Admit and learn from mistakes. Whether a personal or a group mistake, recognizing it before moving on builds trust among members. Honor the wishes of the group. Remember that you're working as a team. Be attentive to social needs.
Most folks come to neighborhood meetings for social as well as civic purposes.
Bring refreshments to the meeting. Even small victories can encourage more people to attend neighborhood functions and give their time more freely. Recognize and reward personal achievements. Newsletters are great places to acknowledge awards, graduations, birth and important anniversaries. Good Neighboring awards also reinforce positive contributions.