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Proposal also would steer revenue to towns, villages Four Putnam legislators who supported lowering the county's sales tax rate acquiesced on Monday (May 19), endorsing state legislation that will maintain the current 4 percent rate and send some proceeds to Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Philipstown and six other towns and villages. Convening for a special session, the Legislature voted 7-1 to support bills introduced by state Sen. Pete Harckham and Assembly Member Matt Slater, whose districts include eastern Putnam, that would extend the 4 percent sales tax rate for another two years. Without the bill, the rate will return to 3 percent. Consumers pay a total of 8.375 percent on eligible purchases, which includes portions that go the state (4 percent) and Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (0.375 percent). The state legislation also requires that one-ninth of 1 percent of Putnam's sales tax revenue be shared with the county's nine municipalities. State lawmakers first approved the increase from 3 percent to 4 percent in 2007, at the county's request, and a series of extensions have kept it in place. The most recent extension expires Nov. 30. In April, five county legislators voted to lower Putnam's tax to 3.75 percent as a give-back to taxpayers amid a $90 million surplus in unrestricted reserves. But County Executive Kevin Byrne vetoed the reduction and announced an agreement to share with the towns and villages proceeds from the 1 percent increase if it were extended. Municipalities can spend the money on infrastructure projects, with each receiving an amount tied to its population and each guaranteed at least $50,000. Harckham and Slater endorsed the agreement, which would take effect Dec. 1 and last through Nov. 30, 2027, if their bills pass the Legislature and become law. In addition to enabling what Byrne calls "a first-of-its-kind sales tax-sharing arrangement," the extension will fund a $1 million reduction in the property-tax levy for the 2026 budget that he said would be the largest in county history. "The alternative was allowing the county's sales tax rate to drop, immediately creating a revenue shortfall of tens of millions of dollars, forcing the county to borrow, raise property taxes or both," Byrne said. Facing those same pressures, Putnam's municipalities have for years demanded a share of the sales tax revenue, something that 50 of New York's 62 counties do with their cities, towns and villages, according to the state Comptroller's Office. Dutchess' 2025 budget includes $46 million in sales tax distributions, with an estimated $6.1 million for Beacon. If the proposed revenue-sharing agreement had been in place in 2024, Putnam would have distributed $2.4 million to the towns and three villages on a per capita basis, Byrne said during a news conference last month. "I haven't heard a single constituent ask us to lower the sales tax," said Nancy Montgomery, who represents Philipstown and part of Putnam Valley as the Legislature's sole Democrat, on Monday. "What I have heard loud and clear is stop the back and forth, stop the chaos and work together." Legislator Dan Birmingham, who led the effort to lower the sales tax rate, did not participate in the vote because his law firm represents three of the municipalities that would benefit from the revenue-sharing agreement. Another supporter of the cut, Paul Jonke, was the only legislator voting against endorsing Harckham and Slater's legislation, which must pass the state Legislature before its session concludes on June 12. Amid that pressure, legislators who voted for the vetoed sales tax cut last month endorsed maintaining the current rate. But they complained about being sidelined while Byrne and the municipal officials reached a revenue-sharing agreement and secured backing from Harckham and Slater. Legislator Toni Addonizio, who had voted for the cut, was among those who did not agree with how the revenue-sharing agreement was crafted. She had proposed...

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Elizabeth Field as guest to the show to preview the 10th Annual Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Convening.   About Elizabeth Field:   Elizabeth Field is the Chief Operating Officer of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and a recognized expert on military quality-of-life and defense policy. Prior to joining the Foundation, she held senior roles at the Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Department of State, and has testified before Congress on issues ranging from defense reform to veteran support.   Her work has been featured by NPR, CNN, and The New York Times. A proud daughter of an Army veteran, she lives in Washington, D.C. with her two sons and rescue dog.   About the 10th Annual Elizabeth Dole Foundation Convening:   Join the Elizabeth Dole Foundation in Washington, D.C. on May 20 for the 10th Annual Convening, A Blueprint for Action: Mapping the Future of Caregiving in a Changing World. This full-day event will gather leaders from government, industry, non-profits, and academia for dynamic panel discussions, plenary sessions, and interactive working sessions focused on shaping the future of support for military and veteran caregivers. Attendees will engage in hands-on activities that translate cutting-edge RAND research into meaningful, real-world actions, ensuring that the collective efforts of our community align for maximum impact.   The insights and strategies developed during this convening will inform a series of blueprints—practical guides designed to help stakeholders across sectors strengthen and sustain support for caregivers in the years ahead. Be part of the movement to drive lasting change. Together, we will chart the course for America's military and veteran caregivers and the future of caregiving in a rapidly evolving world.    Date & Location: Tuesday, May 20th Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004    Connect & Register: Registration:  https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.o... Official Website:  https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org  

