Forum virtuel sur la formation des membres 2021
MEF Information
June 11 & 12, 2021
Join us for our virtual Member Education Forum!
We have carefully designed 12 workshop sessions to offer a range of timely topics with practical tips to take back to your co-op and put into action.
On June 11 you can “Fill your Friday” with pre-recorded workshops, and on June 12 you can attend two live interactive workshops. Topics include Coping with curveballs: ready, set plan for the unplanned, Rebuilding community post-pandemic: practical tools to get started, and Chairing a virtual co-op meeting. Check out the full program below.
You’ll have a chance to join members from across Canada for a casual catch-up during the Member Networking Break on Saturday, June 12, anytime between 12:45 – 1:45 p.m EDT. This optional drop-in event will be a great opportunity to chat and connect with your cross-country co-op neighbours!
So whether you are new to your board, need a refresher or are interested in
tackling emerging issues, we’ve got you covered! Come meet and connect with
co-operators from across Canada and leave inspired!
We know you learn a lot from networking as well so we’ve designed the virtual Annual Meeting with that in mind. Find out more about the many social and networking opportunities that come with your Virtual Annual Meeting registration.
Program
lundi 7 juin | 10 h 00 HAE
Rehearsal
mardi 8 juin | 13 h 30 HAE
P01: The Institute Of Housing Management Course – The COVID-19 challenge (Part 2)
The pandemic surprised everyone! It changed not only our lives but the business world as well. This IHM course will review COVID-19’s impact, from its negative effects such as stress, panic and fear, to the positive steps taken related to housing and housing co-ops. How did we communicate to members, boards of directors, contractors, agencies and others? How did we adapt to transform everyday services into essentials for housing communities? What did we learn from this experience, and how can it improve the work we do and inform what we do going forward?
mardi 8 juin | 19 h 00 HAE
Webinaire pré-AGA/Testez votre connexion (facultatif)
Soyez des nôtres pour une visite guidée vous montrant le déroulement de notre AGA virtuelle et pour obtenir des réponses à toutes vos questions.
Vous pourrez également vous connecter à la plateforme que nous utiliserons pour notre AGA virtuelle. Nous vous poserons des questions amusantes pour que vous puissiez vous entraîner à utiliser le système de vote et vous assurer d’être prêt pour l’assemblée virtuelle.
Vous pourrez accéder à cette séance par le biais du portail des événements. Vous n’êtes pas libre à cette date ? Ne vous en faites pas.Nous pouvons vous envoyer enregistrement.
mercredi 9 juin | 13 h 30 HAE
P01: The Institute Of Housing Management Course – The COVID-19 challenge (Part 3)
The pandemic surprised everyone! It changed not only our lives but the business world as well. This IHM course will review COVID-19’s impact, from its negative effects such as stress, panic and fear, to the positive steps taken related to housing and housing co-ops. How did we communicate to members, boards of directors, contractors, agencies and others? How did we adapt to transform everyday services into essentials for housing communities? What did we learn from this experience, and how can it improve the work we do and inform what we do going forward?
jeudi 10 juin | 11 h 00 HAE
P01: The Institute Of Housing Management Course – The COVID-19 challenge (Part 4)
The pandemic surprised everyone! It changed not only our lives but the business world as well. This IHM course will review COVID-19’s impact, from its negative effects such as stress, panic and fear, to the positive steps taken related to housing and housing co-ops. How did we communicate to members, boards of directors, contractors, agencies and others? How did we adapt to transform everyday services into essentials for housing communities? What did we learn from this experience, and how can it improve the work we do and inform what we do going forward?
jeudi 10 juin | 15 h 00 HAE
Séance plénière d'ouverture
Nous ouvrirons notre assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) virtuelle avec une reconnaissance de territoire et un discours à ne pas manquer de Margaret Pfoh, présidente-directrice générale de l’Aboriginal Housing Management Association. Par la suite, ne manquez pas de participer à cette première activité sociale en ligne, où vous pourrez choisir entre une salle de célébration avec un DJ, une salle de jeux-questionnaires ou un salon de détente !
