[Vision-l] Vision-related event reminder

[Imagine Columbia’s Future]

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Thank you for your continued interest in Columbia's vision-related
activities. During the Imagine Columbia's Future visioning process,
several citizen topic groups identified strong neighborhood leadership
and more pro-active governance to be vital components of a connected,
informed and engaged community.

One way to build strong neighborhoods is through participation 
in the 2011 Neighborhood Leadership Program.  Registration
for the 2011 program closes Monday, January 10.  

You can find the application on the City's website at
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Volunteer/NeighborhoodLeadershipProgram.php.
 

A copy of the original press release about the Neighborhood Leadership
Program
is included below. 

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PRESS RELEASE
November 29, 2010

(COLUMBIA, MO) - The city of Columbia invites residents to apply for
the 2011 Neighborhood Leadership Program. The program is designed to
help those who serve in a leadership role in their neighborhoods, or
have an interest in becoming active, learn more about local government
and gain ideas to make their neighborhoods stronger. 

The Neighborhood Leadership Program includes seven sessions scheduled
for Tuesday evenings from Feb. 1 through March 15. Session topics
include an overview of local government, public safety, code
enforcement, the planning and development process and ideas to
strengthen neighborhoods. Participants will get new ideas for their
neighborhoods and network with others in the community who face
similar challenges. The content of the series should be helpful to
those with
years of experience as well as those just getting started in
neighborhood efforts. 

“Our goal is for participants to leave the program with more
knowledge on how to connect with municipal government and be energized
about
working on issues important to their neighborhood,” said Leigh
Britt, manager of the city’s Office of Neighborhood Services. 

Applications will be accepted through Jan. 10. Twenty-five applicants
will be selected to participate and will be notified of their
acceptance by Jan. 14. Those interested can apply online 
at www.GoColumbiaMo.com. There is a $25 registration 
fee for those accepted into the 2011 class; scholarships 
are available. To learn more and to register, call the
Office of Neighborhood Services at 817-5050