Creating an Efficient Introduction
Why do you need one?
Whether you call it an elevator pitch, a spiel, or an introduction, being able to articulate who you are, how you’re connected to MNN, and why you’re engaging with someone is critical to the growth of your LNN. You want your neighbors to participate in your LNN, and your neighbors need to know you and your intentions enough to give out their contact information.
Talking Points and Key Phrases
What is Montpelier Neighbor Net?
A collective of small, neighborhood-based groups
3 goals:
Improved communications
Social connection
Emergency preparedness and response
Separate from the City
In one sentence: Montpelier Neighbor Net is the city-wide organization that supports
hyper-local groups coming together for better communication, social connections, and
emergency preparedness.
What does this look like in practice?
One or more neighbors who coordinate their street/neighborhood
Distribute messages, news, organize social gatherings, etc., hyper-locally
Ground-up organization
Providing support and structure to what already exists
Building new from the ground up
You define your neighborhood and its needs
