Director Training: BL 912.05 – The Power of Cooperatives

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown 407 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

For electric cooperatives to sustain their success, we need to rediscover our purpose. The Power of Cooperatives Course is designed for both new and long-term employees to gain a deep understanding of the cooperative difference and be able to communicate it effectively. By learning about the cooperative principles, values and the economic impact of electric […]

Director Training: CCD 2630 – Strategic Planning

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown 407 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States

Boards have ultimate responsibility for ensuring and evaluating the long-term health of the organization. They help fulfill this duty through strategic thinking, identifying goals through strategic planning and authorizing the appropriate allocation of resources through the adoption of financial policies, budget review and approval and monitoring management’s progress toward strategic goals. This course teaches directors […]

Director Training: BL 901 – Rules and Procedures for Effective Board Meetings

TECA Office 2964 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

This course provides an overview of what directors need to know about parliamentary procedure to become more effective participants in board meetings. Participants will understand the purpose and use of proper procedure in business meetings and become familiar with the basic structure and content of Robert’s Rules of Order. Key topics: How parliamentary procedure help […]

Director Training: BL925 – Co-op Bylaws: Guiding Principles and Current Issues

TECA Office 2964 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

The continuing evolution of the structure of the electric industry in the U.S. has brought about increased scrutiny by consumers and regulators. As a result, many electric cooperatives are being challenged to make sure their bylaws adequately address new situations including changing membership, “large load” exceptions to some state territorial laws, diversified services, distributed generation, […]