In a conversation as timely as it is timeless, we welcome Gordon Sims, Director of Development at the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, to explore how nonprofits can sustain their commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) amid increasing societal and political scrutiny. Joined by cohosts Wendy F. Adams and Julia Patrick, this dialogue doesn't flinch from the complex realities of today's climate—but it also doesn't surrender to them.Gordon traces the DEIB movement's lineage back nearly a century, when Catholics and Jews united to counter hate, showing that “this movement and this work is far bigger than this political cycle.” His words remind us that while terminology and tactics may shift, the core intention remains: equal access, safety, and dignity for all. "The intent really was never to create preferential treatment for anyone,” he says, “but to just give equal treatment and opportunities."This conversation acknowledges how the DEIB landscape has been reshaped by fear, legislation, and misinformation. Yet it offers clarity and resolve. Gordon uses a poignant metaphor comparing DEIB to theme park "fast passes," where historically marginalized communities have been left to wait in line while others bypassed them. DEIB, he emphasizes, is about giving everyone the opportunity to get on the ride—no more, no less.Equally compelling is the discussion around strategy. Gordon highlights the importance of language, framing, and tone when approaching these issues, especially in environments where such topics are misunderstood or even banned. “Sometimes we have to choose between being right and being strategic,” he shares, quoting trainer Erica Merritt. The challenge lies in advancing the work without triggering defensiveness or political backlash.Ultimately, this episode is about courage, compassion, and connection. It's about listening deeply, creating safe spaces, and convening in strength. Whether it's through roundtables with LGBTQ centers, school districts, or town hall-style block parties, Gordon and his team are modeling how collaboration itself becomes a form of resilience.For those unsure how to proceed or afraid to speak, this episode provides a framework not just for advocacy, but for hope.00:00:00 Welcome and introductions00:03:11 History of the Diversity Center and DEIB origins00:05:35 The movement cycle and current contraction00:07:35 DEIB as equal access—not preferential treatment00:09:53 What DEIB looks like in real life today00:12:11 Convening as a form of resilience00:14:43 Creating safe spaces and actionable strategies00:17:03 Legislative engagement and civic action00:19:03 Navigating DEIB within family and social dynamics00:22:30 Strategic language and meeting people where they are00:26:01 Being strategic vs. being right00:28:37 Data-driven proof of DEIB's value#InclusiveLeadership #NonprofitStrategy #CivicEngagementFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Welcome to the Season 2 Finale! Reproductive justice has always been the foundation of upEND's work to abolish the family policing system. Both movements focus on bodily autonomy and our human right to keep ourselves and our children safe from oppressive systems. That's why we wanted to speak with Ash Williams, a Black trans abortion doula, storyteller, community organizer, and public intellectual from Fayetteville, Nc.We talk about gender affirming care, abortion doula trainings, and how abolitionist work means providing support and care to one another outside of the system. Episode Notes:Support the work of upEND: upendmovement.org/donateEpisode TranscriptWatch Ash's panel at upEND's 2023 Convening.Learn more about the Carolina Abortion Fund. Ash discusses the death of a child in North Carolina, which is a reproductive justice issue. Learn more about the Mountain Area Abortion Doula Collective. Ash recommends learning about organizations like We Testify.Follow Ash Williams on Instagram, @ashwilliamsclt.

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!Square Pizza Audience, we have a special episode from our family empowerment work. We host quarterly convenings for leaders and key players from our family empowerment cohort to gather and share insights and best practices related to family engagement and empowerment at the school level. This round was focused on Spring Break and Family Learning Time. Jia Lin-Bothe, our Director of Family Empowerment, had a fantastic discussion with our community partners on how to maximize Spring Break for family learning! Guests (panelists) include Stephanie Cales (North Carolina Council on Economic Education), Kaiwen Cheng (Queen City Robotics Alliance), and Patrina Garza (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library); they shared valuable insights on:Unique learning experiences available for students during Spring BreakHow programs support academic growth, social-emotional development, and career explorationWays families can create low-cost, meaningful learning experiences at home or in the communityResources available to ensure accessibility for all familiesMrs. Cherie Graham (Chief of Instructional Support and Family Engagement at Sugar Creek Charter School) also shared the Spring Break BINGO Activity that the Family Engagement Council came up with a few years back. We hope you enjoy this episode on creating meaningful and accessible learning experiences for families during Spring Break!Resources: Link to the slide deckResources list shared by our panelistsSupport the show

Ryan Jury, Assistant Division Director for Operational Excellence with the Department of Health and Human Services in North Carolina, tells us what he has learned from the ASTHO Leadership Institute and the ASTHO Spring Leadership Forum; Justa Encarnacion, Commissioner of Health for the United States Virgin Islands, details a recent interagency leadership team convened by ASTHO; and on Thursday, April 3, an ASTHO webinar will focus on how AmeriCorps is shaping Public Health across the country. ASTHO Web Page: ASTHO Leadership Institute ASTHO Webinar: Public Health in Action – How AmeriCorps is Shaping Public Health in Indiana and NACDD ASTHO Web Page: Subscribe  

Today, we're live! I'm at the Orthodox Women's Torah Leadership Convening with Ann Pava and Elizabeth Walder, trailblazers of Jewish philanthropy, strategically growing the field of Orthodox Jewish women's Torah leadership. As we sit onstage at the Convening that Ann and Elizabeth made happen, they reveal how they choose where to invest, and how they go forward as partners with those organisations lucky enough to receive their help. We marvel at how far this field has come - programmes in learning and leadership that are now available for women and girls, and positions held by women that were traditionally reserved for men. We discuss the challenges for Orthodox women seeking a career in Torah leadership as well the hurdles we've overcome, and the work still to do in this field. Anne Pava is the president of Micah Philanthropies. An activist, philanthropist, thought leader and community builder, she loves to mentor and empower women, especially to lead, and to make the world a better place and has been pivotally to the Prizmah Centre for Jewish Day Schools, the Jewish Federations of North America, the Hebrew High School of New England and the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusets. She is involved in many other boards and has won an award for outstanding women philanthropists. Elizabeth Walder is president and executive director of the Walder Foundation and the board chair of Walder Operations. She is a lawyer by training and led a multicultural immigration law practise helping thousands of immigrants reach their full potential. Later she served as the chief sustainability officer at IDT before establishing The Walder Foundation with her husband. Through its Jewish Life pillar the Walder Foundation founds many initiatives to empower Orthodox women's Torah leadership and Elizabeth was awarded the Hinda Institute's Heroines of Hope award in 2022 given to a visionary broad-minded philanthropist who personifies leadership and compassion. Special thanks to Dr. Elana Stein Hain, who organized the convening. (You can hear Jo's Women's Gallery interview with her here.) Listen to Jo's interview with Rabbanit Michelle Cohen Farber here.

