This is an introduction to the Lost Creek Civic Organization serving the Lost Creek neighborhood in Austin, Texas.

1. Lost Creek Civic Organization
Introduction
Enhanced quality of life and economic value through
civic engagement
June 22, 2015
LCCO Organizational Committee

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Topics
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Role
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Lost Creek Needs a Formal Civic Organization
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Neighborhood Organizations
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Characteristics
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Strategy
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Status
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Next Steps

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Organizational Committee
Ashley Crutchfield
Barbara Crutchfield
Barbara Szalay
Bob Crutchfield
Carla Doyne
Karen McAfee
Paul Schumann
Sam Mirrop
Sandy Whitney

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LCCO Role
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The role of the Lost Creek Civic Organization
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To act as the governmental liaison on issues
related to the quality of life and economic welfare
of the community (City, County, EISD, and State)
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To conduct research, facilitate conversations, and
reach positions, on those issues.
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It’s among similar organizations active in many other
large communities throughout Austin and the country.

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Lost Creek Needs a Formal
Civic Organization
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City of Austin Annexation
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Growing Number of Issues
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More Involvement Needed in Public Forums
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A Mechanism for Political Force
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Provide the Opportunity For a Voice for Every
Resident
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Organization Devoted Solely to Civic Matters

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Sample of Known Civic Issues
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Loop 360
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Marshall Tract
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CodeNext
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Lost Creek Future Land Use Map
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Lost Creek Master Plan
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Mass Transit
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Water Rates and Conservation
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Environment
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Imagine Austin
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Jurisdictional Liaison (City,
County, EISD, State)
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Bee Caves Rd Improvements
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MOPAC South Improvements
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EISD Bond Programs
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Fire Protection and Prevention in
Greenbelt Areas Not Covered by
Lost Creek Limited District
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Liaison with Other Civic
Organizations

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Neighborhood Organizations & Services
Community Development
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Lost Creek Limited District
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Lost Creek Neighborhood
Association
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Lost Creek Moms’ Club
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Lost Creek Dads’ Club
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Lost Creek Home and Garden
Club
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Nextdoor Lost Creek
Civic Engagement
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Lost Creek Civic Organization

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LCCO Characteristics
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Incorporated as a state nonprofit
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IRC 501(c)(4) non-profit status will be
applied for
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Volunteer based
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All land owners (residences and office
buildings) within the geographic territory
are members. Only homeowners have the
right to vote and hold office.
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There will be no dues. All funds are from
voluntary contributions or fund raising as
permitted by IRC 501(c)(4).
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A loose, open, transparent, and inclusive
organization
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Communicates through various media
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Known to governments and media as the formal
liaison to/from Lost Creek for civic issues
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Holds a minimum of one physical meeting or
virtual meeting per quarter with featured
speakers
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Welcomes and encourages input from all Lost
Creek homeowners and businesses
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Fosters relationships with all neighborhood
organizations in Lost Creek
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Fosters community conversations on important
issues
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Publishes an electronic calendar of civic events
important to Lost Creek
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Facilitates access to information about civic
issues affecting the community

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Strategy
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Vision: A community of creative collaboration
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Mission: To protect and enhance the quality of life in, and economic
value of, our community
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Goals
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Represent all land owners (residences and office buildings) within its geographic area
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Be known as the organization to go to for civic information about the community or
issues affecting the community
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Be inclusive, transparent, knowledgeable, and proactive
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Be a viable organization with sustained volunteerism

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Strategy (continued)
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Strategies
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Be open
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Encourage and facilitate civic and civil engagement
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Develop good relations with political leaders, government staff, land managers, and media
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Optimize communication and collaboration tools and technologies
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Values
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Service
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Community
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Appropriate technology
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Communication
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Environmental awareness
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Teamwork

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Status
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Texas Nonprofit Corporation
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Established Web/Network Site
–www.lostcreekcivicorganization.org
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Drafted Constitution and Bylaws
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Accepted in Austin Community Registry
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Prepared Announcement & Roll Out Plan

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Web/Network Site

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Web/Network Site (continued)

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Next Steps
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Announcement
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Post Card to Homeowners
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E-mail to Residents
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Letters to Commercial Property Landowners
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Identification of Founding Officers and Board Members
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Contact Appropriate Government Officials and Staff
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Press Release to Appropriate Media
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Announce First Meeting