Welcome
| Site: | OpenLearn Create |
| Course: | Neighborhood Association Board Member Onboarding |
| Book: | Welcome |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 7:30 PM |
1. Overview
Welcome! And congratulations on taking the next step in become more involved in your neighborhood! As a neighborhood association board member, you have the opportunity to serve and represent your neighborhood in a professional capacity.
In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know as a new
neighborhood board member. From understanding the roles and
responsibilities of board members to effectively engaging with your
community, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools to
become a successful and impactful leader in your neighborhood.
2. What is a Neighborhood Association?
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The City of Springfield is made up of many neighborhood service areas, within which are many registered neighborhood associations. This means that the neighborhood has taken an additional step to become officially recognized by the City of Springfield. By being a registered neighborhood association, neighborhoods have the opportunity to receive benefits such as: an annual neighborhood clean-up, eligibility for the Great Neighborhoods grant programs, representation on the Neighborhood Advisory Council, zoning case notifications, and so much more.2
1. City of Springfield MO, Neighborhood Health Indicators, n.d., https://www.springfieldmo.gov/2697/Neighborhood-Health-Indicators.
2. City of Springfield MO. Neighborhood Registry, n.d. https://www.springfieldmo.gov/703/Neighborhood-Registry.