New Orleans Neighborhoods Partnership Network

SPEAKERS BUREAU INFORMATION

WHAT: The Speakers Bureau offers local and regional experts an opportunity to share their knowledge with New Orleans residents. These electives are intended to supplement the Core Class material by providing information on specific issues relevant to civic engagement.

WHY: The Speakers Bureau is an opportunity to encourage reciprocal exchange of community organizing knowledge. If you are interested in working NPN to refine this model, email .

SIGN-UP: First come first serve electives that are targeted primarily to current and past participants of the Capacity College. Class sizes are capped at 15 participants. Fill out RSVP Form at Link per Speaker Bureau.

COST
For 2010 Capacity College Participants – Free, but limited to 5 current participants per class.
For 2009 Capacity College Participants – $10 per Speaker Bureau elective. Applies only to 2009 Capacity College participants and groups (e.g. all members of Carrollton Riverbend Neighborhood Association).
Non-Capacity College Participants – $15 per Speaker Bureau elective. As space permits.

SPEAKER BUREAU ELECTIVES

Nexus Neighborhoods
February 5th 9:00am – 10:00am – Meet in Front of St. Louis Cathedral*
Description: For more than 200 years the French Quarter has been a nexus of community life, and one of New Orleans most hearty neighborhoods. Join Steven Bingler from Concordia planning and design, who was a resident of the French Quarter for more than 30 years, for a 60 minute tour and discussion about how it works and why it has survived for so many years.
To Register Please Fill Out This Form: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHM1LXFjV2hqSHVqcXZSa05WMFBKTEE6MA
To Pay: Use PayPal or Check to Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN)

Leading Neighborhood Food Projects
March 3rd, 2010 for 5:30pm at 4840 Banks Street, NOFFN Offices
Description: Learn from New Orleans Food and Farm Network’s Alicia Vance on how a community food project can be developed in your neighborhood. Projects include gardens, cooking, selling; anything to do with production and consumption of food. A healthy, active project to involve the youth of your community.
To Register Please Fill Out This Form: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dC1EalRwVkdlRHJuSjFzTFpIWmlXWEE6MA
To Pay: Use PayPal or Check to Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN)

Good Neighbor Agreements – Collaborating with Developers
March 16th, 6:00pm. 4152 Canal St at Volunteers of America Offices
Description: Do you have a real estate development occurring in your neighborhood? Wish you knew how to make sure what the developer promises actually occurs? Perhaps a Good Neighbor Agreement or a Community Benefits Agreement is the way to go. Amber Seely, of Renaissance Development Corporation, will describe the successful experience of creating a Good Neighbor Agreement in the Sugar Hill neighborhood of Gentilly. The session will cover topics like how to engage the developer, what types of things can be contained in an agreement and suggestions about structuring the process.
To Register Please Fill Out This Form: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFJfeldSdVBsX3R6OHF6SzFveGNkSGc6MA
To Pay: Use PayPal or Check to Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN)

Basics of Planning and Zoning – Led by City Planning Commission
First Offering: Wednesday, March 17th, 6:00pm at NPN Offices, 4902 Canal Street.
Second Offering: Wednesday, March 24th, 6:00pm at NPN Offices, 4902 Canal Street.
Description: Learn the language of planning and zoning. Every building and property in is effected by planning and zoning in someway. Join the CPC staff to make sure you understand the role of the individual, property and civic association have in planning and zoning.
To Register Please Fill Out This Form: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEVua29oV0lYemxYVTZvZXFJb3dGeVE6MA
To Pay: Use PayPal or Check to Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN)

Task Force for Emergency Preparedness – Prepare Your Community!
Thursday, March 25th for 8:00am at American Red Cross, 2640 Canal Street
No one knows your neighborhood better than you. American Red Cross will provide instruction on how to create a basic committee to prepare your neighborhood for emergency and disaster events. Let’s all take responsibility for our safety.
To Register Please Fill Out This Form: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHIxQUJpblVhdlo5RE9YTXBpZjRGQ1E6MA
To Pay: Use PayPal or Check to Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN)

Creating a Wellness Committee
Wednesday, April 7th for 5:30pm at NPN Offices, 4902 Canal Street
This elective assists the participant in steps to create a wellness committee, accessing community resources for neighbors and planning wellness events. Learn how to ask the right questions from health services. An overview of resources is provided and dialogue on utilizing public and private institutions to assist with community health fairs, workshops and education of neighborhood.
To Register Please Fill Out This Form: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEtiUlZiX2E4TDVfX2doUFVZRjVTQ2c6MA
To Pay: Use PayPal or Check to Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN)

OTHER ELECTIVES TO BE ADDED:
The World of Philanthropy – Learn about the philanthropic industry, a foundation’s perspective on grant writing and the value in partnering with organizations to strengthen your projects.
Neighborhood Health – Access the myriad health initiatives through a meeting with Louisiana Public Health Institute.
Advocating for Change – Learn the basic steps to effectively advocate your community interests.
What Does Federal Government Do For New Orleans – Learn about the federal government’s role in shaping New Orleans and how you can participate.
Understanding Economic Development – Learn the basics of economic development, its impact and the ways it is shaped.