2008 Mayor's Neighborhood Summit
Saturday, November 15th
Kentucky International Convention Center
7:30 am – Noon Conference Registration
7:30 – 8:15 am Continental Breakfast and Networking
Networking, Information Fair and Neighborhood Infomercials
8:15 – 9 am Opening General Session
Summit Welcome - Melissa Mershon, Department of Neighborhoods
Keynote Presenter: Jim King, Metro Council President
9 – 9:15 am Networking Break
Neighborhood Infomercials
9:15 – 10:30 am Concurrent Workshops – A
A-1 Successful Meeting Strategies
A-2 Grassroots Initiatives: Working From the Ground Up
A-3 Community Building and Organizing
A-4 Citizen Participation in the Planning Process
A-5 Louisville 2035 – A Look Forward
A-6 Transportation Alternatives
A-7 How to Amend/Enforce Your Deed of Restrictions
A-8 Shaking the Money Tree
A-9 Foreclosures: Prevention and Resources
10:30 – 10:45 am Networking Break
Neighborhood Infomercials
10:45 am – Noon Concurrent Workshops – B
B-1 Let’s Party! Planning a Successful Neighborhood Event
B-2 Don’t Be a Victim: Personal Safety Tips
B-3 Youth Engagement: Partnerships and Programs
B-4 Transitioning Board Members and Officers
B-5 Financial Planning for Non-Profits
B-6 Condo/Patio Homes Association Management
B-7 Suburban Cities Best Practices
B-8 Going Green – Adopt a “Green” Lifestyle
B-9 Vacant Properties: Turning a Neighborhood Liability into an Asset
Noon – 12:15 pm Networking Break
Neighborhood Infomercials
12:15 – 1:30 pm General Session and Lunch
Keynote Presenter: Jerry E. Abramson, Mayor
Brightside's 10th Annual Fred Wiche Award
Cynthia Knapek, Director, Brightside
Keynote Presenter: Garland A. Yates, Annie E. Casey Foundation
1:30 - 2:30 pm Mayor's Good Neighbor Award Ceremony
Angie Fenton, The Buzz Columnist, Courier-Journal
Melissa Mershon, Director, Louisville Metro Department
of Neighborhoods
Keynote Presenter: Jerry E. Abramson, Mayor
2:30 pm Dessert Reception
3 pm Closing Session and Grand Door Prize Drawing
Must be present to win grand door prize!