![]() All have taught him the glaring unfulfilled needs of children who, through no fault of their own, become dependent on the government. They periodically visit them in Boulder and Chicago, and the rest of the time he spends doing as instructed by Nancy, his wife of 50 years.ĭoug is motivated by Better Together, Friends of Foster Children, Healthcare Network and his involvement as a Guardian ad Litem. They have two children Mary and Jim, and three grandchildren. ![]() Doug is a central Kentucky native and was an oil and chemicals industry executive, a career that included 17 moves and more than 20 jobs.ĭoug and his wife Nancy have lived in Naples since 1997 but have had family in the area since 1966. He serves on the board of Healthcare Network of SWFL that provides primary medical, behavioral and dental health care to over half the children in Collier County and, he has been a Guardian ad Litem for 20 years. The City Commission has issued proclamations for becoming a Welcoming City as well as a Compassionate City, which shows support for all residents.Doug Campbell’s life is now consumed by trying, through Better Together to keep families together and kids out of foster care and, through Friends of Foster Children Forever, to do for abused and neglected children what neither the state nor any other agency does to make their lives closer to normal. If you'd like to serve on the Better Together Advisory Board, fill out the Statement of Interest Form.įor more information on the Better Together Advisory Board and the Better Together Community Action Plan for Equity, Inclusion and Engagement, contact Linda Harris at 67 or or Renae Madison at 67 or Accomplishmentsīetter Together Advisory Board Year 1 Accomplishments Welcoming and Compassionate City Resolutions ![]() They should reflect the city’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement and should have expertise in professional fields and interests such as conversations across differences, communications, community engagement, community organizations, community outreach, compassionate community initiatives, diverse populations, diversity training, education/school systems, equity and inclusion, facilitation, fundraising, marketing, disability advocacy, research, and welcoming initiatives. The City Commission appoints nine members to serve three-year terms on the board. The Better Together Advisory Board functions much like the Active Living and Lifelong Community boards, providing an opportunity for residents with an interest and expertise in the areas of equity, inclusion, and engagement to assist the city in moving the Community Action Plan forward. Providing recommendations for internal program evaluation and reporting and assisting city staff in periodically reporting to the City Commission on program effectiveness.Providing recommendations in all subject areas of equity, inclusion, and engagement.Assisting in the development of a strategic, integrated outreach plan in order to involve a broad spectrum of community members in city life.Assisting city staff with regular updates to the community resource list (asset map).Assisting with identifying and providing training and resources to educate community members about respectful, meaningful conversations across differences. ![]() Providing recommendations regarding the implementation of the Better Together Community Action Plan.Supporting established programs and organizations in the community working to promote a more just, welcoming, inclusive, equitable and compassionate city.Assisting city staff with public education and outreach activities that promote equity, inclusion and engagement.The Decatur City Commission established the Better Together Advisory Board in 2016 to guide and advise the Commission and the community around issues of equity, inclusion and engagement. In 2015 approximately 800 citizens contributed a combined total of more than 1,300 hours to create the Better Together Community Action Plan for Equity, Inclusion and Engagement. The plan contains specific action items for individuals, organizations and local government to undertake in order to cultivate a just, welcoming, inclusive, equitable and compassionate city. in the City Commission Conference Room, Decatur City Hall, 509 N. The Better Together Advisory Board meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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