2022-2024 Community Advisory Council Application

Community Advisory Council Application

BACKGROUND
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) is an 18-member council whose primary role is to track the pulse of the west side community as it relates to West Side United (WSU) initiatives and strategic plans. The CAC functions as a major channel for the community’s input and works closely with the WSU leadership, programmatic teams and domain stakeholders to integrate community feedback into planned or proposed initiatives. Council members are encouraged to:

Bring your community's needs to the table
Share and learn professional development topics in Working Groups
Meet other passionate community members and a network of community organizations contributing to the health and well-being of the West Side

PARTICIPATION BENEFITS

Each member of the CAC receives an annual stipend distributed each quarter while serving a term of 2 years with an option to renew for a 3rd year on the council. Members are requested to attend all required meetings. Members should plan on dedicating 5-10 hours per month to WSU activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather and share feedback from the larger West Side community
Provide input and recommendations on WSU proposed or ongoing initiatives
Serve on another WSU Committee or Working Group (e.g., Leadership Council or initiative working group)
Provide strategic guidance and tactical assistance to WSU Leadership and Programmatic Teams and Working Groups as needed (e.g. resource and community referrals, etc.)

Applications are due by April 15, 2022 at 11:59pm.

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* 1. What is your name?

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* 2. Please enter your home address.

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* 3. Please enter your phone number.

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* 4. Please enter your email address.

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* 5. Please enter the name of the West Side organization that you are affiliated with. Put N/A if you are not affiliated with an organization.

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* 6. What is your job title?

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* 7. Which West Side community area(s) are you affiliated with? By affiliated we mean: live, work, or have strong ties to. Check all that apply.

Austin

Belmont Cragin

East Garfield Park

Humboldt Park

Lower West Side

Near West Side

North Lawndale

South Lawndale

West Garfield Park

West Town

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* 8. Why are you interested in applying for the 2022-2024 West Side United Community Advisory Council?

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* 9. Describe any West Side based community initiatives that you or your organization have led and/or participated in within the last 5 years.

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* 10. Who is your primary audience or stakeholder group?

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* 11. Which WSU domain aligns best with your experience and background?

Economic vitality (small business development, supply chain diversity and sourcing, local hiring and workforce development, career pathways)

Education (internships, school wraparound supports and resourcing, school-based health center)

Health & Healthcare (COVID Response, Vaccine Equity and Education, Maternal Child health disparity, Hypertension Management)

Neighborhood and Physical Environment (Social Impact Investing, Healthy Food strategies, food retail, school-based nutrition, veggie rx, community gardens)

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* 12. Briefly describe what you would like to see WSU achieve by 2025 and the role you will play in this achievement.

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* 13. Please list any media, honors, awards, etc. that highlight your experience.

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* 14. Please upload your resume.

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* 15. Please upload a letter of recommendation.

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