TakeawaysBeing a convener allows for exponential possibilities.Shared experiences are the true currency of our time.Eulogy goals focus on meaningful relationships, not achievements.Creating a relational bucket list can enhance life satisfaction.The act of convening is about giving, not receiving.Intentional gatherings can create lasting memories.Community is forged through shared experiences and rituals.The magic of convening lies in the connections formed.We should confront our fears by bringing joy to others.Life is about the moments shared with loved ones.TitlesThe Power of Convening: Creating Meaningful ConnectionsSound Bites"You want to make it about them.""What are your eulogy goals?"Chapters00:00The Art of Convening: Creating Connections06:17The Currency of Shared Experiences09:12Eulogy Goals vs. Resume Goals: A Life of Meaning

March 25, 2025 – Join the Empire Club of Canada in welcoming Deborah Flint, President and CEO of Toronto Pearson, as she delivers a keynote address on how the airport is helping to shape our region's future — by enhancing connectivity, driving innovation, and job creation – as well as fueling economic benefits across Ontario and Canada. Toronto Pearson Airport is investing in a multi-billion-dollar capital plan called LIFT (Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals). It will modernize Canada's largest airport over the next decade.Following the remarks, a panel discussion will take place featuring industry leaders from aviation and industrial real estate. The panel will feature Craig Landry, Executive Vice President and COO of Air Canada; Blair Wolk, President of Orlando Corporation; and John Stackhouse, Senior Vice President of the Office of the CEO at RBC, as the moderator. Together, they will explore how Pearson's transformation will help unlock new opportunities for businesses and the workforce and contribute to a more secure future.Convening partners around the airportToronto is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the Greater Toronto Area's population surpassing 7 million after adding a record 269,000 people (3.9%) between 2023 and 2024. Key to this growth is the Pearson Economic Zone. Anchored by Toronto Pearson Airport, the infrastructure, aviation, logistics and manufacturing taking place within the Zone is key contributor to Canada's economy.*The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.**Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

This week, Andrew Laird is joined by Kate Josephs, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council. Kate is a former Senior Civil Servant in Whitehall who has transitioned to local government in a City just around the corner from where she grew up. Sheffield is a city (with three-party political leadership) which has developed an ambitious set of City Goals through community collaboration, focusing on shared ownership and improving public services. The episode touches on the need for flexibility and adaptability in public service delivery, the power of optimistic leadership and the emerging role of council Chief Executives as conveyors of “place”. The conversation also highlights the financial and outcomes folly of delivering public services in silos. Better collaboration and the removal of duplication and the need for people to repeatedly tell their story not only improves efficiency, but more importantly can break people and families out of a downward spiral. Enjoy it! NB - this episode was recorded before the Government announced it was abolishing NHS England.

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www.marktreichel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/Kyle S. Hauptman Designated as NCUA Board ChairmanALEXANDRIA, Va. (Jan. 22, 2025) – President Donald J. Trump has  National Credit Union Administration Vice Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman as the thirteenth Chairman of the NCUA Board.“I am deeply honored that President Trump has asked me to serve as Chairman of NCUA,” Chairman Hauptman said. “I look forward to leading the agency's dedicated professionals and working with my Board colleagues to create a regulatory structure that promotes growth, opportunity, and innovation within the credit union system.“My priorities as Chairman include:Re-examining the current NCUA budgeting process.Convening groups of NCUA employees to identify achievable internal efficiencies to reduce unnecessary frictions in the agency's operations.Promoting the appropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for NCUA employees. One goal is enhancing productivity, but it's also true that regulators who use technologies are more apt to understand why the regulated use them.Focusing on true financial inclusion, which means removing barriers to de novo credit unions and removing the ‘pain points' that have led to fewer and fewer small credit unions. NCUA should be mindful that the only people who think compliance is easy are those that don't have to do it.Codifying our procedures to protect Americans from regulation-by-enforcement. For example, no enforcement action should ever set - even clarify - policy. In America and other free societies, the sequence is: set speed limits, then give speeding tickets (no one has any obligation to be aware of someone else's ticket).Making clear that credit unions and their members are best positioned to assess their communities' climate risks.Re-assessing NCUA policies that may, even inadvertently, dissuade credit unions from serving low-income areas. This includes language around overdraft policies, particularly for credit unions located in states with especially punitive government late fees/penalties.Right-sizing credit unions' obligations where possible under the Bank Secrecy Act, including NCUA's regulations surrounding Suspicious Activity Reports.”

