He asked the parents' association leaders how parents could act as a political force.

LaBranche has authored to columns, podcasts, articles and book chapters and has made presentations to association leaders.

It was the second power blackout at the complex in six months, said Denise Payne, a tenants' association leader.

But this time it lasted only for two, and the association leaders wanted all members at both dinners.

A random sampling of managers and association leaders around the country shows the best method is to offer entertainment or a social function with the business meeting.

Some association leaders tried to sell the main hall, but others protested, prompting years of litigation .

Curran is notable among association leaders for being quite reachable publicly, including directly responding to queries on public email lists.

But association leaders complained that their efforts to obtain files were meeting resistance.

Ms. Tate, a member of the group's executive committee, said the association leaders did not focus on image issues as they plotted strategy.

The program provides training in hands-on skills for field staff, and organizational training for association leaders.