On Saturday, November 2, the City of Madison and MG&E are sponsoring
the second biannual event for neighborhood associations:  2002
Neighborhood Roundtable.  The Roundtable event will be held at the
Warner Park Community Recreation Center.

The Neighborhood Roundtable brings together neighborhood activists,
those who want to get more involved in their neighborhoods, people
from the business community and City staff that administer special programs
that help build stronger neighborhoods.

City staff and neighborhood leaders will show how to tap into existing City
programs: the Neighborhood Leadership/Capacity Building Grants,
Community Enhancement Grants, Neighborhood Planning Grants, the
Traffic Management Program and other opportunities for City funding to
carry a neighborhood project forward to completion.

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) the major sponsor with the City of the
Neighborhood Roundtable, will present information on how to approach
large corporations with project proposals, how to develop free
neighborhood web pages, and how neighborhood energy programs
can benefit everyone. The Safe Community Coalition of Madison and
Dane County will present strategies to enhance personal safety that are
proven winners. Ways for neighborhood associations to build new
partnerships with businesses in their area to raise money for neighborhood
projects will be explored.

One of the real benefits of attending the Neighborhood Roundtable is
the unique opportunity it affords for serious networking among
neighborhood activists. It's a great chance to get to know the movers
and the shakers in other neighborhoods than your own and to learn
from their experience. It promises to be a very energizing session.
Participants will be asked to share their wish lists for new programs
they'd like to see the City and neighborhoods jointly pursue in the future.

Pre-registration is encouraged. If your paid registration is received
on or before October 30, your name will be entered for a drawing.
Winners must be present at the closing ceremony to receive one of the
following prizes:

1.  Neighborhood newsletter printing by Madison Gas and Electric!
      $250 value
2.  Neighborhood Association cash gift of $100 from MGE
3.  $50 Olbrich Gardens gift certificate from MGE
4.  Breakfast and coffee chat with Mayor Bauman
5.  2003 Madison Neighborhood Conference Registration Certificate

Enclosed are registration materials, a description of the workshops, and
a list of the neighborhood associations in your district.  I would
appreciate if you would help us get the word out by reminding
neighborhood leaders and activists of this event when you meet with
them.  If there are locations in your district you would like to display
a poster please let us know and we will provide you with them.

If you have any questions on the Roundtable event or the materials
enclosed, please contact Jule Stroick in the City's Planning and
Development Department at 266-4635.  You can also find details of the
Roundtable on the City's website at
www.ci.madison.wi.us/neighborhoods/index.htm.

Susan J.M Bauman, Mayor
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2002 Neighborhood Roundtable Session Descriptions

A1 - Community Pages Think you can't afford a website? Need technical
support to get started? Learn how to have a free web presence at
www.madison.com, the area's number 1 website. Neighborhood
associations and non-profit groups can post event schedules, photos,
meeting minutes, volunteer opportunities and internet links. The session
will be presented by Madison Gas and Electric Company, exclusive
sponsor of the Community Pages, and MNI, host for the website.

A2 - Traffic Management Program Median barriers, traffic circles, parking
modifications, speed humps, one way streets, curb extensions, and dead
ends: where do they come from? City staff and residents will talk about
successful neighborhood pedestrian safety projects funded by this program.

A3 - Neighborhood Planning and Leadership Capacity/Building Grants
Do you want to take a proactive approach to the future of your
neighborhood or its governing body? The Department of Planning &
Development and past participants will discuss grants for strategic
mid-range
plans and strengthening neighborhood associations.

A4 - Roundtable Discussion 1 Facilitated roundtable discussion about issues
facing neighborhood associations now and in the near future. Join in the
discussion to help City departments better understand grassroots
organization
issues, and help us assess our existing programs and services. Share your
wish list for the City's new "Office of Neighborhood Support."

B1 - Community Pages see A1 above

B2 - Graffiti Removal A local business community organized to combat
graffiti
on Williamson Street. Their one-of-a kind program focuses on fast action to
remove graffiti. Learn how they do it.

B3 - Partnering with Small Businesses You have a great idea. You think your
local business owner would be interested in financially supporting the
initiative.
How do you know what is reasonable to ask them? How do you explore it
with them to keep the door open? This workshop will discuss the do's and
don't of approaching small business for support.

