How to Spark Community Conversations · 10.08.2019 · Grassroots beginnings . A few people can...
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How to Spark
Community Conversations
Pamela Smith and Lena Gonzalez Berrios
PCI Webinar October 15, 2019
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Grassroots beginnings
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A few people can spark community level conversations that lead to real change.
“Never doubt that a small
group of thoughtful,
committed, citizens can
change the world. Indeed,
it is the only thing that
ever has.”
Margaret Mead
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Many different models:
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○ 4-6 panelists
○ Issues of local relevance
○ Informal discussion
○ Focus on dialogue
Our Model: The Basics
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Ask yourself:
● Is your topic relevant locally?
● Will it promote dialogue?
● Is it informational or conversational?
Example topics:
Senior Services → informational
Affordable housing shortage for seniors → conversational
Let’s brainstorm! Choose a topic.
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● Library staff & partners
● Panelists, audience & facilitator
● Volunteers, photographer, social media and security
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The Venue: Logistics
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Information & Resources
Networking
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BLOOPERS!
My name is not Steve.
Is it humid in here?
Could we have picked
a worse background?
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Publicity
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Branding
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● Branding
● Graphics
● News Media
● Social Media
● Networking
Publicity
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Program Evaluation: How do we measure success? ● Numbers?
● Qualitative vs. quantitative data.
● What are the community outcomes and impact?
● How do you document success?
● How do you share what you learned?
Next steps? Action items?
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Checklist: Make your plan.
❏ Choose a topic or issue.
❏ Describe your model or format.
❏ Get people involved.
Partners: Panelists/Speakers: Audience & invitees: Volunteers:
❏ Choose a venue.
❏ Publicize the event.
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to spark community conversations!
Now YOU have the tools
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Questions?
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For further information or questions, please contact us:
Lena Gonzalez Berrios, Librarian II,
Montclair Community Library
Prince William Public Library System
Pamela Smith, Branch Manager,
Salem Church Branch
Central Rappahannock Regional Library