1 2ENGAGEMENTAt FORUM 2017, you won’t be just a casual observer. You’ll have the chance to partic-ipate in real-time demonstrations presented by today’s most brilliant minds in the pub-lic sector … You will walk away informed.

EXCLUSIVENot only will you discover amazing content at FORUM 2017 that you won’t find anywhere else, but you can also make this confer-ence uniquely your own by simply following your interests. Whether your curiosity is leading in a crisis, the use of innovation, infrastructure accountability or housing health or education ,., your time at FORUM 2017 will be unlike any other attendee’s.

4COMMUNITYHundreds of seasoned and young professionals, City Managers, and business individuals interact and congregate at this exciting event. As a FORUM 2017 attendee, you will become a part of something bigger: A close-knit network of individu-als who share your interests and your passion about the public sec-tor. Get connected!

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EXPERTISEMajor companies and leaders in their fields. You will find plenty of astonishing individuals wherev-er you go … The Innovation Center, Panels and Roundtable Discussions are just a few examples of where you will encounter individuals who are eager to share their knowledge with YOU.

REASONS TO GO TOLITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

WHYLittle Rock … The Capital that blends Big City Sophisticationwith a Gorgeous Natural Environment

NFBPA invites you to participate in our 35th annual FORUM in Little Rock, Arkansas. We have planned four days of dynamic professional training, where you will join others who represent the best and brightest minds in public service

8 things you need to know about FORUM 2017.W YOU WILL Hear from thought-provoking keynote speakers, and share in cre-ative idea-generating experiences.

W THE Professional Development program has been designed to meet the learn-ing needs of conference attendees at all levels to include emerging, evolving and experienced leaders in public service.

W YOUR Learning experience will sharpen essential tools and develop new skills that will make them more valuable to your organizations.

W YOU WILL Hear first-hand about emerging trends and best practices.W FORUM 2017 will offer workshop sessions where conference attendees will learn from public sector experts and business leaders.

W THERE will be valuable collegial networking opportunities W THERE WILL BE an informative Innovations Center to examine marketplace solutions.

W FORUM 2017 will be NFBPA’s CAPSTONE event of the year

FORUM 2017 will be anything but business as usual. We know you have limited time and limited dollars to spend attending a conference, so we have planned a conference certainly well worth the money and definitely well worth the time!

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Little Rock … The Capital that blends Big City Sophisticationwith a Gorgeous Natural Environment

NFBPA invites you to participate in our 35th annual FORUM in Little Rock, Arkansas. We have planned four days of dynamic professional training, where you will join others who represent the best and brightest minds in public service.

8 things you need to know about FORUM 2017.W YOU WILL Hear from thought-provoking keynote speakers, and share in cre-ative idea-generating experiences.

W THE Professional Development program has been designed to meet the learn-ing needs of conference attendees at all levels to include emerging, evolving and experienced leaders in public service.

W YOUR Learning experience will sharpen essential tools and develop new skills that will make them more valuable to your organizations.

W YOU WILL Hear first-hand about emerging trends and best practices.W FORUM 2017 will offer workshop sessions where conference attendees will learn from public sector experts and business leaders.

W THERE will be valuable collegial networking opportunities. W THERE WILL BE an informative Innovations Center to examine marketplace solutions.

W FORUM 2017 will be NFBPA’s CAPSTONE event of the year.

FORUM 2017 will be anything but business as usual. We know you have limited time and limited dollars to spend attending a conference, so we have planned a conference certainly well worth the money and definitely well worth the time!

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FORUM 2017 will be served by three hotels. Deadline for hotel registration is March 18, 2017. NFBPA has set aside a limited number of rooms at each hotel at a special conference rate. The special rates are available until March 18, 2017, or until each room block has reached its capacity. Attendees must register for FO-RUM 2017 before making hotel reservations. After completing the checkout process, registrants will then be provided a link to make hotel reservations. All hotel reservations must be made through www.NFBPAFORUM2017.com.

Capital Hotel – SOLD OUT111 W. Markham StreetLittle Rock, Arkansas 72201Phone: (501) 374-7474Considered “the front porch of Little Rock” the historic Capital Hotel has been a bea-con to Southern culture since it first opened its doors in 1870. As a hotel featuring 130 years of character complemented by the comfort and efficiency of a modern luxury hotel, the Capital stands apart from virtually every hotel in the U.S.

