#OnTheTable2018 today in Chicago region

This is a graphic I use in PDF presentations like this to show people from different sectors connecting with each other in face-to-face meetings and on-line. That's happening in many places throughout Chicagoland today as part of the annual #OnTheTable2018 event, hosted by the Chicago Community Trust.

I've written articles in past years about this event. They are still relevant. Take a look.

I was not able to find an event to attend this morning, and am going to the 300th session of #ChiHackNight this evening, so I decided to participate by using Twitter, and my blog, to amplify some of what's happening today. Here are some of my Tweets and Re-Tweets.

Rise & Selfie! Help get everyone off to a good morning: Tweet a photo of yourself with other guests at an On the Table breakfast using #OnTheTable2018. The first 5 we see will earn the Twitter account a handy "Your Voice Matters" tote bag. pic.twitter.com/JY6qB9XFuM

— Chgo Community Trust (@ChiTrust) May 8, 2018

Attended an #OnTheTable2018 discussion alongside a young man healing from a wound after being shot last night. When asked what happened he stated "that's just how it is sometimes".

We have lots of work to do in to address issues of hopelessness associated with #gunviolence. pic.twitter.com/Lv9eBAhagd

— Ms. Toya 👠 (@MsToya1913) May 8, 2018

Something for #OnTheTable2018 partners to consider. Building Planning Teams to Support Youth Tutor, Mentor & Learning Programs by @tutormentorteam #mentor https://t.co/PvHyeh02I2 via @SlideShare

— Daniel Bassill (@tutormentorteam) May 8, 2018

Group reading and annotation of source material is something I encourage #OnTheTable2018 participants & others to add to your tool kit. This one looks at article by Chicagoan @StevenZemelman https://t.co/MimgcGUyYl

— Daniel Bassill (@tutormentorteam) May 8, 2018

As people gather for today's #OnTheTable2018 discussions, use concept maps to show the many related issues that need to be addressed. Use GIS maps to show the many places where help is needed. Keep talking throughout year. https://t.co/t0Jd9Vs4ik pic.twitter.com/jBaax1YhX9

— Daniel Bassill (@tutormentorteam) May 8, 2018

There's a lot going on throughout the Chicago region.  If you search #OnTheTable2018 on Twitter you can scroll through the messages posted and see some of what is happening and hopefully connect with people talking about issues  you care about.

You can also search Facebook to find #OnTheTable2018 posts and conversations.  I'm sure you can also find images and conversations on other social media platforms. If you know of some good ones, why not post a link in the comment section below, or on Twitter or Facebook.

Here's one more Tweet that shows what I hope will be on-going conversations that are re-energized in coming years.

#onthetable2018 will be next Tuesday, May 8, in #Chicago. Here's what I wrote about this in past years. https://t.co/fPbA6Q1NEN Hope discussions use #maps and focus on places in region where time, talent, dollars are needed, for many years. pic.twitter.com/RKrpSNUnrD

— Daniel Bassill (@tutormentorteam) May 3, 2018

The problems and opportunities of Chicago and other places are complex and require long term investments of time, talent and dollars by many people and organizations, from the non profit sector, public sector, business and other sectors.

I hope you find the ideas I share on this blog and the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC site to be valuable resources. I'd be happy to spend time with you to help you learn what's available.