Learning Together to Strengthen Neighborhoods

Community U! Conference is a half-day event that will teach you about ideas and resources to improve your community.

Come learn from others. Build leadership. Share experiences. Work collectively. Strengthen and increase sustainability in your neighborhood.

For more information, please contact CommunityU@houstontx.gov or 713-837-7701.

Set your own agenda based on your interests. Pre-registration is critical to ensure adequate seating in each session. Online registration ends September 25, 2012. Deadline extended to 12 p.m., September 28. Do not mail checks and money orders after September 25th, instead please brings payments with you September 29th.

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Great Giveaways

The community organization with the most registered participants by September 28th can win one of the following prizes:

• Astros Suite for 10
• $100 Kroger Gift Card
• $50 Randall’s Gift Card

Other great door prizes available! The raffle begins at 12:35 pm the day of the conference. Winners must be present.

7:45-8:30am	Check-in and Chat
8:30-9:30am	Session 1
	A: Networked Neighborhoods: Going Social
	B: How to Start a Non-Profit Organization
	C: Neighborhood Watch: Protecting Your Community
	D: Preserving Neighborhood Character
9:30-9:45am	Break
9:45-10am	Welcome by Mayor Annise Parker
10-10:15am	Break
10:15-11:15am	Session 2
	A: HUD Grants: Funding Resources for Your Neighborhood
	B: Healthy Eating: What Does Community Have to Do With It?
	C: Dealing with Blighted Lots & Structures
	D: What You Need to Know about Community Gardens
11:15-11:25am	Break
11:25am-12:25pm	Session 3
	A: Go-Neighborhoods Initiative
	B: Influencing Youth Through Art
	C: Going Green: Home Energy Audit
	D: Your Maps, Your Way
12:25-12:35pm	Break
12:35-1:15pm	Closing and Door Prizes