Do You Know What is in Your Dusty and Out of Date Bylaws?

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Time: 03:00 PM ET / 02:00 PM CT / 01:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenters: Debra Stegall, Attorney, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, Dustin Klinger, Attorney, Thede, Culpepper Moore Munro & Silliman LLP, Todd Hoppe, Attorney, Foster, Swift, Collins, & Smith PC
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Learning Objectives:
To give attendee the insight to what to do if your Cooperative is considering a Merger or Acquisition, or you just want to maximize member satisfaction, be certain your Bylaws are in order. Do your current practices match your Bylaws? Identify which provisions belong in the Bylaws and which provisions belong in the Articles of Incorporation.
Field of Study: Business Law
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

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Course Description

This one-hour session focuses on Bylaws review session, the panel of attorney’s will provide insights and address questions on your Bylaws.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Debra Stegall, Attorney, Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen

Debra (Deb) Stegallattorney with Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Dustin Klinger of Thede, Culpepper Moore Munro & Silliman LLP takes client concerns personally and thrives on building long-term trust and relationships that support sustainable business success. To meet their clients' goals he delivers careful and dedicated service, recognizing that legal issues are only one facet to balance in every business. Dustin structures, negotiates, and closes business and real estate transactions for family and closely-owned companies. He has specific experience representing retail landlords, lenders, developers, colleges and universities, service-providers, as well as agricultural cooperative businesses. His focus is in business organization and transactions with extensive experience in real estate-related acquisitions, sales, property management, leasing, and secured financing. Clients can expect clear and prompt support, experienced business counsel, and practical options to get their deals done without (too much) curmudgeonly lawyering. Todd Hoppe is the practice group leader of Foster Swift’s Business and Corporate Practice Group. He works primarily in the law firm's Grand Rapids office and his areas of practice include: Business Organization and Planning. Todd represents individuals and businesses in the agriculture, insurance, service, manufacturing and construction industries. He works with them on the formation and funding of new business entities as well as other organization and planning matters such as contracts with customers and suppliers. Business buyers and sellers retain Todd for counsel on sophisticated mergers, asset sales and stock sales. As well as tax Exempt Organizations & Charitable Giving rely on his expertise.

Presenter: Dustin Klinger, Attorney, Thede, Culpepper Moore Munro & Silliman LLP

Presenter: Todd Hoppe, Attorney, Foster, Swift, Collins, & Smith PC

Cost
$56.00 for NSAC Members / $70.00 for Non-Members

Delivery System

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CPE Credits
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor (#103068) of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based.

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Easy.
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Ideal for multiple attendees.
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