NA Chairperson Training Manual

The  Neighborhood and Community Services Division, with the help of other City departments and community organizations, has prepared this manual as a reference for neighborhood associations on the issues they commonly encounter in their efforts to make a difference in their community.

This manual provides information on how to organize an NA; how to maximize its effectiveness as a group; services provided by the City of Salem and other local governments; and several specific issues neighborhood associations deal with such as budgeting, land use, and traffic concerns. The majority of the information was prepared by the Neighborhood and Community Services Division. All other sources are noted. This version was revised in November 2005 (although some sections contain more recent information).

Table of Contents

A. What is a Neighborhood Association?

B. Member Roles

C. Preparing for Meetings

D. City Support to Neighborhood Associations

E. City of Salem Overview

E1. Guide to City Services    udpated April 2008

F. How to be a Successful Group

G. Getting People Involved: Delegating and Recruiting

H. Mass Media

I. Influencing Local Government

J. Common NA Committees and Issues

K. Other Community Resources

L. City Glossary

M. Appendix

N. My Neighborhood Association