Upcoming Events
April 2019
Co-op Governance Forum
Co-op managers and board presidents and vice-presidents are invited to join us for a Co-op Governance Forum on Monday, April 8, at the TECA Conference Center. Electric cooperatives across the nation are facing increased scrutiny by their members, outside groups, media and policymakers. While the specific focus of this attention varies, it frequently revolves around issues of co-op governance. Effective preparation can mean the difference between a minor speed bump and a full blown crisis. TECA is bringing in co-op…
Find out more »Administrative Professionals and Human Resources Conference
The 2019 Administrative Professionals and Human Resource Managers Conference will be held on April 10 – 12 at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa in Pigeon Forge. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa 2525 DreamMore Way, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 428-9684 Room Rate $159/night Deadline Sunday, March 10 A full agenda will be posted soon. Confirmed speakers include: Kim Vance – Wednesday and Thursday am Dr. Dale Henry – Motivational Speaker on Thursday am Ben Tiernan, NRECA Randy Pendergrass Trent…
Find out more »Director Training – BL905.1
Board Leadership 905.1 - Assessing Governance: Taking a Continuous Improvement Approach to Governing Your Co-op Putting a governance assessment on your board’s to do list may be a good idea. Similar to a board performance evaluation, a governance assessment is a thoughtful and thorough review of governance bylaws, policies, practices and legal requirements. Doing this from time to time can help ensure that your co-op is keeping up with evolving member preferences and changes in the law. This course is…
Find out more »Accountants’ Conference
The 2019 Accountants' Conference will be held on April 17 – 18 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Pigeon Forge. Courtyard by Marriott Pigeon Forge 120 Community Center Dr., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 366-3201 Group Name TECA Accountants’ Conference Room Rate $119/night Deadline Saturday, March 16 A full agenda will be posted soon. Topics of discussion will include: Legislative Issues –Mike Knotts (1 hour) Industry Trends – CFC, CoBank, NRECA and RUS (1-2 hours) Employee Dishonesty – internal controls,…
Find out more »TennComm Marketing, Communications and Member Service Conference
The 2019 TennComm conference will be held April 23 – 26 at the Margaritaville Island Hotel. This event allows co-op personnel in communications, member service, energy efficiency and other related fields the opportunity to share ideas with peers and learn from industry leaders. TECA invites your organization to be a part of our 2019 TennComm Conference. Exhibitor You will receive exhibit space, listing as a co-sponsor of the social hour and invitation to attend all meals and offsite activities. This…
Find out more »May 2019
CFC Compass Workshop
CFC is pleased to offer complimentary CFC Compass 4.0 training session in conjunction with the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association. In early 2016, CFC released CFC Compass 4.0, a financial forecasting software package featuring all-new functionality to streamline the process. The latest version has been redeveloped in Microsoft Excel 2013 using Visual Basic for Applications. Preloaded with 10 years of financial data for your system, the latest version means finance professionals can spend less time entering data and more time analyzing…
Find out more »June 2019
Summer Manager’s Conference and Board Meeting
TECA's June managers conference & board meeting will be held at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa in Florence, Alabama. This year’s conference begins earlier than previous years. Managers are asked to attend a TECA Strategic Planning Meeting on Tuesday morning, June 4. Wallace Barron will be sending information to you to begin this process. TECA Managers will meet Wednesday morning, June 5; TECA Board of Trustees Meeting will meet Thursday morning, June 6. Golf outings are planned for Tuesday…
Find out more »July 2019
August 2019
Director Training – BL955.1
Your Board’s Culture: It’s Impact on Effectiveness
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