Event description

Board Leadership Edmonton 2015

March 21st, 2015

A day-long program of engaging and informative workshops focused on board members of voluntary and not-for-profit organizations. Our conference provides you with a variety of sessions and networking opportunities addressing not-for-profit board fundamentals and new trends. Previous years sessions have included:

• Board Roles, Responsibilities and Finances
• AGMs and Special Meetings
• Casinos and Use of Proceeds
• First Strategic Thinking Then Strategic Planning

… and much more!!

Registration Fees

• Registration closes 16 March $130
• Group fee (get 5 pay 4) $396

Limited number of bursaries available. For more info please contact ecvoprograms@ecvo.ca or 780-429-4962

Where

MacEwan University City Centre Campus
The Robbins Health Learning Centre
10910 104 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2

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Thank you for joining us! See you in the fall for our beyond-basics event!

Schedule

March 21, 2015
08:00 - 8:30
Registration & Continental Breakfast
08:30 - 8:35
Housekeeping & Opening Remarks
08:35 - 9:10
Keynote – Michael Phair
09:10 - 9:15
Move to Sessions
09:15 - 10:45
Executive Roles: Chair, Treasurer, Secretary
Governance Basics
Introduction to Generative Governance
First Strategic Thinking, then Strategic Planning! Part 1
Collaborations & Partnerships
Board Basics with a Financial Black Belt
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:30
First Strategic Thinking, then Strategic Planning! Part 2
Telling Your Story
Are You Legally Fit? (Legal Responsibilities of Board Members)
AGMs and Special Meetings
Bylaws, Policies and Procedures: What’s the Difference?
Budgeting
12:30 - 13:45
Lunch
13:45 - 15:15
Running an Effective Meeting & The Role of the Chair
Understanding the Connection Between Your Board & Membership
Board Recruitment, Orientation, Evaluation and Training
Risk Management: Protect Your Assets
Casinos and Use of Proceeds
Death or Success by Committee

Speakers

Kurian Tharakan

  • StrategyPeak Sales & Marketing Advisors
  • Managing Director, Strategic Marketing Services

Lesley Conley

  • Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta
  • Project Coordinator

Fred Tyrrell

  • Alberta Government
  • Senior Analyst, Comm. Collab. & Part.

Govind Pillai

  • United Way of the Alberta Capital Region
  • Campaign Manager - Business Dev.

Jennifer Beyer

  • Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women
  • Community Development Officer

Mandie Abrams

  • Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
  • Director of Community Engagement

Amanda Henry

  • University of Alberta
  • Faculty of Arts Governance Coordinator

Scott Vaughan

  • Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women
  • Community Development Officer

David Feldman

  • Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
  • Director, Governance and Consulting

Gemma Dunn

  • Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Orgs.
  • Capacity Building Specialist