Building Successful Boards Seminar
April 1, 2004 - On April 23, 2004
from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m at the Ottawa Area Intermediate
School District, there will be a Building Successful
Boards interactive workshop for nonprofit directors,
current board members and potential board members. Greater
Ottawa County United Way & Volunteer Center is sponsoring
this event in partnership with the Holland Area Chamber
of Commerce, Leadership Holland, Zeeland Chamber of
Commerce, Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce and the
Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg.
“I believe this is a must attend for anyone who
is a board member or contemplating sitting on a board.
This will let nonprofit executive directors know what
they’re board will be expecting so that everyone
is on the same page.” Says Cindy Pocock, Director
of Leadership Holland with Holland Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Building Successful Boards seminar is an interactive
workshop designed to help current and potential board
members and executive directors of nonprofits clarify
board roles and responsibilities, enhance leadership
skills and understand expectations. There will also
be a “Board Members Perspective” roundtable
for attendees to meet and have dialogue with several
of our areas seasoned board members and
“The Building Successful Boards workshop is a
must attend for current board members, executive directors
or for those thinking about board membership in their
future.” Says Adam Twa, Program Coordinator
for Greater Ottawa County United Way & Volunteer
Center. “A trained board member leads to a more
effective board whose governance is critical to the
well-being of agencies in our community.”
Program presenter Dale R. Rietberg, M.B.A., J.D. and
attorney with Varnum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett,
LLP will speak on the topic of “Basic Board Roles
and Responsibilities.” Rietberg practice focuses
primarily on small and emerging businesses, and on nonprofit
and tax exempt organizations. Dale also serves as a
volunteer director or trustee of several different area
nonprofit organizations. Keynote speaker Patrick Thompson,
Chief Executive Officer of Trans-Matic Manufacturing
will speak on “The Importance of Board Leadership”
during his keynote address. Thompson sits on several
boards in the Holland and West Michigan area.
To register for the event, go online at www.gouwvc.org
or call United Way & Volunteer Center at 396-7811.
Return to News Index
|
