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2024 Atlantic Summit
Saturday, October 19th, 2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Registration: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Best Western Dartmouth, 15 Spectacle Lake Drive, Dartmouth, NS

Morning sessions 9am-12pm – All (no selection)

Welcome & Introductions

Get the day started with introductions, an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement, and key information on our full day summit.
Overcoming adversity keynote with Charity Carr
Solutions journey: Facilitated discussion

  • Our focused breakout session will explore key topics essential for co-operative success: leadership renewal, member engagement, and conflict resolution. Gain actionable insights and share experiences with peers to create a thriving co-operative community.

Networking Lunch 12-1pm – All

Regional Discussions - By region

Get ready for an engaging conversation on co-op community in your region. In this session, you will share the strategies your co-op has embraced in addressing the ongoing housing crisis in your province and how you are positioning yourselves sustainably for the future. 

Afternoon sessions 1:30-3pm - Choice of one:

  • Fostering Leadership in your Co-op with Allison Ferris and Robyn McCallum
    Board members are crucial to the success of any co-operative. Join us and discover practical tools and strategies to optimize board operations and support the efficiency of board members. Improve your board's effectiveness and ensure seamless operations with improved nomination and succession planning!
  • Building a Connected Community with Cathy Volans and Jolene Cushman
    Let's discover how to develop a culture of two-way communication where every member feels valued and included. Engage in discussions on implementing strategies that promote co-operation and develop a member focused culture that enhances community and promotes belonging among all co-op members.
  • Setting the Course for Success with Jaclyn Johnston
    Join us to master the essential of annual planning and discover how to align goals with community needs and member expectations. This interactive session includes completing pre-workshop homework and engaging in hands-on activities to craft an annual plan. By the end of this workshop, you will be equipped with a tailored annual plan that drives your co-operative's progress and strengthens community engagement!

Registration fees:


Registration type
 CHF Canada Members
 Non-members
Early bird by Oct 4th, 2024
 Regular after Oct 4th, 2024
First participant
 $135
 $155
 $355
Additional participants
 $85
 $105
 $355
Virtual participant
 $100 $120 Contact us
Young member (35 & under) free - after first member registration
 free - after first member registration
 $355

Discounts

Early bird registration discount:Register online by October 4, 2024 and save $20 on each registration fee.

Additional participant discount: Once you've registered one member, you'll save $50 on each additional registration.

Young member discount: Once you've registered one member, each additional young member (under 35 years) is free.

Travel rebate for member co-ops: If you live more than 100km away from the event venue, and you are attending in person, we will provide a $100 travel rebate per co-op. If you would like to apply for a travel rebate, click here

Accommodations

This year, CHF Canada has arranged a group rate at the Best Western for individuals staying overnight on October 18th. Use this link to book your room at the group rate:
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.65013.html?groupId=9B5JC8I9

Facilitators & Hosts

Summit Facilitator: Allison Ferris
Allison Ferris is the Regional Manager, Atlantic for CHF Canada. She brings over 17 years' experience to the housing co-operative sector with extensive experience in governance, management, organizational growth and change management.

Workshop Facilitators:
Allison Ferris, Regional Manager, Atlantic, CHF Canada
Jaclyn Johnston, Program Manager, Co-op and planning services, Atlantic, CHF Canada
Cathy Volans, Co-ordinator, Co-op and planning services, Atlantic, CHF Canada
Robyn McCallum, Co-ordinator, Co-op and planning services, Atlantic, CHF Canada
Jolene Cushman, Acting Program Manager, Communications, CHF Canada

Virtual Hosts:
Dawn Richardson, Program Manager, Co-op and planning services, Ontario Region, CHF Canada
Denise McGahan, Program Manager, Co-op and planning services, Southwestern Ontario, CHF Canada

Scent-free event

This is a scent free event. Please do not use scented products like fragrances and perfumes, colognes, aftershaves, hand creams or hand sanitizers.

Cancellation policy

All cancellation must be made at least 3 days prior to the event, and a $20 cancellation fee will apply. No refund will be issues for cancellation received less than 3 days prior to the event.

Register

Questions:

Registration:
Deirdre Bain, Education Program Coordinator
education@chfcanada.coop
613-230-2201


Event:
Cathy Volans, Co-ordinator, Co-op and Planning Services, Atlantic 
cvolans@chfcanada.coop
902.423.7119 ext. 802 / 866.213.2667 ext. 802