Little Rock Marriott - $1593 Statehouse PlazaLittle Rock, ArkansasPhone: (501) 906-4000Immerse yourself in the unrivaled luxury of the Little Rock Marriott and experience the hotel’s extraordinary combination of style and substance. Coupled with the intuitive service you have come to expect from Mar-riott, the hotel’s location in down-town Little Rock, provides Arkansas travelers with stunning and innova-tive guest rooms furnished with plush amenities; spacious, well-lit workspaces, and marble bathrooms. The hotel is conve-niently located adjacent to the Statehouse Convention Center.

Doubletree by Hilton – $139424 W. Markham StreetLittle Rock, ArkansasPhone: (501) 372-4371Begin your stay at this friendly and inviting Little Rock hotel with their signature chocolate chip cookie, and allow our staff to cater to your needs.  The Doubletree Little Rock provides lodging in downtown Little Rock near Statehouse Convention Cen-ter, Riverfront Park Amphitheater and shopping district. The Doubletree Little Rock Arkansas is located min-utes from the William Jefferson Clin-ton Presidential Library and shuttle service is provided to the Library, Little Rock National Airport and other attractions within 5 miles of the hotel.

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HOW TO GET THERE: Shuttle Pickup: Inter City Transportation is offering a discounted rate of $8.00 to $10.00 ( nor-mally $18.00) for shuttle services from the airport to the Marriott and Doubletree hotels. When arriving at the shuttle desk mention NFBPA for this discounted rate. For shuttle pickup, please use Exit D near carousel 3.

Airport:

Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field, is located approximately seven miles east of the central business district of Little Rock. Allegiant, Ameri-can, Delta, Glo, Southwest and United airlines offer more than 50 daily flights to Arkansas from major hubs.

The airport is served by many taxis. The taxi stand at Clinton National Airport is located outside Exit H on the north side of bag claim closest to carousel 1. Aver-age cost to City Center is $30.

AIRLINE DISCOUNTS:

Delta Airlines

Delta Airlines is pleased to partner with NFBPA and offer special negotiated dis-counts up to 2-10% for NFBPA registrants for FORUM 2017. To take advantage of these discounts, visit delta.com/booking and enter the meeting event code NMPBU. Then, continue to the online booking process. You may also call Delta Meeting Network at 800.328.1111 Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 7:30 pm (CST) and refer to meeting event code. Please note that a direct ticketing charge may apply when booking by phone. When booking online at www.delta.com/meetings, select ‘Book Your Flight’ and enter your Meeting Code in the box provided.

United Airlines

United Airlines is pleased to offer special discounts for FORUM 2017. You may book online at www.united.com and enter your Agreement Code 680152 in the Offer Code box when searching for your flights. If booking through a travel professional or United Meetings at 800-426-1122, please give them the following information: Agreement Code 680152 and Z Code ZXM4. Outside of the United States, please call your local United Airlines Reservation Office.

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TRAVEL

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTBus departs at 6:30 AMGRANADA GOLF COURSEHot Springs, Arkansas8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORIC TOURMARRIOTT HOTEL Bus departs at 6:30 AMThe City of Little Rock9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

ELI FINAL PRESENTATIONS - PART IIMARRIOTT HOTEL8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

FORUM REGISTRATIONEXHIBIT HALL

CONVENTION CENTER 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

NEW MEMBERS - FIRST TIMER’S ORIENTATIONMARRIOTT HOTEL4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS MEETINGMARRIOTT HOTEL4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

NCC RECEPTION(Invitation Only)5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

FORUM 2017MEMBERS’ MEET UPEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ELI FINAL PRESENTATIONS - PART IMARRIOTT HOTEL1:30 PM- 5:00 PM

FORUM REGISTRATIONEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

SCHEDULE AT -A-GLANCETUESDAY

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FORUM REGISTRATIONEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

NATIONAL CORPORATE COUNCIL (NCC) MEETINGMARRIOTT HOTEL8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

OPENING PLENARY/PUBLIC POLICY FORUMCONVENTION CENTER9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTEXHIBIT HALL

CONVENTION CENTER 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WORKSHOPSMARRIOTT HOTEL10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

CORPORATE LUNCHEONCONVENTION CENTER12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTBus departs at 6:30 AMGRANADA GOLF COURSEHot Springs, Arkansas8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORIC TOURMARRIOTT HOTEL Bus departs at 6:30 AMThe City of Little Rock9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

ELI FINAL PRESENTATIONS - PART IIMARRIOTT HOTEL8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

FORUM REGISTRATIONEXHIBIT HALL

CONVENTION CENTER 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

NEW MEMBERS - FIRST TIMER’S ORIENTATIONMARRIOTT HOTEL4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS MEETINGMARRIOTT HOTEL4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

