APWA FL is part of the Florida Local Government Coalition, whose primary initiative is “to help Florida citizens understand, appreciate and support local government and the services and values these governments bring to millions of lives each day.”
City commissioners in Decatur, Ga., launched a major effort to recruit residents to decide how to build a sense of community and to find common ground for solving community conflicts. Since then, civic engagement has become a habit and the city is engaging residents in its 2010 strategic plan.
Connecticut Civic Ambassadors are everyday people who care about and engage others in their communities by creating opportunities for civic participation that strengthens our state’s “Civic Health.” Civic Health is determined by how well diverse groups of residents work together and with government to solve public problems to strengthen their communities. Read more below on how you can be an agent of change in your own community by joining the team.
Using community-driven solutions to address divisive racial issuesEveryday Democracy
Leaders in Lynchburg, Va., looked for a new way to help residents grapple with issues of racism and racial equity in their increasingly diverse city. More than 2,000 people have taken part in dialogues, action forums, and other efforts to make change in their community.
After using dialogue to address poverty and build prosperity, residents of the rural town of Wagner, S.D., realized that there was something holding them back from making real progress: they needed to address the long history of racial inequity and tensions between the white people living in the town and the American Indians living nearby.
If we're going to make progress in our communities and in our country, people from all backgrounds and views must work together to address racism and inequities. Check out three communities that are working to create racial equity.
Over one-fifth of residents in Neshoba County, Miss., live in poverty, and they are working together to turn those numbers around. Residents were inspired to take action after over 100 residents organized to talk and work together to build a prosperous community.
City commissioners in Decatur, Ga., launched a major effort to recruit residents to decide how to build a sense of community and to find common ground for solving community conflicts. Since then, civic engagement has become a habit and the city is engaging residents in its 2010 strategic plan.
Connecticut Civic Ambassadors are everyday people who care about and engage others in their communities by creating opportunities for civic participation that strengthens our state’s “Civic Health.” Civic Health is determined by how well diverse groups of residents work together and with government to solve public problems to strengthen their communities. Read more below on how you can be an agent of change in your own community by joining the team.
Using community-driven solutions to address divisive racial issuesEveryday Democracy
Leaders in Lynchburg, Va., looked for a new way to help residents grapple with issues of racism and racial equity in their increasingly diverse city. More than 2,000 people have taken part in dialogues, action forums, and other efforts to make change in their community.
After using dialogue to address poverty and build prosperity, residents of the rural town of Wagner, S.D., realized that there was something holding them back from making real progress: they needed to address the long history of racial inequity and tensions between the white people living in the town and the American Indians living nearby.
If we're going to make progress in our communities and in our country, people from all backgrounds and views must work together to address racism and inequities. Check out three communities that are working to create racial equity.
Over one-fifth of residents in Neshoba County, Miss., live in poverty, and they are working together to turn those numbers around. Residents were inspired to take action after over 100 residents organized to talk and work together to build a prosperous community.
In Decatur and Beyond, It All Starts with a ConversationSandy Rodriguez
Addressing diversity issues in your community can be difficult and complex. Many look to Decatur, Georgia as an example of inclusion, diversity & citizen engagement.
Everyone wants to live in a place where they have the chance to thrive. Read about three communities that are working to address poverty and build a thriving community.
Creating healthy neighborhoods through action and policy changeEveryday Democracy
New York City residents are taking action to address concerns about food and health disparities. Four action teams are connecting residents with elected officials and local businesses, educating the public about the Farm Bill, and developing incentives for people to make healthy food choices.
This in-depth report measures citizen engagement in the constitution state in voting, volunteerism and community involvement in the state of Connecticut.
A coalition of groups — including the Secretary of the State, Everyday Democracy, the National Conference on Citizenship and DataHaven — launched the 2016 Civic Health Index Report today. The survey evaluates the depth of citizen engagement through a variety of indicators such as voting, volunteering and other forms of community involvement.
Download the report at: http://everyday-democracy.org/resources/2016-connecticut-civic-health-index
In Decatur and Beyond, It All Starts with a ConversationSandy Rodriguez
Addressing diversity issues in your community can be difficult and complex. Many look to Decatur, Georgia as an example of inclusion, diversity & citizen engagement.