C1 - Study Circles Study Circles are groups of people who meet to explore
and candidly discuss, as equals, the issue of race relations. The Northside
Planning Council, a coalition of neighborhoods, designed a study circle
involving Northside elected officials, community center staff, and
neighborhood
association leaders. Come hear about their process and the anticipated
results.

C2 - Neighborhood Walks Take back your neighborhood. A south side
neighborhood succeeded in making the streets safer for neighborhood
residents. Learn how a group of neighbors from all walks of life came
together
for weekly walks and built strong friendships in their efforts to reduce
crime
in their neighborhood.

C3 - Partnering with Corporations Why do large corporations support a
neighborhood project? Learn when and how to ask for funding or
sponsorship and what to do to make your proposal stand out from the
many requests corporations receive.

C4 - Roundtable Discussion 2 Facilitated roundtable discussion about the
potential opportunities to form partnerships with the public and private
sectors.
How can we make it happen? How could the city support?  How could
neighborhood associations collaborate with each other?

D1 - Community Enhancement Program Matching grants to neighborhood
associations help fund projects that enhance neighborhoods, such as
plantings, signs and upgraded landscaping at community buildings. Find
out how the program works and how to apply.

D2 - Safe Community Coalition This non-profit organization provides small
grants to neighborhood groups to promote safety on the local level. Flags
on Monroe Street, a system to alert vehicles of pedestrians crossing the
street, is one example of a successful project that improved safety in the
Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood.

D3 - Parks Capital Improvement Do you think about a neighborhood
park project as just building something in your park? Your park project
also builds community in your neighborhood. Learn about matching
grants, the City's Capital Improvement Program, and the new Madison
Parks Foundation. Hear what other neighborhoods have accomplished.
We love our parks!

2002 Neighborhood Roundtable sponsored by City of Madison and
Madison Gas and Electric

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Get your registration form in by October 30 to be eligible for drawings!!
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2002 Neighborhood Roundtable
Registration Form

Please use one form per participant. Copies are acceptable. Email your
online registration form (and send in registration fee) or mail your
completed form with check, purchase order or money order to: 2002
Neighborhood Roundtable, Department of Planning & Development,
P.O. Box 2985, Madison, WI 53701-2985. Make checks or money order
payable to: City of Madison Treasurer. For registration information,
contact Jule Stroick at 608.267.8744 or Email [log in to unmask]

General Information
Date/Time: Saturday, November 2, 2002; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration with coffee and rolls opens at 8:00 a.m. Program begins at 8:30
a.m.
Registration Deadline: Pre-registration by October 30 is encouraged. (If
your paid registration is received on or before October 30, your name
and/or neighborhood association will be entered for a drawing.)
Location: Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport
Drive, Madison.
Parking/Bus Routes: Parking is available at the center free of charge.
Metro Transit routes 21 and 22 serve the Warner Park Community Recreation
Center and the North Transfer Point. Please contact Metro Customer Service
Center at 266-4466 for more information.
Fees: The registration fee of $5 includes all materials and refreshment
breaks.
Scholarships: Scholarships are available. Contact Lorri Wendorf at 261-9121.
Cancellation Policy: Requests for refunds must be in writing postmarked
prior to October 30, 2002.

PLEASE PRINT
First Name:
Last Name:
Title:
Organization:
Address:
City:                      State:                Zip:
Daytime Phone (Include area code):
Evening Phone:
E-Mail:

Please identify the workshops that you are interested in attending by
checking (ü) one workshop selection for each time slot. Refer to the
workshop descriptions.
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Theme 1 = Neighborhood Development
Theme 2 = Neighborhood Safety
Theme 3 = Partnership Opportunities
Theme 4 = Roundtable Discussion
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Time                Theme 1     Theme 2    Theme 3      Theme 4

8:30-8:5                                 Welcome Address

9:00-9:30                A1              A2             A3               A4
9:35-10:05              B1              B2              B3                "
Break
10:20-10:50            C1             C2              C3               C4
10:55-11:25            D1             D2              D3                "

11:30-12:00     Closing Remarks and Door Prizes

Registration forms can be downloaded from:
www.ci.madison.wi.us/neighborhoods/index.htm
2002 Neighborhood Roundtable sponsored by City of Madison and
Madison Gas and Electric



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