“Sumer is icumen in,” as the old poem goes, and action is heating up with the weather around IAP2 USA. In this action-packed installment, you’ll find:

• Features:  President Cathy Smith talks about putting the “part” in “participation; we’ll meet Sarah Rubin, one of the forces behind a new emerging chapter in the California Capital; we have a special contribution from an early Core Values Award-winner and more info on the updated AGM and deadline extended for the Greater Good awards.
• Events: Thinking about coming to the IAP2 North American Conference in Charlotte, NC? We’re making it easier to decide which sessions to take in! We’ll also rewind the April and May webinars and preview the offerings for June and July, they're even eligible for AICP CM credit. 
• Chapter News: Fledgling Chapters are popping up across the nation, while emerging and official Chapters continue to see growth. Are you interested in getting involved?
• Interesting Links: It’s not exactly “Bohemian Rhapsody” or even “Sugar, Sugar”, but we’ll share a special song initiated under the influence of a very successful training session.

Features:

President's Message: Catherine Smith, CP3

Be PART of Something Good

It was a Saturday afternoon in early May and I was at my first Presidential Library, the FDR Library in Hyde Park in the Hudson River Valley. It’s true that the light of the Hudson River Valley is special, but there’s another type of light entirely to stand in front of a President’s desk, even one that hasn’t been occupied for longer than my own lifespan. It’s quiet and invigorating all at the same time.

MEMBER PROFILE: Sarah Rubin

Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, CA Department of Conservation

“Early in my career, I was in charge of a strategic plan for collaboration among state agencies. I brought in the draft, but I used so many graphics, people thought it was supposed to be the finished product. They completely freaked out and wanted me removed. My boss had to step in and take over. But she gave me the Straight Talk, when she said I could come across as ‘too perky’ or ‘too enthusiastic’ and people will assume that I’m not really smart.”

LOOKING FOR A JOB?  

IAP2 USA currently has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Executive Manager to manage IAP2 staff, committees, events and activities. With over 1550 members and growing, we are seeking an individual who has extensive non-profit management experience while leading a team of dedicated employees.

REMINDER: - Certification Deadline Approaches

Are you planning to apply to be a Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) or to upgrade your certification to Master Certified Public Participation Professional (MCP3)? The next Certification Assessment Center is set for September 27-28 in Portland, OR, but the deadline to apply is end-of-day (Pacific time), June 10. Download the Applicant’s Kit here, but be aware: writing the application requires a lot of preparation and time. If you’re not able to make the deadline this time, know that you can submit an application any time, and watch for the announcement of the next Assessment Center, in Spring 2020.

IAP2 USA Annual General Meeting

Be sure to join us for the 2019 AGM, Thursday, June 20, at 11:30am - Noon, PDT. As usual, it will be an online meeting: an opportunity to reflect on the organization’s accomplishments (and there have been lots!) over the past year and consider where we are heading in the months to come. Register here. Download the agenda here. Download the IAP2 USA Year in Review here.

THE GREATER GOOD & EMERGING LEADER AWARDS

The nomination deadline has been extended.

Each year, the President of IAP2 USA presents two distinguished awards: the Greater Good Award and the Emerging Leader Award. The President isn’t alone in making the decision, and that’s where you come in, nominating potential winners!

Do you know someone who has demonstrated leadership, service and application of the IAP2 Core Values over the years? They could be in line for the Greater Good Award. Find out more and download the nomination form here.

Do you know someone under the age of 35, with less than five years’ experience in the P2 field, who is already making an impact on the profession? You can nominate them for the Emerging Leader Award. Find out more and download the nomination form here.

Deadline for nomination forms is June 14th.

Community Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion in Placemaking

(contributed by Charles Campion, former IAP2 Core Values Award winner)

Communities have a collective intelligence that brings social, economic and environmental value to designing cities and neighbourhoods. Just as the act of voting is a right, it is inherently democratic to bring people genuinely to the heart of planning and placemaking.

Events:

2019 IAP2 North American Conference - Leveraging P2 to Create Thriving Communities

Are you coming to Charlotte, NC, for the 2019 IAP2 North American Conference? Do you want to make the most of your session choices? This year’s Schedule-at-a-Glance features something new: theme indicators for each session! What interests you? Race, Equity and Inclusion? Tools, tips and techniques? Infrastructure? Youth Engagement? Transportation? Or ...

Those are just some of the sub-categories, under the overall Conference heading, “Leveraging P2 to Create Thriving Communities”. Watch your email for updates, including the announcement of the Day One workshops. Join us in the Queen City, Sept. 4 through 6! Register here by June 30, to get the early-bird discount!

American Planning Association: Credits Available

Are you an APA AICP and looking to get more Certification Maintenance credits? IAP2 USA is Certification Maintenance Credit Provider, which means you can claim credit for every learning webinar, training course, IAP2 North American Conference session, workshop and field trip you take part in.

Many of our chapter events are eligible too! Check out the Midwest’s Regional Chapter Conference. In the coming months we will be adding more opportunities for you to extend your learning, so keep an eye on our events calendar, and the APA CM search page to claim your AICP CM credits.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITY with the Government of Canada

The Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) and the Privy Council Office (PCO) are pleased to invite you to a virtual learning program on public engagement called Learning Together for Better Public Engagement. This free online course is an opportunity to share tools and tips on everything from planning a consultation to running and facilitating a session to analyzing your data. It will run from June 10 to July 12. Register now at: http://www.canada.ca/learn-together

Webinar(s):