Knowledge Is Power! (2010 Neighborhood Leaders Conference)

The 2010 MLGW Neighborhood Leaders Conference will be held at the Joyce M. Blackmon Training Center on Raleigh-LaGrange Road on August 6, 2010.

This year's theme is "Knowledge Is Power!" and our featured speaker is Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. (Brochure)

You can register online (click here) or call 528-4322. The cost is $5 per person and you can pay on the day of the conference.

Here's a sample of the seminars:

The Power of Social Media
Blogger, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and NING are social media tools changing the way individuals and organizations communicate via the Internet. Hear from a local expert about various social media tools and how they can be used to
communicate and build community.

Financial Relief for Seniors
In today’s tough economic times, seniors living on a fixed income sometimes struggle to make ends meet. Learn about various programs that provide fee reductions for senior citizens.

Organizing to Combat Drugs and Gangs
Combating problems such as drugs and gangs is not an easy task. But there are neighborhoods having success by analyzing community data, organizing and mobilizing various community resources, and targeting trouble areas with community clean-ups. Learn about this process and how your neighborhood can be involved.

Power to Save: EnergySmart Memphis
You will have the knowledge and tools to reduce your utility usage and bill after attending this EnergySmart workshop on do-it-yourself energy efficient home improvements. (Participants in this workshop will receive a free energy-saving kit valued at $40.)