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School Resource Officer Conference FVTC Appleton

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Radisson Paper Valley Hotel

Appleton

School Resource Officer Training ConferenceAppleton, WisconsinWednesday, June 20, 2012

Say Yes to Civility,Yes to Opportunity!

• Tom Grogan• Colleen Merrill• Sue Panek• Joe Wiedenmeier

Oshkosh Civility Project Oshkosh

CivilityProject

Overview1. History & Development2. Stakeholders & Partners3. Implementation & Approach

• “Speak Your Peace”4. Suggestions & Advice5. Integration & Advancement

Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!


1. History & DevelopmentDuluth-Superior

Truckee-Tahoe

OshkoshYou?

Someone Else?


Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!


Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!

Duluth-Superior1. Dysfunction in Local Politics2. “Mood” - Letters to the editor, public

comments3. Need for New Leaders4. Disenchanted Young Professionals5. Need for Positive Vision6. Competitive Factors


Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!

Oshkosh1. We can build on an established

strength2. We can do better3. We can educate, inform and elevate

public conversation

2. Stakeholders & Partners

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

UW Oshkosh

Schools, Library, Service Clubs &

Other Organizations


Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!

Key Partners, RevisitedOshkosh Area Community Foundation

UW Oshkosh

Schools, Library, Service Clubs &

Other Organizations


Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!

“Community Leaders” (respect, credibility & stature) Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Oshkosh UW Oshkosh Oshkosh Northwestern Oshkosh Public Library Oshkosh Area School District Fox Valley Technical College Oshkosh Area United Way Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Oshkosh Service Clubs Oshkosh Faith Community City of Oshkosh – Council, Manager & Police Winnebago County – Board and Courts Business and Organizational Leaders Real People Off the Street

And…

• PM Forni• Duluth-Superior and Truckee-Tahoe

Core Team ~ Oshkosh Civility Project• Lexi Ballweg - Oshkosh Area School District • Karen Fredrick - West Side Tire & Auto • Karlene Grabner - Oshkosh Area Community

Foundation • Tom Grogan, facilitator - UW Oshkosh • Liz Hebbe - U.S. Cellular (Oshkosh) • Karen Heikel - UW Oshkosh • Kemp Jones - Our Savior's Lutheran Church • Colleen Merrill - UW Oshkosh • Sue Panek - Oshkosh Area United Way • Zack Pawlosky - Technology Director (student)• Stew Rieckman - Oshkosh Northwestern • Walter Scott - Independence Financial LLC • Joe Wiedenmeier – PFLAG Oshkosh


Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!

3. Implementation & Approach

Pre-Launch Public Launch

Presentations and Outreach

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Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!


http://www.oshkoshcivilityproject.org

Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!


Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!


http://www.oshkoshcivilityproject.org

Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!


http://www.facebook.com/OshkoshCivilityProject

“Speak Your Peace”

Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!


4. Suggestions & Advice


Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!

1. “Speak Your Peace” is a good campaign, materials can be modified.

2. The “Civility Cards” are a great “give-away” and reminder.

3. Costs Not a Factor4. Keys to Success: Message, Method &

Organization

5. Integration & Advancement


Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!

1. Identify partners and resources2. Develop strategy, plan or approach3. Start small - grow incrementally4. Set realistic expectations Oshkosh Civility Project will Partner

CivilityWorks Initiative


Say Yesto Civility,

Yes toOpportunity!

Say Yes to Civility,Yes to Opportunity!