ROC Resident Resources
Informed ROC members operate well-run cooperatives. That’s why we work with ROC USA® to provide a variety of FREE in-person and online trainings that all ROC residents can access.
Committed to Strong Communities
Our ROC-NH and ROC USA® teams are dedicated to providing up-to-date information for and about resident-owned communities, so that ROC residents can make informed decisions.
Community Leadership Training Series
Offered annually, this 6-month series of workshops (one Saturday a month) combines education, networking, and practical application. These in-person and online sessions take a down-to-earth approach to skill-building to give co-op members the tools needed to be successful leaders in ROC communities — and beyond.
From governance and accountability, to effective communication and reducing conflict, this training series will provide advanced tools for successful ROCs. Gather ideas from fellow co-op members from across the state and identify areas for collaboration and peer-to-peer support.
Details
Community leaders are the engines of thriving resident-owned communities.
We believe every community member is, has been, or could be, a community leader — volunteers, committee chairs, elected directors, and members who are willing to step up when needed. Leadership roles are as varied as the tasks that need to be done.
Every co-op member has experience, talent, and knowledge that could be helpful to others struggling with the same, or similar, challenges.
Anyone living in a N.H. resident-owned community is eligible. Participants are NOT required to hold a board position in their communities.
The series is free and open to all members of NH’s resident-owned communities. Class sizes are limited and an application process is required. Classes are held in person at the NH Community Loan Fund, 7 Wall St., Concord, NH, or online.
ROC essentials
The basics of co-op management. Corporate governance, board and member roles and responsibilities, and sound financial management practices.
Building a team
Real-time team-building exercises.
What is a leader?
Explore your own leadership potential and skills you can put to use in your co-op, work, and home life.
Seeking maximum involvement
Tried and true community-building tools that will increase member engagement.
Effective communications
How to listen actively, ask good questions, and give good feedback. Learn how to be effective communicating with a group, or an individual.
Conflict resolution
Strategies for de-escalating and managing conflict.
Planning is power
How to set goals, make an action plan and carry it out.
The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund and Granite State College have created a unique partnership that provides the opportunity for Community Leadership graduates to receive four college credits from Granite State College. A fee will be charged if graduates wish to convert their leadership completion certificates to college credits. Credit may or may not be transferable to other institutions.
What Our Community Leadership Graduates Say
Hear from some of the participants in our Community Leadership training series.
I plan to use the action/workplan both personally and for the co-op."
The atmosphere was very upbeat and the feeling in the air was electric! It kept me very alert and wanting to learn more."
Trust me, it's well worth your time. You're not alone with issues you are having in your community."
More Resources
New Hampshire laws and standards along with other resources as they become available.
New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 205-A are the state laws that regulate manufactured-home (mobile home) parks. Resident-owned communities (ROCs), their members and residents must follow, and are protected by, these laws.
All cooperative members should be familiar with RSA 301-A, which governs consumer cooperatives, including ROCs.
RSA 540 affects the landlord-tenant relationship and are applicable in manufactured housing where not inconsistent with RSA 205-A.
ROCs are also incorporated under the state's RSA 293-A, which offer guidance in the proper operation of a cooperative.
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