Everyone wants to live in a place where they have the chance to thrive. Read about three communities that are working to address poverty and build a thriving community.
Creating healthy neighborhoods through action and policy changeEveryday Democracy
New York City residents are taking action to address concerns about food and health disparities. Four action teams are connecting residents with elected officials and local businesses, educating the public about the Farm Bill, and developing incentives for people to make healthy food choices.
This in-depth report measures citizen engagement in the constitution state in voting, volunteerism and community involvement in the state of Connecticut.
A coalition of groups — including the Secretary of the State, Everyday Democracy, the National Conference on Citizenship and DataHaven — launched the 2016 Civic Health Index Report today. The survey evaluates the depth of citizen engagement through a variety of indicators such as voting, volunteering and other forms of community involvement.
Download the report at: http://everyday-democracy.org/resources/2016-connecticut-civic-health-index
Rob Whiteman, LG Group - challenges under the coalition governmentSocitm
Presentation on challenges facing local authorities under the Coalition Government presented to annual conference of public sector IT management organisation, Socitm, on 11 October 2010
Key Challenges of Multiparty Negotiations; Key Strategies for Dealing with Multiparty Negotiations; Coalitions; (Dis)Advantages to Using Agents; Strategies for Effectively Working with agents; Constituents; Challenges That Face Negotiating Teams; Strategies for Improving Team Negotiations; Challenges of intergroup Negotiations; Strategies for optimizing Intergroup Negotiations
This presentation gives a brief idea on how coalition politics is
major driving force behind corruption.It contains facts,graphics,history,etc about the same.Most of the aspects are presented in context of India.
Staying Relevant: 501c3 Nonprofits Webinar Slides - 7 April 2020EveryLibrary
The EveryLibrary Institute and the Friends of the Dallas Public Library presented a webinar uniquely focused on the business of running a nonprofit 501c3 library support organization during the Coronavirus crisis. Friends groups, foundations, mission-driven nonprofits, and membership organizations are invited to learn about best practices for management during the crisis, key provisions in the Stimulus Bill for non-profits, and how to best position your organization during the restart and recovery. This free webinar will help you realign your organizational resources, communicate to donors and stakeholders during the crisis, and increase your effectiveness as a library support organization. View the webinar on-demand via https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/stayingopenstayingrelevant
This slide takes care of some civic duties that many seem to have overlooked. When you flip through, you will see how you can be more engaged in your locality and country as a whole
EOA2015: Communication and CollaborationPIHCSnohomish
What resources are out there and what is still needed, to ensure that a community can work together collaboratively? How can a large scale effort ensure that all of the participants and citizens have the information they need to move forward in a consistent and collaborative way?
This assignment was a part of the Social Justice Internship Program at Loyola University Chicago. This was an asset map of the Ohio City Neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio.
FACERS Annual Meeting Agenda - June 2014Amy Blaida
The Florida Association of County Engineers and Road Superintendents (FACERS) Annual Meeting will be held on June 18-20, 2014 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orange County, FL.
FACERS Social @ NACE 2014 Annual Conference!Amy Blaida
Are you attending the National Association of County Engineers Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge in April 2014?? FACERS will be holding our social and dinner on Tuesday night, April 14 @ Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar - walking distance from the Hilton and Hotel Indigo. Hope you can make it!!
APWA CFB Give Kids the World Landscape Day - March 2014Amy Blaida
The Central Florida Branch of APWA adopted Give Kids the World as its official charity in 2012. The next GKTW Quarterly Landscape Day will be on Saturday, March 15, 2014.
Joint APWA/FES 10/26 UCF Football SocialAmy Blaida
Join APWA Central FL Branch and FES Central FL Chapter for our 10/26 UCF Football social! Thanks to our sponsors ETM, Universal Engineering, Wade Trim and VHB, Wackadoos will be catering this event. And FES will be raffling (Scholarship Fundraiser) a Kindle Fire HD + a $50 gift card - 1 ticket/$10, 3 for $25 -thanks to AmHerst Consulting for donating these items! RSVP by October 12!
