2024-2025 CenterPoint Scholars

THE PROGRAM

The CenterPoint Scholars Program kicked-off with a weekend retreat April 19-21 at Hueston Woods, OH. The retreat set the framework for the year-long program and built connections between participants.

Meetings are held monthly at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Blvd.)

SCHEDULE | DOWNLOAD (pdf)

2024

CenterPoint Scholars must sign a Memorandum of Agreement to meet attendance requirements and complete all learning goals. Upon successful completion of the program, Scholars will receive $500 for their participation.

IDEA Conference – March 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Building Relationships with Elected Officials
How to Run a Meeting
Effective Communication for Neighborhood Leaders (part 1)

Tuesday, April 16, 5 – 7 p.m.

Effective Communication for Neighborhood Leaders (part 2)

Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 21 Retreat at Hueston Woods | Schedule

Developing Your Personal Why
The Importance of Neighborhoods
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD)
Active Listening
Effective Leadership
Community Connections
An Introduction to Advocacy

Tuesday, May 21, 5 – 7 p.m.

Project Management and Goal Setting

Tuesday, June 18, 5 – 7 p.m.

Project Management and Data Analysis / Financial Literacy

Tuesday, July 16 7 – 9 p.m. POOL PARTY @ Tuhey

Neighborhoods Pool Party @ Tuhey

Tuesday, August 20, 5 – 7 p.m.

Trust Building

Tuesday, September 17, 5 – 7 p.m.

Crowdbased Fundraising

Tuesday, October 15, 5 – 7 p.m.

Pitch 2025 Projects

Tuesday, November 19, 5 – 7 p.m.

Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Tuesday, December 17, 5 – 7 p.m.

Project Work Day

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Tuesday, January 21, 5 – 7 p.m.

Delegation

Tuesday, February 18, 5 – 7 p.m.

Presentation to Neighborhood Leadership Council and Elected Officials

The program will culminate with a lunch keynote presentation by the Scholars at the 2025 IDEA Conference, Saturday, March 8, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Ball State University Student Center.