candace King, Executive Director, DuPage Federation
    on Human Service Reform (Villa Park, Illinois)
   

•  The NorthWay Community Trust model for building communities – led by NorthWay staff
   

•  Replacing a Community Leader
  
  This roundtable will focus on the approach taken, the core competencies identified, and the process used to successfully replace a beloved founding leader. The process will be discussed from both the standpoint of the staff who managed it and the candidate who went through it. Led by Sam Woollard, Associate Director, and Vanessa Sarria, new Exec. Director, Community Action Network (CAN) (Austin, Texas)

9:15-9:45 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions
Welcome from NAPC President Pam Kestner-Chappelear
Participant self-introductions / networking 

9:45-11:45 a.m. – Morning Session / Keynote
Implications for localities resulting from federal policy and funding changes that create impending threats to communities

Keynote speaker:  Jerry Friedman, Exec. Director, American Public Human Services Association – Washington, D.C.

Executive director of APHSA since 2001, Friedman has had a 36-year career in public human services at both the state and local levels. Previously he was the executive deputy commissioner of the Texas Department of Human Services; assistant secretary of the Economic Services Administration at the Washington state Department of Social and Health Services; deputy secretary, Office of Income Maintenance, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare; director, Bureau of State Children and Youth Programs, Office of Children, Youth and Families, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in Harrisburg; and director of Human Services for Dauphin County and Northampton County, Pennsylvania.  Friedman began his public service career as a probation and parole officer in 1970.  He serves on the board of the Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago and the Faith and Services Technical Education Network and Rural Assistance Center.  American Public Human Services Association website

12:00-1:30 p.m. – Buffet Lunch – Presentation:  "Making a Difference, and Knowing It ... Social Indicators" -- Ben Warner, Deputy Director, JCCI; NAPC President, 2007-08 

 PowerPoint

1:45-4:00 p.m. – Afternoon Session
How localities can build sustaining infrastructure (collaborations, partnerships, coalitions) to create positive community change

Speaker:  Dick Endress, Ph.D. – President, Access DuPage; Adjunct Professor, Public Health, Northern Illinois University; Woodrow Wilson Fellow; Ph.D. in Anthropology, Purdue University.  Prior experience in health, mental health, parent support, AMA training.

 PowerPoint

PowerPoint: Collaboration (an earlier and more general version)

5:30 p.m. – Dinner on your own
Opportunities will be organized to go to dinner with other attendees at your choice of local restaurants

    -Saturday, May 5-

8:00-9:10 a.m. – Continental Breakfast and Breakfast Roundtables; Resource Fair
Concurrent topical small group sessions – topics TBA

• NEW:  A best practice model for building a network of homelessness prevention/emergency services providers.  Anita Perkins coordinates this network that serves 41 cities in Hennepin County, Minnesota.  Hennepin County is on the HUD website as a national best practices example of effective strategies for homelessness prevention programs; Anita is helping share this model with leaders in other communities across the U.S. and Canada.  She built a new network of emergency services providers from two well-established collaborations of providers. She shares insights on the challenges encountered working with two collaborations that had operated separately for about 15 years before changing circumstances mandated that they join together -- and what they did to make this successful.  The ten participating emergency food and shelter programs share information, and collaborate to determine best allocation of funds to their organizations.
   

• For NAPC members:  Planning for our own organizations’ sustainability.  How do members see the future of the work we do?  Looking forward, what challenges and opportunities exist?  (Led by Phil Dessauer, NAPC Board member; Exec. Director, Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa, OK)

9:15-9:35 a.m. – NAPC 2007 Annual Meeting
The NAPC Annual Meeting will feature a report of 2006 highlights, thank-you’s to Board and members, and elections of 2007-08 leadership

9:45-12:45 a.m. – Bus Tour and Commentary
A look at the surprising diversity of Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods and initiatives, narrated from a community social planning perspective 

1:00-2:00 p.m. – Buffet Lunch – Table Discussions; Resource Fair
Reflecting together on the bus tour and other conference insights   

2:15-4:30 p.m. – Afternoon Session
Panel discussion of the Summit 2010:  A Quality of Life Project:  Creating and Implementing a Comprehensive Community Initiative.  The panel will discuss the creation and implementation of the Summit 2010 project, a county-wide initiative to create human service infrastructure and measure positive changes against a set of community indicators by the year 2010.

Session Moderator:  Elaine Sutton, Ph.D., Fellow and Director of Youth Development, The Center for Community Solutions (Cleveland, Ohio) 

Session Panelists:
- Donna Skoda, Director, Community Health Programs, Summit County General Health District
- Richard Marountas, Fellow and Director Special Projects, The Center for Community Solutions
- Gregory Brown, Executive Director and President, The Center for Community Solutions 

 PowerPoint

Pick up all remaining Resource Fair materials by 5 p.m.

