What is the ROC Association?
The ROC Association is a community-leader led movement. Membership is free and automatic to all of the more than 300 communities that are (or have been) supported by a ROC USA Network affiliate.
ROCs elect community leaders to represent their region on the ROC USA Board of Directors, helping ensure ROCs and ROC leaders are involved in the governance of ROC USA as a non-profit social venture. One ROC Association Director is elected from each of three regions and serves a three-year term.
2022 ROC Association Election
Nominations are open for the East, Midwest and South Region Director seat.
We have everything you need to know about this year’s election:
a Director’s job description, the election calendar, nomination information, and more.
History
The Association was started by two ROC leaders, Natividad Seefeld of Park Plaza Cooperative in Fridley, Minn. and Lois Parris, then of Lakes Region Cooperative in Belmont, N.H., both former appointees to the ROC USA Board of Directors.
In 2013, the Association held its first national elections and since then, ROC Boards nationwide (including your Board) have had the opportunity to cast a vote for a candidate from your region every two years.
In 2020, the ROC Association launched two ROC Association Committees, the Outreach & Education Committee and the Policy & Advocacy Committee. ROC Leaders from across the country volunteer their time to expand the work of the ROC Association.
Our Work
Outreach & Education Committee
Outreach & Education Committee
Carol Hodgkins, Wardtown Mobile Home Cooperative
Policy & Advocacy Committee
Policy & Advocacy Committee
Better Together Grants
Better Together Grants
Learn MoreBetter Together Calls
1st Wednesday of each month, 8:00 pm ET
Better Together Calls
ADVOCACY
ROC Association Directors call on Congress to make the infrastructure in Resident Owned Communities safe and resilient
ROC Association News
Join the ‘A Decent Home’ Discussion
Documentary debuts on PBS this month Save Mary O’Hara, Executive Vice President of ROC Movement and Deb Winiewicz, Past President of Halifax Estates and ROC Association Director for the New England Region, will participate in a live Twitter
2023 Better Together Grant applications available now
Applications will be accepted April 3 – May 3 CONCORD, N.H. – Spring is right around the corner! Is your ROC planning a Community Improvement Project – new streetlights, a new entrance sign, or a weather-proof bulletin board
PRICE is right for ROCs
Bipartisan program could deliver millions in infrastructure and acquisition funding to resident owned communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – A $225 million new program to invest in manufactured home communities across the country has been approved by Congress and
Our Directors
The ROC Association Directors are elected by Resident Owned Communities in their region. Directors serve three-year terms (for a maximum of two terms). In addition to running the ROC Association, the Directors also serve on the ROC USA Board of Directors.
John Egan
MOUNTAIN WEST REGION
John is Past President at Animas View Cooperative, a 120-home Resident Owned Community in Durango, Colorado.
Deborah Winiewicz
NEW ENGLAND REGION
Deborah is the Past President at Halifax Estates, a 430-home Resident Owned Community in Halifax, Massachusetts.
Marjory Gilsrud
EAST, MIDWEST & SOUTH REGION
Marjory is the Board President at Madelia Mobile Village Cooperative, a 67-home Resident Owned Community in Madelia, Minnesota.
Directors' Blog
2022 Saw Significant Progress with More to Come in 2023
2022 Saw Significant Progress with More to Come in 2023 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
ROC Association working on Member engagement for all ROCs
The ROC Association is looking at this as a new challenge to revitalize that sense of ownership and pride. I think we are heading in a new and right direction.
We’re planning for the future, and we want your input!
Hi and greetings from Marjory here in Madelia, Minn.! Every three years, ROC USA conducts strategic planning and asks
Our Regions
Find out which ROC Association region your ROC is in!
Outreach & Education Committee
ROC Association Outreach & Education Committee members are trained public speakers available to speak to a wide variety of audiences. Please complete the form below to request an O&E speaker.
Suggested Topics
- ROC Association Benefits: O&E Committee members can present about the ROC Association and its benefits.
- Pre-Purchase Support: O&E Committee members are advocates of resident ownership and can share their experiences to resident groups considering purchase.
- Post-Purchase Support: Does your ROC need guidance with a specific topic, such as recruiting new Board Members or conflict resolution? Request an O&E Committee member to your next meeting for guidance!
- Events: Invite an O&E Committee member to speak at your annual meeting, anniversary party, or any other community celebration!
- Workshops: O&E Committee members have presented at regional conferences and on national cooperative webinars.
Request Form
Better Together Calls
To request access to the Better Together monthly calls, please complete the form below.
Join Calls
Policy & Advocacy Committee
Policy Space, if needed
Get Involved
Interested in joining an existing committee?
Have an thought or idea you'd like to share with a ROC Association Director?
Get in touch!