Residents have a number of opportunities to become involved in the volunteer governance of Kendal-Crosslands Communities, including service on the Communities Board of Directors, service on committees of the Board, and involvement in resident governance through the Resident Associations and their committees.

Resident Service on Kendal-Crosslands Communities Board of Directors
The Communities Board seeks directors whose lives are in harmony with Kendal Values and Standards. A minimum of two-thirds of the persons serving on the Board are members of the Religious Society of Friends, and at least two members of the Board, but not more than 20% of the total number of directors, are residents of one of the Communities. The Board Development Committee makes its nominations for resident members from a pool of names that have been suggested by residents of the Communities, taking into consideration needed skills and talents.

Resident Service on Board Committees
The Kendal-Crosslands Communities Board of Directors utilizes a number of committees to carry out the day-to-day work of the Board. Most committees (with the exception of the Board Development Committee) include resident members. The nominations for these committees are generated by the Board Development Committee based on suggestions made by the residents of the Communities. Examples of board committees that provide opportunities for resident involvement include the Finance, Property, Long Range Planning, and Outreach Committees.

Resident Associations
Resident Associations are organized in each of the four KCC communities and provide numerous opportunities for resident involvement and service. These Associations are responsible for the oversight of resident life at the Communities. They operate independently and are composed only of the residents of each community, all of whom are automatically voting members of the association. A volunteer Board of Directors and officers who are elected annually govern each Resident Association. Nominations for the board and officer positions are generated by the residents of each community.