IAP2 USA March/April 2024 News
From the Executive Director Erin Zimmermann
Greetings! As spring blooms around us, I'm excited to share some updates and upcoming events from IAP2 USA. Strategic Plan Process Launch The backbone of any successful organization lies in its strategic vision. That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of our strategic planning process. We are currently seeking a Strategic Plan Facilitator. Over the coming months, we'll be engaging with our members and stakeholders to gather insights, assess our current priorities, and define a roadmap that aligns with our mission and values. Your input and participation will be instrumental in shaping the future direction of IAP2 USA, so be sure to stay engaged and share your thoughts! I'm delighted to extend a warm welcome to the newest addition to our team. Please join me in welcoming Kaelyn Mooney, our Training Coordinator. She will be working alongside Shyla Glavin to support our training and professional development programming. After a hiatus, I'm thrilled to announce the return of our in-person Skills Symposium, June 24-28, 2024 in Twin Cities, St. Paul, Minnesota. While virtual training is convenient there is something special about being able to participate in focused training in person. The Symposium is five days of learning, engaging and growing in your P2 practice, so you can deliver stronger, higher-quality P2. All the while, you’re surrounded by other P2 practitioners. As we forge ahead, I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for your continued support and dedication to advancing the practice of public participation. Together, we have the power to drive positive change and build stronger, more inclusive communities. Wishing you all the best, Erin Zimmermann, Executive Director IAP2 USA |
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Not a fan of virtual training? You're in luck! IAP2 USA is thrilled to announce our first in-person Skills Symposium since 2020. When:
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IAP2's Licensed Courses have been scheduled, and additional training will be added soon. Registration will open next week, so keep an eye out for an email from us about it.
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We are pleased to announce that a new member has joined the IAP2 USA team. Please welcome our new Training Coordinator, Kaelyn Mooney.
With more 7 years in the Meetings and Events Industry, Kaelyn provides positive and exceptional customer and logistical service to In-person and virtual educational events. Specializing in executing these Professional Development opportunities, Kaelyn also strives to evolve her skills while learning new ones. Coming from a background of Elementary Education at North Carolina A&T State, University Kaelyn shows a passion for learning and innovation while developing strong interpersonal and communicative skills.
IAP2 USA Strategic Plan Facilitator RFP
Request for Proposal (RFP): Project Manager and Facilitator Role for IAP2 Strategic Planning
The backbone of any successful organization lies in its strategic vision. That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of our strategic planning process. We are currently seeking a Strategic Plan Facilitator.
We welcome proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide project management and facilitation services for the strategic planning process of IAP2 USA.
USA is currently in the third year of its 2022-2024 Strategic Plan and seeks a Strategic Planning Facilitator to manage the project and facilitate the process of updating the Goals and Strategies for our 2025-2027 plan.
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Chapter News
IAP2 USA Colorado Chapter Strategic Planning Session
Are you and your IAP2 chapter looking for ways to increase engagement among your members? Well, here's a great idea that our friends from the Colorado chapter are doing that you can replicate in your chapter.
Early in 2024, the Colorado chapter board felt a stronger need to connect with their current members and recruit new ones. They are hosting an in-person event in Glenwood Springs, an area that is attractive for many current members and more accessible to individuals outside the Denver-metro area. This is the first time the chapter has held a meeting in the mountains, reflecting that the chapter is statewide.
This hybrid event will be equal parts learning about IAP2 and the chapter and helping to chart the strategic direction. At the event, current members will have an opportunity to provide feedback on what they need more of from the chapter and then see, in immediate and real time, how this input shapes the planning.
The Colorado chapter is excited to see the active engagement that will flourish from this event.
Friday, April 26 · 9am - 5pm MDT
Glenwood Springs Community Center
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IAP2 USA 2024 Midwest Chapter Conference Registration Closes Today
Registration is STILL OPEN for the 2024 Midwest Chapter Conference Join the Midwest Chapter April 17-19, 2024, in Omaha, NE to learn from and spark connections with colleagues from across the Midwest! We have a schedule full of informative sessions, interesting panels, and engaging social events! Registration is open through April 5th and includes:
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IAP2 2024 North American Conference Registration Open
📅 Date: October 24 - 26
📍 Location: Ottawa, Ontario
We hope you join us at the 2024 IAP2 North American Conference: "Building Together: The Role of Community Engagement in Shaping the Future"! Join us in Ottawa, Canada's vibrant capital, for the IAP2 North American Conference (NAC) 2024. This pivotal event takes place at the Shaw Centre in the heart of Ottawa. Hosted by IAP2 Canada and IAP2 USA, this conference is a call to action for everyone who believes in the power of public participation (P2) to build stronger communities, especially at a time when democratic engagement is more crucial than ever.
Early Bird Registration for the 2024 IAP2 NAC
Register before July 1, 2024 for the 2024 IAP2 North American Conference in Ottawa and enjoy discounted rates!
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IAP2 USA Core Values Awards 2024 Accepting Nominations
IAP2 USA wants to recognize your achievements with our Core Values Awards.
Each year, IAP2 Affiliates around the world celebrate excellence in the profession through the IAP2 Core Values Awards. The awards go to projects and organizations which best demonstrate IAP2's Core Values and help to raise the bar in the field of public engagement by sharing best practices and inspiring the P2 community to learn from one another. The Core Values Awards encourage new approaches and innovative uses of existing ones.
Share your inspiring projects. Show us you have created positive change, built trust, and engaged your local community in public participation. Core Value Awards applications are due May 15, 2024.
New Application Process for Project Entries
This year we have an exciting new application process for Core Values Awards Project entries. We are piloting a Case Study Format for General Project, Creativity and Innovation and the Respect for Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture Awards.
A Case Study Template is currently in use by IAP2 Australasia and IAP2 Canada in their Core Values Application process. Switching to this format provides a valued resource to IAP2 members in the form of viewable case studies, it aligns us with the other organizations, and it offers a more streamlined and inclusive application process. Get more information and apply by May 15.
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IAP2 USA's Professional Certification Become a Certified Public Participation Professional
The next Certification Assessment Center deadline is coming up.
Here is an outline of the Certification Process, but the full details can be found here. ***Prerequisite: Completion of all three IAP2 flagship courses and receipt of the IAP2 Global Certificate of Completion in Public Participation. ***
Scholarship Opportunities are available. |
upcoming Webinars
(Special Webinar) The IAP2 Spectrum - When Public Participation Became Real Wednesday April, 10 2024
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