DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH BY 4:00 PM

A workshop for board directors, executive directors
& those who wish to become directors

IMPROVE YOUR BOARD’S EFFECTIVENESS!

This is a workshop that will help you and your board function more effectively than ever before.  Learn the essential strategies and best practices of boards and board directors that have discovered how to govern in ways that are:

EFFECTIVE * EFFICIENT * RESULTS ORIENTED * INFORMATIVE

WORKSHOP LEADER: DEB MCLELLAND- GOVERNANCE TRAINER

Deb McClelland has served on many boards over the past 35 years, some following the policy governance model, most not. She has studied board governance for over 15 years and has become the go-to person for chambers across the province in all matters pertaining to governance. Deb began her career at the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce in 1999. During her time at the chamber, Deb has overseen her board’s change to the policy governance model and created templates that assist boards to transition in a practical and efficient way. Deb has just completed four years on the board of directors for the BC Chamber of Commerce and is a Past President of the BC Chamber Executives board. She is currently serving as Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada, as well on several local boards and committees. Deb’s passion is board governance and enjoys teaching and mentoring other boards in transitioning to that model.

Some of the strategies and best practices you will learn in this dynamic and highly engaging workshop include:

• The Seven Components of Governing
• Framework Principles
• The Board/Executive Director Partnership
• Sample Terms of Reference for Committees and Boards
• The Chairperson’s Job
• Board & Executive Director Roles, Responsibilities & Authority
• Developing Board Agendas & the Consent Agenda
• Monitoring
• What Policies Do We Need?
• Succession Planning
• Executive Director Performance Evaluation
• Governance Infrastructure  

This workshop is for Chamber's Staff & Board and Kelowna & Valley Chamber "Not-for-profit Organizations"


DATE & TIME
Friday, April 17th
8:30AM-3:30PM

LOCATION
Coast Capri Hotel

PRICE
Chambers Staff & Board fee: $100 each
Not-for-Profit fee: $125
Chamber member fee: $125

OR, Bring the whole team for $500
ORGANIZATION GROUP RATE: $500 (5+ people)

*If you are choosing the group rate, please state the number of people that will be attending from your board in the comment section upon registration

We have arranged special hotel room rates if you would like to come early and enjoy some Kelowna shopping or dining experiences. These details will be provided upon registration when you recieve your confirmation e-mail. 

 To register, click the Blue "Register" button at the top of the page. If purchasing the group rate, please include the total number of attendees in the comment section.