Meetings

Most Greensboro Neighborhood Congress (GNC) meetings are held Saturday mornings at the Greensboro Central Public Library, Nussbaum Room, 219 North Church Street.  Specific meeting times, and any alternative meeting locations will be indicated below.  Notes are taken by a volunteer at most meetings.  After notes are approved and posted here — often within a week of the GNC meeting — you may read meeting notes by clicking on that meeting’s date.

January 11, 2020, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

February 8, 2020, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

  • GNC annual elections!  GNC members eligible to vote based on regular meeting attendance may self-nominate for annual elections for:  East and West Greensboro GNC Co-Chairpersons, GNC Treasurer, GNC Issues & Bylaws Committee Chairperson, and for GNC City Council District Representative Liaisons for Districts 1, 3, and 5.
  • GNC plans for upcoming 2020 events will be announced and any neighborhood’s news will be shared.

March 14, 2020, Saturday, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Workshop >> Managing Conflict in Neighborhoods

  • Strategies for managing conflict
  • Sneak Peak of a “Neighborhood Toolkit” which will be provided at the May 2 Neighborhood Summit.
  • 2020 Census – what to emphasize to increase your neighbor’s participation
  • A brief GNC business meeting will be held 11:00 to noon.

May 1-2, 2020 — WE, THE NEIGHBORHOODS: GROW, CONNECT, CELEBRATE!
A Neighborhood Summit for ALL Greensboro neighborhoods!

  • Friday evening, May 1, All Neighborhoods Social at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (CFGG).  Time will be announced here.
  • Saturday morning, May 2, 8:00 a.m. to Noon — Summit presentations will be at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center.  Free parking!
  • Keynote Speaker followed by breakout Sessions with topics of importance to every neighborhood
  • Distribution of a free “Neighborhood Toolkit”
  • Displays of many City of Greensboro departments featuring city resources and services.
  • Displays of other organizations that offer resources and services to neighborhoods.
  • Please bring your neighbors to this city-wide Summit for Neighborhoods!
  • Free parking!
  • Details, schedule, and registration information will be available here soon.

July 11, 2020, Saturday, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Workshop >> Organizing for Success

  • How to guarantee a successful “National Night Out” experience
  • Planning for successful events throughout your neighborhood’s year
  •  Additional topics as they emerge during discussions
  • A brief GNC business meeting will be held 11:00 to noon

September 12, 2020, Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.
Workshop >> “Why Are we Meeting?”  How to plan and execute a Super Engaging Meeting     

  • Purpose of and participation in meetings
  • Techniques for making your meetings worthwhile
  • Additional topics as they emerge during discussions
  • A brief GNC business meeting will be held 11:00 to noon

November 14, 2020, Saturday, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Workshop >> Planning for the New Year & New Decade

  • Reflections
  • Simple Strategic Planning Techniques to encourage your neighbor’s “buy in”
  • Additional topics as they emerge during discussions
  • A brief GNC business meeting will be held 11:00 to noon

2019 Meeting Schedule         (Click dates to read notes from a meeting.)

2018 Meeting Schedule:      (Click dates to read notes from a meeting.)

2017 Meeting Schedule:      (Click dates to read notes from a meeting.)

2016 Meeting Schedule:          (Click dates to read notes from a meeting.)

April 14, 2016, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.   (Notes not available)
May 14, 2016, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
June 9, 2016, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
July 16, 2016, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.  meeting is CANCELLED for summer vacations!
August 11, 2016, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
November 12, 2016, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
December 8, 2016, Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. GNC holiday dinner at the College Park Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1601 Walker Ave.

2015 Meeting Schedule:          (Click dates to read notes from a meeting.)
January 10, 2015, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
February 12, 2015, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. >>>  cancelled as members were encouraged to attend a  Guilford County legislative delegation meeting to discuss proposed changes to our City Council districts. 
May 9, 2015, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
June 11, 2015, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
July 11, 2015, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.  (Meeting cancelled for summer vacations)
August 13, 2015, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
(August 13, 2015 “Zoning 101” presentation is available here.)
September 12, 2015, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
October 8, 2015, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.  (Regular GNC monthly meeting cancelled)
October 19, 2015, 6:30-8:30 p.m. GNC Candidate Forum for City Council District candidates in the Nussbaum Room of the Central Greensboro Public Library.
October 26, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. GNC Candidate Forum for Mayor and At Large City Council candidates in the Nussbaum Room of the Central Greensboro Public Library.
November 14, 2015, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
December 10, 2015, Thursday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. GNC holiday dinner at the College Park Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1601 Walker Ave.


2014 Meeting Schedule:           (click dates to read notes from a meeting)
January 11, 2014, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
February 13, 2014, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.  (cancelled due to weather)
March 20, 2014 Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
April 10, 2014, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
May 10, 2014, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
June 12, 2014 Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
July 12, 2014, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
August 14, 2014 Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
September 13, 2014, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
October 9, 2014, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
November 8, 2014, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
Thursday, December 11, 2014 GNC members and supporters Holiday Dinner Invitation!

2013 Meeting Schedule:           (click any date to read notes from a meeting)
January 12, 2013, Saturday 9-11 a.m.
February 14, 2013, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
March 9, 2013, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
April 11, 2013, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
May 11, 2013, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
June 13, 2013, Thursday, 7-11 p.m.
July 13, 2013, Saturday, 9-11 a.m.
August 8, 2013 Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
September 14, 2013 Saturday, 9-11 a.m. <<< GNC’s 10th Anniversary celebration!
October 10, 2013, Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m. <<< City Council At Large Candidates Forum!
October 14, 2013, Monday, 6:30-9 p.m. <<< Mayor’s Candidate Forum
October 22, 2013, Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m. <<< City Council District Candidates Forum!
November 9, 2013, Saturday,  9-11 a.m.
December 12, 2013 Thursday, GNC holiday dinner.  6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Children’s Museum.


Notes from 2012 GNC Meetings:     (click any date to read notes from a meeting)
January 14, 2012
February 9, 2012
March 10, 2012
April 12, 2012
May 12, 2012
June 14, 2012
July 14, 2012
August 9, 2012
September 8, 2012
October 11, 2012
November 10, 2012
December 2012 meeting was our holiday dinner, without notes.