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SUMMARY:Innovation Book Launch (hybrid event)
DESCRIPTION:The event is postponed.  Refreshed invitation to be determined later in Fall 2025. \nJoin us for an inspiring evening at the beautiful Accenture Rosslyn building as we celebrate the launch of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Public Sector\, the groundbreaking new book by Dr. Wendy D. Chen and Dr. David Audretsch. \nThis event will explore how forward-thinking governments around the world are leveraging technology\, data\, and collaboration to tackle complex public challenges. At a time when nearly all well-known entrepreneurs are from the private sector\, this book also serves as a powerful reminder of the vital role of public entrepreneurship. \nDr. Chen will share key insights from the book\, followed by a dynamic panel discussion with thought leaders in public sector innovation\, an interactive audience Q&A\, and an exciting book signing. \nWhether you work in public service\, policy\, technology\, academia or are simply passionate about better governance and the future of government\, this is an event you won’t want to miss. \nThis event has in-person capacity for 36 and unlimited virtual capacity\, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-in-the-public-sector-tickets-1548189850519
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/innovation-book-launch-in-person/
LOCATION:Accenture Rosslyn\, 1201 Wilson Boulevard\, Arlington\, VA\, 22209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:National Capital Area Chapter Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The National Capital Area Chapter (NCAC) will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday\, May 13\, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Our meeting will be conducted virtually by Zoom. All chapter members are invited to attend. Please join us for the keynote address from Bob Lavigna\, Senior Fellow with Public Sector for UKG\, who will speak on the timely topics of “2025 Megatrends” and successful leadership behaviors. We will also announce annual chapter award recipients and student essay contest winners. We will conclude with the State of the Chapter Address by chapter president Dale Jones. \nAgenda \nWelcome Remarks (7:00-7:05 p.m.) \n\nDelivered by: Dale Jones\, President\n\nKeynote Speech (7:05-7:40 p.m.) \n\nModerated by: Judy England-Joseph\, Past-President\nSpeaker: Bob Lavigna\, Senior Fellow\, Public Sector for UKG\nTitle: “2025 Megatrends: A Roadmap for the Future of the Public Sector” and “9 Leadership Behaviors that Create Great Places to Work”\nDiscussion and Conversation\nQ&A\n\nChapter Awards (7:40-7:55 p.m.) \n\nModerated by: Judy England-Joseph\, Past-President\n\nFrancis Kelsey Award recipient announced \n\nRemarks from recipient (5 minutes)\n\nNCAC Award for Outstanding Public Service announced \n\nRemarks from recipient (5 minutes)\n\nNCAC 2024-2025 Public Administration Student Essay Contest (7:55-8:15 p.m.) \n\nProgram Directors: Joshua Lanier\, Vice President\, and Allen Lomax\, Member-at-Large\nModerated by: Allen Lomax\, Member-at-Large\n\nFirst Place Winner ($2\,000) announced \nSecond Place Winner ($1\,500) announced \n\nRemarks from First Place Winner (8 minutes)\n\n  \nState of the Chapter Address (8:15-8:30 p.m.) \n\nDelivered by: Dale Jones\, President\n\n  \nClick here to register for the meeting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aspa-ncac-chapter-annual-meeting-on-may-13-2025-tickets-1341300308329?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/2025annualmeeting/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online,Tools
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Drinks & Conversation: If you've been let go or are looking for a new job
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, March 24 \nTime: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Eastern \nLocation: Virtual – Zoom \nFree \nOn Monday\, March 24th\, the National Capital Area Chapter will host its next “Drinks and Conversation” session. \nIf you have been laid off or are feeling anxious about your future in the current environment\, then hit the register button below. This will be a safe space where you can share your feelings and get tips and strategies for moving forward. Belva Martin and Judy England Joseph\, retired Senior Executives and NCAC members\, will share practical strategies to help you navigate the days ahead\, including using your networks for support\, updating your resume\, and practicing healthy self-care. \nInvite friends\, family\, and other colleagues who might benefit from this information sharing session. We hope this session will remind you that you’ve chosen to be part of a community that can support you. It’s likely to equip you with tips for thriving\, not just surviving. This most informal of our session formats lends itself to the discovery of potential new friends and mentors\, so please bring a drink and come hang out with your colleagues. \nRegister for this free event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drinks-conversation-let-go-looking-for-a-new-job-come-chat-with-us-tickets-1278246542819?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/ncac-laid-off-or-are-feeling-anxious-about-your-future/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Networking,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:AABPA Budget Panel: The Role of OMB
