Building Community Leadership - How the Table Works

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Effective Board Governance

Effective board governance is a critical element in the success and longevity of non-profit and public sector organizations. Organizational effectiveness is reliant upon leaders to achieve objectives, manage resources appropriately and protect the interests of stakeholders in key decisions.

The Board Table

However, true governance often falls by the wayside when boards become involved in managing rather than governing. In this session, you will gain an overview of the basic role of the Board, together with ways to quickly identify and avoid governance gremlins and tips to strengthen your Board governance.

In partnership with Prospera Credit Union, a high level of governance workshop will give those who sit on community boards or who are interested in stepping up the skills to build strong effective organizations.

Highly trained Directors of Prospera Credit Union will be joined by David Gouthro, an esteemed facilitator and speaker with a knack for leading individuals and organizations in an ongoing pursuit of the knowledge and the skills necessary for achieving greater effectiveness. His energetic and playful approach incorporates variety, humour and fun to all he undertakes and has earned him the reputation as facilitator and speaker of choice for numerous North American organizations.

David Gouthro

As President of The Consulting Edge, David Gouthro possesses a rare talent for instilling inspiration, courage and innovation in audiences and individuals engaged in his programs and presentations. For over twenty years, he has been encouraging others to seize the day and act to develop greater personal effectiveness, regardless of their situation.

Particularly commended for his outstanding human and relational skills, David is highly motivated to help others succeed - both personally and professionally. In addition to being sharp, stimulating, and engaging, he remains sensitive to the unique needs and circumstances of each distinct group he has the privilege of working with. His thought provoking sessions evoke participation and action that lead individuals and organizations to greater levels of satisfaction and growth.

An avid learner himself, David deeply values improving his own knowledge and performance by keeping abreast of the latest advancements in leadership and organizational development. Organizations benefit from his continuous learning through access to the most current and effective organizational change technologies. As a keynote speaker, David delivers practical concepts that address real-life issues which impede growth and prosperity...and he does this through entertaining, educational sessions brimming with energy and fun.

David is a member of the Vancouver Board of Trade, BC Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, BC Biotechnology Alliance, International Society for Performance Improvement, International Association of Facilitators, and the BC Association of Facilitators.

Prospera Credit Union

Prospera Facilitators:

Angela Kaiser

Raised in Vancouver, Angela Kaiser obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from UBC. She then went on to earn her Certified General Accountant (CGA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designations. Angela currently operates a public practice accounting firm focused on the financial, tax and accounting needs of individuals and small business corporations.

In 2001, Angela was elected to the Board of Prospera Credit Union and then in 2006 to the Board of Stabilization Central Credit Union. She currently Chairs both boards and has acted as Audit Chair and Governance Chair during past years. Angela obtained her Institute of Corporate Directors (IC.D) designation in 2010 and currently serves as the Director of Finance for not-for-profit organizations including Agape Street Ministry and Sancta Maria House.

Outside of her career as an accountant and her governance work, Angela maintains a strong profile in the local community and has served as Treasurer and Vice-Chair on school Parent Advisory Committees, acts as a Program Facilitator for Junior Achievement of British Columbia to teach youth ?Business Basics? and works with young children in musical productions and piano ensemble performance.

Karen Laing
Elected to the Board of Directors for Prospera Credit Union in 1991, Karen Laing has extensive experience in corporate governance. She served as Board Chair from 2007-2010 and is currently Vice Chair and Chair of the Audit Committee. In 2009, Karen earned the prestigious ICD.D designation for corporate governance offered through University of Toronto?s Rotman School of Business.

Dedicated to her community, Karen volunteers as a director for Mission Community Services and the Mission Foundation. She also served ten years on the Mission School Board, including two terms as Chair and was a member of Mission City Council and a Director for the Fraser Valley Regional Health Board. Other volunteer commitments have included the Mission Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Red Cross Society. Karen has received Mission?s Citizen of the Year Award and the Governor General Medal of Honour for outstanding service to her community.

In addition to ten years with Community Futures North Fraser where she was responsible for marketing, promotion and community development initiatives from Mission to Agassiz, Karen?s career as a journalist and editor spanned more than twenty years working for community newspapers throughout the Fraser Valley. Currently, Karen is a member of ClickMediaWorks.com, engaged in writing, media and communications for a number of business and government clients.

Bruce Howell, CGA

As President and Chief Executive Officer of Prospera Credit Union, Bruce Howell leads the strategic direction of British Columbia?s fourth largest credit union guided by a mission to attain financial well-being and sustainability for the credit union, its members, employees and the communities they serve.

A Certified General Accountant with more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Bruce joined Prospera in 2005 as Chief Financial Officer and has led the organization as President and Chief Executive Officer since October 2007. Prior to joining Prospera, Bruce was Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Richmond Savings Credit Union where he helped shape the future of that organization and became the founding Chief Operating Officer when the credit union merged to become Coast Capital Savings.

Committed to the belief that great organizations must combine financial and social goals, Bruce believes strongly that having a common purpose is essential to the long-term success of any organization. An experienced board member, Bruce holds the certified director designation (ICD.D) for corporate governance granted by the University of Toronto?s Rotman School of Business. A director of the United Way of the Fraser Valley since 2010, he was recently appointed Campaign Cabinet Co-Chair for a two year term. Bruce is also a past Trustee and Investment Committee Member with the BC Credit Union Employees Pension & Benefit Trust (2008-2011).

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Date and Time

Saturday Jun 9, 2012
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM PDT

Saturday June 9
Registration 9 am
9:30 to 3:30

Location

Mission Library
Meeting Room
33247 2nd Avenue

Fees/Admission

$10 per person
Community Organizations contact manager@missionchamber.bc.ca for Board pricing

Website

http://missionchamber.bc.ca

Contact Information

Michelle Favero
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