Ten things to look for in your co-op’s financial statements

By asalamanca_ccl

Have you ever looked at your co-op’s financial statements and wondered what it all means? Most directors don’t have training in bookkeeping or accounting, and it’s not easy to get much out of those statements if you’re not sure what to look for. That can be a problem, because the financial statement is the single most important indicator of your … Continued

Educating your co-op

By asalamanca_ccl

Governing a successful and healthy housing co-op and overseeing its management demands diverse skill and knowledge. The good news is that not everyone needs to know, or be able to do, everything. Explore the why, who, what, and how of effective education. Be ready to support your co-op’s goals with learning opportunities.

Governance tools

By asalamanca_ccl

Choosing the right tool for the job makes the difference between building a house that can withstand an earthquake and one that wouldn’t stand a chance. Don’t use any tools and you don’t have a house. The same is true for effective governance in a housing co-op. Luckily, we have tools for all the governance jobs, and we’re ready to … Continued

Legal duties of directors

By edagsaan_ccl

We’ll discuss the challenges facing co-op directors in co-op governance. We’ll discover what “acting in the best interest of the co-op” really means. We’ll look at conflict of interest and how to navigate those grey areas when it’s not so clear? Join us for a close look at where principle meets reality. We’ll look at some tough examples and explore … Continued

Aging in our co-op communities

By edagsaan_ccl

As housing co-ops reach new age milestones so do co-op members. How can we make our co-ops for age-friendly communities? Together we can learn about how we can support not only older members to age well in the co-op but also develop a culture that keeps aging in mind. In this workshop, we will:

PIPA: A Privacy Primer for Housing Co-ops

By asalamanca_ccl

Want to make sure your co-op protects members personal information properly? Join us for this workshop as we review a co-op’s obligations under  BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and how members can ensure their personal information is protected.

What Makes a Good Board?

By asalamanca_ccl

Join us for the best workshop for a newly elected board: packed full with the basic knowledge all housing co-op directors need as well as tools for how to work effectively to ensure good governance, sound management and principled leadership.