a pre-conference to Energy Issues Summit NEW DIRECTOR ORIENTATIONAugust 7-8, 2023 (M 1-4:30, T 8:15-4:00)Radisson Blu MOA, Bloomington
Other pre-conference training events Mon. Aug. 7 & Tue. Aug. 8August 8 NRECA BLC
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)
Monday, August 7
1:00 Welcome, Introductions, MREA Overview – Darrick Moe, MREA
1:15 Electric Cooperatives & Politics – Darrick Moe, MREA
2:00 Affiliated Organizations: Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange – Keith Johnson
2:15 Break
2:30 Director Duties & Responsibilities – Chad Felstul, Pemberton Law
3:30 Affiliated National Organizations: CoBank – Matt Hale
3:45 Working with Your CEO: An Overview for New Directors – Debra Englund, HRExpertise
4:30 Adjourn
Tuesday, August 8
8:15 Welcome to Day 2 – Joe Miller, MREA
8:30 Unlawful Harassment and Offensive Behavior– Penny Phillips, Felhaber Larson
9:30 Affiliated National Organizations: NRECA – Tim Velde
9:45 Break
10:00 Generation & Transmission, Kyle Leier, Great River Energy
11:00 You are the Message. Are you ready? – Joe Miller, MREA
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Affiliated National Organizations: CFC – Alison Deelstra
1:15 Basic Co-op Finance – Lisa Prachar, East Central Energy
2:15 Director Q&A Panel – Tracy Lauritzen, Tim Velde, Deb Erickson
3:00 Adjourn
$475 Members$575 Non-members
HOTELRadisson Blu Mall Of America2100 Killebrew Dr. Bloomington, MNMREA Room rate $169Online booking LINKOr call 1-800-333-3333 and ask for the 2023 Energy Issues Summit room blockRoom block ends July 20, 2023
M 1:00 – 4:00T 8:15 – 4:00
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