The Tenant Association Leadership Program
2015 Program Application Form
The goal of the TALP is to build a strong, diverse and powerful tenant movement.
We are glad you are interested in taking part!
Please complete this application and return by September 6, 2015 to Tenants &
Neighbors, c/o Delsenia Glover, 255 West 36th Street, Room 505, New York, NY 10018 or
at Dglover@tandn.org.
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Email: (Please print clearly) ____________________________
Phone#: _____________________________________________
Alternate Phone #:____________________________________
The following questions are designed to help us to understand where you are in your
leadership skills and abilities, and how the program can best address your particular
needs.
What is your current/past involvement with Tenants & Neighbors?
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What type of housing do you live in?
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Rent Stabilized
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Rent Controlled
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Mitchell-Lama
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Former Mitchell-Lama
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Project-based Section 8
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Other: _________________________________________
Are you an officer of your tenants’ association?
Yes /_/ No /_/
What are your duties in that position?
Besides Tenants & Neighbors, are there other outside tenants’ advocacy organizations
or groups with whom you work? If yes, please list below:
Please describe your past and current activities with Tenants & Neighbors and the
tenant movement overall:
Why are you interested in being a participant in the TAPLP?
What skills do you hope to gain from your participation in the program?
How would you describe your level of leadership at this time? (i.e. just starting out,
new leader, leader for more than one year, long-term leader and have trained others,
can teach a leadership class, etc.).
Please rate your level of experience: (1 represents the least amount of experience, 5
being the highest level of leadership.)
Developing by-laws
1
2
3
4
5
Political Systems
1
2
3
4
5
Community Engagement
1
2
3
4
5
Base-building
1
2
3
4
5
Fundraising
1
2
3
4
5
Working with Elected Officials
1
2
3
4
5
Public Speaking
1
2
3
4
5
Meeting Facilitation
1
2
3
4
5
Being part of Tenants & Neighbors Tenant Association Leadership Program requires
that you make a firm, long-term commitment to the program. In addition to the
intensive training, participants are expected to serve as a TA president advisory
committee and assist T&N staff with developing new tenant associations in your
community.
Below is a list of dates for the trainings:
Transportation, meals and room are provided free of charge for accepted candidates.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the bi-weekly Saturday trainings.
Participants must participate in the weekend retreat orientation, and all training
sessions. If a participant misses more than one of the scheduled meetings, they will
meet with the program coordinators to discuss whether or not they can continue in the
program.
If you can make a firm commitment, please complete this application by signing
below. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted by a T&N staff member to
set up an appointment for a one-on-one meeting with the TAPLP coordinators.
Thank you for your interest in the Tenants & Neighbors Tenant Association President
Leadership Program!
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Signature of Applicant
Date