Institute for Civic Leadership - Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards

Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards Thursday, March 25, 2010 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration & Lunch 12:00 p..m.
Location:	YCCAC 6 Spruce Street, Sanford
Who should attend:	All prospective and current board members who could benefit from an overview of nonprofit board service.
How to Register:	Click here for registration form or contact Shawn at (207) 773-3254 x100 or shunt@civicleadership.org
Registration Fee:	Early Bird: By Wednesday, February 24: $60 for the first person from an organization $50 for each additional member from the same organization After February 24: $70 for the first person from an organization $55 for each additional member from the same organization
Cancellation Policy:	Registration cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to the workshop.
Presenters:	Moderator: Suzanne Austin, Associate Director, Institute for Civic Leadership Panelists: Bob Hardison, Board Member and Past Chair, Goodall Hospital Linda Bishop, Plant Manager, Jagger Brothers, Inc. and Board Member, United Way of York County Lorraine Masure, Board Member, Nasson Community Center Rick Stanley, President, Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development and Board President, Maine Composite Technology Center Specialists: Ralph Austin, Esq., Woodman Edmands Danylik & Austin, Legal Responsibilities Raymond Bald, CPA, CFE, Cummings Lamont & McNamee, P.A., Financial Oversight Robert Foley, CIC, Cole Harrison Agency, Risk Management
If you find yourself wondering what your responsibilities are as you sit around your board table, or if you are considering joining a board and want to know what to expect, this workshop is for you. This workshop is designed to give prospective and current board members an overview of nonprofit board service. The workshop will explore the key roles and responsibilities of board members with particular emphasis on legal, financial oversight, and risk management issues. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to meet and talk with seasoned board members who will share their views on the challenges and rewards of being a nonprofit board member. Small groups will focus on specific governance issues faced by nonprofit boards and discuss different ways of handling challenging situations.
Pre-register by sending a check or Visa/MasterCard information. Please include the following: Your name, nonprofit affiliation, nonprofit title, business, business title, mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, and special needs at the training if applicable. You may contact us by mail, phone, fax, or email: Shawn Hunt, Institute for Civic Leadership, PO Box 422, Portland, ME 04112-0422 Phone: 773-3254 x100 Fax: 772-5954 Email: shunt@civicleadership.org