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Neighborhood Alliance 2012 Calendar Overview
Workshop registration is available online at nacok.org
Neighborhood Leaders for Today – Thursdays from February 16 through March 29
This one-of-a-kind leadership program gives citizens the confidence and tools they need to create, promote and sustain productive citizen-based neighborhood associations and to help develop sustainable community improvement projects. This class includes 35 hours of classroom study and over 30 different speakers all geared toward creating educated, well-equipped neighborhood leaders throughout the Oklahoma City Metro Area. Participants learn how to organize successful neighborhood groups, access City services, develop successful grant projects, organize neighborhood specific programs, navigate City Hall, establish membership drives, communicate effectively, and much more.Organizing Your Neighborhood and New Officer Training - first Tuesday each month
This beginners’ workshop gives residents the tools they need to get their neighborhood organized, as well as tips for being an effective neighborhood office. It’s offered the first Tuesday of each month at the Neighborhood Alliance Building. Light dinner is served. Register for this free event by calling 528-6322.Neighborhood Landscaping Projects – Thursday, March 15, 6:30pm – 8pm
Join us in the beautiful Community Room of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for an outstanding presentation by Brian Dougherty, Director, Parks & Public Spaces Initiative/Margaret Annis Boys Trust for Oklahoma City Community Foundation, as he guides you through a common-area landscape project from planning to implementation and follow up with a half-hour Q&A. Online registration for this workshop, with maps and location details will be available as of mid-February at nacok.org.Neighborhood Communications - March
This workshop is an overview of what neighborhoods can do to increase communications. It covers paper newsletters, digital newsletters, email, neighborhood websites and social networking sites. This workshop is offered as part of the Neighborhood Leaders for Today curriculum but open to all neighborhoods in OKC.Parliamentary Procedure - March
This intense course relays to basics of keeping neighborhood meetings focused and effective using Parliamentary Procedure. Presented by the Sooner Unit Parliamentarians, this workshop is offered as part of the Neighborhood Leaders for Today curriculum but open to all neighborhoods in OKC.Disaster Preparedness - Wednesday May 9, 2012 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
This workshop will help you be prepared for any type of disaster. You will learn the importance of creating a family disaster plan, having an emergency supply kit and knowing how to seek shelter. Specific hazards covered may include fires, floods, heat waves, thunderstorms, tornadoes and winter storms. Held at American Red Cross, 601 Northeast 6th Street, Oklahoma City, OK. Light Lunch Provided. Register at nacok.org.Code Enforcement 101 – Thursday, May 24, 6:30pm
This workshop focuses on the reach of the City of OKC Action Center, the impact of zoning on code enforcement and some of the resources available to residents for taking care of their homes and neighborhoods. Featuring a “speed dating” format, this event offers the opportunity for residents to talk face-to-face with many of a number of city department heads. Langston University OKC. Registration required nacok.org.Beautification Station/Cruisin’ OKC – June 2, 8:30am -1pm
This free event features a chartered bus tour of the most beautiful volunteer-driven improvement projects and private-public partnerships in Oklahoma City. After the tour, attendees will be treated to lunch donated by Panera Bread and informal conversation to learn how they can complete a beautification project for their neighborhood. Look for online registration to open in mid-April. Book your seat early – these coveted seats go fast!Basic Legal Issues for HOAs (North) – Tuesday, June19, 6:30 – 8:30pm (see additional session in July)
This workshop for mandatory Homeowner Associations is can help you get your questions answered. HOAs have specific issues and this workshop addresses these with authority. Attorney Matthew Winton, local attorney and Community Association Law specialist, presents the basics, including covenants, bylaws and amendment procedures. The workshop finishes up with a generous Question & Answer session. Held at Pelco Products in Edmond. Registration required, see nacok.org.Basic Legal Issues for HOAs (South) – Tuesday, July17, 6:30 – 8:30pm (see additional session in June)
This workshop for mandatory Homeowner Associations is can help you get your questions answered. HOAs have specific issues and this workshop addresses these with authority. Attorney Matthew Winton, local attorney and Community Association Law specialist, presents the basics, including covenants, bylaws and amendment procedures. The workshop finishes up with a generous Question & Answer session. Held at Home Creations’ Melody Hall in Moore. Registration required, see nacok.org.Private Roads Maintenance - August
This new program is designed for HOAs with private roads. Road maintenance is a daunting task! We offer the opportunity to hear from neighborhoods that have been there/done that, as well as city and county departments that can offer alternative plans for private roads. Be sure you’re on our email to get updates on this workshop.Advanced Legal Issues for HOAs – Thursday, August 16, 6:30 – 8:30pm
This workshop is for representatives of mandatory Homeowner Associations who have attended Basic Legal Issues. All attendees of the Basic workshops will receive an invitation to this advanced course. All attendees from Basic Legal Issues will receive an invitation.Neighbors Night Out – September 11, 2012 in your neighborhood
Neighbors Night Out is the most enjoyable crime fighting tool out there! Studies support the idea that a social neighborhood is a safer neighborhood, so we encourage neighborhoods to throw a party and celebrate! NNO events can range from a porch-light vigil or flashlight walk to a catered picnic. Neighborhood Alliance not only collects and distributes information on neighborhood events throughout the metro, including maps and contacts, to OCPD, OCFD and city council, but also to volunteer groups, like Target Employees, wanting to lend a hand and be a part of the community-building fun. Register your event (online starting in May at nacok.org) to be included in the master-list of events distributed to OKC Fire Department, OKC Police, Council members and more!Sixth Annual Good Neighbor Awards Banquet – November
Our year-end gala celebrating the exceptional effort of Central Oklahoma’s neighbors and neighborhoods has being delighting our constituents for five years. Nominations for awards are solicited starting in April for five award categories. This event announces the winners and tells the heart-warming stories of three finalists in each category of neighborly excellence.