COMING UP IN MAY: Tools and Traps of Online Engagement

As technology keeps moving forward, the number and variety of online tools for public engagement is both awe-inspiring and frightening.

This month, Kristin Hull of CH2M and Matt Crozier of BangTheTable will lead a discussion on what's available, what works and what things to watch out for as you decide what tools to bring into play for your P2 project.

The May Webinar is Tuesday, May 10 at 11:00 am Pacific/2:00 pm Eastern. As usual, IAP2 webinars are free for members and only $50 for non-members.

CONFERENCE FLASHBACK: The problem with problems … in a group!

By Tony Faast, Supreme Commander, Cascade Outreach Group, Trout Lake, WA

We’ve all had to try and solve problems with others – colleagues at work, partners, spouses, neighbors, kids, dogs, etc. These interactions all have their own trials and tribulations, some successful … while some … probably not so much. We’ve also had our share of task groups, advisory committees, collaboratives, self-directed teams, blue ribbon panels, endless committee assignments, etc. … all essentially a group of well-meaning folks trying to solve a problem or complete a project.

In this article, (and in the spirit of David Letterman) … we will briefly discuss:

“The Top Ten reasons groups can’t solve problems!”

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2016 IAP2 NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE!

Registration is now open for the 2016 IAP2 North American Conference! The Conference will take place September 28-30, 2016, at the Sofitel in Montréal. As anyone who has been to previous Conferences (Halifax, Salt Lake City, Winnipeg, and Portland) can tell you, it’s an invaluable opportunity to learn from one another, meet old friends, make new ones and applaud the best in the business at the Core Values Awards.

Register now and get a SERIOUS discount on the regular price until July 1. Members (including international members) pay $550.00 while non-members pay $700. After July 1, those rates go up to $700 and $850, respectively. Full-time students pay $300 any time. PLEASE NOTE: All prices are in Canadian dollars – a significant savings given the strength of the US dollar. As well, you will need a special code to register as a member so please contact ameliaiap2usa@gmail.com for that code.

Your registration includes:

• Welcome Reception, Wed. Sept. 28
• All sessions, continental breakfast and lunch, Sept. 29 & 30
• Core Values Awards Gala Dinner, Thursday, Sept. 29

You also qualify for the special Conference rate at Sofitel: CDN$189/night, which can also be applied to an extended stay, so you can enjoy even more time in Montréal!

Visit the Conference website | Click here to register for the Conference

Thank you to all those who submitted proposals for Conference sessions! We received more than 60 proposals and the selection committee is now reviewing them and the finalized program will be announced in April.

The 2016 IAP2 Intermountain Conference is set for April 22! This conference will be filled with exciting presentations and insights from experts and leaders in our field. Topics include:

• The Top 10 Reasons Why Groups Can’t Solve Problems
• Situational Assessments: Successes, Failures, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned
• Mental Modeling as an Underutilized Public Participation Planning & Engagement Tool
• Neighbor By Neighbor: Creating Neighborhoods of Choice by Engaging Residents
• 30 Leaders, 25 Agencies, One Room, One Goal
• GIS Story Maps: Technical Narratives or Organized Chaos?
• Using Market Research of Utah’s Mining Industry to Assess Public Perception and Determine Future Outreach
• Bias and the P2 Professional

9TH PI WORKS CASCADE CHAPTER CONFERENCE, Bend, OR

Join the Cascade Chapter at the 9th PI Works regional conference June 16-17, 2016 where you'll meet stakeholder engagement pros for a lively and rewarding day and a half in beautiful Bend, Oregon. The Pacific Northwest's signature event is structured for interaction and networking at the newly-remodeled Riverhouse hotel and convention center on the scenic Deschutes River. Presenters are seasoned professionals who are helping communities resolve difficult issues throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The program schedule will be posted by April 30. Click here to submit a session proposal – due today – become a sponsor, apply for a scholarship, or nominate for the Public Involvement Best Practices award. Be sure to register and make hotel reservations early for the best deals.

Earlier in March, the Cascade Chapter hosted a standing room only PI Network event on "Visuals for Public Engagement" ... Learn more!

IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter Happy Hour Networking Event

The IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter is kicking off spring by hosting a happy hour networking event to meet current and future IAP2 USA members! Join them for the first in a series of Midwest Chapter-sponsored events.

Today! March 31 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sweeney's Saloon, Saint Paul – Learn more!

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