5780 Major Boulevard. In-person registration is $10 and includes workshops, continental breakfast, lunch and conference materials. For more information, call (407) 246-2500.
The Annual Summit will bring together civic, arts and cultural, community-based, faith-based and neighborhood leaders and volunteers to gain share information on community building and civic engagement. It also provides an opportunity to learn more about City programs, initiatives and resources that will help guide neighborhood and community organizations towards making a greater positive impact in our community.
At this year’s summit, Mayor Dyer will also present for the first time the Neighborhood Champion Award and Community Builder Award to formally recognize one neighborhood leader and one community leader for their contributions to the Orlando community. The Neighborhood Champion award will be awarded to a city resident that has demonstrated exemplary dedication and commitment to neighborhood improvement and sustainability. The Community Builder Award will recognize an individual who has had a significant impact on the well-being of our community.
A variety of neighborhood engagement workshops, best practices and networking opportunities are available for attendees. Different workshops will be offered including:
• Connecting with Your City
• Mayor’s Matching Grants Programs
• OPD: Your Safety Connection
• A Housing Toolkit: Prevent Real Estate Fraud and Foreclosure Scams
• Operating Successful Mandatory Associations
• 2011 Legislative Update for Mandatory Associations
• Board Orientations Done Right
• Cultural Etiquette for a Diverse Community
• ORLANDO CARES – Volunteer to Help Our Youth Succeed
• Ask Your Mayor
• Events: Planning and Marketing
• Partnering to Prosper
• Running Effective Neighborhood Organization Meetings
• Grant Writing to Win