Sharon Gilmartin, the new Executive Director of Safe States Alliance, discusses her new position and her goals for the organization; John Auerbach, Senior Vice President for Health at ICF and a speaker at the upcoming STRETCH 2.0 national convening, tells us what to expect from the January 29th meeting; the ASTHO PROFILE survey aims to help you hire great informatics staff to take your organization to the next level; and ASTHO has several resources on rulemaking that could assist your public health department. ASTHO Web Page: Joint and Affiliate Councils Safe State Alliance Web Page ASTHO Webinar: Centering Community-Led Strategies to Sustainable Public Health Financing Health Affairs Article: The Community As A Full Partner – A New Model For Public Health ASTHO Web Page: Rulemaking  

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!Square Pizza Audience, we have a special episode from our family empowerment work. We host quarterly convenings for leaders and key players from our family empowerment cohort to gather and share insights and best practices related to family engagement and empowerment at the school level. This round was focused on College Readiness and Family Support. Jia Lin-Bothe, our Director of Family Empowerment, hosted a panel discussion featuring a few of our community partners focused on college readiness and persistence: Amy Garcia (Program Manager, Latin American Working for Achievement), Katie Weisman (Director of Academic Success, Carolina Youth Coalition), and Mackenzie Wilkins (Program Manager, College LAUNCH for Leadership, Wake Forest University). Listen for best practices when it comes to family engagement and empowerment and college readiness, as well as success stories and resources! Resources: Link to the slide deckResources list shared by our panelistsSupport the show

About two years ago, Kevin and Gerardo's paths diverged. Facing burnout, Gerardo left the classroom to manage aspiring and new educator programs at the central office level, and Kevin became an assistant principal. The last two years have been challenging for us both. Questions arose as to whether the podcast would last. What would happen now that Too Dope Teachers were no longer in the classroom? Could the fellas ever ever ever coordinate calendars? It has been a challenge, but this season, we bring to you “OG Episodes” that bring us back to our roots: no guests, nothing flashy, just a couple of educators remixing the conversation on race, power, and education. This episode was supposed to be out prior to the announcement of school closures, but instead we are bringing it after. Check out our emergency episode, a conversation with two students from one of the closing schools for an in-depth look. We hope you enjoy this episode, whether to get needed affirmation and levity as you continue your important classroom work, or if you are considering other options, while still wanting to remain in education. About two years ago, Kevin and Gerardo's paths diverged. Facing burnout, Gerardo left the classroom to manage aspiring and new educator programs at the central office level, and Kevin became an assistant principal. The last two years have been challenging for us both. Questions arose as to whether the podcast would last. What would happen now that Too Dope Teachers were no longer in the classroom? Could the fellas ever ever ever coordinate calendars? It has been a challenge, but this season, we bring to you “OG Episodes” that bring us back to our roots: no guests, nothing flashy, just a couple of educators remixing the conversation on race, power, and education. This episode was supposed to be out prior to the announcement of school closures, but instead we are bringing it after. Check out our emergency episode, a conversation with two students from one of the closing schools for an in-depth look. We hope you enjoy this episode, whether to get needed affirmation and levity as you continue your important classroom work, or if you are considering other options, while still wanting to remain in education. Visit our sponsors! Support the pod!

By Brian Shaw - The focus of our fellowship at God's Holy Convocations is on God in one another.

The focus of our fellowship at God's Holy Convocations is on God in one another.

As many of our ESG Insider listeners take trips to visit family and friends this holiday season, we're focusing our final episode of 2024 on sustainable travel.     We sit down for an interview with Sally Davey, the CEO of Travalyst. This is a nonprofit that convenes a global coalition of some of the biggest names in travel and technology to make credible, consistent sustainability information mainstream and to help people make more informed travel choices.  Sally talks to us about the direction of travel for sustainable tourism —  including the challenge of getting competitors to work together toward a common climate goal. When Travalyst was founded in 2019 by Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, Sally says everyone thought the organization's mission was “crazy.”  “Everybody said: ‘You will never do this. This will never happen,'” Sally recalls. “‘The online travel sector in particular is fiercely competitive and these folks don't work together. And even if they did, they're not interested in sustainability. And even if they were, they won't be able to get the data to the mainstream.'”   Five years later, she says, “we've proven out all of those points.”  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.      Learn about S&P Global's net-zero solutions: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/solutions/net-zero Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global   DISCLAIMER   By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. 

LaKisha Deon and her husband were living at an air force base in the United Kingdom 13 years ago when she felt a calling to join God in transforming cities around the world. Three years later when the couple moved to Arizona, she learned about 4Tucson, a nonprofit designed to unite and mobilize Christians as they addressed systemic problems in the city. Today, as the organization’s CEO, she oversees initiatives like the Adopta Program, a framework that makes it easy for individuals and organizations to collect items for specific needs around the city, ranging from hygiene, to furnishings, food, kitchen needs and more. Other programs include collaboration breakfasts based on specific defined needs to kids’ programs, financial education, neighborhood market days, and the CarePortal, an online platform that clearly identifies needs in the community to facilitate families, organizations and churches to help effectively and efficiently. Click here to learn more about 4Tucson: https://4tucson.com/ Original air date: December 26, 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Together for Together for Change, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of systems change and civic infrastructure. In this episode, we interview Cradle to Career Network members who won the Nancy Zimpher Courage in Leadership Award at our 2024 Cradle to Career Network Convening and learn more about the work that won them this award. Learn more at StriveTogether.org.

