BLOCK LEADER BINDER
TABLE OF CONTENT
Section One: Introductory Information
1.1 Welcome
from City Manager Dave Knapp
1.2 Why
You Should Become a Cupertino Block Leader
Please complete the following forms and return to
City Manager's Office, City Hall, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014
1.3 Volunteer
Application
1.4 Waiver
Form
Section Two: Resources to Get Started
2.1 4
Reasons to Get to Know Your Neighbor Flyer
2.2 Block Leader Brochure
2.3 Block Leader Program - Powerpoint
2.4 Frequently
Asked Questions
2.5 Walk
Around the Block - Ideas to Spark Your Start
2.6 Scenarios
for Meeting your Neighbors
2.7 Courier
Article - May 2004
2.8 Sample
ID Cards
2.9 Sample
Introduction Letter in English
2.10 Sample
Introduction Letter translated into Chinese
2.11 Cultural
Tips
2.12 Community Improvement Grant Program & Application
Section Three: Two-Way Communication
Block Leaders receive emails about developmental
activities and events in their immediate neighborhoods.
3.1 Sample
Email to Block Leaders
3.2 Map
of Block Leaders
3.3 "Stirring
the Pot" - Communications Manual
Section Four: Block Parties
4.1 Block
Party Brochure
4.2 Block
Party Application
4.3 Easy
Recipes for Throwing a Block Party
Section Five: Neighborhood Watch and Safety
5.1 Neighborhood
Watch Program Manual
5.2 What is Neighborhood Watch?
5.3 How to Start a Neighborhood Watch Group
5.4 eCap Community Alert Program
Section Six: Neighborhood Emergency Readiness
6.1 Emergency
Preparedness Program Overview
6.2 Telephone
Tips During an Emergency
6.3 Neighborhood
Organization / Earthquake Drill
6.4 How
to Organize a Neighborhood Meeting
6.5 Backpack Kit: Emergency
Supplies to Keep in Your Car
6.6 Preparedness
Information Request
6.7 Emergency
Preparedness Training Schedule
Section Seven: Community Resources
7.1 County
Mediation and Conflict Resolution Services
7.2 Cupertino
Scene (City Newsletter)
Section Eight: Templates for Block Leaders
8.1 Sample
Introduction Letter to Neighbors
8.2 Sample
Neighborhood Newsletter
8.3 Sample
Block Party Invitation
8.4 Sample
Neighborhood Organizational Meeting Invitation
8.5 Sample
Neighborhood Watch Meeting Invitation
8.6 Information
Sheet for New Residents
8.7 Neighborhood
Contact Sheet Option A
8.8 Neighborhood
Contact Sheet Option B
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