5 Myths & Misconceptions About Boards & Councils

Serving on a board or town council is a great way to get involved with your community. But there are some common myths and misconceptions about what boards and councils do — and being a member of one. Midwest Assistance Program staff identified five including:

Myth #1: All that board/council does is talk and drink coffee.
Mythbuster: The majority of boards/councils are hardworking groups, volunteering more time than they expected to help solve a problem for their community and contribute to its survival.

Read the rest of MAP’s myths about boards and councils by clicking here.

You also can learn how serving on a board or council benefits you and your community, tips for better board/council meetings and what makes a good board/council member in the Spring issue of MAP’s Source newsletter.

Source Newsletter

Tightening ground water safeguards

Throughout rural America, contaminated ground water prevents communities from providing their residents with clean, clear drinking water.  The new U.S. EPA Ground Water Rule strengthens safeguards for community water systems.  Learn how MAP can help your community comply with this new rule. Plus, read updates on a community revitalization project in Missouri, our new smoke-testing service and more.

Click here to read or download this current issue of Source.

More information about Source can be found here.


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