Resident Leaders: Support the Supporters, Tuesday, August 10 at
3 p.m. (EDT)

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Some of the best ambassadors for your center's programs are the people for whom they are designed to serve: your residents. But, how you do enlist the help of residents to promote center programs and services? What type of person makes the best resident leader? What are the specific roles and responsibilities of resident leaders? How do you keep them engaged and enthusiastic about the center and all it has to offer?

On August 10 at 3 p.m. EDT, Neighborhood Networks will host a conference call that discusses how resident leaders can help a center thrive and grow and how center staff can assemble a group of leaders that are committed to the success of a center. Presenters include:

	Carolyn Leung, program manager, Aligning Researchers and Communities for Health (ARCH) Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and author of "Resident Participation: A Community-Building Strategy in Low-Income Neighborhoods."
	Gloria Flores, resident leader for the West Avenue Apartments Community Learning Center.
	Rosa Loera, center director of the West Avenue Apartments Community Learning Center.

During the conference call, presenters will discuss:

	Strategies for encouraging resident involvement and community-building.
	Benefits of providing residents with leadership opportunities.
	Tactics for incorporating residents into the planning process.
	Methods for building a team of resident leaders and assigning responsibilities to each member.
	Ideas for keeping resident leaders engaged.

How the Conference Call Works

To connect to the conference call, dial toll-free (888) 556-5018 and ask for the "Neighborhood Networks conference call." Please be prepared to provide contact information to the operator.

For more information, contact the Neighborhood Networks Information Center, toll-free, at (888) 312-2743. The hearing impaired may access Neighborhood Networks via TTY by calling the Federal Information Relay Service, toll-free, at (800) 877-8339. Additional questions or ideas may be posted on the Neighborhood Networks discussion board.