Thank you to everyone who joined us for October Network News. During the meeting, we covered:

• Civitas updates, including highlights and key takeaways from the 2026 Annual Conference, upcoming events, network and program activities, member news and accomplishments, 2027 membership renewals, and other organizational updates.
  • Membership Renewal Reminder: You should have received information over the last few weeks about renewals for 2027. Membership dues invoices will be distributed beginning in early November and will be due by January 31, 2027. If you have any questions about the renewal process, please contact . Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

• Executive Leaders Forum (ELF) and Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) report outsfrom the Civitas Annual Conference. Liz Cinqueonce, President & CEO of MN Community Measurement and ELF co-chair, and Van Le, Associate Director of PelEX and ELC Chair, shared key takeaways, emerging priorities, and next steps from the groups’ discussions held at the Annual Conference.
  • Reminder to Submit Emerging Leaders for the 2027 ELC:  The ELC is an opportunity for rising leaders across the Civitas network to connect with peers, share their perspectives, and engage more deeply with the network. If you have a colleague who would be a strong addition to the ELC in 2027, please consider submitting their name for consideration.

• A public policy update from Karen Ostrowski, Director, Health Policy and Partnerships for Civitas, including updates on recent RFIs that Civitas has responded to or plans to respond to.

Presentation materials and resources from the meeting are now available and can be accessed via the links below.