NCC RECEPTION(Invitation Only)5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

FORUM 2017MEMBERS’ MEET UPEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ELI FINAL PRESENTATIONS - PART IMARRIOTT HOTEL1:30 PM- 5:00 PM

FORUM REGISTRATIONEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

SCHEDULE AT -A-GLANCETUESDAY

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04.20FINANCE AND BUDGETCOMMITTEE MEETINGMARRIOTT HOTEL7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

FORUM REGISTRATIONEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

NATIONAL CORPORATE COUNCIL (NCC) MEETINGMARRIOTT HOTEL8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

OPENING PLENARY/PUBLIC POLICY FORUMCONVENTION CENTER9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTEXHIBIT HALL

CONVENTION CENTER 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WORKSHOPSMARRIOTT HOTEL10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

CORPORATE LUNCHEONCONVENTION CENTER12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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WORKSHOPSMARRIOTT HOTEL 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

EMERGING LEADERS ROUNDTABLE – CHAT CAFEMARRIOTT HOTEL 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

LUNCH AVAILABLE IN THE EXHIBIT HALL11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

WHEN THE NIGHTMARE IS REAL (Demonstration Project)SAINT MARK BAPTIST CHURCH12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WORKSHOPSMARRIOTT HOTEL 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

WORKSHOPSMARRIOTT HOTEL 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION(Invitation Only)6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

ALL CHAPTERS NETWORKINGCONVENTION CENTER7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ELI MENTOR GRADUATIONAND LUNCHEONCONVENTION CENTER 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

BUSINESS MEETINGMARRIOTT HOTEL 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ELI ALUMNI NETWORKMARRIOTT HOTEL 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

MARKS OF EXCELLENCE RECEPTIONCONVENTION CENTERBALLROOM FOYER 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

MARKS OF EXCELLENCE GALACONVENTION CENTER – BALLROOM 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

POST GALA EVENTMARRIOTT HOTEL 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

DESSERT IN EXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

WORKSHOPSMARRIOTT HOTEL 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

UNIVERSITY POSTER CONTESTMARRIOTT HOTEL 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGMARRIOTT HOTEL4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

LITTLE ROCK HOSTCHAPTER EVENT7:00 PM - 10:00 PMCLINTON PRESIDENTIALCENTER(Shuttle Begins @ 6:30 PM)

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FORUM REGISTRATIONEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ELECTED OFFICIALS ROUNDTABLEMARRIOTT HOTEL 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FORUM REGISTRATIONEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

HALL OF FAME BREAKFASTCONVENTION CENTER 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

EXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

ECUMENICAL SERVICEMARRIOTT HOTEL 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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WORKSHOPSMARRIOTT HOTEL 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

EMERGING LEADERS ROUNDTABLE – CHAT CAFEMARRIOTT HOTEL 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

LUNCH AVAILABLE IN THE EXHIBIT HALL11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

WHEN THE NIGHTMARE IS REAL (Demonstration Project)SAINT MARK BAPTIST CHURCH12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WORKSHOPSMARRIOTT HOTEL 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

WORKSHOPSMARRIOTT HOTEL 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION(Invitation Only)6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

ALL CHAPTERS NETWORKINGCONVENTION CENTER7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ELI MENTOR GRADUATIONAND LUNCHEONCONVENTION CENTER 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

BUSINESS MEETINGMARRIOTT HOTEL 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

ELI ALUMNI NETWORKMARRIOTT HOTEL 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

MARKS OF EXCELLENCE RECEPTIONCONVENTION CENTERBALLROOM FOYER 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

MARKS OF EXCELLENCE GALACONVENTION CENTER – BALLROOM 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

POST GALA EVENTMARRIOTT HOTEL 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

DESSERT IN EXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

WORKSHOPSMARRIOTT HOTEL 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

UNIVERSITY POSTER CONTESTMARRIOTT HOTEL 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGMARRIOTT HOTEL4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

LITTLE ROCK HOSTCHAPTER EVENT7:00 PM - 10:00 PMCLINTON PRESIDENTIALCENTER(Shuttle Begins @ 6:30 PM)

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FORUM REGISTRATIONEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ELECTED OFFICIALS ROUNDTABLEMARRIOTT HOTEL 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FORUM REGISTRATIONEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

HALL OF FAME BREAKFASTCONVENTION CENTER 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTEXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