In a Smalltimore environment of growing business, let Stacey Munsell of Ink + Numbers tell you about her local networking group who aim to engage and connect ladies around the region to gather and convene to talk career growth, connection and new friendships. The post Stacey Munsell of Ink + Numbers joins Nestor at Gertrude's to discuss women of Baltimore convening through business and networking first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Renee Lertzman (LinkedIn, webpage) climate psychologist that's worked for more than 3 decades with large corporations and instituations (google included) dropped in for a deep conversations on the conditions conducive to change. We spoke of the importance of questions, how agency is one of the most important aspects of our humanity and how robbing those we try to change of it is counter productive. Renee introduces her framework on cheerleading, educating or 'righting' your way vs the potentially more conducive guiding stance. This is a dive into the world of change making through artful questioning. Also: Project Insideout. Enjoy!

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!Square Pizza Audience, we have a special episode featuring our family empowerment cohort. Our school leaders and key players in family engagement/empowerment gather quarterly to share insights and best practices about family empowerment at the school level. This round, our focus was on supporting newcomer and multilingual families. You will hear from Ms. Quenesha Pinkey, social worker at Reid Park Academy, on how the school uses one specific annual event to focus on their multilingual learners. You will also hear from Mrs. Michele Mveng-Managa, dean of students at Governors' Village STEM Academy, about how the school launched monthly family empowerment and networking nights to support multilingual families. In this episode: Challenges faced by newcomer familiesLanguage barriers, unfamiliarity with educational expectations, and cultural differences.Strategies for supportBuilding trust, fostering a welcoming environment, and ensuring clear, culturally relevant communication.Community resources and networksTools and resources available to help schools engage and support newcomer families sustainably.Resources: Quarterly Convening Slide DeckCheck out our NEW Family Empowerment ToolkitSupport the show

Welcome to the upEND 2024 Convening! This episode was recorded live in Houston, TX on October 10, 2024.  Our liberation movements are intertwined. What are our strengths and opportunities in working together to achieve our collective goals? Guest host Corey Best moderates a conversation with activists working against prisons, immigrant detention, family policing, and more. Episode Guests:   Corey B. Best is a Black father, community organizer, activist, and leader. Originally from Washington, DC, Corey now resides in Florida. Corey has attached himself to “justice doing” — a movement and never-ending journey of being guided by the principled struggle to advance racial justice within this nation's child welfare and human service delivery systems.  This work puts Corey in front of more than 10,000 professionals annually and has afforded him with the fundamental knowledge about the importance of connecting to something bigger than himself–allowing perspective, pain, truth, joy, and vulnerability to surface in search of meaningful, collective impact.  In all his endeavors, Corey brings a deepened historical and contemporary analysis of the invention of race, racism, systems of oppression and how those systems interconnect to produce white advantage gaps.   Tanisha Long (she/her) is the Allegheny County community organizer for ALC. She holds a BA in English writing and a minor in legal studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Before her work with ALC, Tanisha organized the Black Lives Matter Pittsburgh and Southwest PA organization working to fight systemic racial injustice. Since 2008, Tanisha has organized rallies and direct actions centered around climate change, voting rights, and mass incarceration. She is also the founder of RE Visions, a nonprofit committed to creating a more equitable learning environment for students of color. Tanisha believes there is a power at the intersection of art & activism; she hopes to use her passion for storytelling to both center and better the lives of those impacted by our inequitable justice systems.   Tarek Ismail is Associate Professor at CUNY Law School, where co-directs the Family Law Practice Clinic and Family Defense Practicum, and is counsel to CUNY Law's Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility (CLEAR) project.   Jennefer Canales-Pelaez joined the ILRC in 2022. Jennefer has advocated for immigrant rights from the age of 11 when she advocated for her father's immigration status to the President at the time, George W. Bush. Although her father was ultimately deported, Jennefer dedicated her life and career to ensuring that no one else experiences the trauma she felt at the age of 11. She graduated from Occidental College with a B.A. in Sociology in 2012 and earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School in 2016. Jennefer is a member of the State Bar of Texas and California. She is also admitted in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jennefer has been involved with ICE out of LA, Southwestern Immigration Law Clinic, National Immigration Law Center (NILC), Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Immigrant Defenders Law Center (IMMDEF), Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and worked with the Los Angeles Immigration Court. Jennefer is a former board member and co-president of the National Lawyers Guild-LA Chapter, and former Apen Ideas Scholar. After moving back to her hometown, Houston, Texas in 2019, she represented survivors of gender-based violence at Tahirih Justice Center prior to joining the ILRC. Jennefer was nominated as one of Houston's Unsung Heros in 2020.  Episode Notes:  Support the work of upEND: upendmovement.org/donate Watch the full video of this session: https://upendmovement.org/event/live-upend-podcast-recording/  Read the episode transcript: upendmovement.org/podcast/2024-convening

By now you should have received your ballot for the 2024 General Election (if you haven't, contact your county elections office - find more information on how to do that at https://www.VoteWA.gov!) You may be familiar with a lot of the offices up for election this year... but do you know the full scope of what Washington's Attorney General does? Nick Brown (https://nickbrownforag.com/) sits down with Harold to discuss what goes into being the lawyer for every citizen of Washington, the Attorney General's ability to solve problems for everyday working people, and the power of "convening." Remember working people in Southwest Washington, this is YOUR podcast! Email us at podcast@swwaclc.org and let us know what you think about the show, and what you'd like to hear in future episodes! We're a proud member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network - find more radio shows and podcasts that speak to working people about working people's issues at www.LaborRadioNetwork.org.  

Myles is joined by Dr Cormac Moore, to mark the anniversary of the Irish Boundary Commission's first meeting a century ago.

