NUSA - Generation Collabortion Day- second day

Another morning that I got up too late to participate in morning fitness. DARN!!

I voted first thing this morning. I wanted to do it early so I did not forget. As part of being a NUSA member is your right to vote and I do. IF you didn't vote, I don't want to hear any complaints.

Since all Neighborhood of Year Award presentations were done yesterday, NUSA announced the winners at breakfast.
FIRST PLACE: Physical Revitalization- Single Neighborhood
California Heights Neighborhood Association/ Long Beach, CA - California Heights Home & Garden Tour $400 cash prize

FIRST PLACE: Multi Neighborhood Partnership Projects
Wichita Independent Neighborhoods, Inc/ Wichita Kansas - Neighorhood University $400 cash prize

FIRST PLACE: Social Revitization- Single Neighborhood 
Fairmount Neighborhood Association / Fort Worth Texas - Pancakes in the Park $400 cash prize

NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE YEAR 2012- $1000 cash prize
California Heights Neighborhood Association/ Long Beach, CA
California Heights Home & Garden Tour

AND the surprise of the day were the three winners of this years "Who's Who in America Neighborhood Award" for 2012......  Ronald Loveridge/ City of Riverside // James Roseboro/ City of Witchta // AND Tonya Wagner of Citrus Heights, California (President of REACH and President of North West Neighborhood #1)  it was a complete surprise, a great surprise. She was almost speechless........  Congratulations Tonya!!

This morning the Best Neighborhood Program Award presentations were being presented. We in Citrus Heights are holding our breaths collectively..  we are one of four finalists........ I say we, but I am talking about Mary Poole, Ronda Riviera both with the City of Citrus Heights. They have put together a wonderful presentation about our annual Campout. Keep your fingers crossed,  the winners will be announced on Saturday.  By the way, this is where I spent my morning listening and watching the four presentations for the Best Neighborhood Program. I'd say we have an excellent chance., but it is stiff competition. This cateory does not receive monetary gifts but recognition. - and of course the attention and recognition.

Great luncheon. We are graced with about 120 youth from 12-19 years of age. Some played in this band and gave us some great pre luncheon music... Others were actually attending the Conference for the day. There were lots of awards given out to many of these young people who have excelled in the community neighborhood area. Some great projects going on that are being run by them. GREAT JOB!!!

This was a really  busy luncheon... along with all the youth awards, music, there was a very good inspirational speaker, Paul Schmitz, CEO of Public Allies - excellent.
I am interested in the Affilate Program of NUSA, so I attended a session on just that. I would love to have REACH become a member, but if not I will apply for membership under Sunrise Ranch Neighborhood. I think it is well worth it and it will help get the word out about NUSA and all its benefits.

My afternoon session was "Intergenerational Communities- Understanding the Relevance of Age-Inclusive Neighborhoods" It was very good. Presentor Zachery Benedict, Senior Assoicate, Morrison katman  Mense Inc/ Fort Wayne, Indiana. I have emailed him to get a copy of his presentation. Very interesting informaiton - lots to think about.

This evening we were able to attend a Baseball Game, a picnic and fireworks at Victory Field right next door to the hotel. It was Louisville at Indians....... weather is great,  game still in progress.

Nite to all.............