EXHIBIT HALLCONVENTION CENTER10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

ECUMENICAL SERVICEMARRIOTT HOTEL 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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NFBPA FORUM 2017 GOLF TOURNAMENTGranada Golf Course W250 Maderas DriveHot Springs Village, Arkansas

EVENT SCHEDULE6:30 AM Departure from Marriott and Doubletree HotelsShot Gun Start | 8:30 AMReturn to Little Rock | 3:30 PM

PRE-CONFERENCE TOURS 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMAfrican American Historic TourThe City of Little Rock offers plenty of reasons for you to enjoy it. Many of Little Rock’s most interesting attrac-tions are found in its downtown area. Take a tour of this historic capitol city.

The tour will begin at the Historic Ar-kansas Museum with a walking tour of historic homes dating back to the 1820s and 1840s. Next Stop Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. We will walk the street that captured the world’s attention in 1957, where sol-diers escorted the Little Rock Nine into the building. The last stop is the Mo-saic Templars Cultural Center. Visitors will explore the history, culture, and community of the African American expe-rience in Arkansas from 1870 to present.

Pre-Registration is required @ $20.00. Lunch Included.

FORUM 2017 MEMBERS’ MEET UP 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM WEXHIBIT HALL, CONVENTION CENTERNFBPA FORUM gets better each year. Come meet with fellow attendees, exhibitors and corporate partners and join the lively exchanges that take place during the FORUM 2017 Members Meet Up, Wednesday, April 19th at the Statehouse Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Build powerful connections and exchange information on the latest public service developments.

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Historic Arkansas Museum

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

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NFBPA Community Service ProjectApril 20-21, 2017 W10:00 AM - 4:00 PM W EXHIBIT HALL, CONVENTION CENTERGIVE SO OTHERS CAN LIVEWe all realize that there is a tremendous need for life saving blood, bone mar-row, and organ donations within the African American community. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, African Americans make up the largest group of minorities in need of an organ transplant. In 2014, African Americans made up 12.7 percent of the national population. The number of organ transplants performed on African Americans in 2015 was only 17% of the number of Africans Americans currently waiting for a transplant. African Americans have higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure. These conditions are known to put the patient at risk for organ failures.

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) will partner with the American Red Cross, Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (ARORA), and the Na-tional Marrow Donor Program.

OPENING PLENARY 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM WCONVENTION CENTERThe Opening Session will entail a dynamic panel to engage in a Call To Action discussion of game changing approaches to improve the lives of African Americans. Panelists will be asked to provide their perspective on what steps should be taken to take advantage of lessons learned as we plan for tomorrow’s success.

CORPORATE LUNCHEON12;30 PM - 2:00 PM WCONVENTION CENTERThe Annual Corporate Luncheon is highly anticipated each year as NFBPA celebrates and recognizes the contributions of our corporate partners for their vital sup-port of its programs and mission. Meet the companies that go beyond what is ex-pected and excel in supporting NFBPA at the Corporate Luncheon.

HOST CHAPTER OPENING RECEPTION7:00 PM - 10:00 PM WCLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTERLife is Better with a Southern AccentThe Little Rock Host Chapter invites you to join them in exploring the Clinton Presi-dential Center on the Arkansas River in the heart of Little Rocks River Market Dis-trict. While enjoying an exciting educa-tional experience on each floor of the Cen-ter, sample “Life is Better with a Southern Accent” music and fine southern cuisine. When you leave you will understand the rea-sons why many call Little Rock home.

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HALL OF FAME BREAKFAST8:00 AM - 10:00 AM WCONVENTION CENTERJoin your colleagues for breakfast on Friday morning as NFBPA recognizes its re-cipient for the Hall of Fame Award. The award is to “recognize and honor African Americans in public service whose accomplishments are noteworthy of emulation and who serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement to other in pubic manage-ment”. The Hall of Fame Award was created to pay tribute to African Americans who have achieved unprecedented “firsts” in public service. Past honorees include Nelson Mandela, Maxine Waters and Thurgood Marshall to name a few.

INNOVATION CENTER10:00 AM - 4:00 PM WEXHIBIT HALL, CONVENTION CENTERAn opportunity exists for high interaction with current and potential clients. A select number of leading edge companies are invited to bring your corporate workplace to the conference to provide a look at new services, technology and best practices in targeted areas of interests recently expressed by members and potential conference attendees. Each company will have a dedicated area in the In-novation center where conference attendees on an ongoing basis throughout each day will be able to stop and converse.

