What is a Community Association?

•  What are the benefits of having an association?

•  Contacting the Center
•  Using eSubscribe  

Citizens Advisory Board

• Get Organized
• Set Goals
• Spread the Word
• Your First Meeting

• Recruit Leaders
• Job Descriptions

• Keep Members Interested
• Hold Social Events
• Undertake a Membership Drive

Communication 

• Communicate

•  Establish Rules
•  Draft by-laws

•  Set Fees
•  Report on the Budget
•  Raise Funds
•  File for 501(c)4 Tax-Exempt Status
•  Consider 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt Status

•  Conduct Regular Meetings
•  Conduct Successful Meetings
•  Speak Effectively
•  Listen to Others
•  Practice Active Listening

•  Build Consensus
•  Use Brainstorming Tools

•  Manage Conflict

• Know Your Neighborhood
• Take a Survey