Ozarks AGA

Last call! Today is the final day to register for our last Ozarks AGA Lunch & Learn before summer break. Excited to see everyone on Thursday for a great afternoon of networking and conversation!

Register here: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfc1LDh_HHNwpN8xJoeSskum1boE_HDmQGr05HtdXk-9sUBKg%2Fviewform%3Famp%3Bouid%3D117624836099221483167&data=05%7C02%7CCandace.Grossman%40cityutilities.net%7Cb481ae4a13844e4a344008deb7549688%7Cd5c4167800674aa2b1d53a72abc6a57c%7C0%7C0%7C639149771084461310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XxcPTnvzb3Ahs4SzgX5gUgO82HCH%2B9cg6JKzSLkOeX0%3D&reserved=0

Join us for one last Lunch & Learn before summer break! Looking forward to connecting with everyone next week and wrapping up a great season of Ozarks AGA events together.

Register here: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfc1LDh_HHNwpN8xJoeSskum1boE_HDmQGr05HtdXk-9sUBKg%2Fviewform%3Famp%3Bouid%3D117624836099221483167&data=05%7C02%7CCandace.Grossman%40cityutilities.net%7Cb481ae4a13844e4a344008deb7549688%7Cd5c4167800674aa2b1d53a72abc6a57c%7C0%7C0%7C639149771084461310%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XxcPTnvzb3Ahs4SzgX5gUgO82HCH%2B9cg6JKzSLkOeX0%3D&reserved=0

Reminder - our member appreciation event is happening TODAY at Lindberg’s Tavern! Come enjoy appetizers, connect with fellow members, and share your ideas as we plan for an exciting year ahead. We can’t wait to see everyone tonight!

🍽️ Join Ozarks AGA for a Lunch and Learn at 425 Downtown! 🍽️

🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, May 28th @ 12:00 PM
📍 Location: 425 Downtown
🎟️ Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc1LDh_HHNwpN8xJoeSskum1boE_HDmQGr05HtdXk-9sUBKg/viewform
Costs: Members - $20 and Non-Members - $30
🚨 Deadline: Tuesday, May 26th, 5:00 PM

Save the date and set a reminder now! Join us on Thursday, May 21st, for appetizers at Lindberg’s Tavern (318 W Commercial St). This is a perfect chance to celebrate a successful year and enjoy some time to catch up before summer break. We also want to hear your ideas for what you want from YOUR chapter next year as we plan an exciting year ahead.
This is a come-and-go, member appreciation event. Feel free to drop by any time between 5:30 and 7:00 pm at your convenience. No registration needed. We look forward to seeing you there!

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📊 Live Virtual Members-Only Webinar | May 13

Telling the Story of Impact – How to Capture Attention through Data

Data doesn’t build trust, stories do. Learn how to turn complex government data into clear, compelling narratives using AGA’s Citizen-Centric Reporting framework.

🗓 May 13, 2026 | 2:00 to 3:15 PM ET
🎤 Jon Stehle and Kathleen Kizior
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🔗 Register here: https://www.agacgfm.org/webinar/members-only-webinar-2/

Strengthen your performance management toolkit. Join Nationals on May 5 for Performance Counts, a live virtual event bringing together public sector professionals to explore the intersection of performance data and financial management. AGA government members attend FREE and earn 4 CPEs while hearing from experts on innovations, success stories and strategies that enhance accountability across government organizations. Private sector participation available through sponsorship. Register now! https://www.agacgfm.org/event/performance-counts/

Closing today 👇 save your spot for our April Lunch and Learn!

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8jtOQEdY8X2D3aZw1_bXijuKaJKT5yfqNKnk-MVM09Nd_Zw/viewform?amp;ouid=117624836099221483167