Please join us for a CN Member Gathering on December 12 from 3-4:30 PM ET / 12-1:30 PM PT.  We will celebrate the solstice (a little early), reflect on progress and challenges from the past year, shape goals and visions for the next year, and share recipes and stories. Here is our agenda – what to expect:

• Dr. Debra Butler will lead us in a storytelling and resource building activity around food. See a sneak peak of her storytelling around gumbo here, and come prepared to exchange recipes with others! 

• In a short presentation and discussion, staff will highlight some of CN’s progress from 2025 and explore areas for growth and priorities for 2026. 

• Vidya Balasubramanyam designed “mad libs” for members to individually and collectively reflect on 2025 and set intentions for 2026.

All CN members and partners are welcome! RSVP at this link, and we hope to see you there!

We will stay on for 30 minutes after the gathering (until 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT) for anyone who wants to keep talking with other members and/or CN staff!