Séance plénière d'ouverture (Français)
Nous ouvrirons notre assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) virtuelle avec une reconnaissance de territoire et un discours à ne pas manquer de Margaret Pfoh, présidente-directrice générale de l’Aboriginal Housing Management Association. Par la suite, ne manquez pas de participer à cette première activité sociale en ligne, où vous pourrez choisir entre une salle de célébration avec un DJ, une salle de jeux-questionnaires ou un salon de détente !
jeudi 10 juin | 16 h 15 HAE
Salle de fête
Participez à notre concours « Les coopérateurs ont du talent » (avec vote et DJ en direct !). Découvrez les talents de vos collègues coopérateurs et écoutez de bonnes pièces musicales !
Salle des jeux-questionnaires
Mettez vos connaissances à l’épreuve avec quelques questions générales et questions sur les coopératives !
Salon de détente
Profitez d’une atmosphère plus détendue pour rencontrer et établir des liens avec d’autres membres de coopératives de partout au Canada. Vous n’avez qu’à cliquer sur ce lien qui vous mènera à la plateforme Wonder.me et à entrer dans n’importe quelle pièce de votre choix !
vendredi 11 juin | 8 h 00 HAE
Garnissez votre vendredi de contenu préenregistré (à regarder en tout temps!)
Regardez l'un
des ateliers préenregistrés suivants pour remplir votre vendredi!
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J301: Inclusive co-ops: advocating positive
system change
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J302: Co-op futures: members take the lead
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J303: The co-op difference: empowering
marginalized communities
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J304: Night-mare proofing your co-op: experts’
debate
J301 PRÉENREGISTRÉ: Inclusive co-ops: advocating positive system change
J302 PRÉENREGISTRÉ: Co-op futures: members take the lead
Now more than ever it’s time to champion the future of co-operative housing.
The pandemic exposed health and socio-economic inequalities and has led to renewed public awareness in creating more affordable housing. Co-op members are needed to seize this opportunity to drive growth and sustainability and to champion co-operative housing.
Join us as we meet fellow members from across Canada who have answered the call to action to build, develop, advocate and protect the natural environment. These individuals are making tremendous strides in effective and long-lasting change. Learn how you too can shape the future you want.
Sponsored by:
J303 PRÉENREGISTRÉ: The co-op difference: empowering marginalized communities
Co-operatives are founded upon individuals coming together to meet a common need. While we’re familiar with the co-op model for providing safe, secure and affordable housing, there are many other types of co-operatives integral to our economy and our communities.
This panel will explore the difference that co-operatives make, particularly for groups that are or have been marginalized.
Our moderator is a young co-op activist at the centre of new and exciting developments. She will welcome panelists to this exploration and conversation about the power of co-ops.
J304 PRÉENREGISTRÉ: Nightmare-proofing your co-op: experts’ debate
vendredi 11 juin | 11 h 00 HAE
P02: This is your co-op manager calling
The co-op manager’s report has a big impact on governance, and well-thought-out communication is a critical success factor for a housing co-op.
Come to this workshop to talk about:
- writing reports and letters
- presenting oral reports
- general communication within the co-op.
P03: When rights collide!
Join Ontario housing lawyer Celia Chandler for a discussion about managing situations when one member’s rights appear to collide with another’s. Using real-life examples, Celia will explain how to distinguish when the rights involved are human rights and offer resolution strategies.
P04: True or false: anybody can conduct a reserve fund study
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vendredi 11 juin | 12 h 30 HAE
Déjeuner de réseautage du personnel
Tous les participants à la CGC sont invités à assister au déjeuner de réseautage. C’est l’occasion de recevoir des mises à jour sur des questions importantes pour les gestionnaires et le personnel des coopératives. Special presentation: Inspiring Stories from Co-ops During the Pandemic. You have all been going above and beyond for your communities over the past year. This session is about sharing the good stories of how co-operatives, and the very dedicated people within them, are helping their members and the broader community during a difficult time. These examples come from co-ops of all types from around the world.
vendredi 11 juin | 14 h 00 HAE
P05: Fatigue and burnout prevention
P06: Whether office or home, the work still needs to be done
COVID-19 has changed our regular ways of working. This workshop will feature four presentations from Co-op Cost Cutter partners to help co-op managers become more efficient.
