Alabama Community Leadership Network Conference Oct. 8-9 at Auburn University

The Alabama Community Leadership Network Conference is Oct. 8 and 9 at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

The Alabama Community Leadership Network is a group of organizations and individuals committed to building, supporting and enhancing community leadership programs through education, training and information sharing that will equip local leaders with necessary leadership skills for the betterment of Alabama.

The conference is structured to help community leaders, state and local officials, economic and community developers, Chamber of Commerce members,
nonprofit executives, community health specialists and other individuals improve leadership in their communities.

Breakout sessions include topics such as best practices, community issues, skill development, starting and sustaining a leadership program, team building, constitutional reform, grant writing, faith-based initiatives, economic development, conducting meetings using parliamentary procedure, effective communication, engaging youth in community development, community health, energy, YES WE CAN educational campaign and other special topics.

Cost of the conference is $140 per person. Make checks payable to Economic and Community Development Institute. Checks should be sent to ECDI, 213 Extension Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36829 by Oct. 1.

Registration information and additional details can be found at www.acln.info or by contacting Arturo Menefee at (334) 844-2307 or by e-mail at menefas@auburn.edu.

A group room rate of $92 per night is available for conference participants through Sept. 22 at the Hotel at Auburn University. Room reservations can be made by calling The Auburn University Hotel at (800) 228-2878.

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