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CLOSED: Neighborhood I.D.E.A. Conference Call for Proposals

The Muncie Action Plan, Shafer Leadership Academy and Building Better Neighborhoods are partnering together to host a conference to support the development of neighborhood leaders. The Neighborhood I.D.E.A. Conference is scheduled for March 5th on Ball State’s campus. 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. The theme of the conference is Intentional Development and Education for Association Members.

Sessions will fall within four distinct tracks:

  1. Working with local government
  2. Visioning and Revitalization
  3. Teamwork and Collaboration
  4. Association Development

Do you have an idea you would like to share at the conference or a topic you want to see discussed? We are currently taking submissions. The Call for Proposals can be found here.

For those individuals and organizations who are interested in presenting at this conference, please submit proposals by January 1st. Questions may be directed to Krista Flynn, BSU Office of Community Engagement at kflynn@bsu.edu.

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Little Free Libraries – Free Community Birthday Celebration

BY5 is the leading organization for early childhood awareness in Muncie and Delaware County, Indiana. Through a variety of task force and volunteer efforts, BY5 improves opportunities for children aged 0-5 to reach their developmental potential. BY5’s Little Free Library Task Force is working to empower a joyful culture of literacy by supporting a network of Little Free Libraries in Delaware County, Indiana. Please join BY5 in celebrating the “birth” of the Delaware County Little Free Library Network.

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For more information about the local Little Free Library initiative and how you can get involved, please visit the BY5 website.

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Muncie High School Consolidation Oral History Project

During the 2014-15 academic year, the Center for Middletown Studies completed an oral history project that focused on the consolidation of Muncie Central and Muncie Southside High Schools. Center staff completed 25 interviews and developed a supporting archive. The interviews are available online athttp://libx.bsu.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/MncHSCnsOHP.

Center staff will present a summary of the project’s findings on Wednesday night, October 28th, at the Muncie Public Library’s Kennedy Branch. The event will take place at 6:30 pm in the library’s meeting room.

The project was supported by the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County and the Muncie Public Library. The presentation is free and open to the public.

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All Aboard: Board Leadership in Motion Workshop

Shafer Leadership Academy is conducting a free workshop titled All Aboard: Board Leadership in Motion on Wednesday, November 11th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Innovation Connector (1208 W. White River Blvd, Muncie).

It is a three-hour workshop ideal for individuals who have a desire to serve on a not-for-profit board.

Participant Takeaways include:

  • An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a not-for-profit board member
  • How to determine board opportunities that match interests, skills, & desired level of commitment
  • Guidance on how to be an effective board member
  • Insight on how to find potential board member opportunities
  • Descriptions of board member opportunities currently available in the area

Here is a link with additional program details and how to register – http://www.shaferleadership.com/all-aboard-2/.