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Extraordinary Final Week of 2016!

On Dec. 26th and 27th, a two-part story on Manufactured (Mobile) Home Communities ran on National Public Radio. The first night showcased some of the financial and legal issues for homeowners in commercially-owned communities. Of course, it highlighted … More »

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The time of my life …

This past year has been a real gift. I stepped back in time with all of the current knowledge and experience I now possess having run ROC USA® for 8½ years. I was able to return to what … More »

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Digging into the plans made at CLI

Greetings 2016 CLI grads, can you believe it’s been two weeks? Yes, two weeks ago last night we got a good night’s sleep in our own beds after four days in Columbus. If you’re like me, you came … More »

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Only Neighbors Can Build Neighborhoods

That was the theme for this year’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI).  And, it really captures the essence of the CLI as well as ROC USA’s purpose. I truly believe it; one doesn’t build a neighborhood.  Only people – … More »

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Look for CLI coverage coming soon to a screen near you

It’s a busy day here in New Hampshire. We’re gearing up for Community Leadership Institute, which starts tomorrow in Columbus, Ohio. A perennial favorite of ROC leaders and ROC USA staff, 2016 promises to be a CLI like … More »

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I Believe in Manufactured Housing!

My mother has spent her entire life – save four years at University of New Hampshire – within one square mile in lower Boscawen and Penacook, New Hampshire. That one square mile does not reflect limitations.  My mom … More »