The Community Action Partnership kicked off the New Year with the 2015 Management and Leadership Training Conference (MLTC). "Community Action 2015: A New Year for Action" was the theme that resonated for three days at the Marriott Laguna Cliffs in Dana Point, California where approximately 200 Community Action board and staff members gathered for learning and networking.
The MLTC opened with remarks from Tom Tenorio, CCAP, Partnership Board Chair and new CEO Denise Harlow, CCAP. This was followed by remarks from Jeannie Chaffin, CCAP, Office of Community Services Director, and Anne Linehan, Acting Director of the Office of Head Start.
A myriad of workshop sessions made the 2015 MLTC one of the best conferences ever. Topics included Organizational Standards, ROMA Next Generation, and State and Federal Accountability Measures. Among the presenters were Ralph Lippman and Glenn Sanada of the California Community Economic Development Association-who presented a lively workshop entitled "Community Economic Development: Building Assets for Your Organization and Community."
Wednesday's lunch was one of the big highlights of the day. Jeannie presented updated OCS information and a look at the year ahead. She also shared a video from a Harvard University study, "Adults Capabilities to Improve Child Outcome: A Theory of Change" (to view the video, go to
http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/multimedia/videos/theory_of_change/).
A special tribute was given to Charles Braithwait, CCAP Emeritus, who passed away last year. His wife Sandra Braithwait provided a very pointed and inspirational presentation of his life and legacy. Here are links to the videos:
Part 1:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nk8m9drzoqm0gih/Sandra%20Braithwait%20Part%201.MOV?dl=0Part 2:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4bweuwg521knuxs/Sandra%20Braithwait%20Part%202.MOV?dl=0 During one of the afternoon workshops, "Super Circular! An Overview of What You Need to Know," Denes Tobie, CPA, presented information on how changes in new regulations affect fiscal management and overall compliance.
The conference concluded with a conversation with Partnership leaders. Denise and Tom shared the Partnership's new strategic plan and attendees had an opportunity to discuss their ideas and concerns. Denise gave an insightful overview of her role as the Partnership's new CEO. She also provided an overview of the Partnership's new direction.
If you missed the 2015 MLTC, or were unable to attend a particular session, below is a list of some of the presentations. Go to our
website for the links; we will update it as we get additional presentations.
TUESDAYOpening SessionA New Year for Action: A Timeline and Updates for the CSBG Performance Management System,
Denise Harlow, CEO, CAP
CSBG Performance Management Efforts, Jeannie Chaffin, Director, Office of Community Services
CSBG Performance Management System Development, Janae Bjelland, Executive Director, NASCSP and Jovita Tolbert, Director of CSBG Services, NASCSP, Washington, DC
WorkshopsHead Start and Community Action: Setting the Stage for 50 Years of Collaboration, Allison Ma'luf, Deputy Director and Senior Counsel, CAPLAW and Ann Linehan, Acting Director, Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC
Performance Management and the CSGB Network Janae Bjelland, Executive Director, NASCSP and Jovita Tolbert, Director of CSBG Services, NASCSP, Washington, DC (ppt. ROMA Next Generation: Analyzing Data)
WEDNESDAY WorkshopsFinancial Fundamentals for Leaders, Denes Tobie, CPA, Partnership, Wipfli
Organizational Standards: An Introduction to the 56 Standards, Denise Harlow, CCAP, Chief Executive Officer, Community Action Partnership
Do the Right Thing: Cultivate a Culture of Compliance and High Ethical Standards, Allison Ma'luf, Deputy Director and Senior Counsel, CAPLAW
The U.S. Census Bureau is "Open for Business" Measuring America: People, Places, and Our Economy, Armando Mendoza, Data Dissemination Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles Regional Office
Super Circular: An Overview of What You Need to Know, Denes Tobie, CPA, Partnership, Wipfli
Making a Difference: Board Leadership for Today's CAA, Denise Harlow, CCAP, Chief Executive Officer, Community Action Partnership and Allison Ma'luf, Deputy Director and Senior Counsel, CAPLAW
THURSDAY WorkshopsStrategic Planning Nuts and Bolts: The Basic Elements of Developing an Organization-wide Strategic Plan, Denise Harlow, CCAP, Chief Executive Officer, Community Action Partnership
