Virtual Member Education Forum Webinar Series
June 15th – 30th
Due to COVID-19, the in-person education workshops scheduled for Halifax have been cancelled.
However, CHF Canada is delighted to offer a series of seven webinars as part of a ‘Virtual Member Education Forum’ to be held between June 15 – 30, 2020.
There is a mix on offer: some are popular workshops that had been scheduled for our in-person Annual Meeting in Halifax, adapted to be delivered online. Others respond to priorities that have emerged over the past few weeks and were identified in response to our COVID-19 member survey. These sessions will provide opportunities for members to learn about (and exchange experiences of) governance, operations and community practices as a result of the pandemic.
If you register a voting delegate for the Virtual AGM on June 13th, your co-op is entitled to two complimentary webinars! (Regular fee: $50/webinar)You will need to have your AGM delegate’s name handy when your co-op registers for the webinar series, because the registration form will require it to entitle your co-op to the free webinars.
For each free or paid registration, up to two members of your co-op can attend each webinar live. Most of the webinars will be recorded, and this recording will be available to registrants who can then share with other members, manager or staff at your co-op. There is one registration form for all the webinars, you just select the ones you want from the list. You should decide which members will attend each webinar before you register, because the registration form will ask for their names and email addresses (remember up to two can attend each webinar live).
Note that all sessions will be in English.
Register early to make sure you can attend your top picks!
Webinar Schedule
V-MEF 1 : Presidents’ Forum 1
Date : June 15, 2020
Time : 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET (90 mins)
Moderator/Presenters : CHF Canada Staff
Description : It has been a tough few weeks as we deal with the new reality for our operations, governance and communities during a pandemic.Using an interactive platform, join other co-op housing presidents from across Canada to talk about the issues that matter to you and your co-op. You will be able to share experiences, find common issues of concern, provide your insights, as well as hear creative solutions from others. Capacity is limited, and the deadline to register for this session is Friday, June 12th at 12 noon.
V-MEF 2 : Conflict Management and Problem Solving
Date : June 17, 2020
Time : 2:00 – 4:00 pm ET (120 mins)
Moderator/Presenters : Shawn Conway
Presenter's Bio : Shawn Conway is a qualified mediator and consultant for CHF Canada, with many years’ experience in communities and housing co-operatives.
Description : This webinar will explore why conflicts escalate and how our reactions, perceptions, biases and attitudes contribute to conflict. You will receive tools for understanding and deescalating conflict through active-listening strategies and approaches for more constructive dialogue. You will learn how sometimes being right can be wrong and examine practices and strategies to avoid conflict, to improve communication and to encourage co-operation. A variety of scenarios from the co-op sector will be used for demonstrations and practice. Capacity is limited, and the deadline to register for this session is Tuesday, June 16th at 12 noon.
V-MEF 3 : Mindful Leadership in Times of Chaos
Date : June 19, 2020
Time : 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET (90 mins)
Moderator/Presenters : Sonia Byrne
Presenter's Bio : Sonia Byrne, CHRL, is a global conscious leadership consultant and organizational effectiveness coach.
Description : It can be a challenge to lead in times of crisis and chaos. Understanding the cycle of chaos, and the gifts it brings, can generate balance, optimism and perspective to move through difficult experiences. Leadership resilience is built in times such as these. Join us for this webinar to help you put the principles of Mindful Leadership to work for you! Capacity is limited, and the deadline to register for this session is Thursday, June 18th at 12 noon.
V-MEF 4 : Effectively dealing with difficult conversations
Date : June 22, 2020
Time : 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET (90 mins)
Moderator/Presenters : Jennifer Threndyle
Presenter's Bio :Jennifer has been working with co-ops for the last six years dealing with issues of accessibility, violence and harassment and conflict. She brings twenty plus years of human resources and health and safety experience to each session to assist co-ops meet their requirements under the AODA, Occupational Health and Safety Act and respectful workplaces.
Description : Knowing how to handle difficult conversations, such as providing bad news or negative feedback, is critical in maintaining and strengthening our relationships with members and board members. Join us to learn more about what you need, as board members, to handle those challenging conversations and emotional interactions. Capacity is limited, and the deadline to register for this session is Friday, June 19th at 12 noon.
V-MEF 5 : Where to start: building envelope repairs
Date : June 25, 2020
Time : 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET (90 mins)
Moderator/Presenters : Ofelia Guanlao/Jim Scott
Presenter's Bio :
Jim Scott is Program Manager at the Technical Services Department of Housing Services Corporation Toronto. Jim is a professional engineer with over 15 years’ experience in Building Envelop Design and Manufacture, as well as diagnosis and correction of Building Envelop failure.
Ofelia Guanlao, PMP BOC, is Senior Program Manager, Asset Management Services for CHF Canada
Description : Your co-op’s building envelope consists of its roof, subfloor, exterior doors, windows and exterior walls. The building envelope keeps outside elements such as water and moisture from entering and causing damage. This webinar will take a deeper look at building envelopes and developing strategies to help us properly care for our co-ops at the minimum cost. We will discuss materials used, common signs of failure and factors to consider when renewal takes place. We will talk about Building Condition Assessment and discuss how to prioritize repairs with your capital plan. Capacity is limited, and the deadline to register for this session is Wednesday, June 24th at 12 noon.
V-MEF 6 : Taking co-op meetings online
Date : June 29, 2020
Time : 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET (90 mins)
Moderator/Presenters : TBC/TBC
Presenter's Bio :
Description :
Housing co-ops across the country are thinking about how they might be able to meet online. As the foundation of the housing co-op’s legal democratic structure, meetings are critical, but so is following the guidance of government health authorities to keep ourselves and our members safe.
Find out how in some areas what constitutes a ‘legal meeting’ has changed. Hear what other co-ops are doing, what you can learn from them, and what is being planned for election season in the fall. Capacity is limited, and the deadline to register for this session is Friday, June 26th at 12 noon.
V-MEF 7 : Presidents’ Forum 2
Date : June 30, 2020
Time : 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET (90 mins)
Moderator/Presenters : CHF Canada Staff
Description : It has been a tough few weeks as we deal with the new reality for our operations, governance and communities during a pandemic.Using an interactive platform, join other co-op housing presidents from across Canada to talk about the issues that matter to you and your co-op. You will be able to share experiences, find common issues of concern, provide your insights, as well as hear creative solutions from others. Capacity is limited, and the deadline to register for this session is Monday, June 29th at 12 noon.
Webinar registration home pageLocation
Online(Participant instructions and meeting link to be provided by email prior to the meeting)
Cancellation policy
Cancellation date (to receive a refund less $10 admin fee): 3 business days before the start of the session. All cancellations must be received by the registrar in writing.For More Information
Questions?Please contact Marie Marin,
CHF Canada Member Education Forum Registrar:
marie@yesweplan.ca
1-855-867-6601