Joint APWA/FES 10/26 UCF Football SocialAmy Blaida
Join your Central FL friends from APWA & FES as we tailgate for the UCF v UConn game on Sat, Oct 26 in Orlando! This event will be catered by Wackadoos thanks to our generous sponsors: ETM, Wade Trim, Universal Engineering and VHB. You can win a Kindle Fire HD plus a $50 gift card by buying raffle tickets (1/$10 or 3/$25) to support the FES Scholarship Fund!
APWA CFB Oct 26 2013 UCF Football SocialAmy Blaida
Come join your APWA Central FL Branch friends for a fun social and football game at the Knights Stadium for the UCF vs. UConn game on October 26! Thanks to ETM, Universal Engineering, VHB and Wade Trim for sponsorsins this event that will be catered by Wackadoos (BBQ).
FACERS 2013 Legislative Meeting - SAVE the DATE!!Amy Blaida
FACERS will hold its 2013 Legislative Meeting in conjunction with the FAC Legislative Conference on November 13-15, 2013, at the Hilton Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida.
APWA FL & the FL Local Government Coalition - Local Works!
1. What is the Florida Local Government Coalition?
The FLGC was developed to advocate for local governments by educating residents and sharing
resources among its members. The Florida League of Cities manages the coalition, which now has more
than 25 local government association partners. APWA FL Chapter is a member of the FLGC Steering
Committee with Jim Myers serving as one of the Committee Chairs.
For 2013, the Coalition’s primary initiative is “to help Florida citizens understand, appreciate and
support local government and the services and values these governments bring to millions of lives
each day.” To do this, the collation is launching a public awareness campaign with the theme Local
Government – Quality Services You Can Trust.
To help promote this theme, the official name of the public awareness campaign is “Local Works.” The
Coalition chose “Local Works” for its simplicity, and because the term “works” tends to have a public
services connotation.
On July 25, representatives of the 25+ associations attended a workshop and press conference to kick
off the initiative, coming together for the first time since the group was formed.
Local Works Day, to be held on September 6, 2013, will be a major component of the public awareness
campaign. This is an opportunity for members of the Coalition to engage, educate and interact with their
communities by celebrating the trusted services that local governments provide.
Although this initiative is year-long, Coalition members see it as an ongoing effort. The hope is that all
local government associations will continue to promote this important initiative throughout the year
and beyond. Local governments provide trusted services that millions of Floridians depend on. It’s time
to share our stories.
8/9/13
2. Local Works Day – September 6, 2013
Local Works Day is a day to celebrate the trusted services that local governments provide to enhance
our communities across the state. This is a time to engage, educate and interact with attendees to
establish dialogue and foster meaningful relationships with community leaders and citizens. For each
association’s event to be a success, participating associations should contribute based on their unique
experiences gained from the exclusive services provided by their diverse memberships.
Messaging should begin well before the date of any planned events – email, social media, website, etc.
Suggested tagline for email signatures or website: Local Works Day – Celebrating the trusted services
that local governments provide to enhance communities across Florida.
Talking points for citizen engagement:
• September 6 (Local Works Day) is a day to bring attention to the hard work that local
government employees do for millions of people each day.
• Local Works Day is about the public works that are easy to take for granted, but which knit our
communities together.
• We are celebrating what is extraordinary about the ordinary.
• We respect Florida’s taxpayers, that’s why Florida’s local government professionals serve our
municipalities with distinction and provide high-quality work that adds tremendous value to our
communities.
• Surveys show local government is the most trusted level of government. It’s because the people
who work at the local level are our friends and our neighbors. They care deeply about our
communities. Often, they personally know the people they serve each day.
• Local Works Day is an opportunity for us to share our vision with the local community, while
showing how our partnership with local governments continues to be vital to Florida’s success.
How does APWA FL Chapter participate?
• Proclamation
o For Immediate Release
• Letters to the Editor
o For Immediate Release
• Social Media Plan and Engagement
o Immediate Development of a plan with a goal to begin engaging target audiences by
August 14, especially for advertising Local Works Day events.
• Local Works Day
o September 6
• Teacher for a Day
o Establish a footprint in local schools and community centers by volunteering early in the
school year. Volunteer work should begin in conjunction with Local Works Day or by
October 1.
• Open House
o Host open houses to follow up with Local Works Day participants and connections made
through school and community center volunteer work. Open houses should be held in
conjunction with Local Works Day or by December 1.