IT’S NARC MEMBERSHIP WEEK!

How NARC Serves Member Regions

Click on the icons below to learn more about each of NARC’s benefits.

  • A Voice in Washington

    NARC serves as the national voice for regions by advocating for regional cooperation as the most effective way to address a variety of community planning and development opportunities and issues.

  • Region-focused Conferences

    NARC hosts three yearly conferences: National Conference of Regions, Annual Conference & Exhibition, and Executive Directors Conference.

  • Opportunities for Leadership

    There are many opportunities for members to get involved in leadership at NARC, from leading on our Executive Directors Council to participating in our policy committees.

  • Committees and Working Groups

    NARC members can participate in four policy committees: Transportation, Economic & Community Development, Public Safety, and Environment & Energy, and two working groups: Communications & Government Affairs and Fiscal Officers.

  • Information & Assistance

    NARC supports members by providing information through newsletters, webinars, calls, member requests, and job postings!

Dear NARC Members,

During the week of September 23rd, the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) will be celebrating our first Membership Week! This week is all about you, because without your support and leadership, NARC would not be able to bring regional councils across the country together and advocate for regional solutions.

Over the next couple of weeks, NARC staff will be calling all of our members to personally say thank you for your continued membership. I encourage you to share with the NARC staff member you connect with what you enjoy about being a NARC member and what you think we could be doing to better serve you.

We will also be using the calls to remind you of all the services offered as a part of your NARC membership. Keep an eye out on social media for posts throughout the week highlighting these benefits.

On behalf of the NARC staff, thank you for your support of our organization. We look forward to using our first Membership Week to show our appreciation for you, and hopefully introduce you to a new aspect of NARC that will help your organization further promote a regional approach to planning for the future.

Sincerely,

Leslie Wollack

Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) is a proud partner of NARC, participating in NARC’s advocacy in Washington, regional conferences, and member network. I encourage you to take advantage of all the opportunities that NARC membership provides. SEMCOG is particularly excited to be hosting the 2020 NARC Annual Conference in Detroit and I hope to see you there!
Kathleen Lomako
Executive Director, SEMCOG; Chair, NARC Executive Directors Council

A Voice in Washington

NARC serves as the national voice for regions by advocating for regional cooperation as the most effective way to address a variety of community planning and development opportunities and issues. Below are two current focus areas of NARC’s advocacy efforts.

Surface Transportation Reauthorization:

Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization:

Region-focused Conferences

NARC hosts three yearly conferences: National Conference of Regions, Annual Conference & Exhibition, and Executive Directors Conference

Upcoming Conference: Scottsdale, AZ!

The 2019 Executive Directors Conference & Board Retreat will be held October 27-29, 2019 (Executive Directors Conference) & October 29-30, 2019 (Board Retreat) at the Saguaro Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, and will be hosted by the Maricopa Association of Governments.

NARC Conferences:

Opportunities for Leadership

There are many opportunities for members to get involved in leadership at NARC, from leading on our Executive Directors Council to participating in our policy committees.

Board of Directors:

Executive Directors:

Committees & Working Groups

NARC members can participate in four policy committees and two working groups. Use the links below to sign up for committee or group communications.

Policy Committees:

Working Groups:

Information & Assistance

NARC supports members by providing information through newsletters, blogs, webinars, calls, member requests, and job postings!

Newsletters:

Blog:

Webinars:

Member Request:

  • Contact Eli Spang to submit a request for information from other members

Job Postings:

Not a Current Member?

Fill out our New Member Application and send it in!

For questions about membership or the member application process, contact:

Eli Spang
Communications & Membership Associate
eli.spang@narc.org