Events for September 12 - February 17
Engineering, Operations and District Managers Conference
Marriott Griffin Gate 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Engineers and Operations Association (E&O) will host the joint E&O meeting on July 12-14, 2017 at the Marriott Griffin Gate, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, Kentucky 40511. We recommend you dress in business-casual attire on both days. On Wednesday, July 12 we will host a golf outing beginning at 1 PM with a welcome reception […]
Director Training: BL 943 Conversation Skills Outside the Boardroom
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative 1625 TN-100, Centerville, TN, United StatesMany co-ops are getting member requests for information as the energy industry evolves toward a consumer-centric model. Co-ops are well positioned as their members’ trusted energy advisor to provide education and information on the changing energy landscape. While directors are not the co-op’s official spokespersons they are sometimes asked questions by members when they are […]
Manager’s Conference and Board Meeting
TECA Conference Center 2964 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN, United StatesRural Broadband Summit
TECA Conference Center 2964 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN, United StatesAgenda 1:30 PM Tennessee legal issues (Retail vs. infrastructure provider, area coverage, subsidiary requirement, footprint restriction and M&A exception) Mike Knotts – TECA Erica Vick – Bass, Berry, and Sims 2:00 PM State of Tennessee broadband office and grant program Amanda Martin and Crystal Ivey, Department of Economic and Community Development 2:30 PM Regulatory […]
Director Training: CCD 2600 Director Duties and Liabilities
Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown 315 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN, United StatesBoards are responsible for directing the affairs of the corporation. This course discusses and explains the duties of loyalty, obedience, and due care, and the need for directors to acquire the minimum knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill their responsibilities within the cooperative context. Key topics include: An overview of today’s multi-billion dollar electric utility […]
Director Training: BL 913 Cooperative Foundations: Legacy, Principles and Impact on Communities
Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown 315 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN, United StatesUnderstanding the unique aspects of the cooperative business model better prepares directors to lead organizations with purpose not profit at their core. This is especially important in this the International Year of Cooperatives. Course participants will do a deep dive into the cooperative principles and define how they provide a competitive advantage for today's co-op […]
TECA Annual Meeting
Sonesta Nashville Airport 600 Marriott Dr., Nashville, TN, United StatesThe Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s 76th annual meeting will be held Sunday, Nov. 19, through Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at the Airport Marriott in Nashville. Highlights The Tennessee Magazine's Pick Tennessee Products reception Spouses' brunch Group luncheon on Monday for directors, managers, attorneys, staff, and others ACRE breakfast on Tuesday morning We need advance […]
Managers Conference and Board Meeting
TECA Office 2964 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN, United StatesDirector Training – BL 918: Maximizing Your Grassroots Strategy
Doubletree Nashville Downtown 315 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN, United StatesEffective political engagement at all levels of government requires significant planning and is vital to empowering member-owners to protect and advance the interests of their cooperative. The power of distribution cooperatives to influence policymakers is vital to their continued success. This course helps directors connect the dots between what they as individual directors can do […]