 DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR CONVENTION ADVERTISEMENTS |
The deadline to purchase advertisements for Community Action Partnership's annual convention booklet is Monday, July 18, 2016.  |
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Ads are a great way to honor your new CCAPs, thank your board members, promote your upcoming event, and support the Partnership at the same time. Advertisements can be purchased here. Full page, half page, quarter page are all available...talk to us about other options!
For sales information, contact Sranda Watkins, Administrative and Member Services Coordinator, at swatkins@communityactionpartnership.com
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| PRELIMINARY CONVENTION WORKSHOP SCHEDULE |
The preliminary workshop schedule for 2016 Annual Convention is now available. Note: This document is subject to change. Click here to download.
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CONVENTION SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT:
REPRESENTATIVE ELLIOTT NAISHTAT |
Representative Elliott Naishtat
District 49, Texas House of Representatives
Elliott Naishtat, a native New Yorker, has lived in Texas for 45 years. He served as a VISTA volunteer in Lyndon Johnson's War on Poverty before moving to Austin and earning a Masters in Social Work and law degree from The University of Texas.
Elliott served as staff counsel for Senator Gonzalo Barrientos before entering private law practice. He also served as chairman of Austin's Community Development Commission and directed the U.T. School of Social Work's Legislative Training Program.
In November, 1990, Elliott was elected to the District 49 seat in the Texas House of Representatives. He has been re-elected 13 times and serves as a member of the Human Services Committee and Vice Chair of the Public Health Committee. He is a founding board member of the House Progressive Caucus.
In 13 sessions, Rep. Naishtat has passed more than 300 bills, including the Braille Literacy Act, Landlord-Tenant Security Devices Act, Indoor Air Quality Act, Nursing Home Reform Act, Newborn Hearing Screening Act, Medicaid Simplification Act, Child Protective Services Act, and Seniors' Property Tax Relief Act. He also passed bills that improved child labor law enforcement, expanded protective services for elderly and disabled people, created a statewide guardianship program, and enhanced crime victims' rights. In addition, he co-sponsored the Texas Anti-Stalking Act and Hate Crimes Act as well as bills that increased protections for patients in psychiatric, substance abuse and rehabilitation facilities.
Representative Naishtat will serve as an opening presenter for the 2016 Community Action Partnership Annual Convention.
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| CCAP LUNCHEON |
 The Annual CCAP Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. All CCAPs and CCAP candidates are invited to attend the event. The cost is $65 per person. Click here to make a reservation for the luncheon. All reservations must be received no later than August 12, 2016.
The Luncheon will provide a networking opportunity for fellow CCAPs and CCAP candidates from across the country. Highlights of the luncheon will include:
 - Presentation of Honorary CCAP to Meg Power, President and Co-founder of Economic Opportunities Studies
- Annual Recertification of CCAPs
- Updates on the CCAP program
Community Action Partnership
ATTN: CCAP Luncheon
1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
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| PRE-CONVENTION: LEADERSHIP DAY |
Leadership Day will be held on Tuesday, August 30, from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Leadership Day is a special opportunity for New Executive Directors and Emerging Leaders to add in an extra day of learning and networking with sessions designed specifically for them. The cost is $100 and includes lunch.
Are you a new Community Action Executive Director? Sessions will be focuse  d on working with your board, financial management needs of an ED, and the role of advocacy in your work. There will be time for networking and talking with your peers about the unique challenges of leading a local CAA as well as a discussion on the Communtiy Action  Network and the role of the national organizations and state associations. Speakers include Eleanor Evans (CAPLAW), Denes Tobie (Wipfli), and Denise Harlow (Partnership). Time for small table discussion and networking will be provided.
 Are you an Emerging Leader? The preliminary schedule for the Emerging Leaders track includes an introduction to the history of Community Action, applying Results Oriented Management Accountability (ROMA) for emerging leaders, and applied cultural competency skills. Emerging Leaders will also have the opportunity to identify additional training topics that will be addressed through a webinar series managed by the Partnership.
Questions? Email Jarle Crocker at jcrocker@communityactionpartnership.com.
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| PRE-CONVENTION: PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE TRAINING |
Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer Training will be held on Monday, August 29, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 30, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 Becoming a Pathways to Excellence peer reviewer is a great way for Community Action staff to build organizational development knowledge and expertise. This training will provide attendees the opportunity to become a peer reviewer for the Pathways to Excellence program as well as bring back critical knowledge and skills to their CAA. Whether your CAA is thinking about going through Pathways to Excellence or seeking ways to move beyond the Organizational Standards, this training will give you tools to put into practice.
Training is $350 per person. Lunch will be served.
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| ADDITIONAL LODGING OPTIONS FOR 2016 CONVENTION |
Due to high demand for hotel reservations for Community Action Partnership's Annual Convention, our second room block at the Hyatt Place Austin Downtown is now FULL.
Additional hotel options:
Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center
300 East 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
(800) 491-6126
(0.3 miles walking)
The Driskill
604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 439-1234
(0.4 miles walking)
Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown - Convention Center
200 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-1500
(0.2 miles walking)
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-3700
(0.5 miles walking)
Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin-Downtown
111 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
(866) 925-8676
(0.2 miles walking)
Residence Inn Austin Downtown
300 East 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-8008
(0.3 miles walking)
The Westin Austin Downtown
310 East 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 391-2333
(0.3 miles walking)
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