EMERGING LEADERS CHAT CAFE11:00 AM - 1:00 PM WMARRIOTT HOTELRace, Power and IllusionDo you want to know how our institutions shape and create race, giving different groups vastly unequal life chances? Join the Emerging Leaders as we discuss race, power and illusion. During this workshop, you will participate in a discussion that centers on navigating through our myths and misconceptions on race. We will discuss race in a facilitated environment, where participants will recognize and better understand myths and misconceptions of race as well as some of the assump-tions we take for granted.

DEMONSTRATION PROJECT12:00 PM - 5:00 PM WSAINT MARK BAPTIST CHURCHWhen The Nightmare is Real: Mass Casualty Attacks Against Soft TargetsBus departs at 12 Noon W Transportation and Lunch ProvidedIs your municipality prepared for the gravest risk it faces? Mass casualty attacks span a spectrum from a workplace shooting by a disgruntled employee to a sophisti-cated terrorist attack against densely-occupied and symbolic soft targets — com-munity events, schools, churches, business districts, etc. Public Administrators must ensure that their city’s First Responder team has the network, intelligence, plans, resource capabilities, and trained capacities to effectively respond to any mass casualty attack across this entire spectrum. This workshop equips Public Administrators with an operational framework to order, plan, train, and exercise

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their city’s response to a mass casualty attack. Presentation includes proven ap-proaches informed by recent terrorist incidents including the New Jersey/New York bombings and the Orlando Pulse Nightclub massacre. Attendees will observe and ap-ply the framework during a step-wise response exercise demonstrating operational principles and functions at an off-site, model soft target.$10 Pre-Registration is Required W Lunch Included

ALL CHAPTERS RECEPTION AND NETWORKING7:00 PM - 9 PM WMARRIOTT HOTEL Embracing the Past; Acknowledging the Present; Imprinting the Future #6OLR9

Join the NFBPA Chapters as they mark the 60th Year Anniversary of the Little Rock Nine, a group of African American students enrolled in Little Rock Central High School in 1957. The students were initially prevented from entering the racially segregated school by Governor Orval Faubus. What they did altered the fabric of our history and is why we honor them while in their city.

ELECTED OFFICIALS ROUNDTABLE10:00 AM - 12:00 PM WMARRIOTT HOTELInvite your local government officials to join NFBPA as we convene a roundtable of Local Government Officials. Our roundtable is convened each year to address the unique roles our local government officials play in providing solutions to challenges facing local governments. Each session brings together more than 30 jurisdictions from across the country to address the pressing issues of today. We welcome participation in the conversation and discussion by attendees.

ELI AND MENTOR GRADUATION AND LUNCHEON12:15 PM - 2:00 PM WCONVENTION CENTERWhile we celebrate the newest graduates of the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) and Mentor Programs, we will also be acknowledging the 30th year of both programs established in 1987. ELI is a program dedicated to grooming African American managers for the rigors of executive positions in public service organizations. The Mentor Program is uniquely designed to positively impact the professional development of emerging public administrators.

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TRACKS AND WORKSHOPSTRACK ONELEADING FOR CRITICAL TIMES Leadership lies at the heart of enabling and delivering sustainable urban competi-tiveness and is critical to place-based strategy development and implementation. It is also increasingly shifting from being in the sole hands of strong individual public sector leaders towards a more collaborative approach with leadership dis-tributed across lead firms, knowledge institutes and engaged citizens as well. W Workshops within this track will help conference attendees to lead innova-

tion, thrive amidst uncertainty and build enduring organizations. Workshops include both professional and personal skill development opportunities.

W Included are such topics as governing to ensure equity; mov-ing from diversity to inclusion, succession planning, team build-ing among elected and appointed officials and civil service employees.

WORKSHOPS: Millennial Talent: Managing and Bringing out the Best | New Urban Lead-ership; Coaching: An Organizational Culture | Disentangling the Meaning of Diver-sity and Inclusion | Prioritizing, Attracting and Retaining Talent | Let’s Talk: Lessons for Survival | Leadership in a Crisis | Financial Management in Critical Times | Participatory Budgeting | City Managers and Police Chiefs Relationships

TRACK TWOEXCELLENCE THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION W Every day public administrators are tasked with more expectations from its

residents and less yield from traditional revenue sources. How do we address these grow-ing needs? The question is simple—the answers are hard.

