Morning Plenary 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Your co-op, your community, your home Fazeela Jiwa, educator, writer, facilitator, co-op manager and workshop leader in Halifax and Ottawa

All over the world, co-ops are doing a whole lot of good! Co-ops meet the needs of people whose needs aren’t being met otherwise, and they exist in every area of the economy. Co-ops are rooted in communities by their very nature. They are accountable to their communities and the people who use their services, because these same people own the co-op.

Today, we’ll look at a how you can use a new resource to help engage your members in a better understanding of their role in your co-op. And we’ll explore how our housing co-ops in New Brunswick contribute to the international co-op movement by enhancing our own governance, engaging in local and global efforts and protecting our assets for the future.

Morning Workshop 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

1. Good governance: a role for everyone Fazeela Jiwa, educator, writer, facilitator, co-op manager and workshop leader in Halifax and Ottawa (Your co-op: enhancing good governance)

All members of your co-op play an important role in its success. This means that co-op members need key information to make good decisions and take part in the democratic and social life of the co-op. We’ll talk about the specific governance responsibilities that members and directors each have, and how to make sure that members, the board and the manager all work together. That way everyone can play a full role in supporting good governance in your co-op.

Lunch1:00–2:00 p.m.

Following a buffet lunch, you will have a chance to meet and network with members from co-ops in your region.

2017 BRUNCH Fall Education Event

Your co-op. Your community. Your home.Saturday, October 28 | 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Days Inn & Suites Moncton | 2515 Mountain Road, exit 450, Moncton, NB | 506-384-1050

Afternoon Workshop 2:00–3:30 p.m.

2. It’s your duty!Cathy Volans, Co-ordinator, Co-operative Services (Atlantic), CHF Canada (Your co-op: enhancing good governance)

Co-op members expect their directors to provide principled leadership and live up to the highest standards of conduct. But what’s the right standard? And what exactly are a director’s legal and ethical duties? We’ll discuss how to build members’ confidence in their elected directors and what tools are available to help.

DiscountsEarly bird registration discountRegister online by Friday, October 13, 2017 and save $20 on each registration fee.

Additional participant discountOnce you’ve registered one member, you’ll save $50 on each additional registration.

Young member discountOnce you’ve registered one member, each additional young member (under 30 years) is free.

Travel rebate for member co-opsIf you live more than 100 km from the Moncton area, we’ll provide a $100 travel rebate per co-op.

QuestionsCHF Canada Atlantic OfficeKaren BrodeurProgram Manager, Co-operative Serviceskbrodeur@chfcanada.coop

Cathy VolansCo-ordinator, Co-operative Servicescvolans@chfcanada.coop

902-423-7119 | 1-866-213-2667

CHF Canada National OfficeSarah Pashaii Administrative Assistant1-800-465-2752, ext. 225spashaii@chfcanada.coop

www.chfcanada.coop chfcanada

Online registrationPlease visit our website at www.chfcanada.coop and click on “Events” to register online. You can mail your cheque to:

CHF Canada National Office225 Metcalfe Street, Suite 311Ottawa, ON K2P 1P9

Cancellation policyAll cancellations must be made at least 3 days prior to the event, and a $20 cancellation fee will apply. No refund will be issued for cancellations received less than 3 days prior to the event.

Scent-free eventThis event is scent-free. Please do not use scented products like fragrances and perfumes, colognes, aftershaves, hand creams or hand sanitizers.

Registration fee tablesFirst participant

Type of Registration Members Non-members

Early bird $125 n/a

Regular $145 $300

Additional participants

Type of Registration Members Non-members

Early bird $75 n/a

Regular $95 $300

Young member (under 30) Free n/a

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