The League of Arizona Cities & Towns presents: About Bev Browning Grant Writing Boot Camp Session I: Where's the Money?

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1 The League of Arizona Cities & Towns presents: Grant Writing Boot Camp, a three-part half-day workshop series with Bev Browning. The serious grant seeker that attends these basic training sessions will leave with the knowledge that is necessary to successfully identify and utilize grant resources for programs in his or her community. Session I: Where's the Money? This workshop focuses on: Tracking grant monies using the Internet Utilizing publications like the Arizona Guide to Grants and Giving Understanding the Federal Grant Streamlining Program Identifying state and federal funding opportunities for cities and towns Session II: Raising Your Funding Success Rate with Formats & Words! This workshop provides knowledge of how to: Construct corporate letter requests Construct the Common Grant Application format developed by the National Network of Grantmakers Dissect state and federal grant applications to understand what the funder really wants Respond more competitively to grant opportunities Session III: Writing Solid Program Designs & Evaluation Plans The final workshop examines: What constitutes a successful program design Writing global short-term and long-term goals Developing measurable, time-bound outcome objectives The process of writing comprehensive qualitative and quantitative evaluation plans About Bev Browning Bev Browning is an Arizonabased grant writing consultant who brings over 14 years of experience in winning public and private funding requests for her clients. Bev has demonstrated expertise in securing foundation, corporate, state, local and federal grants for municipalities, state agencies and educational institutions as well as a variety of nonprofit organizations. Bev is the founder of Bev Browning & Associates and the author of a dozen grant-related publications including Getting Grants Funded in Your Community, How to Become a Grant Writing Consultant and Grantwriting for Dummies. She holds BA and MA degrees in Organizational Development and Public Administration and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Phoenix in Arizona. Since 1986, Bev Browning & Associates has helped to raise more than $50,000,000 in grant awards. Cost The cost for each individual session is $55. This priceincludes all materials needed for the session and a continental breakfast. For participants that attend all three sessions, a discounted rate of $150 will apply. (A savings of $15!) In addition, those attending all three grant workshops will be entered into a prize drawing for a set of Bev's grant writing reference books (valued at $158).

2 NAME TITLE CITY/TOWN/COUNTY/AGENCY ADDRESS Grant Writing Boot Camp 3 Part Workshop Series NAME/NICKNAME FOR BADGE CITY STATE ZIP BUSINESS PHONE ADDRESS Sign Up for Boot Camp Today!! Boot Camp Schedule Where's the Money? Friday, April 20 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (Cancellation deadline is April 13) Raising Your Funding Success Rate with Formats and Words! Friday, May 25 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (Cancellation deadline is May 18) REGISTRATION FORM ~ Check all that apply ~ Session I: Where s the Money, Friday, April 20 $55 Session II: Raising Your Funding Success Rate with Formats & Words, Friday, May 25 $55 Session III: Writing Solid Program Designs & Evaluation Plans, Friday, July 13 $55 I will attend all Sessions: $150 (A savings of $15) $150 GRAND TOTAL All three workshops will be held at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns office For those who attend all sessions, there will be a prize drawing for a set of Bev s grant writing reference books (valued at $158) MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS MY CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $ IS ENCLOSED NOTE: FOR A FULL REFUND, CANCELLATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO SESSION CANCELLATION DATE Please contact Matt Lore at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns at with any questions concerning the workshops. Writing Solid Program Designs & Evaluation Plans Friday, July 13 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (Cancellation deadline is July 6) All three workshops will be held at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns office. Sign up today and be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get grant savvy with Bev Browning. No refunds will be accepted after the cancellation dates for each session. If you have questions, please contact Matt Lore at

3 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CRISIS COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP NAME FIRST NAME (OR NICKNAME) FOR NAME TAG TITLE BUSINESS PHONE ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP I would like to receive electronic notices of other League Workshops and Trainings ADDRESS My check in the amount of $ is enclosed. $85 Registration Fee PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: THE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS No requests for refunds will be accepted after February 21. Cancellations must be received in writing to receive a full refund. If you have questions, please contact Margaret Daniels at (602) Photography Courtesy of: Cover: Police Helicopter, City of Tucson Firefighters Getting Instructions, City of Tucson Dispatch Operator,Bob Rink,City ofphoenix Firefighters at Fire, Bob Rink, City of Phoenix Back: Flags, City of Goodyear Mail Registration and Payment to: The League of Arizona Cities and Towns 1820 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ FAX: (602)