DESCRIPTION:AABPA Budget Panel: The Role of OMB  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis panel is being postponed one week from January 15 to January 22\, 2025\, at 12:00 PM ET. Those already registered for this event do not require re-registration. \nWe will discuss the role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with former OMB executives: Courtney Timberlake\, former Assistant Director; Mark Weatherly\, former Deputy Associate Director; Kathy Peroff\, former National Security Deputy Associate Director; and more. This panel will review how the Office of Management and Budget oversees the implementation of the President’s vision across the Executive Branch with a focus on the development and execution of the Budget of the United States Government. \nJoin us for our monthly budget panel! \nAndy Pavord \nPresident \nAmerican Association for Budget and Program Analysis
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/aabpa-budget-panel-the-role-of-omb/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online,Tools
ORGANIZER;CN="AAPBA":MAILTO:aabpa@aabpa.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T003821Z
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SUMMARY:AABPA Budget Panel: Evidence-Based Policy and the Budget Process
DESCRIPTION:cross-post with the American Association for Budget and Program Analysis \nThe past 20 years have seen real growth in the body of social programs rigorously shown to produce important gains in educational/economic mobility and other life outcomes. How can the government identify and fund those programs – and build new ones\, through rigorous testing – to make real headway on the nation’s social problems? We will discuss how evidence-based policy can be incorporated into the budget process with Jon Baron\, the President of the Coalition for Evidence Based Policy. \nRegistration Link:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduqhrT8oG9A8SqrZrrZsftC8oZckWvi0 \n  \nJoin us for our monthly budget panel! \nAndy Pavord \nPresident \nAmerican Association for Budget and Program Analysis
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/aabpa-budget-panel-evidence-based-policy-and-the-budget-process/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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SUMMARY:Wine & Cheese Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The National Capital Area Chapter is changing things up with an in-person-only event in ASPA’s conference room on November 20th from 4 to 6 p.m. \nBoard members\, led by Joshua Lanier (2024 Vice President) and Allen Lomax (Living Legends of Alexandria 2012 inductee) will be on hand to ensure that this is a vibrant occasion. \nWine and cheese will be furnished by John Sporing\, 2020 recipient of the Boyce Award for distinguished service to the regional science profession and CEO & Chief Taster of A Life Well Drunk LLC. \nAll three people have interesting stories to tell. If you prefer quiet one-on-one time\, that will also work! If you can be in town that day\, we hope to see you. \nRegister here no later than 11/19 by 4:00p.m. \nNOTE: All who plan to attend must register below at least 24 hours in advance\, so that your name can be added to the list at the guard station in the lobby and you can be escorted upstairs to the conference room.
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/wine-cheese-gathering/
LOCATION:ASPA\, 1730 Rhode Island Ave.\, NW\, Suite 500\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T190000
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SUMMARY:Drinks & Conversation: “Organizational Safety”
DESCRIPTION:In today’s workplace\, fostering an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing their thoughts\, concerns\, and ideas is critical to organizational success. We will discuss practical strategies and insights on how to cultivate a culture of open and honest communication\, where voices are heard and valued. Whether you are an experienced administrator or new to leadership\, this event offers an opportunity to discuss with colleagues\, learn from one another and share your experiences. \nThis session follows September 10th’s dynamic\, intergenerational discussion on “Horrible Bosses: How to Navigate a Toxic Workplace“. A recap has been posted at https://aspancac.org/recap-of-horrible-bosses-how-to-navigate-a-toxic-workplace/ for those who were unable to participate. \n“Drinks and Conversation\,” the most informal of our offerings\, lends itself to the discovery of potential new friends and mentors\, so please bring a drink\, put your feet up\, and come hang out with your colleagues! \nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aspa-ncac-hosts-organizational-safety-tickets-1035193089397?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPlease RSVP! Only those who RSVP received the link!
