Registration Form & Info
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HOTEL INFORMATION
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PHOTO SUBMISSION
We want to include photo's from previous RNCC's, if you have a photo you would like to include please download this form in either PDF or Word Format.
EXHIBIT SPACE
Are you interested in renting some exhibit space in this years RNNC? Download the following form in eith pdf format or Word format.
STELLA STEWART AWARD
The Stella Stewart "Doing Good in the Neighborhood" Award recognizes the ongoing efforts of citizens in a participating Regional Neighborhood Network city who are making exceptional contributions to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Click the image above for more info, and eligibility requirements.
Download the Poster!
Download the poster for the 2008 Regional Neighborhood Network Conference in Lima, Ohio and help us promote what is sure to be a great conference! Just click the link or image above.
What is the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference?
The Regional Neighborhood Network Coalition (RNNC) is an organization of 19 cities in 5 states (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee) that has sponsored a conference for and about neighborhoods since 1987. The conference is run by neighborhood people for neighborhood people, giving attendees the tools to take back to their neighborhoods and continue to improve them. Lima, Ohio is host for the 2008 RNNC.
Brief History of the RNNC
The Regional Neighborhood Network Conference was spawned as a regional network after the Neighborhoods U.S.A. conference in 1986. The network consists of 20 member cities in five states; Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee. Each member city appoints one representative to the RNNC steering committee, responsible for assisting with the planning of the conference each fall.
Regional Neighborhood Network Conferences draw between 400 and 500 neighborhood representatives, elected officials, city officials, business persons, and persons from a wide variety of backgrounds each year.
Costs to the attendees are kept to a minimum in order to allow as many neighborhood representatives as possible to attend. Neighborhood representatives participate in: an opening welcome reception on Thursday evening; a day - long series of workshop sessions presented by professionals from all five states on Friday; Neighborhood bus tours of the host city on Friday evening; an early Saturday morning session; experience the motivation of three keynote speakers; and have ample time to network with each other to learn about a variety of innovative programs and topics from other cities.
As part of the conference, the Friday Night Neighborhood Tours are an opportunity to show off our great city. Bus tours around the city will showcase the new developments taking place with both hospitals, Global Energy and the Ethanol plant, any new housing initiatives, the new Lima City Schools, etc. Local volunteers will be on the buses as tour guides, providing accurate information to the participants and answering any historical questions that may surface.
Conference attendees will enjoy special entertainment both during the Opening reception, and after the bus tours and dinner on Friday evening. We encourage everyone to attend this special event in our community, and become invigorated by the neighborhood spirit.
CITY BASKETS
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RNNC member cities are invited to bring your special city baskets to Lima in October.
The unique creations from each city have become an exciting part of the annual RNNC, and our hope is that every city will take this opportunity to show off your special place.
Just bring the baskets with you on Thursday, October 2 and we will proudly display them for all to see, “oooh” and “ahhh” over, and take a chance on winning.
We look forward to another exciting event !!
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