4 Emergency Preparedness Crisis Communications Workshop Thursday, February 28, 2002, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Do you have a crisis communications plan in case of a natural or man-made emergency? Is your plan up-to-date? Does your plan address different levels of emergency? Do you know where your city, town or county is vulnerable in case of an emergency? Do you want to know how to identify key external players and the roles that they will play in relation to your plan? Join the League of Arizona Cities and Towns for a full-day workshop designed to help you answer these challenging questions and more. WORKSHOP OVERVIEW This workshop is designed to further acquaint elected officials, public information officers and staff at all levels of local government with emergency preparedness crisis communication concepts. Our facilitator, Carole Gorney, a tenured professor with the Department of Journalism and Communications at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania and an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America, will lead us through a series of exercises including: Crisis Vulnerability Identification Assessment of Potential Crises Classification of Crises by Levels of Severity Identification of Key External Players Keeping your Plan Updated Our keynote luncheon speaker, Rosemary Pryor, is the Director of Marketing and Planning for McKenzie-Willamette Hospital and the former Communications and Intergovernmental Affairs Director for the City of Springfield, Oregon. She experienced a crisis communications challenge during the Thurston School shooting in The 57-minute school shooting became a three-week media event watched around the world, culminating with a first-ever visit by the President of the United States. She will share her lessons learned with us. In the afternoon session, Carole will help us identify areas where our crisis communication plans intersect with neighboring cities and towns, so that we are better prepared to communicate in an emergency. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Welcome 8:40 a.m. Crisis Communication Morning Session 10:00 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. Morning Session (continued) 12:00 p.m. Lunch and Keynote Speaker 1:00 p.m. Crisis Communication Afternoon Session 3:30 p.m. Workshop Adjourned Cost The cost for the workshop is $85. This price includes all materials needed for the session, a continental breakfast and lunch. Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary needs. Location The workshop is being held at South Mountain Environmental Education Center, S. Central Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85042, (602) Directions: The Center is approximately 2 miles south of the Baseline and Central intersection. Head south on Central Avenue, it leads directly into the park. Pass through the gatehouse at the entrance. Turn left immediately after the gatehouse. The Center is located to the right. Parking is located past the center to the left. A short paved trail leads to the Center.

5 About the Workshop About Bev Browning Friday, January 25, :00 AM to 4:00 PM MORNING SESSION: Brushing up on your federal and state grant seeking and grant writing skills During the morning, participants will gain the following skills: 1. Knowledge of how to track federal and state grant funding opportunities. 2. Understanding of government grant writing criterion and how to prepare for researching and writing effective award winning responses. AFTERNOON SESSION: Changing Hats! Reviewing and critiquing grant applications (state & federal) During the afternoon, participants will gain the following skills: 1. Knowledge of how to score the maximum review points when seeking government grant monies. 2. An insider's perspective on winning the grantsmanship game! In other words, knowing what constitutes review criteria strengths and weaknesses. Bev Browning is an Arizonabased grant writing consultant who brings over 14 years of experience in winning public and private funding requests for her clients. Bev has demonstrated expertise in securing foundation,corporate, state, local and federal grants for municipalities, state agencies and educational institutions as well as a variety of nonprofit organizations. Bev is the founder of Bev Browning & Associates and the author of a dozen grant-related publications including Getting Grants Funded in Your Community, How to Become a Grant Writing Consultant and Grantwriting for Dummies. She holds BA and MA degrees in Organizational Development and Public Administration and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Phoenix in Arizona. Since 1986, Bev Browning & Associates has helped to raise more than $50,000,000 in grant awards.

