1. Information Items Community Development

2. Southern Region CD Training Plan – “Community Development 101” Background – A multi-state, multi-year training plan is being developed. A first step is to launch an introductory training in CD; the second step is to offer specialized trainings. Committee(s) Involved – CRD and potentially all other program areas

3. Southern Region CD Training Plan -- Targeted Trainings Time Line – Fall 2007-Summer/Fall 2008 Year 1 and 2 Planned Trainings –  Community Development 101 (Spring 2008)  Business Retention and Expansion  Entrepreneurship  Public Deliberation  Health Institute

4. Southern Region CD Certification Plan Background – A CD certification program for Extension educators is being explored. Committee(s) Involved – CRD and other applicable program areas Time Line – Proposal to be submitted at 2008 PLN Meeting

5. National Strategic Directions for CRED Background – CRED program leaders formed a network and steering committee (national council) to give a voice and visibility to community development work. Group co- chaired by Gae Broadwater, Kentucky State University. Committee(s) Involved – CRD Time Line – Finalized by Dec 2007