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/drinks-conversation-organizational-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Networking,Online,Tools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T190000
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SUMMARY:Conversation: Students & New to Midcareer Professionals
DESCRIPTION:The ASPA National Capital Area Chapter board plans to run 2-3 experimental breakouts this year\, beginning with a July 10th session intended for the chapter’s student and newer professional members. \nBackground: NCAC is considering adding an additional mode\, small group conversation via Zoom breakout rooms\, to its programming portfolio.  This mode could be used to strengthen the chapter and support members further through conversations focused on flash mentoring\, reverse mentoring\, colloquia\, retrospectives\, or simply getting to know each other better. \nThe objective for the July session is to provide small conversational spaces for participants to (a) start getting to know each other and (b) share ideas about topics and how events are structured. \nThe session will begin with everyone together.  After the chapter welcome\, our emcee will facilitate introductions and explain the session flow before everyone is transferred to breakout rooms for discussion.  Each room will have a facilitator to help keep things moving. \nParticipants will come back together to report on programming ideas and discuss the breakout experience.  We will repeat the process to gather ideas on new ways to structure sessions.  The session will help your board begin to update and expand offerings for all NCAC members. \nIf you consider yourself to be a student or new to midcareer academic or practitioner\, please join us for this session to meet your colleagues and contribute to future programming.  No one will be turned away.  If you cannot attend\, feel free to email your ideas to the programming chair at kittywooley5@gmail.com\, who will share them with other board members. \nClick here to register
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/conversation-students-new-to-midcareer-professionals/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
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SUMMARY:Discussion on DEI Implementation Strategies and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for a thought-provoking conversation on how to effectively implement Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion initiatives in various organizations. Our panel of experts will share their insights\, experiences\, and best practices to help you navigate the complexities of DEI implementation. Whether you’re just starting your DEI journey or looking to enhance your existing strategies\, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about creating a more inclusive workplace. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and grow together. Register now to secure your spot! \nMore About Our Panel Members:  \nKarla Bruce-Choice\, Chief Equity Officer at Fairfax County Government \n \nKarla Bruce currently serves as the as the Chief Equity Officer for Fairfax County\, Virginia\, appointed in June 2018 by County Executive Bryan Hill. Her appointment marked the first local government\, equity-focused senior leader in the jurisdiction\, the first in the Commonwealth of Virginia\, and the first in the Washington\, DC Metropolitan area. Karla has over 25 years of local government management experience and is known as a driver of innovation in public service delivery\, successfully bridging the efforts of local government with the collective action of residents and broad networks of partners including business\, nonprofit\, philanthropic\, faith\, civic\, and academia to strategically address the issues that contribute to the vulnerabilities and lack of opportunity affecting neighborhoods and populations across the county. Karla successfully championed the adoption of the One Fairfax Racial and Social Equity Resolution and Policy and provides overall management of the One Fairfax strategic framework\, advising and supporting the Board of Supervisors\, County Executive\, county leadership and staff in shaping and directing policy\, practice\, and strategy to foster equitable opportunity for all Fairfax County residents. \nKarla holds a Masters of Public Administration with a Concentration in State and Local Government from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from The Pennsylvania State University. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and also holds certificates in Public Management from George Washington University\, Public Participation from the International Association for Public Participation and Process Management from George Mason University. \nKarla’s leadership has been recognized by Leadership Fairfax with the 2023 Katherine K. Hanley Public Service Award and by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments with their 2021 Ronald F. Kirby Award for Collaborative Leadership. For her work with Fairfax County’s community\, Karla was awarded the 2022 Ebone Image Award for Government/Politics from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women\, Inc. Northern Virginia Chapter and the 2022 First Baptist Church of Vienna Martin Luther King\, Jr. Spirit of King Award. Karla served as the inaugural chair