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Hello fellow OPRA e-connectors, I would like to take this opportunity to
make you all aware of a conference that is happening March 31 -April
1st in Monterey, California. The Community Built Association is
having their bi-annual conference at the Asilomar Conference
Center. The conference is focused on helping communities embrace the
concept of building community through volunteerism. We have all seen
successful community build programs such as "Habitat for Humanity" but many of
us are afraid to use the "community build" model for a variety of reasons.
I have been an executive board member of the community built association for a
number of years and truly believe that we build a community by bringing people
together for a common cause. Please visit the CBA website to learn more
about the organization and their upcoming conference. www.communitybuilt.com Some of
the topics that will be explored at the conference are;
Community organizing, with an emphasis on both philosophy and how-to-skills
when working with volunteers and diverse communities; volunteer protection and
special legislative initiatives; best practices for liability reduction and
volunteer management, parks, community gardens, playground and public commons,
community art, mosaics and murals, practical tools in mosaics on and off-site
mural creation, and a what's new in concrete construction.
I have personally come back from these conferences very inspired and well
informed. If you are interested in attending and have questions please
contact me and I will be glad to speak with you.
Best regards,
Teri Hendy
Site Masters, Inc.
513-922-1499
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