1. What is the purpose/vision of NEPCO? o Larry Swedenburg: The NEPCO Articles Incorporation Article III Section 1 describe purpose and objectives which are: protect property rights members encourage beautification county provide a forum to exchange ideas among serve as an area-wide point contact with governmental agencies on land use matters impacting quality life. o Betzler: Vision/planning must be priority – who/what we want in 3-4 years how we’ll increase our value/impact for members. o Mike Pipkins: information sharing act communication liaison local state government advocate HOA/community offer HOA education. o Bill C: ensure improve life its members community. This includes protecting rights encouraging providing exchanging serving O: platform community engagement advocacy education 2. What are needs? A high feeling safe (law enforcement fire protection) having good schools many churches charities nearby libraries clean air water roads shopping areas recreation opportunities (including great golf courses) festivals events views mountains. Community needs include addressing rapidly developing priorities ensuring remains relevant impactful improving service provided communities. access education healthcare recreational facilities environment. 3. Things do well excels matters. liaison advocacy government. fostering educational resources advocating needs. 4. Where can improve? continually look at ways what it does provides enhance strategies member efforts. 5. How organize appropriately meet mission should refine roles key responsibilities understanding work impacts identify concerns answer questions. establish clear responsibilities coordination effective collaboration. 6. Other answers or topics from respondents importance staying neutral certain allowing open dialogue was also highlighted. collaborative environment diverse perspectives emphasized.