1. How to Effectively Operate a Black Police Association How to Effectively Operate a Black Police Association Nevada Black Police Association Las Vegas Chapter

2. Have a Mission List your goals Surround yourself with proactive positive people who are willing to commit to the mission and goals that have been established Diversify your board i.e. Civilian employees, correction officers, state officers, try to reflect your membership

3. Be Flexible Network with other agencies and see how they are doing things Don’t reinvent the wheel, use other associations ideas if you think they will work for you Know your region president and remember he/she is a great resource

4. Network within your Communities NAACP Urban chamber of commerce Nevada black nurses association Church coalitions within your communities Sheriff Mayor Meet with the district attorney Use the media

5. Network within your Department Know your command staff Establish quarterly meetings with your Sheriff Establish a good working relationship with your recruiting department Work hand in hand with your African American recruitment counsel Network with other minority organizations

6. Monthly Meetings & Bringing in new members Designate a consistent location and time Try to meet twice a month on different days to accommodate membership schedules Mentor program for new recruits let them know about the organization and that you are their for them

7. Community Fundraisers Feeding the homeless Scholarship programs Elderly support Thanksgiving turkey giveaways or baskets Children programs within the minority areas Talent show/lipsync show Car wash

8. Membership Benefits Annual formal Christmas gala Annual picnic Monthly birthday recognition for all active members ** Incentive for members who bring the most new members to association ** Incentive to board members who bring the most new members to a monthly meeting** Group events i.e. Trip to the garment district, professional game Mentoring for all current, active, fiscal members

9. Use Technology Have an interactive website If not interactive have a website Have cellular phones or pagers for board members to use for member support Photos of past, present and future events Designated photographer who is responsible for these pictures Have a members biography section

10. Use Technology Have an email address Develop a monthly or quarterly newsletter Advertise on the radio (do radio talk shows) Advertise in the newspaper Advertise on television Put together a Power Point Presentation regarding your organization

11. Committees to consider putting in place Historian Fundraiser Event Coordinator

12. Dealing with complaints Have them put it in writing Most contacts we receive are from people who are not members, but want to join once they have a problem. Be ready to Deal with this Ask the member what type of results they are looking for Be honest with the member let them know up front what you can or cannot do

13. Contact Information Priscilla Green Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (702) 296-3030 Greenp1@msn.com