CCD 2600 – Director Duties and Liabilities 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: An overview […]
BL 913.1 – Cooperative Foundations: Co-op Legacy, Principles and Impact on Community Understanding the unique aspects of the cooperative business model better prepares directors to lead organizations with purpose, not profit, at their core. Course participants will explore the cooperative principles and define how they provide a competitive advantage for today’s co-op organizations. Key topics: […]
TECA's 2021 Accountants' Conference will be held at the TECA Conference Center on Thursday, September 16 and Friday, September 17. TECA along with the hotel ask that all attendees abide by public health guidelines. Social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing a mask that covers the mouth and nose remain critical components of travel and […]
TECA's 2021 TennComm Conference will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 6 – Friday, Oct. 8 at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, Tennessee. This event allows co-op personnel in communications, member service, energy efficiency and other related fields the opportunity to share ideas with peers and learn from industry leaders. TECA along with the hotel […]
The 2021 Engineering, Operations and District Managers Conference will be held jointly with Kentucky Electric Cooperatives on Wednesday, Oct. 13 – Friday, Oct. 15 in Louisville, Kentucky. TECA along with the hotel ask that all attendees abide by public health guidelines. Social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing a mask that covers the mouth and […]
Board Leadership 921.1 – Risk Oversight: The Board’s Role in Risk Management Electric co-op boards are operating in what may be one of the most challenging business environments any generation of directors has ever known. The array of risks ranges from financial, regulatory, cyber and economic to technology and changing member demographics. This course is […]
Board Leadership 921.1 – Co-op Bylaws: Guiding Principles & Current Issues 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 […]
The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association invites you to join us for the association's 80th annual meeting on Sunday, Nov. 21 – Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the Sonesta Nashville Airport, formerly the Nashville Airport Marriott. Sunday, Nov. 21 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Welcome Reception Presented by The Tennessee Magazine Capitol Room Monday, Nov. 22 7:00 a.m.Health […]
Board Leadership 956.1 – Crucial Conversations in the Boardroom This highly interactive one-day course teaches electric cooperative directors skills for creating alignment and agreement in the boardroom by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics—on the issues that face electric cooperatives today. Using real world co-op examples, directors will practice speaking for clarity […]
The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association invites you to participate in a Pole Attachment Workshop on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 14 and 15, at our conference center in Nashville. The nationwide push by federal and state agencies to provide funding for broadband internet access has created increased efforts by telecommunications companies to gain access to electric […]
