2024 Education Workshops

  20 November 2023

Don’t miss out on our exciting lineup of workshops designed especially for you!

Whether you’re a seasoned co-op member or just starting your journey, these workshops are tailored to equip you with valuable insights and knowledge.

Discover a range of engaging topics, from financial management and governance to community building and sustainable living. Gain expertise from industry professionals and fellow members, and take away practical tips to empower your co-op experience.

Don’t miss out on these valuable opportunities to strengthen your foundation in co-op knowledge and contribute even more meaningfully to the success of your co-operative. Mark your calendars and register today – together, let’s embark on a journey of continuous learning and growth.

We look forward to seeing you at one—or more—of these workshops!

January

Effective Board Meetings – January 11

Join us for our Effective Board Meetings workshop, where we will equip you with the skills and strategies needed to transform your co-op’s board meetings into efficient, collaborative, and results-oriented gatherings.


What Makes a Good Director – January 18


Good directors make a good board. With a focus on the duty of care and the duty of loyalty this basic primer focuses on how each individual director ensures the board’s success.

What Makes a Good Board – January 25

The best workshop for a newly elected board: packed full with the basic knowledge all housing co-op directors need as well as tools for how to work effectively to ensure good governance, sound management and principled leadership.

February

Leadership that Inspires Member Involvement – February 1

A woman standing in front of a group of people

We all prefer activities we find rewarding—it’s human nature. It’s no different in housing co-ops.

Boards and Committees Working Together – February 8

Look at what practices have served us well in the past, what hasn’t worked, and what we want for the future.

Maintenance in Co-ops – February 15

You need skilled professionals to get great maintenance results, but there is still a critical role for members in looking after your property and buildings. We’ll help you understand this role: what is (and isn’t) a member’s responsibility; how to address preventative and routine repair needs; and how to use a maintenance calendar.

March

Co-ops Responding to Life Changes (a legal perspective) – March 1

Building on our earlier aging in place workshops, this workshop will dig deeper into household changes at a co-op from a legal perspective.

Be sure to check back regularly for new workshops being added to the list.

Schedule

  • Workshops take place weekday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PST.

Online Registration

  • Member rates are $45/person or $200 for six registrations from one co-op or organization.
  • Non-member rates are $90/person or $400 for six registrations from one co-op or organization.