Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
2018 RESMA Lobby Clinic
The 2018 RESMA Lobby Clinic will be held Monday – Wednesday, Aug. 20–22, at the beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. Meeting and hotel registration is now open. The room block is available from Saturday – Thursday, Aug. 18 – 23, and includes regular studio rooms as well as one to three bedroom units. We are tentatively planning a welcome event on Sunday evening and a reception (possibly a cruise) on Monday evening. Please register for yourself and guest for that event. After the…
Find out more »Director Training – BL919
The cooperative business model provides unique advantages to electric co-ops in today's challenging and shifting energy environment. Electric cooperatives that live their purpose and operate in accordance with the cooperative business model empower their members to improve their quality of life. This course is designed to help directors to tap into the strategic advantage of the cooperative structure through greater understanding and use of the cooperative principles and values. It is suggested but not required that participants first take Cooperative Foundations:…
Find out more »Director Training – CCD2620
The board of directors is responsible for managing the affairs of the corporation. In fulfilling its duties, the board typically can only take official action via majority vote in a duly convened meeting. This course focuses on the legal requirements for holding board meetings and also on the human factors and group processes that make such meetings productive and effective. KEY TOPICS Identifying the individuals and groups with whom the board must maintain effective working relationships Understanding, working with, and…
Find out more »Director Training – BL930
In this era of corporate accountability, boards and management are expected—and in some cases required—to implement standards, programs, and procedures addressing such issues as ethical behavior, document retention, whistle-blower protection, fraud risk assessment, and financial transparency. This course explains the background of these issues and presents practical strategies to help electric cooperatives design and develop plans and programs that address new governance expectations. Check out the video preview. KEY TOPICS Practical issues in creating, implementing, and enforcing a code of…
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