They will function primarily as an early warning system, calling up support in time to avoid serious problems. They are not expected to resolve situations by themselves, but they will pitch in and help. When an ASN volunteer is designated for your airport, by all means cooperate with him or her in monitoring airport affairs. The crucial step is organizing and maintaining an airport support group. By including these other organizations, the support group will gain credibility in the eyes of the community and avoid the appearance of a self-interested group of recreational fliers.
Communication is the key to understanding, so a public relations plan is essential.
Most communities have no idea of the economic benefits they derive from their local airport. AOPA uses a nationally accepted formula for calculating the direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts of your airport. This is a key ingredient in airport advocacy. Learn how to mount an education campaign to effectively counter misinformation. Develop programs to reduce the airport's perceived impact on people nearby and distribute voluntary noise abatement procedures.