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Neighborhood Leaders Training

2005 Neighborhood Leaders Training

2005 NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS TRAINING

Don’t let the learning and networking stop! Many organizations in our community offer free or affordable training for volunteer leaders. We hope the Mayor’s Neighborhood Summit has motivated you to continue your life long training as a neighborhood volunteer. Contact the listed group for more information or call MetroCall at 574-5000 or 311. To update this list with other neighborhood leader training opportunities, email the information to neighborhoods@loukymetro.org.

JANUARY 2005
January International Citizens Police Academy
The purpose of this 12-week course is to educate the public about the police services delivered by the Louisville Metro Police Department in order to foster understanding and community support for the department. This class will cater to the new residents of Louisville Metro. Free.
Contact: LMPD Officer Minerva Virola at 574-8845

January Spanish-Speaking Citizens Police Academy
The purpose of this 12-week course is to educate the public about the police services delivered by the Louisville Metro Police Department in order to foster understanding and community support for the department. This class will cater to the Spanish-speaking residents of Louisville Metro. Free.
Contact: LMPD Officer Minerva Virola at 574-8845

January 8 Neighborhood Planning College
The goal of this 8-session course is to empower effective citizen participation in the neighborhood planning and development review processes. Sessions will include presentations, small group exercises, and projects done by the participants. Send a letter to your Metro Council representative asking them to nominate you for this course. Classes are on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – noon. The 2005 dates are January 8, January 22, February 5, February 19, March 5, March 19, May 14 and May 21. Free.
Contact: Connie Ewing, Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services at 574-5174

January 13 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

January 18 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

January 20 Spring Neighborhood Institute
Neighborhood Institute, established in 1987 by the Louisville Community Design Center, provides leaders of grassroot neighborhood associations with the skills, tools, resources and connections to lead effective neighborhood organizations. This 12-week course meets on Thursdays with a bus tour on Saturday, February 12. Free.
Contact: Luckett Davidson, Louisville Community Design Center at 589-0343

January 22 Neighborhood Conflict Resolution 101
Neighborhood Conflict Resolution is a 3-hour training session to develop skills to help negotiate an outcome that is workable for everyone. Whether you’re facing challenges as an individual or as a neighborhood association, this session will help you identify sources of conflict, develop strategies to get everyone to sit down and talk, and move you towards win-win solutions. This class is held at the Just Solutions Training Center, 410 West Chestnut Street on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – noon and is taught by Just Solutions Mediation Services. Free.
Contact: Just Solutions Mediation Services at 581-1961 or www.just-solutions.org

January 25 Volunteer Management Training
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Metro United Way are teaming up to provide a 6-course training program on Volunteer Management. The workshop sessions will be on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Metro United Way on the following dates in 2005: January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24 and June 28. $50 if a member of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.
Contact: Mary Sullivan at 583-2822 ext. 260 or marys@metrounitedway.org

FEBRUARY 2005
February 7 Neighborhood LINK Training
Neighborhood LINK is a national program that provides free websites to not-for-profit associations. The Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods offers training assistance to neighborhoods so they can establish and maintain their free Website. The training sessions are held Monday evenings at the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free, but registration is required due to limited computer terminals.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or at 574-5000

February 7 Neighborhood Roundtable
Experience neighborhood networking over dinner! These Monday night collaborative sessions consist of guest presenters and peer-to-peer sharing. They are open to any associations who want to network with the leaders from other neighborhoods. Because dinner is served, you are asked to confirm your attendance. Free.
Contact: New Directions Housing Corp, Lydia Prichard at 589-2272, ext 3004 or
Gwen Lauer at 589-2272, ext. 3003

February 8 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

February 26 Neighborhood Conflict Resolution 102
This is part 2 of the Neighborhood Conflict Resolution training. It is a 3-hour training session to develop skills to help negotiate an outcome that is workable for everyone. Whether you’re facing challenges as an individual or as a neighborhood association, this session will help you identify sources of conflict, develop strategies to get everyone to sit down and talk and move you towards win-win solutions. This class is held at the Just Solutions Training Center, 410 West Chestnut Street on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – noon and is taught by Just Solutions Mediation Services. Free.
Contact: Just Solutions Mediation Services at 581-1961 or www.just-solutions.org

February 28 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

MARCH 2005
March Citizens Police Academy
The purpose of this 12-week course is to educate the public about the police services delivered by the Louisville Metro Police Department in order to foster understanding and community support for the department. Free.
Contact: LMPD Officer Minerva Virola at 574-8845

March 1 Neighborhood Tool Box Tuesdays
Strengthen your neighborhood organization by attending a Neighoborhood Tool Box Tuesday training session. Topics will range from How to Run an Effective Meeting to Membership Brochures and Collecting Member Dues. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings in March at Memorial Auditorium, 970 South 4th Street from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Topics will vary each session on March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22 and March 29. Registration fee is $5 and scholarships are available.
Contact: Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods - MetroCall 311 or 574-5000.