In this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter sit down with Michael Kassan, founder and CEO of 3C Ventures, to discuss his dynamic career in the commerce industry. Michael reveals the thought process behind launching 3C Ventures, a company focused on Consulting, Convening, and Co-investing. He explains how these three pillars serve as the foundation of his business, offering insights into where he sees the industry headed and how 3C Ventures will continue to be a driving force at the intersection of marketing, media, and technology.Michael also delves into the importance of human connections and making strategic bets on people. Sharing anecdotes from his career, he emphasizes the value of trusting instinct when identifying talent and why relationships built on trust and transparency are essential for long-term success. Whether it's finding that "lightning in a jar" in potential hires or maintaining a network of trusted industry leaders, Kassan explains how people remain the core of his business philosophy.Finally, the conversation turns introspective as Michael reflects on his legacy and lessons learned from past leadership decisions. He openly discusses one of his greatest business regrets and how it has shaped his perspective moving forward. With a mix of wisdom and humility, Michael shares what he hopes the industry will say about him in the future and offers advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs navigating the ever-evolving world of commerce.Key Takeaways:The Power of the 3 C's: Michael discusses the creation of 3C Ventures, grounded in the pillars of Consulting, Convening, and Co-investing, and how these principles are shaping his new business ventures.Betting on People: Michael emphasizes the importance of spotting potential in people—what he calls "lightning in a jar"—and how trust, transparency, and talent fuel success.Legacy and Leadership: Reflecting on his career, Michael shares his thoughts on leaving a lasting impact, the lessons learned from past regrets, and how he's guiding the next generation of industry leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ajara Alghali, co-founder and Director of TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance and Culture, is a performance artist and thought leader at the intersection of dance and cultural representation. Drawing from her Sierra Leonean-American roots, her work highlights the connections among African people across the diaspora. The TéMaTé Institute, a social justice organization, uses dance as a tool for community engagement, focusing on dance justice and cultural equity. Inspired by the Temate dance of the Yacouba and Whêbe people from the Ivory Coast, the institute honors the joy and relationship between people and the land. The 4th Convening for Dance and Culture, featuring dance and drum workshops on October 19 and 20 at SAY Detroit Play Center and a concert with Afriky Lolo and Detroit's House of Jit on October 19 at Detroit School of Arts, embraces the theme "Rooted in Rhythm," symbolizing our shared rhythm and interconnectedness, much like the roots of a tree. This grassroots, artist-led, and self-funded organization works to uplift diaspora arts, and in this Detroit is Different feature, Ajara shares insights into her roots, family, and the geopolitical role of dance as a tool for tradition, spirituality, and resistance against colonialism. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/6512e83f-12a2-4b8c-9817-e36c07739d8a

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, host Joanna Pineda welcomes Eduardo Arabu, CEO of the National Hispanic Corporate Council & Latino DEI Collective (NHCC). Eduardo discusses:How NHCC offers guidance on recruiting, promoting, and retaining Hispanic professional talent.How NHCC assists companies in reaching Hispanic customers and suppliers.How NHCC supports small Hispanic-owned businesses by encouraging their clients to pursue supplier diversity.How NHCC emphasizes the importance of companies giving back to Hispanic communities through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.How his background in HR, talent acquisition, government affairs, and media relations led him to become CEO after serving in leadership positions for nearly 14 years.NHCC's Convening Leaders Program, a program designed to bring member companies together to discuss cultural competency, market awareness, and corporate strategies.How NHCC's convening and engagement efforts, both virtual and in-person, are driving membership growth by fostering collaboration and thought leadership among Fortune 100 companies.How, despite competition, NHCC fosters a collaborative environment where companies share strategies related to workforce development, recruitment, and retention.The importance of understanding that the Hispanic and Latino community is not a monolith, with over 20+ countries, dialects, cultural backgrounds, and languages.How regional differences affect U.S. Hispanic populations distribution.How NHCC's Latino DEI Collective focuses on emerging issues (e.g., affirmative action cases) and career development for the next generation of Latino executives.NHCC's Latino Executive Accelerator Program, a program designed to help Latinos break through the glass ceiling that limits representation in executive roles.His philosophy, encouraging individuals to have a “personal board of directors” of people who mentor, advocate, and support their professional growth.How he encourages Hispanic and non-Hispanic people to celebrate Hispanic heritage all year long, not just during Hispanic Heritage Month.The importance of working with culturally relevant ad agencies and communication firms that understand the diverse Hispanic/Latino makeup in the U.S.References:NHHC WebsiteNHHC Latino DEI Collective Website

Convening around the topic of the culd oddity that is the 2000 Cash Money Records produced film Baller Blockin', Anna K wades into her love of hip-hop culture, the differences between the intellectualism of New York rap versus the ratchet experimentalism of Deep South rap, shared Cape Cod roots, and moreSUBSCRIBE FOR FULL EPISODELINKS:Follow Anna on Twitter: @annakhachiyanRed Scare Podcast

This podcast is all about winning in November, so how does that happen in the political climate of this volatile week? The narrative from Democrats has been evolving each day– soFormer Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri walk us through it. Then, The Bulwark's managing editor Sam Stein stops by, after a week on the ground in Milwaukee for the GOP Convention. They note several strange themes that emerged from the gathering of Republicans, as well as the disconnect between JD Vance's worldview and Trump's. Butthe biggest takeaway was the importance of not losing sight of the stakes this November, as Democrats figure out a path forward.

