BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Texas Midwest Community Network - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Texas Midwest Community Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tmcn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Texas Midwest Community Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T013325 CREATED:20240103T202655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T202840Z UID:10000068-1706700600-1706711400@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Membership Meeting - Jan 31\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:IT’S THE FIRST MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE YEAR! \nCome find out how the 88th Legislative Session ended\, and what bills and laws will now affect our rural communities. TMCN board member and Vice Chancellor of TSTC\, Gail Lawrence\, will give us an update that will be sure to enlighten. \nWe will also be hearing a little more about ChatGPT and how to use it in your daily work\, grants\, etc. \nAnd as always\, there will be the inspiring networking with your peers time. \nWHEN: WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31\, 2024 \nWHERE: Hendrick Service Center\, Volunteer Hall  4310 Buffalo Gap Rd.  Abilene\, TX 79606 \nNOTE: This is the old Sears store\, Mall of Abilene. Guests will park and enter at the East entrance (North of Best Buy and El Chico) \nTIME: 11:30am until 2:30pm \nCOST: $15 \n\n\n \n \n Quarterly Membership Meeting\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Names of Attendees (click + to add more)Community Name*Number of Registrations Quantity*\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n $0.00\n \n Credit Card\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://tmcn.org/event/membership-meeting-jan-31-2024/ LOCATION:Hendrick Health Volunteers Hall\, 4310 Buffalo Gap Rd\, Abilene\, TX\, 79606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tmcn.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Texas-State-Capitol.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240306T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T013325 CREATED:20240124T223143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T145510Z UID:10000072-1709724600-1709731800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Quadrant Meeting - Hamilton - Code Enforcement DESCRIPTION:What is Code Enforcement? Well simplified\, Code Enforcement is the act of a city enforcing and ensuring compliance with previously adopted city ordinances. Code Enforcement can be defined as: collaboration between the city\, property owner\, and surrounding property owners to maintain\, improve\, or remove nuisances that impact the community property values\, and quality of life in a positive manner. \nSounds simple enough…but we all know it can be more complex than ‘removing nuisances’. Come learn from speaker Danny Barrett about best practices for Code Enforcement. And we will learn how the community of Seymour streamlined it to a ‘one-page wonder’ form that works for them. \nWHEN: March 6\, 2024 \nWHERE: Wenzel’s Lonestar Meat  209 N. Bell St. Hamilton 76531 \nTIME: 11:30AM – 1:30PM \nCOST: $20 \n\n \n \n Quadrant Luncheon Registration\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Tickets Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n If registering more than one person\, please list all attendeesPhone *(Required)Email*(Required)\n \n Credit CardCard Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quadrant-meeting-hamilton-code-enforcement/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T013325 CREATED:20240122T020520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T162815Z UID:10000071-1710925200-1710946800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Grant Writing Workshop 2024 DESCRIPTION:TMCN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP is just around the corner! \nBecause of the facility where it’s being hosted\, there are a limited number of seats. \nSecure a spot before the hot seats are gone! \nThis year\, we’re bringing you an amazing lineup to help you succeed in going after grants and as well as sharing additional funding sources. \nThis is your chance to learn straight from grantors and other professionals who can help your community achieve success in obtaining outside funding. \nTopics include: healthy organizations\, grant writing/storytelling\, and marketing. We will also have representatives of state and US agencies that will speak about their funding sources. \nSo save your spot today!\nWHEN: Wednesday March 20\, 2024 \nWHERE: Abilene TSTC 650 E. HWY 80  Abilene\, TX 79601 \nTIME: 9am – 3pm \nCOST: $40 \n\n \n \n Grant Writing Workshop\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Job Title and CommunityTickets Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $40.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n If registering more than one person\, please list all attendeesPhone *(Required)Email*(Required)\n \n Credit CardCard Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/grant-writing-workshop-2024/ LOCATION:TSTC West campus\, 650 E. Hwy 80\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T013325 CREATED:20240104T004246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T004246Z UID:10000069-1713958200-1713969000@tmcn.org SUMMARY:Membership Meeting - April 2024 DESCRIPTION:STRUGGLING WITH …TIME MANAGEMENT??                       \nIn school\, work\, and daily life\, we may encounter people who seem to have it all together. They are productive\, stress-free\, high achievers. But chances are\, they were not born that way. Managing\, organizing\, and distributing time are skills that we can learn. Doing so can help you control your time and promote overall satisfaction. \nFor our April membership meeting\, come\, listen and take away key tips on Time Management.  Our guest speaker will be Shannon Health’s Director of Regional Outreach Nolan Sosa.  \nWHEN: April 24\, 2024 \nWHERE: 317 Pecan St. Abilene TX 79601 \nTIME: 11:30AM – 2:30PM \nCOST: $15 \n\n \n \n Quarterly Membership Meeting\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone*Names of Attendees (click + to add more)Community Name*Number of Registrations Quantity*\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n $0.00\n \n Credit Card\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://tmcn.org/event/membership-meeting-april-2024/ LOCATION:Taylor Co. Historical Commission office\, 317 Pecan\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T013326 CREATED:20240124T225504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T232116Z UID:10000073-1715167800-1715173200@tmcn.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Quadrant Meeting - Hamlin DESCRIPTION:2023 brought something to light that many of us hadn’t put much thought or interest into – the phenomenon of ChatGPT!! \nJohn DiMauro/Top Level Training will be giving a LIVE demonstration utilizing ChatGPT\, helping implement this “crazy” new tool into our everyday lives! We will see how it can work directly in a grant application process\, and MORE! We will have Q & A after the demonstrations\, so bring your thoughts and your questions to be put to the test! \nWHEN: WEDNESDAY MAY 8\, 2024 \nWHERE: HAMLIN – Location TBD \nTIME: 11:30am to 1:00pm \n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quadrant-meeting-hamlin-using-ai-chatgpt/ LOCATION:TX ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T013326 CREATED:20240409T194137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T202651Z UID:10000075-1715772600-1715779800@tmcn.org SUMMARY:QUADRANT MEETING - GRAHAM - COMMUNITY COLLABORATION DESCRIPTION:One Common Vision – One Common Goal\nCynthia Northrop\, the current City Manager of Breckenridge\, Texas is set to be the guest speaker at the Graham Quadrant luncheon. During her talk\, she will emphasize the significance and benefits of community collaboration. This luncheon provides an excellent opportunity to invite various community leaders\, including the Mayor\, City Manager\, EDC Director\, Chamber Director\, School Administrators\, and Civic leaders. The overarching goal is to empower all member cities within the TMCN (Texas Midwest Community Network) to achieve their best potential\, with collaboration being the essential factor. 🌟🗣️ \nWHEN: WEDNESDAY MAY 15\, 2024 \nWHERE: North Central Texas College – Graham Campus    Student Activity Center      928 Cherry St.   Graham\, TX \nTIME: 11:30AM – 1:30PM \nCOST: $20 \n\n \n \n Quadrant Luncheon Registration\n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Tickets Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $20.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Total\n \n If registering more than one person\, please list all attendeesPhone *(Required)Email*(Required)\n \n Credit CardCard Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://tmcn.org/event/quadrant-meeting-graham-community-collaboration/ LOCATION:NOrth TExas Central College Graham Campus\, 928 Cherry St\, Graham\, TX ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Midwest Community Network":MAILTO:tmcn@tmcn.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR