2023 ROC Association Election
The Mountain West Region Director seat election is on! We have everything you need to know about this year’s election: Candidate profiles, a ballot, a Director’s job description, the election calendar, and more!
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What is the ROC Association?
We are an association of resident owned communities (ROCs) led by ROC volunteers. We support a strong peer network of co-op leaders and advocate for and represent ROCs on the ROC USA Board of Directors and with stakeholders across the country.
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.
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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
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ROC Association putting ‘Better Together’ into action
The wildfires and floods of 2021 and 2022 started the wheels turning for the ROC Association Directors. Several ROCs were affected and a few had to evacuate their communities. Personal experience with storm damage and tornado threats in
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Vermont ROC uses Better Together Grant for lifesaving equipment
Sterling View Cooperative Community, Inc., in Hyde Park, Vt., is a 55 and older community with 113 homes. Residents purchased their neighborhood in April 2021. The Co-op’s community center is a place where many residents meet and gather for
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Competitive PRICE grants could greatly improve ROCs’ infrastructure
ROC Leaders praise elected officials’ efforts, call for permanent annual funding The White House on Thursday announced a historic moment in the manufactured housing community sector, releasing details of a $225 million funding opportunity whose passage through Congress
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.
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Kelly Jensen
MOUNTAIN WEST REGION
Kelly is Board President at Paradise Village Cooperative, a 40-home Resident Owned Community in Johnstown, Colorado.
Email Kelly at:
west@rocassociation.org
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Marjory Gilsrud
EAST, MIDWEST & SOUTH REGION
Marjory is Board President at Madelia Mobile Village Cooperative, a 67-home Resident Owned Community in Madelia, Minnesota.
Email Marjory at:
midwest@rocassociation.org
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Deborah Winiewicz
NEW ENGLAND REGION
Deborah is Past President at Halifax Estates, a 430-home Resident Owned Community in Halifax, Massachusetts.
Email Deb at:
newengland@rocassociation.org
Directors' Blog
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I am a Director for the ROC Association!
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.
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Grant program a success all around
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.
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We’re all making a difference with the power of our numbers and our voices
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.
Our Regions
Find out which ROC Association region your ROC is in!
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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!