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MACCRA: Maryland Continuing Care Residents Association (BRAC0067)

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The Broadmead chapter of the Maryland Continuing Care Residents Association (MaCCRA) is central to the organization's history, as the statewide association was founded by a Broadmead resident. MaCCRA is a non-profit dedicated to protecting the rights and financial security of residents in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs).

History

The Broadmead chapter's history is linked to the founding of the state organization:

  • Founder: MaCCRA was established in 1993 by Robert Sparks, PhD, an economist and retired state official who was a resident at Broadmead.
  • Inception: The initial startup meeting for MaCCRA was hosted at Broadmead in the summer of 1993 in coordination with the Maryland Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging (MANPHA).
  • Role: Since its founding, the chapter has been part of a collective effort to influence Maryland legislation, such as Senate Bill 543, which established essential requirements for CCRC financial transparency and resident governance.


Bylaws

While specific customized bylaws for the Broadmead chapter are typically maintained internally by the chapter’s executive committee, they generally align with the MaCCRA State Bylaws and the MaCCRA Sample Chapter Bylaws:

  • Purpose: To protect the rights and financial security of Broadmead residents and encourage cooperation between residents and management.
  • Membership & Dues: Chapters must have at least 20 members to remain active. Chapter treasurers collect dues (typically around $20–$30) and remit them to the state treasurer, though the chapter may withhold up to 15% for local needs.
  • Governance: Chapters are governed by a Council and an Executive Committee. Each chapter has one vote on the state-level Council.
  • Restrictions: Chapters and individual members are prohibited from making public statements or taking official positions in the name of MaCCRA without prior approval from the State Council.
    • Chapter Secretary: The local secretary typically holds the official record of bylaws and meeting minutes.
    • Broadmead: Resident-run organizations at Broadmead keep copies of their governing documents in the library and archives for public review by residents.
    • The Voice: Check recent issues of The Voice, Broadmead’s community publication, for announcements regarding chapter meetings or leadership changes.

Primary Contact Channels

  • Broadmead Residents Association (BRA): The MaCCRA chapter operates as a key interest group within the Broadmead Residents Association. You can contact the BRA office directly or check the MaCCRA Website link on their activities page for community-specific updates.
  • Broadmead Main Office: For direct inquiries regarding resident-led committees like MaCCRA, call the general inquiry line at 410-527-1900 or use the Broadmead contact form.
  • MaCCRA State Secretary: If you cannot reach local officers, the MaCCRA state contact form allows you to send a message that will be forwarded to the appropriate chapter leadership.

Because each chapter may have unique amendments to the standard state framework, request the most recent version from these specific local sources:

  • Chapter Secretary: The local secretary typically holds the official record of bylaws and meeting minutes.
  • Broadmead Archives: Resident-run organizations at Broadmead often keep physical copies of their governing documents in the community library for public review by residents.
  • The Voice: Check recent issues of The Voice, Broadmead’s community publication, for announcements regarding chapter meetings or leadership changes.
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