Note:

This event has been cancelled. For questions or to find out about future training opportunities, please contact Elaine Dixon at 360-816-1445 or elaine@nwppa.org.

Who Should Attend:

Directors, policy makers, and general managers.

NRECA CCD 2600 - Director Duties and Liabilities, June 25, 2019

NRECA CCD 2610 - Understanding the Electric Business, June 27, 2019

NRECA CCD 2630 - Strategic Planning, June 28, 2019

Course Overview:

The board of directors is responsible for managing the affairs of the cooperative. 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.

Course Objectives:

• Identifying the individuals and groups with whom the board must maintain effective working relationships
• Understanding, working with, and responding to members
• Learning how public officials and opinion leaders impact the cooperative and the board's role in building and maintaining effective relationships
• Discussing lessons and guidelines regarding key internal relationships with the board chair, the attorney, and the board itself

Course Instructor:

Kevin Sump, NRECA

Course Schedule:

Registration will begin at 8 am, and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon breaks, will be provided.

Course Location & Hotel Information:

Marcus Whitman
6 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 525-2200

Room rate: $129 for a single/double

Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than May 25, 2019, to secure this rate. Mention that you are coming in with the NWPPA group when booking your reservation.

Course Fees:

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted, with full refund, if request is made at least 30 days prior to the course. Within 30 days, fees are as follows: 15-29 days, $100; 1-14 days or "no show," 100 percent of registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.

Continuing Hours:

This course qualifies for six continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the course.