6:00 p.m. – End-of-Conference Celebration / Farewell Dinner

We'll enjoy authentic cuisines from around the world at Minneapolis' interesting new Midtown Global Market

 

    -Sunday, May 6-

8:30-10:00 a.m. – Post Conference Meeting:  NAPC Board of Directors  


Conference attendees may wish to spend Sunday exploring Minneapolis!  Attractions

After the conference, visit NAPC online – www.communityplanning.org – to view and download some of the conference materials and speaker presentations, and enjoy scenes from the conference on our online photo album!

 LOCATION:  Marriott Minneapolis City Center Hotel
 
    

      

The conference will take place at the Marriott Minneapolis City Center, 30 South 7^th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402.  http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MSPCC

The special nightly room rate for NAPC Conference attendees is $144 plus taxes.

April 11 is the cut-off date; after that, additional reservations may be accepted on a space-available basis and probably not at the conference rate.

Hotel reservations should be made by calling the Marriott, 1-800-228-9290 or 612-349-4000.  Ask for the NAPC group rate. 

 

Make your hotel reservations online

 

Excerpted from the hotel website:  “Climbing into the city skyline, this beautiful Minneapolis hotel takes sophistication and service to breathtaking new heights, offering spectacular city views and business friendly amenities.  Located in the heart of downtown, the hotel is connected to the vibrant shopping, entertainment, and business districts through the world famous skyway system…and offers easy access to the Twin Cities top attractions, including the Metrodome, Target Center, Minneapolis Convention Center, Block E, and the historic Theatre District.  Experience classic Midwest cuisine infused with local flavors at Northern Shores Grille.”  Other hotel information:  Nonsmoking.  Concierge desk.  Wireless high-speed Internet access.  On-site parking, $18 per day.  On-site fitness center open 24/7.  Morning paper and coffee in room.  31 floors, 494 hotel rooms, 89 suites, plus two Concierge levels. 

 Visiting MINNEAPOLIS

City of Minneapolis official website:  http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/

Minneapolis visitor information—more area attractions:  http://www.minneapolis.org/ 

"Meet Minneapolis"—official Convention & Visitors Association website:  http://www.exploreminnesota.com/attractions/8078.html

Here are some community festivals you may enjoy during your visit!

An annual community May Day celebration will take place on May 6.  More

A Festival of Nations, May 3-6 in downtown St. Paul, "celebrates the contributions and culture of more than 100 ethnic groups. Since 1932, the International Institute of Minnesota has sponsored the event that is attended by more than 90,000 people annually. It is one of the largest and longest-running ethnic events in the country and was rated one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Business Association. You can sample food from more than 60 booths, buy folk art and crafts, watch 85 different dance groups and shop at the international bazaar."  More

Also...it's Cinco de Mayo!  "Celebrating 25 years on St. Paul's West Side, the 2007 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - Minnesota's Spiciest Celebration - will take place on Friday, May 4 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, May 5 from 9:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.  More

 OTHER FAQs

Q:  What is the nearest airport?

A:  MSP - Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

 

Q:  What are best ways to get from the airport to the hotel?

A:  The hotel suggests:
         Cab...fares range from $30 - $35
         Super Shuttle...$15
         Light rail...$2...buy a ticket at baggage claim; the Niccolet Mall stop is 2 1/2 blocks from the hotel

 

Q:  What is the weather like in Minneapolis?

A:  National Weather Service forecast for Minneapolis:  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx/ 

 

Q:  What is the attire for this conference?
A:  Business casual.

 

Q:  What if I'll need special meals or other assistance?

A.  Please indicate this in detail on the registration form, so we can plan accordingly for your convenience.

 

Q:  How can I inform other conference attendees about my work?
A:  Everyone who registers for the conference may bring their materials for the Resource Fair.
     (No displays; tables will be provided for materials...people will browse throughout the conference.)
     There also will be many networking opportunities during the conference.
     Afterward, you'll receive a list of attendees and their contact information for ongoing dialogue.

 

Q:  How can I learn more about NAPC?

A.  Visit our website often...and sign up for our e-newsletter:  e-news@communityplanning.org

Q.  What if I have questions?
A.  Please email:  conference@communityplanning.org

 

 Registering for the Conference

Conference registration fee includes all conference sessions and materials; the opening reception (cash bar); continental breakfast and buffet lunch on Friday and Saturday; bus tour of Minneapolis/St. Paul with community planning commentary on Saturday morning; and the opportunity to disseminate your materials at the Resource Fair.  There is an additional charge of $25 for the celebration/farewell dinner on Saturday night; please make reservations and pay for this as you register for the conference.

The conference "early bird" registration fee by April 3 is $325 for non-members, $298 for members, and $248 for each additional person from the same member organization.  After April 3, additional registrations may be accepted on a space-available basis at $325 per person.

Please make checks payable to NAPC.

If you pay by credit card (Visa and MasterCard are accepted), your statement will say this charge was to the Community Council of Greater Dallas, which generously provides credit card processing services and other business/accounting support for the National Association of Planning Councils.  Make a note of this, please, to avoid confusion when the statement arrives.

