This course is designed to help directors understand the role of the board in financial planning, including identifying the basic documents used in financial planning and reporting, assessing the issues […]
The 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 […]
Many 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 […]
Agenda 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 […]
Boards 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 […]
Understanding 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 […]
The 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 […]
