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Whether your association is just beginning to explore the idea of coming together or you’re ready to formalize an official association, this toolkit will walk you through the process in clear, manageable stages.  \nYou don’t need to start big. Begin with a simple conversation between project directors. Then create small habits—sharing resources, meeting regularly, learning from one another. As your group grows, you can move naturally into  \ndefining your mission, establishing bylaws, electing officers, and shaping a shared vision for statewide impact.  \nWhether your group remains an informal network or chooses to grow into amore formal association, all structures are acceptable. Each association can define what its association looks like based on capacity, goals, and member interest.  \nHow to Use This Toolkit  \n• Start anywhere. Each section stands alone, so you can follow the full roadmap or jump directly to the part that fits where you are today.  \n• Use the templates. 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