12-12-16 NEUAC Board Notes – 5/5/5 Challenge!
This is a copy of Katrina’s Board Notes sent via email
Any attachments referenced can be found at the bottom of this page.
Board Notes
In this edition (ctrl+click to jump to any section):
Notes from the Executive Director
NEUAC Needs – Lateral Filing Cabinet
Notes from the Executive Director
What a whirlwind two-day meeting we just completed! Thank you again to Entergy and Liz Brister for hosting. The speakers on day two were incredibly well-versed and the discussion on a possible “super block grant” was particularly valuable as we prepare for LIHEAP Action Day.
Please find attached David Carroll’s excellent presentation on LIHEAP Data.
Additional resources discussed during our time together:
1. The NASCSP Funding Survey for 2015: http://www.waptac.org/data/files/website_docs/Reports/Funding_Survey/NASCSP-2015-WAP-Funding-Survey-FINAL.pdf This was presented by Ray Judy of NASCSP and includes information about LIHEAP passthrough to WAP and other resources that combine for weatherization programs in each state.
2. LIHEAP Clearinghouse: https://liheapch.acf.hhs.gov/snapshots.htm The link will take you to state snapshots. There is much other information on here as well.
3. LIHEAP Reports to Congress on the HHS/ACF site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/resource/liheap-reports-to-congress The ACF website, again, is a source of much information.
A few additional messages/notes/updates/reminders to start your week:
At the board meeting, the 5/5/5 Board Member Challenge was introduced. NEUAC needs YOU to be an ambassador for our organization by completing this important mission:
ü Bring 5 people to the conference (other than yourself, cannot be free registrations).
o Talking points:
§ Expanding our topical areas into water advocacy, providing a forum for discussion on current utility and fundraising topics
§ Location, Location, Location – FORT LAUDERDALE!
§ Something for everyone and our federal partners will give important updates
ü Bring 5 new members to NEUAC (sub-grantees, co-ops, individuals, businesses).
o Talking Points:
§ Half price membership for new members in the first year
§ Support advocacy for energy assistance during this important time of transition
§ Personal leadership and networking opportunities
§ Discounts to NEUAC events, free admission to LIHEAP Pre-Training Day with policy updates
ü Make 5 phone calls to potential sponsors (see Katrina if you need contact cards for potential sponsors).
o Talking points:
§ Free conference registrations
§ Free membership
§ Support advocacy for energy assistance during this important time of transition
§ Help NEUAC give voice to the voiceless, speaking for vulnerable and low-income families
The flyer with a fillable PDF is attached along with our sponsor form. Those who complete this challenge will be entered into a drawing for a room upgrade at the conference. Contact Katrina at kmetzler@neuac.org if you have questions and thank you for helping us expand our reach!
EVERY board member – please make an effort to be present and active on this historic Action Day. Transition is a time of uncertainty, but also a time of OPPORTUNITY. Let’s make the most of it.
Mark February 14-16 on your calendar, kiss your sweetie goodbye (or bring them with you) and hop on a plane to DC to advocate for LIHEAP. Details are posted on the Calendar page: https://neuac.wpengine.com/events-calendar/ . Registration is now OPEN.
Hotel Location:
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Reservations for the event must be made by individual attendees directly with the hotel prior to Thursday, January 19, 2017. Individual attendees may do so by calling the toll free number 1-877-237-2082 or 202-638-6900 and identify themselves as a member of NEUAC. Additionally attendees may book reservations online by visiting our website www.PhoenixParkHotel.com and entering the Group Code 20791.
One idea from our time together was to host a Water Summit to discuss ways to educate on the issue of access to fresh water, prevention of water services disruption, and low-income issues related to water utilities. More information will be coming – watch this space.
The 2017 membership drive is underway and will last until 3/31/17 for membership in the organization for calendar year 2017. To renew your membership, go here: https://neuac.wpengine.com/membership/. You also may complete the fillable PDF and submit your check by mail.
The W-9 on our website has been updated with the current NEUAC address. If you need this form, it is located here: https://neuac.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-NEUAC-W-9.pdf
NEUAC Needs – Lateral Filing Cabinet
NEUAC needs a locking lateral filing cabinet. Any partners near DC that have excess equipment they may be willing to donate?
February 14: Advocacy Training Event, EEI and AGA, pre-Action Day
February 15: LIHEAP Action Day
February 16: NEUAC Board Meeting, hosted by AGA
June 25-28: Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Attachments referenced
11 5.5.5 Challenge
DonorForm_2017Final
NEUAC Presentation – 12-8-2016