6 Workshop Cost The cost for the full day workshop is $65. This price includes all materials needed for the session and a continental breakfast. Lunch will be on your own. The workshop will be held at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns office. Sign up today and be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get grant savvy with Bev Browning. Registrants unable to attend the workshop are eligible to receive a full refund by sending a written request no later than Monday, January 21, Cancellations will not be accepted by phone. No refunds will be issued after close of business on January 21, Mastering Grand Seeking & Grant Writing Skills Full Day Workshop NAME NAME/NICKNAME FOR BADGE TITLE CITY/TOWN/COUNTY/AGENCY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP BUSINESS PHONE Registration Deadline ADDRESS Full Day Workshop Fee = $65 per person Includes course materials and continental breakfast. No lunch will be provided. If you have questions, please contact Matt Lore at League offices at MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS MY CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $ IS ENCLOSED NOTE: FOR A FULL REFUND, CANCELLATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP by Monday, January 21. Please contact Matt Lore at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns at with any questions concerning the workshops. Mail Registration and Payment to: League of Arizona Cities and Towns 1820 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ Fax:

7 Deadline to Register: September 7, 2001 Public Records Requests Half Day Conference NAME NAME/NICKNAME FOR BADGE TITLE CITY/TOWN/COUNTY/AGENCY September 14, 2001 Tempe Mission Palms ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP BUSINESS PHONE ADDRESS Registration and Lunch* $75 *If you have special dietary needs, please contact Margaret Daniels. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS MY CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $ IS ENCLOSED. NOTE: FOR A FULL REFUND, CANCELLATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE LEAGUE OFFICE IN WRITING BY SEPTEMBER 7, Please contact Margaret Daniels at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns at with any questions concerning the conference. Mail Registration and Payment to: League of Arizona Cities and Towns 1820 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ FAX:

8 Public Records Requests - Half Day Conference Attention Mayors and Councilmembers, City & Town Managers, City & Town Communications Staff, Police and Fire Public Information Officers (PIO), City & Town Attorneys, City & Town Clerks, County PIOs, and all others that handle public records requests from the media. Conference Schedule 8:45 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Welcome Join us for this half-day public records requests conference to: 9:10 a.m. Overview of Public Records Statutes and Recent Case Law Provide a refresher course on Arizona's 9:50 a.m. Discussion of Public Records Policies 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Media Survey Results 11:10 a.m. Public Records Best Practices Panel Discussion 12:30 a.m. Lunch & Special Guest Speaker: Rich Robertson Public Records Statutes and Recent Case Law. Review local government public records policy examples. Examine the problems the media faces in obtaining information and their perceptions of how cities and towns respond. Present public records requests best practices in a panel discussion with experts ending with a question and answer period. Conference P resenters Matt Brown, Police Public Information Officer, Glendale Catherine F. Connolly, Executive Director, League of Arizona Cities & Towns Patrick Dodds, Public Affairs Officer, Scottsdale Maureen George, City Attorney, Lake Havasu City Jill Kennedy, Deputy Attorney, Maricopa County Al Macias, Director of Communications,Maricopa County Nachie Marquez, Communications & Public Affairs Director, Chandler Dave Merkel, General Counsel,League of Arizona Cities & Towns Sally Ordini, Public Information Officer, Goodyear Mike Phillips, Media Relations Manager, Scottsdale Marlene A. Pontrelli, Deputy City Attorney, Tempe Rich Robertson, Private Investigator, Phoenix Marvin Sondag, Assistant City Attorney, Phoenix Merle Joy Turchik, City Attorney, Tucson When Friday, September 14 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where Tempe Mission Palms 60 East Fifth Street Tempe, AZ About Rich R obertson Rich Robertson was a print and broadcast journalist in Arizona for 28 years. Now, he's a private investigator and media consultant. His journalism experience includes 20 years with The Arizona Republic ( ), where he was on the investigative team ( & ), and city editor ( ). He was an Emmy Award winning investigative reporter for KPHO-TV (Channel 5) and KPNX-TV (Channel 12) ( ). He continues to guest-host KAETTV's public affairs program, Horizon. As a private investigator since April 2000, he specializes in complex civil and criminal cases. Cost $75 per person includes continental breakfast, lunch, parking and all conference materials. Cancellation Deadline In order to receive a refund, cancellation must be made to the League Office in writing by September 7, If you have questions, please contact Margaret Daniels at