W We have all heard that ne-cessity is the mother of inven-tions so this track will help conference attendees lean how to create ideas and support in-novation is one’s organization. W Workshops in this track will provide information and skill enhancement in cybersecurity, new technology trends, forming a culture within your organization of idea creation, infra-structure project management and financing and social media in public service.

WORKSHOPS: Cybersecurity: Designing in an Era of Limited Resources | Social Media in Public Service | Prioritizing and Responding to Securi-ty Threats | Tech Policy Changes to Watch and Respond To | SMART CITIES: Connected and Sustainable | Open Data: Take Transparency to Another Level

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TRACKS AND WORKSHOPSTRACK ONELEADING FOR CRITICAL TIMES Leadership lies at the heart of enabling and delivering sustainable urban competi-tiveness and is critical to place-based strategy development and implementation. It is also increasingly shifting from being in the sole hands of strong individual public sector leaders towards a more collaborative approach with leadership dis-tributed across lead firms, knowledge institutes and engaged citizens as well. W Workshops within this track will help conference attendees to lead innova-W Workshops within this track will help conference attendees to lead innova-W

tion, thrive amidst uncertainty and build enduring organizations. Workshops include both professional and personal skill development opportunities.

W Included are such topics as governing to ensure equity; mov-W Included are such topics as governing to ensure equity; mov-W

ing from diversity to inclusion, succession planning, team build-ing among elected and appointed officials and civil service employees.

WORKSHOPS: Millennial Talent: Managing and Bringing out the Best | New Urban Lead-ership; Coaching: An Organizational Culture | Disentangling the Meaning of Diver-sity and Inclusion | Prioritizing, Attracting and Retaining Talent | Let’s Talk: Lessons for Survival | Leadership in a Crisis | Financial Management in Critical Times | Participatory Budgeting | City Managers and Police Chiefs Relationships

TRACK TWOEXCELLENCE THROUGH THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION W Every day public administrators are tasked with more expectations from its W Every day public administrators are tasked with more expectations from its W

residents and less yield from traditional revenue sources. How do we address these grow-ing needs? The question is simple—the answers are hard.

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cessity is the mother of inven-tions so this track will help conference attendees lean how to create ideas and support in-novation is one’s organization.

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provide information and skill enhancement in cybersecurity, new technology trends, forming a culture within your organization of idea creation, infra-structure project management and financing and social media in public service.

WORKSHOPS: Cybersecurity: Designing in an Era of Limited Resources | Social Media in Public Service | Prioritizing and Responding to Securi-ty Threats | Tech Policy Changes to Watch and Respond To | SMART CITIES: Connected and Sustainable | Open Data: Take Transparency to Another Level

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TRACKS AND WORKSHOPSTRACK THREEINFRASTRUCTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCYWe all know the challenges of ensuring transparency and accountability in a dig-ital environment where the public gains information and misinformation quicker than a nanosecond. This combined with the climate of human–made cri-ses and terrorism, along with ever increasing competing priorities, could be cause for doom and gloom. However, it is within these stress-es that public administrators are called to do their best work. This track of workshops is designed to share techniques and improve skills in preparing for and managing emergencies, developing partnerships, garnering diverse resources, collaborating with com-munity based not-for-profits, and other governmental sub-divisions.

WORKSHOPS: Challenges and Opportunities: Preparing for Special Events |Policing in America | Has Public Education Failed Us? | Challenging Manda-tory Minimum Sentencing | Addressing America’s New Transportation Infrastruc-ture | Pension Politics in the New Administration | Addressing Organizational/Structural/Institutional Racism

TRACK FOUR BUILDING PROSPERITY: HOUSING, EDUCATION AND HEALTHAccording to the McArthur Foundation, housing is essential to families and communities and promotes positive outcomes in education, employment and physi-cal and mental health among other areas. As public resources remain scarce, municipal solutions of long and short term are needed to demonstrate wheth-er housing policy has achieved a greater return on investments in certain areas. Workshops in this Track include such topics as homelessness, hous-ing affordability, mandatory sentencing, education, health and wellness.