Noting that HR has never been as exciting as it is now, Angela shares the energy she gets from impacting one person and her view on a key role of HR being a place to find support. Discussing generative AI as a tool that can enable HR to better support colleagues, Angela considers invasion of privacy and stigma, and shares the example of a ‘rainy day fund'.  A champion of the Asian American and Pacific Island (AAPI) community, Angela describes using her platform to share the voice of AAPI groups and to help debunk the model minority myth, as well as providing examples of harnessing her leadership role at Harvard to progress DE&I. Referenced Resources ·        Article by Angela Cheng-Cimini & Joy Chen: Stop Overlooking the Leadership Potential of Asian Employees (hbr.org) ·        The T Howard Foundation: https://www.t-howard.org/  How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 13 November 2024 Our sell out conference is back! In London and on Live Stream. Click to secure your place today, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets, we can't wait to see you there!  The role of HR in ESG and Sustainability is rising up the agenda.  What brilliant opportunities ahead for you and your teams to create even more business value and positive change. And so, if you'd like to build your influence and impact, if you'd like to spend a day with pioneering CHROs and fellow HR Changemakers, come and join us! You'll leave with knowledge and actionable ideas that you can implement too, and, for even more inspiration – we're so excited to share this - our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can't wait…   Remember, this is a sell-out conference, so you need to grab your place now – and as a thank you we've got an Early Bird offer on in person tickets. Enter code HRCHANGEMAKER24 to get a brilliant 20% off. Our EarlyBird offer closes on 31 July, T&C's apply. 

In this episode, Laurent Frat speaks with Amanda Ripley, journalist, best-selling author, and co-founder of Good Conflict, a media training company that helps people reimagine conflict. The conversation delves into how journalists can de-escalate conflict, what they can learn from conflict mediators and the dangers of binary thinking. Amanda covers how to work with what she calls conflict entrepreneurs, the power of looping, and the role journalists can play in combating societal polarization. Chapters 01:00 Investigating Conflict: A Journalist's Journey 06:44 Navigating High Conflict and Healthy Conflict 12:09 Introducing Nuance in Reporting 17:05 Engaging with Conflict Entrepreneurs 28:21 Understanding Conflict and the Role of Journalists 40:19 Building Trust and Understanding Through Looping and Humility 43:39 Convening and Building Relationships: The Journalist's Role in Community 49:24 Experimenting with New Ways of Covering Conflict Tools mentioned: thegoodconflict.com/tools Her book: High Conflict -- Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out AmandaRipley.com  

On today's episode of The Executive Appeal host, Alex D. Tremble, connects with Brooks Rainwater (President and CEO of the Urban Libraries Council).Discover how executive leaders achieve success for themselves and their companies by strategically convening the right people. Join host Alex D, Tremble in conversation with expert Brooks Rainwater as they delve into the art of effective leadership through assembling the perfect team. Tune in for insights, strategies, and actionable advice on driving success through strategic convening.Brooks serves as President and CEO of the Urban Libraries Council, an outcomes-driven research and innovations network of more than 160 leading North American public libraries. Under his leadership, ULC champions the future of public libraries by engaging and uplifting members, focusing intently on equity and inclusion and leading on core policy issues that drive our communities forward. Throughout his career, Brooks has worked to advance urban policies that expand local democracy and provide funding for local programs related to economic opportunity, entrepreneurship, infrastructure and sustainability. Prior to joining ULC in July 2022, Brooks served as Senior Executive & Director, Center for City Solutions at the National League of Cities where he drove the organization's research agenda and oversaw technical assistance efforts and leadership education. Brooks holds a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Recorded live on the scene! (so please forgive any less-than-ideal audio quality) Convening at the 2024 SCMS conference in Boston and gathering “after dark” on the conference eve (i.e. after the opening reception and its free bar, which might have made us all a little giddy), Chris and Michael chat with longtime Conference Manager Leslie LeMond and new president Vicky Johnson about what goes into choosing a conference city and what the future may hold, as well as some of the unique challenges the organizing team faced this year (yes, they talked about the awards situation). We then welcome Aniko (Madison friends, update your pronunciation) Bodroghkozy, who tells us about the new Television and Radio History Scholarly Interest Group. And we end with a few suggestions from Michael for sites to see, things to eat, and horrific animal scenes you may encounter while in Boston.

Dr. Fili Chambo delivered the 2024 BGS report on the 25th of February at the 100th session of the General Board in Overland Park Kansas. The General Board is elected at General Assembly and is composed of district superintendents, assigned ordained ministers, and lay leaders representing the global church. Convening annually, the board has governing responsibility for the Church of the Nazarene and carries out the corporate business of the denominational offices. Listen to Dr. Chambo greet the general board, and reflect on the life and fellowship of the Church empowered by Jesus Messiah, the Son of God.

