Dear Collaborative Leadership Teams, Happy 2018! We hope that you all had a fulfilling holiday season and are well-rested to do the incredibly meaningful work you do! We are pleased to kick-off our 2018 Collaborative Community Meeting series next Wednesday, January 10th at 1:00PM Pacific/4:00PM Eastern (connection details below). We will be hearing from world-renowned Nell Merlino<http://www.nellmerlino.com/>-founder of "Take Our Daughters to Work Day"-about The Female Lead<https://www.thefemalelead.com/>, providing you with updates on the NGCP strategic planning process, as well as sharing and celebrating National Mentoring Month<http://ngcproject.org/2018-national-mentoring-month-ngcp-schedule-of-activities>. We are asking that you come prepared to share stories on the impact mentoring has had in your own life. We look forward to reconnecting with you, Karen Wednesday, January 10 at 1:00PM Pacific/4:00PM Eastern Connection Details: URL: http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/ngcplteams/ Please note: Test your connection using this link: http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm. Downloads are required and must be installed prior to entering the room. We recommend you perform the test several hours in advance of the meeting. Enter the Adobe Connect meeting room 10 minutes prior to the meeting start time to test your sound and allow time to resolve potential audio or technical issues. From: Ngcplteams [mailto:ngcplteams-bounces@lists.ngcproject.org] On Behalf Of Karen Peterson Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 1:20 PM To: ngcplteams@lists.ngcproject.org<mailto:ngcplteams@lists.ngcproject.org> Subject: [Ngcplteams] NGCP Strategic Planning Report Summary, Meeting Reminder, and Happy Holidays! Dear Collaborative Leadership Teams, 2017 has been an eventful year full of struggles and achievements. Thank you for sharing in both with us! As many of you know, we have spent the year calling on you-as well as our external partners-to assist us with thinking about our NGCP strategic direction in 2018 and beyond. We are pleased to provide you with a summary of the strategic planning. We hope you will take some time to review and share with us your reactions and feedback. If you would like to do so anonymously, you can fill out this Google Form here: Form for Collaborative Input on NGCP Forward Direction<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6fA4_7v_Kv2F4rCEuI9vIOIk2OAvStqPemt0Crq-LaMll7A/viewform?usp=sf_link>. We will also be reviewing the full report during our next Collaborative Community Meeting on Wednesday, January 10th at 1:00PM Pacific/4:00PM Eastern (connection details below). In addition, we will discuss the NGCP's Schedule of Activities for National Mentoring Month<http://ngcproject.org/2018-national-mentoring-month-ngcp-schedule-of-activities> and are requesting that you bring your own story or something to share about how mentoring has impacted your life. Wishing you a delightful holiday filled with family and friends. Thank you for your continued partnership. Karen Wednesday, January 10 at 1:00PM Pacific/4:00PM Eastern Connection Details: URL: http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/ngcplteams/ Please note: Test your connection using this link: http://connectpro35337274.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm. Downloads are required and must be installed prior to entering the room. We recommend you perform the test several hours in advance of the meeting. Enter the Adobe Connect meeting room 10 minutes prior to the meeting start time to test your sound and allow time to resolve potential audio or technical issues.