Hello everyone,
Please take time to read through this month’s newsletter. There are lots of upcoming events in which you can participate, as well as a recap and recording of the March 4 webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Strategies. Thank you again to our panel and everyone who joined.
We are planning another webinar that will focus on a very timely topic suggested by our members, The Digital Divide and Digital Inclusion. Most local governments are implementing efforts to help them better reach aging populations, especially during a time when there is an emphasis on digital communication. Those efforts also seek to address the ongoing issue of access to technology for all socioeconomic groups.
We're looking for County Information Officers willing to share their organization's strategy on closing the digital divide during the next webinar. If you would like to serve on the panel, or if you know someone who would be a great addition, please send me an email and let me know.
The Board is also continuing to work on the list of housekeeping items I shared last month:
- We’re transitioning our bank account from a regional, East Coast bank, SunTrust, to a national bank, Wells Fargo, for easier accessibility.
- We’re also working to get NACIO back in good standing as a recognized 501c(6) organization.
- We’re working to create a more formal budget document to share with the membership.
- We’re getting the awards platform set up to host two, simultaneous awards contests for projects completed in 2019 and 2020.
- We’re also trying to continue to host regular virtual events and provide you an opportunity to connect, share and learn with your colleagues. More information on our next event is below.
If you have a minute to help us out with a project, have a webinar topic in mind, or are willing to serve in a long-term capacity, we would love to have you. Please send me an email if you are interested in getting more involved.
As always, thank you for your continued support of NACIO.
Thanks,
Rebecca Carter
Mecklenburg County
