APA-MA Annual Meeting 2020 Highlights
The APA-MA Annual Meeting held on December 11, 2020, covered various topics such as the state of the chapter, composition of APA-MA members, legislative efforts, year in review, chapter administration, budget, and more. The meeting included discussions on member services, professional development opportunities, scholarships for students, advocacy efforts, and strategic plans. Check out the key highlights and initiatives discussed during the meeting.
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2020 APA-MA ANNUAL MEETING December 11, 2020
Welcome State of the Chapter Budget AGENDA Bridge Strategic Plan Group Discussion and Report Outs Next Steps Transition to Awards Ceremony
COMPOSITION OF APA-MA MEMBERS NOV 2020 1,058 Members 686 Full Members 234 Student Members 138 Faculty, Life, Retired, Planning Board
Region 1 Webinar Series AICP Prep Course 5 FAICP Inductees Professional development opportunities Virtual Planner s Movies and Meetup Virtual Planner s Therapy Magazine on fire! Bi-weekly digests and on-demand emails New Student Liaisons and increased participation Carol Thomas Memorial Fund YEAR IN REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT: MEMBER SERVICES
Fund will be used award scholarships to students and emerging planners to attend the SNEAPA Conference Future scholarships may be awarded to attend APA National Planning Conference or other initiatives that advance the planning profession Funds overseen by a Committee comprised of APA-MA Board of Directors and a Thomas family member Donate today at www.apa-ma.org
Legislative Efforts Followed three bills we introduced Outreach to key partners Advocacy Network involvement Outreach on legislative efforts Land Use Guide soon to be launched! LinkedIn presence 970 followers! MA Dementia-Friendly Task Force YEAR IN REVIEW ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH & RESOURCES
YEAR IN REVIEW CHAPTER ADMINISTRATION Board calendar on Google Ongoing review of operations Transparent budget Workplan updates Virtual meetings New Board Members Bridge Strategic Plan Succession Plans
Operating under 2017-2020 Strategic Plan COVID-19 inspired innovation/new approaches Regional Focus Groups around State Virtual participation 1-year plan instead of 3-year Focus Group Feedback integrated Bridge Strategic Plan created on September 18th at Retreat APA-MA BRIDGE STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEW
GROUP DISCUSSION
What programs and policies have been implemented as a result of the pandemic? GROUP #1 QUESTION (For example: outdoor dining/spaces, virtual tools, equitable engagement)
GROUP #2 QUESTION How could the pandemic affect planning going forward?
Outside of the pandemic, what skills do you think you need to adapt in the 2020s? What opportunities would you take advantage of to help you learn and implement new skills? GROUP #3 QUESTION
How to Join a Breakout Room Using Choose your own breakout room
Implementation of Bridge Strategic Plan Release of the Land Use Guidebook Continued Virtual interactions 2021 APA National Conference Release of 2020 Census data Planning for elections in Summer 2021 nominations due in April NEXT STEPS: WHAT IS ON THE DOCKET FOR 2020/2021?
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! STAY ON THIS LINK FOR THE APA-MA ANNUAL AWARDS AT 12:30!
