a pre-conference to Energy Issues Summit NEW DIRECTOR ORIENTATIONAugust 5-6, 2024 (M 1-4pm, T 8:30am-3:30pm)Radisson Blu MOA, Bloomington, MN
WHO SHOULD ATTENDElectric cooperative directors recently elected to their local board.
DETAILS This MREA seminar provides an orientation for new directors including an overview of board responsibilities, affiliated organizations, the rich history of co-ops and the rural electric program, legislative and regulatory concerns, and competitive pressures and changes occurring in the industry today. The orientation will help new directors understand industry terminology and issues discussed during the Energy Issues Summit.
AGENDA (to be updated soon)Day 1: Monday, August 5 Registration - Meet and Greet directors from other co-ops1:00 Welcome, Introductions & MREA Overview MREA's CEO Darrick Moe, welcomes new electric cooperative directors to the co-op family and provides an overview of MREA staff and services.1:15 Electric cooperatives & Politics Darrick Moe, President & CEO of MREA will talk about the cooperative principles, benefits of local ownership and control, and some unique characteristics of electric cooperatives2:00 Affiliated Organizations: Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange Account Executive Keith Johnson introduces you to Federated Rural Electric Insurance2:15 Stretch Break2:30 Director Duties & Responsibilities Chad Felstul from Pemberton Law Office, provides an overview of director duties and responsibilities, fiduciary responsibilities to the organization you serve, a guide to policy making vs. implementation of policy, as well as communication roles you may need to handle as a director.3:30 Affiliated National Organizations - CFC Regional Vice President Alison Deelstra introduces you to the electric cooperatives' bank National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corperation (CFC).3:45 Working with your CEO: An overview for new directors In this session Debra Englund, HRExpertiseBP, will help co-op directors learn best practices and principles for building and maintaining a healthy working relationship with your CEO/General Manager.4:30 AdjournDay 2: Tuesday, August 6th8:00 Welcome & MREA Communications Update - Joe Miller, Director of Communications, MREA8:30 Sexual Harassment: What Every Director Needs to Know Federated Rural Elecric Insurance Exchange, Susan Olander, Vice president and General council. Adresses basic legal andd practical priciples regarding harassment.9:30 Affiliated National Organizations - NRECA Minnesota Valley Coopewrative Light & Power Association and MREA Director, and Minnesota's national board representative Tim Velde talks about the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and it's membership programs.9:45 Stretch Break10:00 Generation & Transmission How does the generation and transmission cooperative fit into the picture? Kyle Leier, Manager of Resource Strategy & Developement at Great River Energy, will explain how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed to the customer at the end of the line.11:00 You are the message. Are You Ready? Electric cooperative members must be prepared to communicate with stakeholders about everything from emergencies and environmental topics to governance and policy issues. Joe Miller, MREA, discusses why it is essential to convey the right messages and know how social media and other roles impact external impressions.12:00 Lunch1:00 Affiliated National Organizations - CoBank Relationship Manager Matt Hale introduces you to CoBank, rural America's cooperative bank.1:15 TBD2:15 Director Q&A Panel MREA has invited a few seasoned directors to satisfy every question and curiosity you have about being on your co-p's board.
HOTELRadisson Blu Mall Of America2100 Killebrew Dr.Bloomington, MN
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2024 LATE REGISTRATIONAll events in 2024 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee for anyone that registers less than 2 weeks prior to the published event dates.
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