Neighborhood IDEA Conference Call for Proposals

~ NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS! ~

For the last four years 130 citizens have gathered each March for the Neighborhood IDEA Conference.

The Muncie Action Plan, Shafer Leadership Academy and The Office of Community Engagement at Ball State University are partnering once again to support the development of neighborhood leaders.

Do you have an idea you would like to share at the conference or a topic you want to see discussed?

The fifth annual Neighborhood IDEA Conference is scheduled for March 7, 2020 at Ivy Tech’s recently renovated downtown Fisher Building. Over 100 of Muncie’s most active local leaders will gather to listen, learn and meet like-minded individuals to share ideas and best practices.

We are taking submissions through December 6, 2019

Submit a proposal!

March 2, 2019March 15, 2019

2019 IDEA Conference Resources

Take a look at some of the great presentations and materials from this year’s conference:

Lunch Keynotes: Neighborhood Project Fund | Every Neighbor Can be a Part of the Solution – Heather Williams and Jena Ashby
An Education First Community – by Ken Hudson, Frank Scott and Eva Zygmunt
FaceMePorFavor: Murals for Muncie Neighborhoods – PlySpace
Grant Writing 101 – by Donna Browne
Marketing Your Neighborhood – by Kate Elliott
Mayoral Candidates Panel (Facebook Live video) – Moderated by Aimee West
Member Drive Strategies – by Alena McKenzie
Next Muncie – Presented by Vicki Veach, Bruce Rector, Traci Lutton
Participatory Budgeting & the Democratization of Tax Increment Financing: A Model for Muncie – by Andrew Dale
Supporting Seniors – by Amber Jones and Robby Tompkins
Ball State’s Strategic Plan/Commitment to the Community PowerPoint | Handout | Participant Responses – Presentation by Delaina Boyd and Sue Hodges-Moore

September 12, 2017

PHOTOS: 2017 Pies for Peace

Everyone was loving Muncie and their neighborhoods at the 2017 Pies for Peace event!

August 3, 2017September 5, 2017

PAST EVENT: TECH301: Managing Your Digital Emotions – Aug 17

Please join us on August 17th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the Innovation Connector, 1208 W. White River Blvd for this free neighborhood association development opportunity.

Modern work and life requires effective digital communication. The digital world, however, carries its own set of rules, practices, and etiquette. Join us for this session as we briefly explore the concept of emotional intelligence, and then examine how to apply those concepts to your digital interactions. This session is ideal for neighborhood association members who are looking for more effective, healthy, and emotionally satisfying interactions in the digital world. Basic knowledge of e-mail, social media platforms, and texting will be required for this session.

This session will be co-hosted by Aimee Fant, MAP Neighborhoods Coordinator and David Neidert, Author and Public Speaker. (http://davidlneidert.com/)

Registration required.

*This event is made possible through the financial support of the Vectren Foundation.

June 3, 2017May 24, 2018

PAST EVENT: Community Connect of Delaware County – Oct. 20

GET THE HELP YOU NEED IN ONE DAY. AT ONE STOP. NO CHARGE.

OCTOBER 20, 2017 • 9 AM – 2 PM
DELAWARE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | MAP
FREE BUS RIDES – PLAN YOUR TRIP

Dozens of community agencies will come together at this one event to provide immediate, same-day services for Delaware County residents who rely on government and community programs. Lunch and free childcare will be available to everyone in attendance.

AGENCY STAFF WILL PROVIDE ON-THE-SPOT SERVICES AT NO CHARGE:

Employment & education services • Financial assistance and programs • Government assistance • Veterans services • Health screenings • Housing information • Legal advice • Parenting resources • Re-entry services • Haircuts

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Vendors: Are you an agency that would like to provide some of these critical services and hospitality directly to the people who need it the most?

Vendor sign-up

This is not a health or information fair but an event to receive immediate, same-day services. Community agencies will offer services like the ones listed above that they normally offer in their offices and some services which are normally only accessible on-line. Guests can sit down and talk to an actual person.

Volunteers: Would you like to help out at the event? Choose from a list of roles and pick a shift when filling out the form below. A brief training session will be required the day before the event.

Volunteer sign-up

Volunteers needed: Greeters • Intake helpers • Main floor guides • Vendor guides • Café service helpers • Exit surveyors • Assist with setup and tear down | Info sheets for each role coming soon!

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Give A Better Way (765) 288-HELP (4357) a call.

SPONSORS:

Champion Level:

Humanitarian Level:

Advocate Level:

Alliance for Strategic Growth, Inc.

Some assistance for obtaining identification will be available at the event, but if you have any ID or other paperwork that might assist with receiving services, please bring it with you to the fairgrounds.

March 14, 2017March 14, 2017

2017 IDEA Conference Resources

Take a look at some of the great presentations and materials from the 2017 IDEA Conference: