NSAC Chapter Leadership Training

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 09:00 AM MT / 08:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Don Frederick, NSAC Director of Education
Learning Objectives:
Discuss ideas NSAC Chapter Officers, Directors and Chairs can consider in providing a variety of services to their Chapter members. All Chapter Officers, Directors and Chairs are encouraged to particpate. Chapter leadership is a team effort and all leaders should have a working understanding of all aspects of their Chapter programs.
Field of Study: Personal Development
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.

Course Description

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THIS IS A FREE NSAC LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR GEARED TOWARD CHAPTER LEADERS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS!


This discussion will focus on Chapter programs involving Education (training and networking), Communication, Financial Stewardship and Member Retention and Recruitment. We will also preview a potential program to offer webinars by acknowledged experts on specific leadership skills such as a delegation of authority, meeting planning and leadership succession.

Presenter and Moderator Bios
Donald Frederick began a new career as NSAC Director of Education on August 1, 2007. His responsibilities include preparing educational materials on cooperative accounting, finance and taxation and coordinating development of program content for NSAC live and web-based educational seminars.

Before joining NSAC, Don spent two decades as Program Leader for Law, Policy and Governance with the Cooperative Programs group at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Don's prior experience also includes time as a staff attorney in the Office of the General Counsel at USDA and several years on the legal staff of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives.

Cost
Free for NSAC Members / Free for Non-Members

Delivery System

  • All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
  • Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
  • Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
  • All registrants will receive a link to the CLN’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
  • There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

All registration is done on-line and each guest must provide their name and email address to participate. All NSAC members may register for free. Non-members may register for a nominal fee.

Refund Policy

NSAC will not issue refunds for CLNs. If a registrant is unable to participate in the CLN and provides notification to info@nsacoop.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future CLN. Alert the NSAC staff member monitoring the CLN if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future CLNs.

Additional Information

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to document your active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the CLN recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits. Those eligible for credits will receive their certificate by email with 7 business days.

For more information regarding NSAC CLNs or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the NSAC Headquarters, 7946 Clyo Road, Suite A, Centerville, OH 45459, 937-222-6707, or info@nsacoop.org.