WORKSHOPS: Transitioning Neighborhoods and Housing Affordability | Addressing the Disconnect: Homelessness in Urban Communities | The Pros and Cons of Legal-izing Marijuana; Mandatory Minimum Sentencing in America | Disaster Response and Recovery … Success or Failure | Does your State of Mind Influence Your Health | The Growing Mental Heath Needs of Cities and States | State School Takeovers: How, Why Results | Strengthening our Cities by Investing in our Black Men | Mindfulness — You Present Moment | The Changing Court in Post Ferguson Era

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TRACKS AND WORKSHOPSTRACK THREEINFRASTRUCTURE: ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCYWe all know the challenges of ensuring transparency and accountability in a dig-ital environment where the public gains information and misinformation quicker than a nanosecond. This combined with the climate of human–made cri-ses and terrorism, along with ever increasing competing priorities, could be cause for doom and gloom. However, it is within these stress-es that public administrators are called to do their best work. This track of workshops is designed to share techniques and improve skills in preparing for and managing emergencies, developing partnerships, garnering diverse resources, collaborating with com-munity based not-for-profits, and other governmental sub-divisions.

WORKSHOPS: Challenges and Opportunities: Preparing for Special Events |Policing in America | Has Public Education Failed Us? | Challenging Manda-tory Minimum Sentencing | Addressing America’s New Transportation Infrastruc-ture | Pension Politics in the New Administration | Addressing Organizational/Structural/Institutional Racism

TRACK FOURBUILDING PROSPERITY: HOUSING, EDUCATION AND HEALTHAccording to the McArthur Foundation, housing is essential to families and communities and promotes positive outcomes in education, employment and physi-cal and mental health among other areas. As public resources remain scarce, municipal solutions of long and short term are needed to demonstrate wheth-er housing policy has achieved a greater return on investments in certain areas. Workshops in this Track include such topics as homelessness, hous-ing affordability, mandatory sentencing, education, health and wellness.

WORKSHOPS: Transitioning Neighborhoods and Housing Affordability | Addressing the Disconnect: Homelessness in Urban Communities | The Pros and Cons of Legal-izing Marijuana; Mandatory Minimum Sentencing in America | Disaster Response and Recovery … Success or Failure | Does your State of Mind Influence Your Health | The Growing Mental Heath Needs of Cities and States | State School Takeovers: How, Why Results | Strengthening our Cities by Investing in our Black Men | Mindfulness — You Present Moment | The Changing Court in Post Ferguson Era

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SCHOLARSHIPSThe National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is pleased to announce its 2017 Scholarship Program. The NFBPA Scholarship program is designed to recog-nize African-American or minority students who are currently enrolled full-time at a college or university with at least one academic semester remaining after May 2017, who exemplify outstanding scholarship, and leadership, particularly as related to public service.

We invite undergraduate and graduate students to participate in this year’s pro-gram as we look forward to making this year’s scholarship awards. NFBPA supports over 12 college students each year, with annual scholarships totaling more than $45 thousand dollars through partnerships with corporate supporters, public sector organizations and individual contributors.

It is important to read all information BEFORE completing scholarship applica-tions (visit www:NFBPAFORUM2017.com for scholarship requirements and conditions) Deadline January 30, 2017.

You are not eligible to apply for the scholarship if you are working full-time (defined as 35 hours per week).

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPSW Ch2M WILLIE LOUD SCHOLARSHIPW CIGNA HEALTH CARE (UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE)W CPS-HR/WALTER VAUGHN EXCELLENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE SCHOLARSHIPW FULL CIRCLE COMMUNICATIONS INC./MAYNARD H. JACKSON SCHOLARSHIPW INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING INC. SCHOLARSHIPW J-DOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPW WATERS CONSULTING GROUP/ULY FORD SCHOLARSHIP

For more information, visit http: www.NFBPAFORUM2017.com

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POSTER CONTESTThe National Forum for Black Public Administrators Forum 2017 Student Research Poster Competition (SRPC) will be held on April 20, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The competition recognizes research conducted by students at all levels (under-graduate, masters, and doctoral). All students are encouraged to submit for this competition. Submissions should be closely related to one of the following topic areas: Local, state and federal governance, Public Administration and Policy and Innovations that impact public participation, public safety or public awareness.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: The deadline to submit a poster abstract is February 1, 2017. In less than 250 words, poster abstracts should summarize the following: 1) the research question/problem statement; 2) the theory and hypothesis; 3) the research methods; 4) the findings and 5) the research implications. Submissions should be limited to research conducted during your time as a student. Research that incorporates the effort of a professor or a professional researcher (e.g. think tanks) is prohibited. You may only submit one poster abstract in which you are the lead/presenter. If your name will be affiliated with multiple abstract submissions, you can only select one project that you will serve as lead pre-senter.

SELECTION DECISIONS AND AWARDS:W The SRPC committee will se-lect the abstracts that are most suitable for the compe-tition, and each applicant will be notified of the com-mittee’s decision on or be-fore March 24, 2017.

