Upcoming Engagements and Events
Pacific Community Solutions
ABCD in Action:
Mobilizing the Gifts of People, Organizations and Community – Powerful People and Effective Programs Working Together
September 19-20, 2011
Madison, WI

Join Ron Dwyer-Voss, Mike Green, Steve Kretzmann and Deb Wisniewski as we explore how to put ABCD into practice in our work, our communities and our lives.

To learn more about this event and to register, Contact Deb by email at scgwis@gmail.com with “ABCD Madison” in the subject line or by phone at
608-345-4761
Sponsored by The ABCD Center


Central Valley Health Network Annual Conference
Asset Based Community Development and Health Outcomes
October 12, 2011
Fresno, California

Ron will be presenting a workshop that provides an introduction to ABCD and its application to improving health. Tara will also be presenting workshops at the conference addressing conflict transformation, an approach that deescalates conflicts while strengthening relationships.
Contact Abrie Gerhardt, MA Assistant Regional Director, Central Valley Health Network
P: (559) 255-4300 ext. 12
agerhardt@cvhnclinics.org


Annual NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute
Engaging Leaders Across Generations
October 13-16, 2011
Kansas City, MO

Community leaders from across the country are invited to the annual NeighborWorks® Community Leadership Institute (CLI) to renew and enhance their ability to be a part of the leadership toward stronger communities. The CLI reaps the benefit of being a large, national event while ensuring team members coming from the same community or neighborhood have time to focus on their local issues For more information contact mrobinson@nw.org


Sponsored by NeighborWorks®America
“Very practical!  We can use the techniques you showed us to build a stronger staff and to get parents more involved in our schools.” 
~  Deputy Superintendent, Compton School District