b'GATEPOSTS Citygate Network News and Events January/February 2022 www.citygatenetwork.orgDC Forum Will Take Place Virtually on March 15 and 16 Our annual inWashington government engagement event is usually held over three days in midMarch. After thinking long and hard about it, weve decided to offer it virtually,as we did last year. Hotels in Washington, D.C., can be quite expensive. It would be a shame to go there and not be able to get in to see lawmakersbut there is a good chance that would be the case. Weve spoken with our contacts in D.C. about Senate and House offices: Many of them are still not open for visitors. And similarly, some of the agencies remain closed to public meetings. Additionally, Capitol Hill is still quite difficult to navigate. But we will hold a condensed version of our meeting via Zoom. We will do it over two days, March 15 and 16 (Tuesday and Wednesday), starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending at Members Are Eager3:00 p.m. (Mountain Time), with a lunch break both days. for Annual Conference Watch for more details, but save the dates, and If registrations are any indication, members are excitedcall Meetings and Events Manager Lisa Miller at about Citygate Networks Annual Conference and Exposi (719) 2668300 x107 with any questions.tion in San Antonio! The event will be June 14, 2022, at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, on the famous River Walk. With a nickname of Mission City, San Antonio provides an amazing setting forPitch an Article to Instigate Staff missions and kindred ministries toDo you have an Instigate article idea burning in your soul? explore the theme Bridges. In theThe editorial staff of Citygate Networks awardwinning midst of vibrant culture, a meanderingmagazine would like to know about it! Send a pitch to waterway, and artful overpasses, welleditor@citygatenetwork.org and include: focus on rediscovering what unites A summary statement that describes the topic and us in building a path toward a newhighlights your approach, including any likely sources. futurea fresh vision for our ministries and for those we serve. Youll A section on why the topic matters to Instigate readers, love the creative concepts this theme inspires.what theyll learn, how theyll benefit from the story. We have some unique features planned for this year, The qualifications that make you an excellent writer including an optional field trip to Austins Community First!for the piece. Village; a street fiesta; a concert on the River Walk; an optional Ripple Effect program for CEOs and board memAn estimate of how long, from assignment to first draft, bers; indepth Super Seminars; and an optional SeaWorldit would take you to write the story. District Splash! The proposed articles word count, expressed as a range (most articles fall between 1,500 and 2,500 words). You can find details on the theme, platform guests, andUse your pitch to demonstrate that youre a skilled writer other special events by heading to our conference homewho understands Instigates readership, style, and content. page at www.citygatenetwork.org/2022conference. Keep in mind that the staff receives many queries, and it may take a couple of weeks to vet your pitch. 62'