of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Chief Equity Officer’s Committee and is a member of the Government Alliance on Race and Equity’s Steering Committee. Karla is also a regular presenter\, panelist\, and nationally recognized thought leader on topics related to the role of government in advancing equity. \nContact: Karla.Bruce@fairfaxcounty.gov \nScheduling: Christina.Fullmer@fairfaxcounty.gov \nWebpage: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/one-fairfax \n  \n  \nDiana Noriega\, Chief Anti-Racism and Equity Officers \n \nDiana Noriega has over 20 years of nonprofit experience. She currently serves as the founding Chief Anti-Racism and Equity Officer at Good Shepherd Services NYC. In this role she oversees all the agency’s internal anti-racism and equity efforts including creating more equitable hiring and promotion policies and practices as well as overseeing the agency’s equity council. Under her leadership\, in partnership with HR and the Executive Director\, she helped the executive team transition from 90% white to 63% BIPOC. \nIn 2021\, she founded an Antiracism and Equity (ARE) Institute\, a 14-month\, 128-hour learning and development program that supported 22 nonprofit leaders from across the New York City child welfare and social services sector. It included leaders from SCO Family\, The Jewish Board\, University Settlement\, Children’s Aid\, Catholic Guardian and more. She co-founded and co-leads the New York Equitable Economies Coalition\, a group looking to provide resources to nonprofits wanting to increase their BIPOC vendors and procurement practices. She is also currently a leading consultant and professional development provider for the NYC Children’s Cabinet’s new pilot program called the Every Child and Family is Known Initiative. \nShe served as a member of the New York City School Diversity Advisory Group which made a series of integration recommendations for the New York City public school system. Previously\, she served as the Chief Program Officer for the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families (CHCF) where she oversaw all programs and educational equity policy efforts across the early learn and K-12 sector. She has presented public testimony advocating for the rights of students and early childcare providers in New York City. In 2017\, she was the lead facilitator for the design of a communities of color values platform created with several NYC nonprofits including youth advocacy groups. Prior to CHCF\, she served as the founding Director of the Education Initiative at Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC. She has worked in higher education and directly with youth at various nonprofit organizations including Teachers College\, Columbia University\, exalt youth\, and New Settlement Apartments – Girls Programs. \nDiana is a Wheaton College Posse Foundation graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She also has an interdisciplinary master’s degree in Multicultural Education from New York University. She has moderated discussions\, and\, created and facilitated anti-racism\, equity\, leadership\, and empowerment workshops. She facilitated Posse Plus retreats at different college campuses for 5 years. She consults organizations on the development of their social justice and equity programming and platforms as well as leads related workshops. Diana is passionate about justice and liberation. \nShe considers herself a lifelong learner and always seeks opportunities to enhance her ability to meaningfully support and partner with individuals and communities. She has been trained in circle practice\, restorative justice\, mediation\, social and racial justice facilitation\, trauma-informed practices\, life coaching\, reiki\, La Ho Chi energy\, and more. She is currently completing a 12-month trauma-informed program called Compassionate Inquiry. \nShe believes that the most transformative work happens at the intersections. She looks to bridge and deepen her facilitation and social justice work with healing modalities and practices. \nConnect: www.linkedin.com/in/diananoriega/
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/discussion-on-dei-implementation-strategies-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Networking,Online
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T200000
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SUMMARY:Reproductive Equity and Justice:  Who It Affects and Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Capital Area Chapter of ASPA for a free event on Wednesday titled “Reproductive Equity and Justice: Who It Affects and Why It Matters” on November 29 at 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm EST. \nModerator: Dr. Dale Jones\, Member\, Board of Directors\, ASPA NCAC (Vice President-Elect) \nSpeakers: \nJhumka Gupta\, Sc.D. \n\nAssociate Professor\, Department of Global and Community Health\nCollege of Public Health\, George Mason University\nScD\, Harvard University; MPH\, Drexel University; BS\, Biological Sciences\, University of Maryland\nResearch interests: Gender-based violence against women\, refugee and immigrant health\, reproductive health\, human trafficking\, and global health.\nhttps://publichealth.gmu.edu/profiles/jgupta4\nDiscussion of violence against women.