Guests:  Conference attendees may wish to invite spouses or other guests.  Guest tickets are available for conference meal functions and the bus tour at $25 per person per event.  Please purchase these in advance when registering for the conference.

Please complete a separate form for each person attending.  

Forms are available online:  Downloadable registration form

Mail registration form with payment to:

            2007 Conference
            National Association of Planning Councils
            11118 Ferndale Road
            Dallas, TX 75238

Mailed registrations are preferred.  Registrations cannot be accepted by fax or email, to assure the safety of credit card information. 

If necessary, you could email the registration form information (conference@communityplanning.org) and then follow up with a phone call to NAPC staff (214-342-2638) to add your credit card information.

Please make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel:  1-800-228-9290 or 612-349-4000 

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 2007 NAPC CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM  

Please complete a separate form for each person attending the conference.  Downloadable registration form

_____________________________________________________________________________________________Name

_____________________________________________________________________________________________Position

_____________________________________________________________________________________________Organization

_____________________________________________________________________________________________Address

__________________________________________City     _______________________________State or Province

__________________Zip or Postal Code    ____________________Phone    ____________________Fax

______________________________Email    ______________________________Website

_____________________________________________________ Any special needs, food or other? (Please describe specifically)

Planning to attend:  
___Thurs. reception    ___Fri. conference sessions    ___Sat. NAPC annual meeting
___Sat. Bus Tour    ___ Sat. lunch and afternoon conference sessions   ___Saturday evening celebration/farewell dinner

PAYMENT ENCLOSED FOR:

Amt.:  For:

         Early bird conference registration fee, by April 3:
____ $325 – non-members

____ $298 – first person attending from a member organization

____ $248 – each additional person from the same organization (name of first registrant?_____________________________)

        Conference Celebration/Farewell Dinner Saturday night (not covered in the conference fee):

____ $25

         Later registrations, accepted after April 3 on a space-available basis:
____ $325 per person

        Companion tickets to conference events for spouses/guest(s) of conference attendees: 
        (no extra charge for the opening reception)

___ $25 for each lunch at the conference … ___Friday    ___Saturday

___ $25 for the bus tour

___ $25 for the celebration dinner Saturday night

                Name(s) of your guest(s):______________________________________

 ____ Contribution to NAPC

____ TOTAL enclosed
 

Credit cards:

Type of card:  ___Visa   ___MasterCard   
Card number:____________________________________________________________

Expiration date: ________________ Name on card: ____________________________________

Billing address, if different from address above:_________________________________________________________________

Checks:  Please make checks payable to:  NAPC.

Not a member?  Join NAPC, and come to the conference at the discounted Member rate.  Membership form

Thank you!  We’re looking forward to seeing you at the conference.

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CONFERENCE SPONSOR: 
The National Association of Planning Councils (NAPC)

 

NAPC is a private non-profit organization which promotes quality community planning and supports its members as they provide leadership for community-based human services and health planning and action.  Planning councils bring people together to identify needs and work toward solutions, mobilizing community involvement, developing and coordinating services, advocating for informed decisions by funders and policy makers, and linking people with community resources.

Online: www.communityplanning.org.  11118 Ferndale Road, Dallas, Texas 75238; 214-342-2638; toll-free 1-888-298-7459; email - conference@communityplanning.org

Interested organizations and individuals are invited to join NAPC.  Support our work, and save on conference registration! 

Read about the benefits.  Download the membership form.

LOCAL HOST: 
NorthWay Community Trust

NAPC greatly appreciates the support of Allan Malkis and the NorthWay Community Trust, local host for NAPC’s 2007 conference.  Northway is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to expand economic opportunity, strengthen the social fabric and improve life circumstances for North Minneapolis residents.  http://www.northwaycom.org/index.html
 

Planning Committee:

Conference Co-Chairs: 
Gregory L. Brown...NAPC Board Member; Executive Director, The Center for Community Solutions (Cleveland, Ohio)
Patrick Linnane...NAPC Board Member; Executive Director, Planning Council for Health and Human Services
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

Conference Committee Members:
Elaine Andersen...NAPC Board Member; Executive Director, Human Services Council (Norwalk, Connecticut)
Michael Banish…NAPC Strategic Planning Chair; Director of Community Data Services, Community Research Partners (Columbus, Ohio)
Martha Blaine…NAPC Board Member; Executive Director, Community Council of Greater Dallas (Dallas, Texas)
Pam Kestner-Chappelear...NAPC President; Executive Director, Council of Community Services (Roanoke, Virginia)
Allan Malkis…NorthWay Community Trust (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
H. Browning Spence…NAPC Secretary; Director of Community Planning and Research, Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (Pinellas Park, Florida)
Ben Warner…NAPC Vice President; Deputy Director, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc. (JCCI) (Jacksonville, Florida)

Staff:
Sharon Clark...Administrator, National Association of Planning Councils (Dallas, Texas)

We're looking forward to seeing you in Minneapolis in May!

Information and photos from past conferences: 

2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998