1. February 3, 2005Raising the CO Civic Canopy Raising the Civic Canopy: Increasing Civic Engagement Through Dialogue and Collaborative Leadership

2. February 3, 2005Raising the CO Civic Canopy Why are we here today?  Introduce the Canopy framework and goals to the broader community  Gather input on what civic engagement at its best looks like  Develop concrete plans for collaboration among our various efforts

3. February 3, 2005Raising the CO Civic Canopy What is the Civic Canopy?  A metaphor for how we might learn to collaborate together in new ways  A network of individuals, organizations and institutions dedicated to increasing civic engagement in Colorado  A resource for collaboration—a way to share and expand resources to increase our collective impact

4. February 3, 2005Raising the CO Civic Canopy What is the purpose of the Colorado Civic Canopy?  Foster dialogue on civic matters among diverse members of society  Promote collaboration among Canopy participants  Measure the civic health of Colorado using common indicators

5. February 3, 2005Raising the CO Civic Canopy So what happens next?  Share the ideas and results of this meeting with the broader network  Recruit and select a diverse and invested Coordinating Council and Advisory Council  Take action to foster dialogue, develop indicators, and promote collaboration