W Finalists FORUM 2017 SRPC will be judged on April 20, and the winners will be an-nounced on April 21, 2017.

W The 1st place award is $1,500, the second place award is $1,000, and the third place award is $500.

Travel costs to attend FORUM 2017 are at the student’s expense. NFBPA will provide complimentary registration. Each accepted poster will receive recognition in the Forum 2017 program journal and on NFBPA’s website: www.nfpba.org.

Submissions should be sent via email to adminservices@nfbpa.org. Alternatively, submissions can be sent via U.S. mail to: NFBPA, c/o Administrative Services, 777 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 550, Washington, DC 20002.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT Four-Person Scramble Granada Golf Course

Hot Springs Village W Hot Springs, ArkansasLocated at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, Granada is the newest 18-hole championship course in Hot Springs Village, opening in 2004. Granada Golf Course is ranked among the top ten courses in the state by Golf Digest. A first class course Designed by Ault, Clark & Associates, Granada is truly a unique course and arguably the most scenic course in the Village with roll-ing hills, pine forests and amazing views and will leave a lasting impression on all golfers. Its signature hole is the beautiful No. 18 with a meandering waterfall that stretches the length of the fairway. Granada has a nice mix of par 3s, 4s and 5s. One of the best and most difficult holes is No. 17, a 465-yard par-4 with a green 60 yards long. The Granada Golf Course will definitely make for a great golfing experience!

http://hsvpoa.org/golf/courses/granada-golf-course/

Payment Details: $150 Single | $600 TeamRegister @ www.eventbrite.com/e/nfbpa-forum-2017-golf-tournament-tickets- 28237060809

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REGISTRATION AND ACTIVITY FEESThe Conference registration includes continental breakfast, and one ticket each to the Corporate Luncheon, Hall of Fame Breakfast and the Marks of Excellence Banquet.

TYPE OF REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD ADVANCE BEFORE 1.13.17 BEFORE 3.17.17 ONSITENFBPA Member/Nonmember $595/$895 $715/$1015 $850/$1150Student Member/Nonmember $150/$185 $175/$210 $200/$235Retired Member $375 $375 $375Spouse Package $475 $475 $475

Conference Registration Total

OTHER PAYMENTS[ ] National Membership Dues $200 [ ] ELI Alumni Dues $50 [ ] Retiree Dues $100[ ] Local Chapter Membership Dues [ ] $25 [ ] $30 or [ ] $50 [ ] Student Dues $35

Other Payments Registration Total TICKETED EVENTSGolf Tournament W Granada Golf Course(Select One) Individual [ ] $150 x ___ Team [ ] $600 x ___

Historic Little Rock Tour |Wednesday, April 19, 2017 W 9:00 AM [ ] $20 x ________

Demonstration Project: When the Nightmare is Real |Friday, April 21, 2017 W 12:00 PM [ ] $10 x _______ Ticketed Events Total

PLEASE NOTE: NFBPA utilizes an event management system for registration which charges a $10 convenience Fee

Combined Total PAYMENT INFORMATIONRegistrations will not be processed without payment. Purchase Orders must be paid by March 17, 2017. [ ] Check [ ] P O #/ Voucher____________________________________________ [ ] Credit Card[ ] VISA [ ] MASTERCARD [ ] AMERICAN EXPRESS

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REGISTRATION FORMPlease read entire form before completing. A separate registration form is required for each attendee (except spouse).

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ICMA Credentialed Management CreditsNFBPA is partnering with ICMA to offer attendees who participate and attend selected workshops at FORUM 2017 the opportunity to earn credits to assist with meeting the professional development re-quired to meet ICMA Credentialed Manager or Credentialed Manager Candidate maintenance requirements.

Cancellation and Refund PolicyAll cancellations will be charged a $150 processing fee regardless of when received. NFBPA membership dues are not refundable. Cancellations will be accepted until March 17, 2017. No refunds will be made after this date. Conference registration cancellations must be in writing. All requests for cancel-lations must be accompanied with payment information and/or a copy of your official purchase order.

Terms and Condition PolicyBy registering for this conference you agree to the terms and conditions and the cancelation/refund policy, consent to the use of photographic images registration and attendance at or participation in NFBPA meetings and other activities which constitute an agreement by the registrant for NFBPA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future and without compensation) of the registrant’s images or voice in photographs videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events. You also agree to release and hold NFBPA,its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents and representatives and each of their officers, directors, agents and employees harmless from any and all liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from participation.

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