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The Michigan Cooperative Directors’ and Managers' Conference is armed to infuse new thinking to dissolve unproductive patterns. Get your team moving toward the common goals that bring fruitful rewards to your co-op.
Understanding the director and manager roles and how to govern cooperatives, is not intuitive. It is one of the most difficult roles in the cooperative system. It is a challenge to navigate the conflicting interests of members/customers and be a neutral and effective board director, as well. All co-op directors want to perform their duties well, yet many are seldom provided with the proper guidelines and education. This program focuses on enlightening managers and board members on methods of leading their cooperatives. Conference attendees come from different cooperative sectors, making a rich educational experience.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
9:15 AM Registration
9:30 AM Introductions & Listing of Current Issues
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Directors & Management Do’s and Don’t’
Dr. Chris Peterson, Michigan State University
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 AM - 2:00 PM Co-op Equity, Accounting & Section 199
Dr. Phil Kenkel, Oklahoma State University
Panel of Cooperatives
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Human Resources Practices
Dr. Phil Kenkel, Oklahoma State University
Survey of Co-op Hiring Practices
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Connecting w/Co-op Members/Engagement
Kristin Olson, Cooperative Network
Young Cooperators
Panel of Cooperatives
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Reception & Dinner (speaker after dinner)
The Farm Bill & Its Impact
Kali Fox, Office of Senator Stabenow (requested)
Adjourn
Thursday, February 7, 2019
8:00 AM Introductions
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Top 10 Cooperative Legal Challenges
Todd Hoppe, Foster Swift Collins & Smith Attorneys
9:45 AM - 11:20 AM Recruiting Directors & “Outside Directors” Benefits
David Armstrong, GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Panel of Cooperatives
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Onboarding New Directors
Rod Kelsay, Mid America Cooperative Council
Noon Lunch
1:30 PM Wrap-up & Adjourn
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