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To chase away the winter doldrums, socialize!
An article I recently read about beating the winter doldrums included recommendations to become more social. This makes a lot of sense. …
Happy Holidays to All
This Christmas, I offer you this piece of wisdom that has touched many, including me. Happy Holidays, all. Desiderata Go …
ROC USA Board of Directors adopts ROC leader priorities!
The ROC USA Board of Directors met last week in Washington, D.C., and adopted four priorities put forth by the …
My favorite “meetings” of my entire life!
And, that is saying something because I’ve attend a lot of meetings! Seriously, I’m just back from five days in …
My only regret about ROC-A-PALOOZA: I couldn’t be there!
The practice of electing community leaders is not unique to ROCs. I’ve read many times that a third of owned …
Park residents walk a well-worn path from skepticism to security
This June, three more groups of manufactured-home residents in Washington state joined the growing national movement of resident-owned communities (ROCs). …
A ROC MALL discount that really paid off!
I saved 37% and got better quality paint through my Innovia – ROC MALL – discount at Sherwin Williams! You …
How to make the most of board transitions
Ahhh, summer is here. Warmer weather, longer days, and more time outdoors. For the ROC-NH team, the arrival of summer …
A tribute to George ‘Mac’ McCarthy
For most of you, Mac is not someone you know. Lois Parris of the Lakes Region Co-op in Belmont, N.H., …
Great to see so many NH ROC leaders . . . and a few from Maine, too!
I was happy to speak and participate on Saturday morning with the more than 100 ROC leaders from New Hampshire …
More news from the road: Mission Investors’ Exchange, Minneapolis, May 13-15
I was invited to speak about how foundations can make loans to ROC USA Capital. As you likely know, ROC …
On the Road Again …
It’s a catchy headline, isn’t it? I’m guessing at least half of you have the Willie Nelson song playing in …
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