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Each month during the Fall/Winter CU Series there will be a specific theme with four workshops addressing that theme. Residents are encouraged to participate in all classes for the month, but may attend individual workshops if preferred.
September: Homeownership
Freedom Library
1230 Alleghany Street
6:30 — 8:30 p.m.
Buying a Home, Buying into a Neighborhood
9/10/09
Discuss steps to becoming a homeowner and the importance of owners, renters, and landlords creating a strong neighborhood.
ABCs of Foreclosure
9/16/09
Learn about foreclosure prevention tips, resources, and assistance programs, and how these tools can help to stabilize neighborhoods.
"How To" Home Repair
9/22/09
Explore available home repair programs and learn about basic home repairs, such as winterizing windows and replacing locks and doors.
Neighborhood Networking
9/30/09
Discuss and problem solve current neighborhood issues, especially those impacted by the current housing market.
October: Building Neighborhood Organizations
Albemarle Road Recreation Center
5027 N. Idlewild Road
*6 — 8 p.m.
*Please note the change in time for all October workshops.
Anatomy of a Neighborhood
10/6/09
Discuss the basic components, standards, and elements of a neighborhood, including neighborhood organizations and HOAs.
Defining Organizational Identity
10/14/09
Learn how to define and promote your organization by examining assets, strengths, and opportunities.
Stop the Madness: Making Meetings Work
10/22/09
Examine ways to hold effective meetings for any level, including facilitation basics and guidelines for parliamentary procedure.
Getting Things Done...By More Than One!
10/27/09
Learn how to be a more effective organization by understanding roles and responsibilities, delegating tasks, and developing future leaders.
November: Health and Safety
YWCA
3420 Park Road
6:30 — 8:30 p.m.
Safe Homes, Safe Communities
11/3/09
Examine safety tips for homes and communities, including CPTED surveys and neighborhood crime watch programs.
The Unspoken Crimes in Neighborhoods
11/12/09
Explore the impact on individuals and neighborhoods from youth and adult violence and learn of available resources.
Family and Community Emergency Preparedness
11/18/09
Learn what you need to know about emergency preparedness, including evacuation plans and CPR.
Neighborhood Networking
11/23/09
Discuss and problem solve current neighborhood issues, especially those impacted by health and safety issues.
December/January: Neighborhood Resources
Univery City Library
301 East WT Harris Blvd.
6:30 — 8:30 p.m.
Your City and You: All About Charlotte
12/2/09
Gain an understanding or our local government, including elected bodies, basic city facts, and available city services.
Grant Writing Made Easy
12/9/09
Examine basics of grant writing, tips on completing an application, and resources for neighborhoods, business, and non-profits.
Partnering for Progress
1/7/10
Learn basic partnership components, as well as steps to forming and managing these relationships.
Partner Networking Extravaganza
1/13/10
Experience an opportunity to network with representatives from the City, County, and other agencies.
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CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
Beyond the Core Classes and Hot Topics series, customized trainings are also available for neighborhood organizations. If your neighborhood has a specific need, contact us to arrange a customized training. Minimum of 10 participants required. Topics include, but are not limited to the following:
Leadership
Block Captain Training
Board Training
Effective Meetings
Engaging Neighborhood Stakeholders
Identifying Neighborhood Assets
Developing Our Future: Mobilizing Youth for Neighborhoods
Organizational Basics
Can Do Committees
Developing Bylaws
Developing Vision and Mission Statements
Elections Made Easy
Neighborhood Organizing
Problem Solving and Strategic Planning
Project Management
Your Neighborhood Organization: Basics and Beyond
Resources
501(c)(3) Status and Neighborhoods: What It Means for You
The ABC's of Zoning and Development
Code Enforcement
Gang Awareness
How Are We Doing: Neighborhood Checkup
Increasing Neighborhood Participation
Inside the Quality of Life Study
Maximizing Diversity in Neighborhoods
Teambuilding for Success
Technology Tools for Your Neighborhood
Understanding Our City Government and Services
Neighborhood Finances
Financial Management for Neighborhoods
Fun with Neighborhood Fundraising
Grant Writing for Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Matching Grants Pre-Application Workshop
Communication
Communicating with Government and the Media
Conflict Management for Neighborhoods
Effective Communication
Good Neighbor
Newsletters and Communication Strategies
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