Social Checklist 2

2. Communication - the flow of ideas & information

excellent (15)adequate (5)minimal (1)inadequate (-5)

Community members make use of this system:

often (10)sometimes (3)very little (1)not at all (0)

B. Communication systems are used and work well in the community for the following:
Check as many as apply -

announcing social events (3)

announcing group work activities (3)

encouraging discussion of important community decisions (3)

making information about past community decisions and policies available (3)

providing opportunities to share resources, skills, transportation, etc. (3)

providing personal support at times when a community member is in need (3)

uncensored exchange of ideas and discussion of values and visions (3)

Other (1 point for each) - describe: _____________________________________________

C. There is adequate accessibility for community members to:

Meet and talk face to face often (8)sometimes (4)rarely (-3)

Phoneyes (5)no (-3)

Faxyes (4)no (-1)

Regular Mail service yes (3)no (-1)

Internet/e-mail yes (2)no (0)

Other (1 point for each) - describe: _____________________________________________

Add up the numbers in parentheses behind each item above that you checked.

2. Communication - the flow of ideas & information Total:_____

	50+	Indicates excellent progress toward sustainability
	25-49	Indicates a good start toward sustainability
	0-24	Indicates actions are needed to undertake sustainability