1. Planning: A great profession and practice in charge of solving complex situations Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here Use your own title if you like Ambassador Name here

2. Introductions Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here Tell about you: Your name Where you work What you do How you got into planning Your Photo here

3. Introductions Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here Engage the audience to go around and telling you their names How they transported themselves to the venue What did they see as they came Connect that experience to planning throughout the presentation

4. American Planning Association Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here APA Mission and Vision The American Planning Association provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change. What Does APA Do? We are a membership and education organization We represent 40,000 professionals business leaders, elected officials, citizens, students, and educators worldwide We advocate for good planning practices We encourage and provide tools for engaging the entire community in planning decisions We work to attract and retain minority members so our membership will reflect the nation's diversity.

5. Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here Describe in your own words what planning is Planning a trip Planning a meal Planning a schedule for the day Planning for land What’s Planning?

6. Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here Land Use Planning City Planning Urban Planning Regional Planning Environmental Planning Transportation Planning Etc. Planning as a profession

7. Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here Describe how it affects: Society People’s health, culture, habits, access to opportunities, education The Environment Plants, animals, water, air, soil The Economy Jobs, access to food and goods, affordability, business Choose one type of planning

8. Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here How you got into it What you enjoy the most The most challenging part The biggest lesson you learned My story as a planner

9. Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here How do they move from place to place Walking Driving Biking What do they like seeing as they travel What don’t they like What would they like seeing change What would they want to make sure that stays for ever How has planning impacted you?

10. Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here Activity Solving complex challenges

11. Insert Section/ Chapter Logo here Survey Link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/apaambassadoractivity