Winter/Spring 2010
Making Your Work as a Board Member Easier – Video Conference Series
The Board Development Program and the Community Development Branch of Alberta Culture and Community Spirit, & Community Learning Network invite you to a series of information sessions via high-definition videoconferencing technology.
Time: 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.
Fee: No fee
Location: County of Warner – Video Conference
Registration Deadline: January 20 or register two weeks in advance of each session.
Register with: Carolyn or Lynette, Further Ed Office, 642-3635/1-888-642-2241 or 642-2134 (evenings).
Send cheque to office, Box 278, Warner, AB T0K 2L0.
Video Conferencing Sessions:
Session 1 - Meetings that Work
Date: Wed. February 3
In this one hour interactive video conference we will explore practical techniques and practices that will help you to have more effective community meetings. We will share basic strategies for planning and preparation; meeting set up and kick off; how to monitor and lead discussions as well as the wrap up and follow up of “Meetings that Work”. These basic tools and techniques will help to transform your meetings into well-planned, well-managed gatherings that ensure people’s time and talents are used effectively to accomplish the goals of your organization.
Session 2 - Being an Effective Board Member
Date: Wed. February 10
Boards function most effectively when everyone on the board knows what their responsibilities are and what is expected of them. Join us for an interactive session where we identify ways to make board members’ lives easier and boards more productive! This session will be of interest to new board members who wish to better understand their role and for experienced board members who want to review their involvement and performance.
Session 3 - Strategic Planning
Date: Wed. February 17
In this introductory level session you will learn what it means to be truly strategic in your planning. You will get an overview of what the planning process might look like in your organization and best of all – you will come away with a few tips on how to build in ownership and commitment, resulting in a plan that is closely followed versus one that collects dust!
Session 4 - Policies, Procedures and Bylaws – What are they?
Date: Wed. February 24
Written guidelines for the governance of your organization can save you and your board time and energy, but sometimes it is hard to know what information should go in which documents. What are the differences between policies and bylaws? What about objects, and procedures? How do you ensure that what you have on file is adequate and useful? This session will provide practical tips to help your board function smoothly.
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