March 8 Neighborhood Tool Box Tuesdays
Save the date! The Louisville Department of Neighborhoods will be mailing more information about the above workshop series in 2005.

March 10 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

March 15 Neighborhood Tool Box Tuesdays
Save the date! The Louisville Department of Neighborhoods will be mailing more information about the above workshop series in 2005.

March 21 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

March 22 Neighborhood Tool Box Tuesdays
Save the date! The Louisville Department of Neighborhoods will be mailing more information about the above workshop series in 2005.

March 29 Neighborhood Tool Box Tuesdays
Save the date! The Louisville Department of Neighborhoods will be mailing more information about the above workshop series in 2005.

APRIL 2005
April 4 Neighborhood LINK Training
Neighborhood LINK is a national program that provides free websites to not-for-profit associations. The Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods offers training assistance to neighborhoods so they can establish and maintain their free Website. The training sessions are held Monday evenings at the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free, but registration is required due to limited computer terminals.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or at 574-5000

April 12 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

April 13 Neighborhood Bylaws Tune-Up Workshop
Every organization should review its bylaws periodically. When was the last time your neighborhood association or group looked at yours? If it’s time for a tune-up, then join attorneys from the Legal Aid Society’s Community Development Program for an informative bylaws refresher course. Learn more about the role bylaws play in an organization, basic provisions that bylaws should contain and options you may want to consider. This Wednesday evening workshop is presented by the Legal Aid Society and runs from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. This class will be repeated on Saturday, April 16. Free.
Contact: Legal Aid Society, Lisa Kilkelly at 584-1254 or LKilkelly@laslou.org

April 16 Neighborhood Bylaws Tune-Up Workshop
Every organization should review its bylaws periodically. When was the last time your neighborhood association or group looked at yours? If it’s time for a tune-up, then join attorneys from the Legal Aid Society’s Community Development Program for an informative bylaws refresher course. Learn more about the role bylaws play in an organization, basic provisions that bylaws should contain and options you may want to consider. This Wednesday evening workshop is presented by the Legal Aid Society and runs from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Legal Aid Society, Lisa Kilkelly at 584-1254 or LKilkelly@laslou.org

April 18 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

MAY 2005
May 12 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

May 16 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

May 23 Neighborhood Roundtable
Experience neighborhood networking over dinner! These Monday night collaborative sessions consist of guest presenters and peer-to-peer sharing. They are open to any associations who want to network with the leaders from other neighborhoods. Because dinner is served, you are asked to confirm your attendance. Free.
Contact: New Directions Housing Corp, Lydia Prichard at 589-2272, ext 3004 or
Gwen Lauer at 589-2272, ext. 3003

May 25-28 Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Conference
NUSA is an international organization representing neighborhood groups, government officials and organizations committed to improving our neighborhoods through the exchange of ideas. Annual conference registrants will have the opportunity to attend workshops that will encourage new thoughts and ideas. Neighborhood Pride Tours will be offered that will exemplify the results of insight, hard work and neighborhood dedication. The 2005 conference will be held in Sacramento, California. Conference registration runs around $100.
Contact: Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods at 574-3380

JUNE 2005
June 6 Neighborhood LINK Training
Neighborhood LINK is a national program that provides free websites to not-for-profit associations. The Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods offers training assistance to neighborhoods so they can establish and maintain their free Website. The training sessions are held Monday evenings at the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free, but registration is required due to limited computer terminals.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or at 574-5000

June 14 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

June 20 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

JULY 2005
July 14 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

July 18 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

AUGUST 2005
August 1 Neighborhood LINK Training
Neighborhood LINK is a national program that provides free websites to not-for-profit associations. The Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods offers training assistance to neighborhoods so they can establish and maintain their free Website. The training sessions are held Monday evenings at the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free, but registration is required due to limited computer terminals.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or at 574-5000

