Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
Newsletter

October 1, 2003

Congress Question

Congress of Neighborhoods - Roundtable Discussion Groups

We have been discussing with Neighborhood Council leaders over the last several months the value of setting aside a few rooms at the next Congress of Neighborhoods so that Neighborhood Council leaders could meet among themselves to discuss particular matters, share best practices, etc. Example: how to best communicate with stakeholders, how to run an election.

We’ve done this at the other Congresses.

Neighborhood Council leaders are all over the map on this one. Some felt that these roundtable discussions were not helpful because too many people just talked about things that worked for them, and their information wasn’t helpful to others.

Others felt the discussions either were or could be valuable learning experiences.

As we find ourselves finalizing the program for the next Congress of Neighborhoods, I would like to hear from you if you believe that rooms should be set aside for such discussions. And, if yes, which subjects do you feel would be most valuable?

Space and time are limited.

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Greg Nelson

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