activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 11
- Conduct board governance meetings Board Governance & Member VotingHolds regular board meetings, including semi-annual sessions, to manage organizational operations and governance.
- Conduct community meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds annual and semi-annual community meetings to engage residents, with the most recent meeting held on May 27, 2023, and a future meeting scheduled for May 23, 2026, both at the EVP Clubhouse in Payson, AZ.
- Hold board meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsConvenes regular board meetings, including semi-annual sessions, to manage organizational operations, with a meeting held on March 18 and another scheduled for May 23, 2026.
- Host annual and semi-annual community meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsConducts formal community meetings, including annual and semi-annual gatherings, at the EVP Clubhouse in Payson, AZ, to engage members and conduct organizational business.
- Host community social events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes recurring community gatherings such as annual social hours and dinners, potlucks with corn hole tournaments, Spring Brunches, and duck race events followed by barbecues, all held at the EVP Clubhouse in Payson, AZ.
- Host community social events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes recurring community gatherings such as annual social hours and dinners, potlucks, corn hole tournaments, and duck races, often including food and social activities at the EVP Clubhouse in Payson, AZ.
- Host recurring rummage sales Community Festival & Event OrganizationPlans and hosts a Summer Rummage Sale at the Clubhouse every two years, with the next event scheduled for June 5–7, 2026.
- Host rummage sales Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes a recurring Summer Rummage Sale at the Clubhouse, with the next event scheduled for June 5–7, 2026.
- Manage volunteer engagement Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementCollects volunteer sign-up information to maintain a list of community members interested in supporting organizational activities.
- Organize community workdaysCoordinates periodic workdays to clear brush and flood debris from private properties and adjacent U.S. Forest Service lands, engaging community members in local environmental maintenance.
- Organize community workdaysCoordinates periodic workdays to clear brush and flood debris from community properties and adjacent forest service lands, contributing to local environmental maintenance and safety.
capacity building · 2
- Develop and maintain organizational website Organizational Website Redesign and LaunchLaunched and maintains a new organizational website to replace a previous dysfunctional site, ensuring reliable digital access following changes in Google Sites hosting.
- Develop and maintain organizational website Organizational Website Redesign and LaunchDeveloped and launched a new website to replace a dysfunctional prior version, ensuring continued digital presence and communication capabilities after disruptions from Google Sites hosting changes.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Community governance through member-driven board participation community_governanceEngages community members in organizational governance by holding annual board meetings where voting rights are granted based on membership dues, promoting local ownership and accountability.
- Community governance with member participation community_governanceEngages community members in organizational governance through an annual board meeting where voting rights are granted based on membership dues, promoting democratic decision-making.
- Fire risk reduction through property owner education educationProvides education to property owners on home and land maintenance practices that reduce fuel loads and improve fire readiness, with the goal of lowering wildfire risk in wildland communities.
- Fire risk reduction through property owner education educationEducates property owners on home and land maintenance practices that reduce fuel loads and improve fire readiness, with the goal of lowering wildfire risk in wildland communities.
- User-centered digital engagement user-centered designEmploys a user-centered design approach to website development by actively soliciting feedback to inform iterative improvements, ensuring the platform meets community needs.
- User-centered website development with continuous feedback user-centered designUses a user-centered design approach for website development by actively inviting user feedback to inform ongoing improvements and ensure the platform meets community needs.
- Volunteer mobilization for community engagement community_engagement_through_volunteer_mobilizationUses a volunteer sign-up system to engage community members and build a sustainable pool of volunteers for ongoing and future community events.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Duck Race
Fundraising event with $5 entry per duck, 50/50 prize split, followed by social time and barbecue at the clubhouse
EVP Firewise
Volunteer program providing fire safety education, organizing brush removal workdays, and coordinating with local agencies to reduce wildfire risk
Spring Brunch
Community social event hosted by the Spirit Committee featuring a meal at the clubhouse open to all members
Summer Rummage Sale
Annual fundraising event held at the EVP Clubhouse where members donate items for sale; proceeds support community projects
relationships · 5
who they work with
- EVP Fire District Partner — Coordinates with the EVP Fire District (aka “Fire Board) to promote fire safety.
- Firewise Communities Network — Affiliated with the national Firewise Communities organization.
- Gila County Partner — Coordinates with Gila County to promote fire safety.
- Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety Partner — Recognized by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety as a key element of fire risk reduction.
- US Forest Service Partner — Coordinates with the US Forest Service to promote fire safety.