When:
August 12, 2021 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am
2021-08-12T08:00:00-04:00
2021-08-12T11:30:00-04:00
Where:
Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex
1900 E. Main Street Danville in 46112
Community Conversations
Facilitators: Eric Hessel, Hendricks County Community Foundation & Susan Rozzi, Rozzi & Associates
Eric Hessel Bio
Eric Hessel started working with the Community Foundation in 2003 as a youth grantmaker and has since worked in both the direct service and funding areas of nonprofits. Prior to joining HCCF full time, Hessel worked in youth programming and with the US Census Bureau, in addition to building relationships in the local community that assist in strategic and effective grantmaking decisions. Hessel, who grew up in Pittsboro, currently lives in Carmel, IN with his two dogs
Susan Rozzi Bio
Susan Rozzi (pronounced Rosey) is the president and owner of Rozzi & Associates. She started the company because she had a passion for unleashing the potential for greatness in good leaders. Believing each person has a unique way of leading, Susan strives to make a difference in and through each person she meets. Susan uses her strengths – Restorative, Communication, Developer, Activator, and Strategic – to create unique solutions for her clients. She capitalizes on her experiences leading a leadership development organization; directing operations for a nonprofit; establishing a marketing department; running a communications business; managing a call center for a market research firm; and her passion for teaching, facilitating, and coaching. Rozzi graduated from DePauw University and earned an MBA from Indiana University. She is certified in EQi-2.0 and EQ 360 (emotional intelligence assessment), a Certified Real Colors (temperament assessment) facilitator, a Certified John C. Maxwell coach, and an adjunct faculty member at The Fund Raising School at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. She is a 2009 graduate of Leadership Hendricks County, a Board member of the Indiana Leadership Association, a Board member of Revive and Restore Ministries, and serves on the United Way Hendricks County Advisory Board.
Now more than ever we need to bring our community together for discussion and collaboration. How do we do it when conversations seem so polarized? How do we create a community conversation that brings people together rather than tearing them apart? Join Eric Hessel, Hendricks County Community Foundation, and Susan Rozzi, Rozzi and Associates, as they facilitate Leadership Hendricks County’s community conversation on:
A welcoming and inclusive community is about creating a community with a positive reputation, where diversity adds to the social and economic vibrancy of the community and the quality of life is enjoyed by all residents. As our community continues to grow and change, how can we ensure that Hendricks County remains a welcoming and inclusive community?
Learning Outcomes
- Examine why engaging your community in conversations is more important than ever
- Participate in a community conversation methodology which:
- Identifies a complex community topic (see above)
- Identifies common threads
- Identifies questions still unanswered
- Determines possible next steps
- Gain an understanding of the next steps to engage our community in conversations
Attend one, all five workshops, or a combination.
$99 per person per workshop. Discounts rate for LHC & Chamber members: $75
Single Registration
Series Registration: five registrations—$375 (save $120) one for each workshop or use in any combination. Discounts rate for LHC members & Chamber members: $250 (save $125!) Invest in yourself, register today.
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