The first 2015 Congress of Neighborhoods Planning Committee meeting will be held on Saturday, January 31. Neighborhood Council leaders from throughout the city are partnering with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (Empower LA) to bring the 2-15 LA Congress of Neighborhoods to City Hall on Saturday, September 26.

The Congress of Neighborhoods is designed by neighborhood council leaders with “how to” sessions that cover both basic information and more advanced topics of interest. There is sure to be something for all 95 (soon to be 96!) certified Neighborhood Councils.

This is an opportunity to join an energized team of key Neighborhood Council leaders from across the city working together with positive energy, respect, and commitment.

Planning Committee meetings will be held monthly to plan Congress details, including:

  • Theme, workshops, and speakers
  • Exhibitors
  • Outreach: getting 100% participation by the Neighborhood Councils
  • Dignitaries: Mayor, City officials, City departments, and others
  • Congress Day Program
  • Logistics
  • Registration
  • Web presence and social media
  • News media and public relations
  • Volunteer recruitment and management
  • Fundraising and budget
  • Catering
  • Surveys before and after the Congress

If you would like to participate or have any questions, please attend the first planning meeting on January 31 (details below), or contact Thomas Soong at (213) 978-1481 / Thomas.Soong@lacity.org or Cindy Cleghorn at (818) 429-6699 / CindyCleghorn@mac.com.

Date: Saturday, January 31
Time: 2pm
Location: Glassell Park Community Center
3750 N. Verdugo Rd, Glassell Park, 91208

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For information about past Congresses, visit nccongressla.com.