Board Leadership Edmonton 2015 The Board Leadership Edmonton 2015 is a day-long program of engaging and informative workshops focused on board members of voluntary and non-for-profit organizations. This event will feature a variety of sessions and networking opportunities addressing not-for-profit board fundamentals and new trends. This year, the Event will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. at MacEwan University – Robbins Health Learning Centre – 10910 – 104 Street, Edmonton. Volunteer Room Monitor Application Volunteers who serve as room monitors will receive a registration fee waiver to attend the entire day’s Event, complimentary lunch, snacks and parking. Each room monitor will be responsible for 3 break-out sessions through-out the day. Monitors will be able to choose their sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. Monitors are expected to be available from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name (Last, First): Contact Number: Address: Email Address: Emergency Contact Name and Telephone Number: Languages Spoken Other Than English (please list): Gender: Have You Served on a Board Before? ____ Male ____ Female Age Category: ____ Yes ____ No If Yes, Please Identify the Sector: ____ (18 to 24 years) ____ (25 to 34 years) ____ Human Services ____ Sport and Recreation ____ (35 to 49 years) ____ (50 + years) ____ Arts ____ Culture ____ Religious ____ Other How Did You Hear About Board Leadership Edmonton 2015? …2 Board Leadership Edmonton 2015 is divided into 6 different theme areas/streams (please see below for list of sessions that fall under each stream). Volunteer Room Monitors may choose the workshop stream in which they wish to serve. Please note that every effort will be made to accommodate your choices but the Planning Committee reserves the right to select the stream in which a Volunteer Room Monitor serves in order to ensure each stream is covered. Please rank your preference for a Stream by marking an “x” in each row. Stream 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice 6th Choice Board Roles Meetings Strategic Thinking Working Together Financial Governance Board Leadership Edmonton 2015 – Sessions (by Stream) Stream 9:15 – 10:45 AM 11:00 – 12:00 Noon 13:45 – 15:15 Board Roles Executive Roles: Chair, Treasurer, Secretary Legal Responsibilities of Board Members Death or Success of Committees Meetings Introduction to Generative Governance AGMs and Special Meetings Strategic Thinking First Strategic Thinking, then Strategic Planning! Part 1 First Strategic Thinking, then Strategic Planning Part 2 Running an Effective Meeting & the Role of the Chair Risk Management: Protect Your Assets Working Together Collaborations & Partnerships Telling Your Story Understanding the Connection Between Your Board & Membership Financial Board Basics with a Financial Black Belt Governance Basics Budgeting Casinos and the Use of Proceeds Board Recruitment, Orientation, Evaluation and Training Governance Bylaws, Policies & Procedures: What’s the Difference? 2