COALITION MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

I am committed to being an active member of the Collective Hope Coalition. I am committed to the vision, goals, objectives and strategies that have been and/or will be decided by the coalition. I am committed to the planning and collaboration that such coalitions undertake and understand that it will take time. I acknowledge the contributions and expectations of the other members of the Coalition. Benefits of collaboration include: newsletters, its resources, educational events, connection to other members and priority populations.

As general evidence of our commitment, we agree to do the following:

• Appoint a representative(s) to attend coalition meetings and activities 
• Authorize that representative to make decisions on our behalf
• Read minutes, reports and newsletters to keep abreast of coalition decisions/activities 
• Disseminate relevant information to organizational members or employees through listservs, websites and newsletters 
• Keep the coalition informed of our organization’s related activities 
• Participate in sustaining the coalition’s vitality, involvement and energy in the community by supporting events, presentations, and other initiatives
• Support the overarching principles of cultural competence and ensure its incorporation into the coalition’s comprehensive approach

Specifically, our organization will commit the following resources to the coalition:

• Assistance with at least one resource fair, meeting presentation, community workshop, or other major Coalition task or initiative per year

• Connections to other key organizations/individuals