Overview of a Coalition Membership

 

Membership in the coalition should not be limited to any particular segment of the community. In order to be an effective coalition, the membership makeup should represent the true picture of your community. If you want the community to participate, they must be included in the process.

Some coalitions are as simple as a membership made up of the fire department teaming with one of the local civic organizations or churches.

Some examples of coalition members/representatives from other areas are:

• Local industrial plant representative
• Representative from a major community employer
• Police/sheriff department representative
• EMS representative
• Retailers
• County/city officials