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Community Development Society International
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- Subject: Community Development Society International
- From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <london@nuteknet.com>
- Date: Fri, 02 May 1997 21:38:39 -0400
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Lawrence F. London, Jr.
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Title: Community Development Society International
Professional Association
The Community Development Society International (CDS), founded in 1969,
is a dynamic professional association offering a global perspective on
community development.
The CDS Vision
Members of CDS believe community is a basic building block of society,
and that:
- community is complex and multi-dimensional
- the human dimension, which is capable of growth and development,
is the most critical aspect of community
- development of each community can be fostered through improvement
of individual, organizational, and problem-solving knowledge and skills
- adherence to the CDS' Principles of Good Practice is essential to
sound community development
- the Society must be proactive, providing leadership to professionals and
citizens across the spectrum of community development.
a global community, those helping to develop and sustain communities
must understand a variety of complex and ever-changing systems. The
profession of community development integrates knowledge from many
disciplines with community development theory, research, teaching and
practice; these important and interdependent functions are vital in both
the private and public sectors.
The Community Development Society International provides leadership to
professionals and citizens across the spectrum of community development.
CDS Principles of Good Practice
- Promote active and representative citizen participation so that
community members can meaningfully influence decisions that affect their lives.
- Engage community members in problem diagnosis so that those affected
may adequately understand the causes of their situations.
- Help community leaders understand the economic, social, political,
environmental, and psychological impact associated with alternative
solutions to the problem.
- Assist community members in designing and implementing a plan to solve
agreed-upon problems by emphasizing shared leadership and active citizen
participation in that process.
- Disengage from any effort that is likely to adversely affect the
disadvantaged segments of a community.
- Actively work to increase leadership capacity (skills, confidence, and
aspirations) in the community.
Programs and Resources
Membership , publications,
annual conference,
certification,
and CDS section and
chapter activities provide
members with multiple opportunities to:
- Learn what's new in the profession
- Exchange ideas
- Obtain the most current research and reference information available
- Share professional experiences and expertise.
Yes, I'd like more information about the CDS International.
Community Development Society International
1123 North Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-7106
FAX (414) 276-7704
Or, send email to: 75547.2561@compuserve.com
Links to other organizations:
CDS International, Telecommunications Section
CDS Nebraska Chapter
CDS Resources
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