C u l t i v a t i n g H e a l t h y C o m m u n i t i e s Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of

Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone

without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status. Any reference to commer-

cial products, trade names, or brand names is for information only, and no endorsement or approval is intended.

C o l l e g e o f A g r i c u l t u r e a n d L i f e S c i e n c e s

C u l t i v a t i n g H e a l t h y C o m m u n i t i e s Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of

Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone

without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status. Any reference to commer-

cial products, trade names, or brand names is for information only, and no endorsement or approval is intended.

C o l l e g e o f A g r i c u l t u r e a n d L i f e S c i e n c e s

Dear potential TOEC presenter, The 2019 Town Officers Education Conference (TOEC) - now in its 74th year - will bring together a rich variety of town officials and leaders, paid, elected, and volunteer, to enhance their ability to effectively serve and lead in their respec-tive communities. The over-arching theme for the 2019 conference is Collaboration, Communication, and Dialogue for 21st Century Democracy. The multi-track day of education serves listers, town managers, selectboard members, treasurers, planning board members, and more! This year we are working to re-integrate libraries into the TOEC “mainstream”, as noted in the list below. What we are looking for -- 50 minute block of time; conserve some time for questions. Engaging presenters that would like to address one or more of the topics related to our theme, which are as follows:

Related to our Collaboration, Communication and Dialogue for 21st Century Democracy theme, our pro-gram team is looking for presenters on topics that include facilitation, effective communication, volunteer management, active listening skills, managing tough conversations and conflict, diversity and inclusion, democratic theory and practice, and leadership topics.

Presenters that can speak to ways town employees, officers, and volunteers can collaborate with organiza-tions, neighboring towns, or the state to improve or address issues that towns face that lead to efficiency in practice.

Presenters who can help foster dialogue and understanding between town officials and their library boards, as well as the basics of how libraries work within the unique Vermont context.

Every year we also include workshops that help inform municipal leaders about changes, resources, and techniques to handle everyday challenges. Examples of topics requested by our attendees are Storm water management; land records; solar valuation; town budgeting and management; public records — but please feel free to suggest topics that you believe could benefit our audience! Please contact Gary Deziel at gdeziel@uvm.edu or by phone at 802-524-6501 x444 if you have any questions or would like to kick around an idea.

For full consideration, proposals must be sent to Gary Deziel at gdeziel@uvm.edu by end of business January 14, 2019. All proposals will be reviewed by the committee at their January 15, 2019 meeting.

Thank you for your interest in the 74th annual UVM Extension Town Officer Education Conferences!

The 2019 TOEC planning committee

74th Annual Town Officers Education Conferences

Call for presentations 74th Annual Town Officers Education Conferences

CALL FOR PRESENTERS

C u l t i v a t i n g H e a l t h y C o m m u n i t i e s Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of

Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone

without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status. Any reference to commer-

cial products, trade names, or brand names is for information only, and no endorsement or approval is intended.

C o l l e g e o f A g r i c u l t u r e a n d L i f e S c i e n c e s

C u l t i v a t i n g H e a l t h y C o m m u n i t i e s Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. University of

Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone

without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or familial status. Any reference to commer-

cial products, trade names, or brand names is for information only, and no endorsement or approval is intended.

C o l l e g e o f A g r i c u l t u r e a n d L i f e S c i e n c e s

Proposed Title of Workshop: __________________________________________________________________

Presenter/Facilitator Name(s): _______________________________________________________

Company/Organization Name: ________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________Email: _______________________________________________

Select all dates available:

Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee (4/4) Holiday Inn, Rutland (4/11)

Workshop Description for Brochure (2-3 sentences only, please): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Workshop Format*: Workshop Open Forum Roundtable

Primary Audience: 1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________

Secondary Audience: 1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________

For what experience level is this workshop most appropriate?

New Officials Experienced Officials All Levels

Equipment Requested: Electricity Internet Screen Flipchart and easel

Computer LCD Podium Other: ______________________________

There is no cost for up to two presenters (per site). Additional presenters staying for lunch will be charged a small fee. A workshop generally involves one to two instructors (or a panel of ‘practitioners’) presenting a prepared presentation with specific learning objectives. An open forum is an opportunity for a more free-form discussion with a larger group of people centered on a particular topic(s). A roundtable has a facilitator (and, in some cases, a presenter) but is primarily a participatory session where attendees are given ample opportunities to contribute. The topic is usually specific and the group size is smaller than a forum.

Deadline for return for full consideration: January 14, 2019 Email to: gdeziel@uvm.edu

74th Annual Town Officers Education Conferences 2019 WORKSHOP PROPOSAL FORM

To request a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Virginia Jaquish at 1-802-751-8307 or at virginia.jaquish@uvm.edu by March 14, 2019 so we may assist you.