2020 Vision website, to:
. review the standards for a 2020 Co-op
. explain what you can do to achieve them
. assess where you co-op is in relation to the standards
. explain how CHF Canada will know that you're ready to be certified as a 2020 Co-op, and
. show you the newest resources available to help you get there.
The 2020 Vision program is changing for the better. Come and see what's new and exciting for your co-op.
Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Fee: MEMBERS: $155 full day; $100 half day
Instructor(s): Diana Devlin and Sue Moorhead
Capacity: 20
Contact Email: registrar@chf.bc.ca
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Getting financial management right
The key to getting management right is good financial management. Without it you can't get the other management outcomes you need, like keeping the co-op full and in good repair, meeting your legal requirements, and supporting it all on a foundation of good governance.
Good financial managers understand the results they're looking for and know how to get them.
The board's job is to make sure the finances are well-managed by qualified people. We'll show you, step by step, how to:
· adopt a workable budget each year
· collect housing charges--all of them, on time, every time
· protect your assets with good financial controls and insurance
· make sure your bills are paid in full, on time
· ensure that your books and financial records are kept up to date
· understand and use your financial statements to make sound decisions and get good results
· put sound capital plans and investment strategies in place
· support your financial management with good policies and procedures.
Full-day workshop.
Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:45pm to 4:45pm
Location: Executive Hotel and Conference Centre Burnaby 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Fee: MEMBERS: $155 full day; $100 half day
Instructor(s): Dawn-Leah McDonald, TJ Roberts
Capacity: 20
Contact Email: registrar@chf.bc.ca
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Good governance boot camp NEW
Have you read the book, Getting Governance Right? Seen the movie? Still not coming together the way you think it should? Sounds like you need our full-day Good Governance Boot Camp!
This is not your everyday basic training. We'll look at good governace from all angles:
· what weaken governance the most, and what strengthens it?
· What are the most important things members and directors can do to practise good governance?
· What's working, and what's not, in your co-op and others?
We'll ask you to complete a good governance survey with your board before the workshop. Then we'll look at the results together to see what they tell us.
After this interactive, hands-on day you'll go home with a concrete action plan for good governance in your co-op and plenty of tips on how to turn that plan into reality.
Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm & 1:45pm to 4:45pm
Location: Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, Burnaby 4201 Lougheed Hwy
Fee: MEMBERS: $155 full day; $100 half day
Instructor(s): Thom Armstrong and Nicholas Gazzard
Capacity: 20
Contact Email: registrar@chf.bc.ca
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Human rights in housing co-ops
What would you do if this happened at your co-op?
· someone writes anti-gay or anti-lesbian graffiti on the co-op bulletin board
· a potential new member is asked "how old are you?"
· the co-ordinator complains about the president telling jokes about sex
· a member complains that the termination notice you just issued violates his human rights.
How should you respond to member requests for change of membership status, internal moves, unit improvements? You may think your co-op policies are neutral, but you may find they discriminate against some or all members. Or that members claim they do.
Increasing awareness of human rights means more members are filing complaints with the Human Rights Tribunal. What should you do when that happens? Can individual directors be held liable? How does it complicate member termination proceedings?
Learn how to understand and comply with the provincial Human Rights Code. This workshop is a must for boards and membership committees.
Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Fee: MEMBERS: $155 full day; $100 half day
Instructor(s): Grant Haddock, lawyer; David Lach, moderator
Capacity: 20
Contact Email: registrar@chf.bc.ca
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Managing capital projects
Do you have roof replacement, new windows, siding, flooring or other major renovations in your future? Funds for capital repairs are limited and when we spend those dollars we want the work done right, on time, and on budget.
Let us share the lessons we've learned from the federal renovation/retrofit grant projects with you.
We'll talk about:
· identifying the scope of work
· preparing documents and specifications
· hiring consultants
· the bidding and award process
· contract administration
We can help you get the most value from your capital budget and protect your most valuable asset - your homes.
Full-day workshop.
Sponsored by 
Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm & 1:45pm to 4:45pm
Location: Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Fee: MEMBERS: $155 full day; $100 half day
Instructor(s): John Waldo
Capacity: 20
Contact Email: registrar@chf.bc.ca
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Policies that work for difficult problems NEW
Good policies support sound management and good governance. Bad policies make everyone miserable. Having no policies is a recipe for chaos.
When members call CHF BC to ask or complain about co-op policies, it's often about over- and under-housing and internal moves. This workshop will focus on these issues.
We'll explore how to:
· develop good policies to address these sometimes contentious issues
· build member support and buy-in
· make sure that board, staff, committees and new members understand the policies
· enforce policies fairly and consistently.
We'll also touch on how these issues are addressed in your co-op's operating agreement with government.
Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 1:45pm to 4:45pm
Location: Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Fee: MEMBERS: $155 full day: $100 half day
Instructor(s): April English
Capacity: 20
Contact Email: registrar@chf.bc.ca
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Preventing accidents in our co-ops: risk management
Fire and water damage claims are on the rise in our housing co-ops. Members cause many of these claims, and most are preventable. In this workshop, we'll show you some important things you can do to keep your co-op and members safe, and your insurance premiums under control.
Risk management is the key. It's a tool to help you identify the hazards in your co-op and then take steps to reduce the risks that could harm or even destroy your co-op or seriously injure your members. We'll show you how it works and share some practical advice from the leading experts in the field.
Workshop Leader: Ward Henderson, National Loss Control Manager, The Co-operators
Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Fee: MEMBERS: $155 full day; $100 half day
Instructor(s): Ward Henderson, The Co-operators
Capacity: 20
Contact Email: registrar@chf.bc.ca
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Privacy primer for housing co-ops - PIPA
How can you protect your members' right to privacy while running your housing co-op effectively? What is the role of the co-op privacy officer? (Hint: s/he does not need access to confidential information!) What type of information is considered confidential? When should the board hold in-camera meetings and who can read those minutes? Who has access to your personal information in the co-op? What can a co-op do if a director breaches confidentiality?
This practical workshop will help your co-op comply with BC's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). After many years of experience with PIPA, we'll share some common problems and their solutions.
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC will co-lead the workshop.
Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 1:45pm to 4:45pm
Location: Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Fee: MEMBERS: $155 full day; $100 half day
Instructor(s): Caitlin Lemiski, OIPC and Terra Macdonald
Capacity: 20
Contact Email: registrar@chf.bc.ca
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What makes a good board? - two workshops in one
The board is responsible for managing the business of the co-op. It sounds simple, but a co-op's success or failure as a business and as a community depends on it. Learn what makes a good board in two mini-workshops: `Governance tools' and `Know your role'.
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Governance tools
Mini-workshop from 1:45 to 3:15
A good board understands what it needs to achieve for success. We?ll review the role and importance of governing documents in guiding co-op decision-making and actions. And we'll show you some tools that will help you plan for effective board meetings based on an annual calendar.
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Know your role
Mini-workshop from 3:30 to 4:45
We'll review the board's role and the roles of members, staff, and committees in governing and managing the co-op. We'll show you how a board can get the management results it needs to have a well-run co-op. And we'll discuss what makes an accountable board.
Date: Oct 16, 2010
Time: 1:45pm to 4:45pm
Location: Executive Hotel and Conference Centre, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
Fee: MEMBERS: $155 full day; $100 half day
Instructor(s): Jeff McKeil
Capacity: 20
Contact Email: registrar@chf.bc.ca
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