b'GATEPOSTS Citygate Network News and Events January/February 2024 www.citygatenetwork.orgGive Us Your Best PitchDo you have an Instigate article idea? The editorial staff of Citygate Networks awardwinning magazine would like to know about it! Your article idea should include: A summary statement that describes the topic and highlights your approach, including any likely sources.Dont Wait: Register Your A section on why the topic matters to Instigate readers, Team for the 2024 Annualwhat theyll learn, and how theyll benefit from the story. The qualifications that make you an excellent writer for Conference and Exposition the piece.Make sure youve marked the dates on your calendar An estimate of how long, from assignment to first draft, for the June 1114, 2024, Annual Conference andit would take you to write the story.Exposition in the Bluegrass State! The proposed articles word count, expressed as a range Join us in Lexington, Kentucky, at the Central Bank(most articles fall between 1,500 and 2,500 words). Center, around the theme Against All Odds. This years conference program is crafted to provide your teamUse your pitch to demonstrate your writing skills with a plethora of opportunities to grow and develop inand knowledge of Instigates readership, style, and the roles you fill as advocates, counselors, fundraisers,content. Keep in mind that the staff receives many and leaders for the valiant individuals you comequeries, and it may take a couple of weeks to give alongside every day. We have negotiated discountedyou feedback. You can send a pitch anytime to room rates with four downtown hotels and booked aeditor@citygatenetwork.org.memorable off site event at The Big Barn on the scenic grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park.You wont want to miss this flagship event for lifetransformation ministries!Now Reserving Spots for the 2024 Ripple Effect Cohorts Register today at www.citygatenetwork.org/allodds or call (719) 2668300. We hope to see you there!March 12, 2024 (Jacksonville, Florida, in person) October 1718, 2024 (Zoom virtual)The Ripple Effect program is designed with In This Critical Election Year,your board and your CEO in mindto foster Let Your Voice Be Hearddynamic leadership that helps your team govern well, lead DC Forum, well, and thrive. Your Ripple Effect registration includes:Washington D.C. Twoday conference for board members (two must be March 1820, 2024 the board chair and CEO). The program, curriculum This years DC Forum is aligning with theand meals are included for live events, along with hotel Congressional session for an immersiveaccommodations for the board chair and CEO; the experience in the nations capital. Participateprogram and curriculum are included for Zoom events. in impactful conversations and networking Online repository of governance resources. on these topics: Two board retreat visits (one in person, one virtual),Affordable Housing: Exploring Sustainable Solutions featuring onsite facilitation, six months of CEOMental Health: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges coaching, and governance implementation.Substance Abuse: Innovative Approaches and Help creating a Board Policy Manual and achieving Community Support other board priorities. You can register at www.citygatenetwork.org/dc24.To reserve your boards spot today, contact Ripple Call the Citygate Network officeat (719) 2668300Effect Assistant Director Reid Lehman at for more information. rlehman@miraclehill.org or (864) 3804303. 62'