\n\n  \nKaren Trister Grace\, Ph.D. \n\nAssistant Professor\, School of Nursing\nCollege of Public Health\, George Mason University\nPhD\, Nursing\, Johns Hopkins University; BS and MS\, Nursing\, University of Pennsylvania; BA\, Barnard College\, Columbia University\nResearch interests: reproductive coercion\, pregnancy intention\, health disparities\, and health equity.\nhttps://www.gmu.edu/profiles/kgrace\nDiscussion of her research on reproductive coercion\, which is a type of intimate partner violence in which partners\nsabotage birth control methods or control the outcome of a pregnancy. This work has salience given the recent\nerosion of reproductive rights in the U.S. Abortion is often used as a safety strategy\, to enable a survivor to separate from an abusive partner. Restricting access to this safety strategy removes options for survivors and supports their partner’s efforts to exert control.\n\n  \nRebecca Morris \n\nSenior Research Associate and Ph.D. Candidate in Public Policy and Administration\nDepartment of Health Policy and Management\nGeiger Gibson Program in Community Health\nMilken Institute School of Public Health\, George Washington University\nMPP\, George Washington University; BA\, Economics and Mathematics\, Emory University\nResearch interests: potential effects of Braidwood Management v Becerra case on maternal\, infant\, and child health; post-Dobbs community health center focus group work.\nhttps://geigergibson.publichealth.gwu.edu/program-faculty-staff\nDiscussion of initial trends found in post-Dobbs focus groups of community health center workers (increased service demand\, provider strain\, and workforce shortages). Also\, discussion of the Medicaid unwinding and the pending Braidwood case as policy context for providing reproductive health services.\n\n  \nA Zoom link will be provided to all those who register. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/11-29-2023-aspa-ncac-fall-event-tickets-758966668737
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/2023fallevent/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Networking,Online,Tools
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us in listening to author and NCAC member\, Bonnie Stabile\, discuss her latest book –  \nWomen\, Power\, and Rape Culture: The Politics and Policy of Underrepresentation – by Bonnie Stablie and Aubrey Leigh Grant \nTo register go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncac-social-justice-event-women-power-and-rape-culture-tickets-428744415087
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/free-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20220927T235932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T185715Z
UID:1336-1666204200-1666209600@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:Drinks and Conversations
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity for the DC area public administration community to get together to discuss anything on your mind such as congressional elections\, balancing work and life\, the opportunities and challenges of creating diverse and inclusive programs\, or anything else that you want to chat about. You might even want to share how NCAC can help you. Come unwind with us! \nWednesday\, October 19\, 6:30-8:00 p.m. \n  \nPlease register for Drinks and Conversation at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2022-drinks-and-conversations-tickets-428731315907 \nA zoom link to join the meeting will only be provided to those who register.
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/drinks-and-conversations-4/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20220211T030943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T173250Z
UID:1313-1648578600-1648584000@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion of "The Sum of Us"
DESCRIPTION:The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Us and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee \nDiscussion led by: Keisha Gill
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/book-discussion-of-the-sum-of-us/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220323
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20220211T031546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T031546Z
UID:1316-1647561600-1647993599@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:ASPA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASPA’s Annual Conference provides a yearly opportunity to bring together public administrators from across the discipline.\n\nTheme: “Democracy under Threat: The Future of Equality in a Post-COVID World”\n\n\nThe conference website will be posted in the coming weeks and will provide more details.
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/aspa-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Jacksonville\, Florida\, 225 East Coastline Drive\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220312
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20220211T033851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T033851Z
UID:1326-1646956800-1647043199@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:Nominations Due for an NCAC Award
DESCRIPTION:Each year NCAC accepts nominations for our two signature awards\, the National Capital Area Chapter Award for Outstanding Public Service and the Frances Kelsey Award.\n\nTo learn more about the criteria for and nominating procedures for both of these awards\, click here.\n\nNominations for both awards can be submitted here by Friday\, March 11th.