August 9 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

August 15 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

August 29 Neighborhood Roundtable
Experience neighborhood networking over dinner! These Monday night collaborative sessions consist of guest presenters and peer-to-peer sharing. They are open to any associations who want to network with the leaders from other neighborhoods. Because dinner is served, you are asked to confirm your attendance. Free.
Contact: New Directions Housing Corp, Lydia Prichard at 589-2272, ext 3004 or
Gwen Lauer at 589-2272, ext. 3003

SEPTEMBER 2005
September Citizens Police Academy
The purpose of this 12-week course is to educate the public about the police services delivered by the Louisville Metro Police Department in order to foster understanding and community support for the department. Free.
Contact: LMPD Officer Minerva Virola 574-8845

September 8 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

September 12 Fall Neighborhood Institute
Neighborhood Institute, established in 1987 by the Louisville Community Design Center, provides leaders of grassroots neighborhood associations with the skills, tools, resources and connections to lead effective neighborhood organizations. This 12-week course meets on Mondays with a bus tour on Saturday, October 1. Free.
Contact: Luckett Davidson, Louisville Community Design Center at 589-0343

September 15-17 Regional Neighborhood Network Conference
The Regional Neighborhood Network Coalition (RNNC) is an organization of 18 cities in 5 states (Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee) that has sponsored a conference for and about neighborhoods since 1987. The Louisville Department of Neighborhoods was instrumental in forming this coalition and hosted the first conferences. The conference is run by neighborhood folks for neighborhood folks, and specializes in giving attendees the tools to take back to their neighborhoods and continue to improve them. The Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods takes a busload of neighborhood leaders to this conference each year. All neighborhood leaders are invited to attend. The 2005 conference will be in Muncie, Indiana. The conference registration runs around $100. To receive a scholarship for your conference registration and transportation, write your Metro Council Representative.
Contact: Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods at 574-3380 or
MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

September 19 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

OCTOBER 2005
October 3 Neighborhood LINK Training
Neighborhood LINK is a national program that provides free websites to not-for-profit associations. The Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods offers training assistance to neighborhoods so they can establish and maintain their free Website. The training sessions are held Monday evenings at the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free, but registration is required due to limited computer terminals.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or at 574-5000

October 11 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

October 17 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

NOVEMBER 2005
November 7 Neighborhood Roundtable
Experience neighborhood networking over dinner! These Monday night collaborative sessions consist of guest presenters and peer-to-peer sharing. They are open to any associations who want to network with the leaders from other neighborhoods. Because dinner is served, you are asked to confirm your attendance. Free.
Contact: New Directions Housing Corp, Lydia Prichard at 589-2272, ext 3004 or
Gwen Lauer at 589-2272, ext. 3003

November 10 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

November 12 3rd Annual Mayor’s Neighborhood Summit
Save the Date! The Mayor’s Neighborhood Summit is a full day neighborhood leadership training conference consisting of workshops led by neighborhood leaders for peer-to-peer learning, an information fair, keynote speakers and networking opportunities.
Contact: Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods at 574-3380 or
MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

November 21 Mayor's Community Conversation
These monthly meetings with Mayor Abramson are a place for neighborhood leaders to build strong relationships with the Mayor, Louisville Metro department directors and the Louisville Metro Council. Free.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or 574-5000

DECEMBER 2005
December 5 Neighborhood LINK Training
Neighborhood LINK is a national program that provides free websites to not-for-profit associations. The Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods offers training assistance to neighborhoods so they can establish and maintain their free Website. The training sessions are held Monday evenings at the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The workshop is free, but registration is required due to limited computer terminals.
Contact: MetroCall 311 or at 574-5000

December 13 Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods (LCON)
LCON is a Louisville Metro-wide grassroots organization of neighborhoods established to promote and ensure the physical, social, cultural, environmental and economic development of Louisville Metro neighborhoods. LCON meets at Metro United Way (334 East Broadway) in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. The monthly meetings alternate between the 2nd Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for Dinner and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Carolyn Franklin at 491-6091 or carolynf11@yahoo.com
Mary Garry at 459-6455 or garrymary@cs.com

2006
November 11 4th Annual Mayor's Neighborhood Summit
Save the Date! The Mayor’s Neighborhood Summit is a full day neighborhood leadership training conference consisting of workshops led by neighborhood leaders for peer-to-peer learning, an information fair, keynote speakers and networking opportunities.
Contact: Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods at 574-3380 or
MetroCall 311 or 574-5000