Russian media has announced the death of Alexei Navalny, the imprisoned opponent to Vladimir Putin. Convening with other global defense leaders at the Munich Security Conference, former CIA Director General David Petraeus discusses Navalny's death and legacy, as well as news that the FBI disrupted a Russian cyber espionage operation. Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox might face regulatory scrutiny for their attempt to launch a new sports streaming platform. Former FTC Commissioner Mozelle Thompson discusses the streamers' potential plans and how the sports leagues have responded. A Saudi investing group is snapping up shares of The Children's Place, and both Roku and DraftKings stocks fell on each company's respective quarterly reports. Plus, the NCAA has a new women's high-scorer, after Iowa's Caitlin Clark broke the all-time NCAA scoring record in Thursday night's game.  Gen. David Petraeus - 11:42Mozelle Thompson - 22:09 In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawkBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Kristyn Komarnicki about facilitating dialogue across difference. She works primarily in the divisions that emerge in the church and LGBTQ+ Christians and speaks on what it takes to move toward unity beyond agreement. Kristyn is the Senior Director of Dialogue and Convening at Christians for Social Action. 20 Minute Takes is a production of Christians for Social ActionHost and Producer: Nikki Toyama-Szeto Edited by: Wiloza MediaMusic: Andre Henry

This week on Gunslinger's Gateway: The party is still scattered across Ciphon, as Ben, Druzy, Loch, and Nazar chase down both contracts and collaborators. And now, with the final pieces of business close to complete, the Book Keepers begin to reconvene and discuss what's next.

What is one of the most prominent needs in your community and what are you doing to address it?  The last few years have unearthed some seismic shifts in our communities, and in this episode Tempe (AZ) Chamber President/CEO Colin Diaz, ACE shares his belief that Chambers are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in addressing them.  This is a generational moment, and who chambers work with and how will determine the future in many of our communities. Check out the full episode now.

This week on Unorthodox, we're coming to you live from Baltimore, where we appeared at the 2023 Conservative/Masorti Shabbaton & Convening. We're also sharing a new Beautifully Jewish segment for Hanukkah, featuring designer Jonathan Adler, Gabriel Goldstein of the Yeshiva University Museum, and a trip to visit Ahuva Gottdeiner, aka Homegrown Kosher, in Monsey, NY.  For more Beautifully Jewish, join our new Facebook group.  Listen to the Testimonies Archive for more eyewitness audio accounts from Israel, and read Tablet's coverage here.  Write to us at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail on our listener line: (914) 570-4869.  Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. To book us for a live show or event, email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com. Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts. SPONSORS:  Simplify your giving with the Jewish Communal Fund, the nation's largest Jewish donor-advised fund. In good times or during times of crisis, JCF enables you to respond quickly. Open a fund with as little as $5,000 and let JCF streamline your charitable giving. Act by December 29th to lock in the maximum charitable deduction for 2023. Get started at JCFNY.org. Visit the Contemporary Jewish Museum on December 9 for Shabbat at Jewseum to celebrate Hanukkah with a day of art, stories, and community. Book tickets at thecjm.org.  The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards honor up to 15 Jewish teens from across the United States with an award of $36,000 to recognize their impact and leadership to repair the world. Learn more at DillerTeenAwards.org. Be proudly Jewish with our book, The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia, covering everything from Jewish history and pop culture to holidays and food. Get a 20% discount on Newish Jewish and the entire Artisan Books Hanukkah shop with code UNORTHODOX.  Don't miss Harmony, the acclaimed new musical from Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman that audiences are raving about. It's “powerful, moving and more resonant than ever,” says Entertainment Weekly. Get your tickets today at HarmonyANewMusical.com.

PREVIEW; From a much longer conversation with Joseph Humire (in San Diego) and Ernesto Araujo (in Buenos Aires), I ask what capital is most likely convening emergency meeting to deal with Javier Milei's surprising election that reverses the Pink Tide of Latin America elections these last years.  Surprise answer.  #NewWorldReport:  Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire 1921 Buenes Aires Durand Hospital

In this supersized episode, Bret and David discuss David's recent trip to Pasadena, California, for…

The United Nations today is often criticized for being ineffective, even paralyzed, a far cry from what Winston Churchill once referred to as the “only hope of the world.” Is that true? Can it still serve as an effective tool for solving today's global challenges? Linda Thomas-Greenfield is the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She joins Ravi Agrawal ahead of the United Nations General Assembly this week to discuss the Biden administration's priorities.  Suggested reading: Amy Mackinnon, Robbie Gramer, and Avian Muñoz: What to Expect When You're Expecting the U.N. General Assembly Mark Malloch-Brown: The United Nations is Convening—and Sputtering Gordon Brown: A New Multilateralism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon to listen to this bonus episode, and all of our bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/knowyourenemyIn this follow-up to "What's Wrong with Men?, Matt and Sam talk with the essayist and critic Phil Christman about his 2018 Hedgehog Review article, "What Is It Like To Be a Man?"—an article that figured prominently in their conversation—as well as two posts responding to the episode published on his always excellent Substack, The Tourist. They discuss how the discourse about men has evolved in recent years, the darker and more deranged consequences of an "abstract rage to protect," some of the ways gender and class might relate to each other, and more about Matt's psyche than you might care to know.Sources:Phil Christman, How To Be Normal (2022)"What Is It Like To Be a Man?" Hedgehog Review, Summer 2018"Guy stuff. Boy time. Brosephery." The Tourist, June 11, 2023"Manfulness. Hot guy stuff. Convening a bro-seph bro-dsky reading group." The Tourist, June 22, 2023Leonard Michaels, The Men's Club, (1981)Rudyard Kipling, “If—“ (1941)

Convening immediately after the federal indictment of Donald Trump was unsealed, 3 of the country's best-known authorities on Trump's rule–Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Hugo Powell, and Ali Vitali—join Harry to analyze the DOJ charges and assess their likely political consequences. They react to the apparently random selection of Judge Aileen Cannon, who displayed lawless favoritism for Trump in a previous case, and end with discussion of the latest tantrum from the Freedom Caucus in Congress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.