Committee sets Nov. 5 grantee gathering with slideshow, brief remarks and networking

The Strategic Partnership Committee of Buncombe County set plans for a fall grantee gathering, proposing a networking-focused event with short organization remarks and a rolling slideshow.

Rachel (staff) told the group the objective: "we'd like to leave here with a plan for the gathering so that we can get out and begin getting this on folks' calendars and putting the logistics in place to make this happen." Angeline, the staff member who drafted the proposed format, said the committee is "proposing to do it the 1st Thursday in November, which would be a normal strategic partnership committee meeting time." The committee settled on Thursday, Nov. 5, with a likely room reservation from 12 to 3 p.m. and an event start around 1 p.m.

Staff proposed a standard slide per grantee to run on a loop while organizations take turns at table stations. Committee members recommended limiting direct remarks to roughly 2 minutes per grantee, leaving substantial time for networking among organizations. Rachel said staff can prepare a single-slide template and manage the slideshow so grantees are not burdened by complex set up.

Logistics discussed included parking stickers for the garage for grantees, a 12:30 window for early arrivals and setup, simple name tags, accessibility instructions for attendees, and light refreshments after lunch. Committee members agreed staff will circulate RSVP details and guidance for materials each grantee should bring (photos and one or two handouts).