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/nominations-due-for-an-ncac-award/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20211117T005114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T001835Z
UID:1301-1639591200-1639596600@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:Community Engagement as a Useful Tool for Seeking Solutions and Actions
DESCRIPTION:What Is Community Engagement and How Can it be a Useful Tool for Seeking Solutions and Actions to Climate Change?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program will focus on key aspects and practices of community engagement and then delve into how they can be applied for seeking solutions and actions to climate change. \nThe event’s speakers will provide an overview of the National Academy of Public Administration’s study\, “Engaging Americans & Increasing Public Trust: An Agenda for 2021 and Beyond” and the City of Alexandria\, Virginia’s community engagement program\, What’s Next Alexandria. They will then discuss how community engagement practices and lessons learned can be used to engage people in seeking solutions and actions to climate change. The discussion will include how these practices and lessons learned can especially engage people whose thoughts and needs are often marginalized on topics that have a direct effect on them. \n  \nPresenters: \nDr. Carolyn Lukensmeyer\, Founding Executive Director\, The National Institute for Civil Discourse and Founder and Former President\, America Speaks \nCarrie Beach\, Division Chief\, Neighborhood Planning and Community Development\, Office of Planning and Zoning\, City of Alexandria\, VA \nEllen Eggerton\, Sustainability Coordinator\, City of Alexandria\, VA \n\n  \nRegister to attend by 5:30 p.m. Wednesday\, December 15th to receive the Zoom link at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-engagement-as-a-useful-tool-for-seeking-solutions-and-actions-tickets-211473863017
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/community-engagement-as-a-useful-tool-for-seeking-solutions-and-actions/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Networking,Online,Tools
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20211117T003259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T001843Z
UID:1299-1638469800-1638473400@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:Drinks and Conversations with the NCAC Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity for the DC area public administration community to get together to discuss anything on your mind such as coping with COVID-19\, balancing work and helping your children in a virtual or hybrid learning environment\, the opportunities and challenges of working remotely\, safety of your office when it reopens or anything else that you want to chat about. You might even want to share how NCAC can help you. \nPlease register for Drinks and Conversation no later than an hour before it starts. A zoom link to join the meeting will only be provided to those who register by 6:00pm\, Thursday\, December 2nd. \nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/december-2nd-drinks-and-conversations-tickets-211461195127
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/drinks-and-conversations-with-the-ncac-board-of-directors/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20210613T214420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T001849Z
UID:1200-1626350400-1626354000@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:Drinks and Conversations
DESCRIPTION:The NCAC Board of Directors invites you to join them in drinks and conversation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity for the DC area public administration community to get together to discuss anything on your mind such as coping with COVID-19\, balancing work and helping your children in a virtual or hybrid learning environment\, the opportunities and challenges of working remotely\, safety of your office when it reopens or anything else that you want to chat about. You might even want to share how NCAC can help you. \n\nPlease register for Drinks and Conversation no later than an hour before it starts. A zoom link to join the meeting will only be provided to those who register. \nReserve Your Spot
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/drinks-and-conversations-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20210526T020711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T001855Z
UID:1190-1623783600-1623789000@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join NCAC in a book discussion of “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson. The discussion will be led by NCAC member\, Keesha Gill and NCAC President\, Judy England-Joseph. \nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aspa-ncac-book-discussion-on-caste-tickets-156441104555
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/book-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aspancac.org/wp-content/uploads/NCAC_Caste_BookEvent.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20210205T005700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T001900Z
UID:1157-1620327600-1620333000@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nDon Kettl Discusses His Latest Book – Divided States of America: Why Federalism Doesn’t Work \nWith Keynote Speaker Don Kettl \nSid Richardson Professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs\, \nUniversity of Texas and author of numerous books.
