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Norristown Block Captains Association
What is a Block Captain?
A Block Captain is any concerned citizen who would like to take an active role in the revitalization of Norristown.
What Role(s) must a Block Captain fill?
Must act as the link between municipality officials, local police and fire departments and community members.
Must have a working knowledge of the community and encourage communication among members of the area being served.
What are the responsibilities of a Block Captain?
Must attend regular (monthly) block captain meetings held on the last Tuesday of each month at the Montgomery County Human Services Center - Community Room at 6PM.
Share information obtained with other members on the block.
Encourage other community members to become active in the revitalization of Norristown.
Always treat members of the community with courtesy, dignity and respect.
Keep a watchful eye on the area and report incidents immediately to the proper authorities.
Attempt to coordinate social events such as block parties where neighbors can interact.
Encourage and coordinate meetings on a regular basis in order to discuss concerns, possible solutions and progress.
Set up and maintain contact information of every member on the block. This phone chain or list should be available to all residents and should be updated when necessary.
Greet all new neighbors and educate them about the block.
Keep neighbors alert of criminal activity in the area.
Attend training meetings that are applicable to the position.