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/ncac-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aspancac.org/wp-content/uploads/download-e1618492226401.png
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20210203T164335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T001908Z
UID:1150-1613647800-1613651400@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:Drinks and Conversation: Lunch
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity for the DC area public administration community to get together to discuss anything on your mind such as the results of the presidential and congressional elections\, coping with COVID-19\, balancing work and helping your children in a virtual or hybrid learning environment\, the opportunities and challenges of working remotely\, safety of your office when it reopens or anything else that you want to chat about. You might even want to share how NCAC can help you.\n \nThe Board recognizes that people have various availabilities to participate in drinks and conversation. As a result\, this event is being offered on three days at different times.\n \nThey are:\nTuesday\, February 16th\, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nWednesday\, February 17th\, from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.\nThursday\, February 18th\, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n \nPlease register for Drinks and Conversation to participate in one or more days. A zoom link to join the meeting will only be provided to those who register.
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/the-ncac-board-of-directors-invites-you-to-join-them-in-drinks-and-conversation/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T090000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20210201T004558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T001913Z
UID:1140-1613548800-1613552400@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:Drinks and Conversations: Morning
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity for the DC area public administration community to get together to discuss anything on your mind such as the results of the presidential and congressional elections\, coping with COVID-19\, balancing work and helping your children in a virtual or hybrid learning environment\, the opportunities and challenges of working remotely\, safety of your office when it reopens or anything else that you want to chat about. You might even want to share how NCAC can help you. The Board recognizes that people have various availabilities to participate in drinks and conversation. As a result\, this event is being offered on three days at different times.  \nThey are: \nTuesday\, February 16\, 6:30-7:30 p.m. \nWednesday\, February 17\, 8:00-9:00 a.m. \nThursday\, February 18\, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \nPlease register for Drinks and Conversation to participate in one or more days. A zoom link to join the meeting will only be provided to those who register.
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/drinks-and-conversations-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspancac.org/wp-content/uploads/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_116938383_40861844600_1_original.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20210127T005711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T001953Z
UID:1099-1613500200-1613503800@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:Drinks and Conversations: Evening
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity for the DC area public administration community to get together to discuss anything on your mind such as the results of the presidential and congressional elections\, coping with COVID-19\, balancing work and helping your children in a virtual or hybrid learning environment\, the opportunities and challenges of working remotely\, safety of your office when it reopens or anything else that you want to chat about. You might even want to share how NCAC can help you. \nThe Board recognizes that people have various availabilities to participate in drinks and conversation. As a result\, this event is being offered on three days at different times. They are: \nTuesday\, February 16\, 6:30-7:30 p.m. \nWednesday\, February 17\, 7:00-8:00 a.m. \nThursday\, February 18\, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \nPlease register for Drinks and Conversation to participate in one or more days. A zoom link to join the meeting will only be provided to those who register.
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/drinks-and-conversations/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Networking,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspancac.org/wp-content/uploads/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_116938383_40861844600_1_original.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20210127T004615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T001945Z
UID:1096-1611685800-1611691200@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/ncac-board-meeting/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T124457
CREATED:20190617T005846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T020441Z
UID:1485-1560450600-1560454200@aspancac.org
SUMMARY:PA Connections: June Planning Meeting and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:PA Connections is a community of ASPA NCAC members interested in networking\, mentoring\, and professional development. If you have been looking to become more involved in the chapter and to meet others in the public administration arena\, this is the group for you! We work together to build resources for public administration professionals\, host events\, and provide a forum to connect members to one another. \nAgenda: \n\nUpdates\nProposal for Journal/Book club\nFall line-up of chapter events\nDiscussion and feedback\n\nQuestions? Can’t attend but would like to stay involved? Please contact us at aspancacmentoring@gmail.com \nWe need your help! Right now\, we need help with website construction. Soon\, we will need people to help expand the content of the Shared Resources Platform. And for the fall\, we will be looking for “Event Champions” who will be responsible for playing host for an event. The logistics of the event (space\, food\, etc) will be taken care of by the programming committee. If you are interested in contributing in these or other ways\, please let us know.
URL:https://aspancac.org/upcomingevent/pa-connections-june-planning-meeting-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="NCAC":MAILTO:aspa.ncac@gmail.com
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