You will hear from:
- Alterna Savings and Credit Union Ltd.
- DDL Document Direction
- NewViews Accounting Software
- Grand & Toy.
We will have a draw for a door prize, given by Alterna Savings.
P07: Managing maintenance staff and contractors: a major priority
How do you deal with maintenance staff and contractors to ensure your buildings are well kept and functioning optimally? How do you know when to use staff or a contractor? Are there advantages and/or disadvantages of using one or the other? This workshop will answer these questions and discuss the importance of having a respectful relationship with both maintenance staff and contractors.
vendredi 11 juin | 16 h 00 HAE
Plénière et cocktail virtuels
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vendredi 11 juin | 19 h 00 HAE
Projection spéciale du documentaire Atautsikut : Leaving None Behind et séance de questions-réponses avec le réalisateur et les invités (facultatif)
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samedi 12 juin | 11 h 00 HAE
FFM101: Essential skills for shifting from conflict to growth
- Self-regulating so you are cool, calm and collected
- Managing defensive responses
- Applying a four-step model to navigate difficult conversations with ease
Sponsored By:
FFM102: Coping with curveballs: ready, set, plan for the unplanned!
While policies and procedures exist to guide us through the day-to-day operations of our housing co-ops, what do we do in situations where we have no precedent of best practice to fall back on? Meeting unforeseen challenges and changes with effective recovery measures is integral to our ongoing success and sustainability. More than disaster recovery plans, we need to be able to address surprises with a decisive response.
Join this workshop to:
- Learn the simple triage technique that can be used to address emergency situations at your co-op
- Feel better prepared to cope with unforeseen challenges and changes
- Create best practices for your co-op that help you recover from curveballs.
Sponsored by:
FFM103: Rebuilding community post-pandemic: practical tools to get started
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FFM104: Making the most of your co-op staff or manager
How can you make better use of the limited time your manager has? This session will tackle three ways:
- Know their job description – everyone should be clear on their role and their capacity, making expectations realistic and achievable
- Review their job description and evaluate their work – you should continually improve how work is done at the co-op so staff have enough hours to do their job well
- Empty their head – if they decide to take that world cruise, your co-op can continue without them!
samedi 12 juin | 12 h 45 HAE
Pause de réseautage des membres (facultative)
Joignez-vous à des membres de partout au Canada pour des discussions informelles pendant la pause. Vous serez placé dans une salle de discussion et vous aurez la possibilité de discuter et de communiquer avec vos collègues coopérateurs partout au pays. Et si vous souhaitez essayer une recette du livre de recettes de partage coopératif en ligne, n’hésitez pas à montrer aux autres ce que vous avez fait ! Tous les participants seront inscrits au tirage d’un panier-cadeau de 50 $ pour les amateurs de chocolat Camino !
samedi 12 juin | 14 h 00 HAE
FFM201: Preventative maintenance: member versus co-op responsibility
Your property and buildings are your most important assets. Keeping members happy in comfortable, well-maintained homes is also essential. You need skilled professionals to get great maintenance results, but there is still a critical role for members. This includes making sure that problems are spotted before they become more serious and costly.
This session will help you:
- recognize what is – and isn’t – a member’s responsibility
- plan a routine preventative-maintenance calendar
- understand the importance of clear and well-thought-out policies on maintenance
- appreciate the role such policies play in member engagement
- make sure all of this doesn’t just exist on paper!
FFM202: Hidden in plain sight: exploring how racism actually works
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of this subject, this workshop will not be recorded.
By unpacking the origins of racist thought, this session will deconstruct common myths and misconceptions about racism. We will uncover key insights as to how social norms, biases, power and privilege have become the dangerous status quo that we all, knowingly or unknowingly, participate in. This interactive conversation will shed light on the unspoken, problematic behaviours that negatively impact our individual and collective experiences. It will identify how to have courageous conversations and help participants identify strategies to become agents of change in confronting racism within our communities and shared spaces. This session will use real examples, peer discussions and reflective exercises. Insightful anti-racism resources and tools will be provided to assist participants with shifting the norm towards a culture that is racially equitable, a culture where no one is left behind.
FFM203: Harnessing your energy, building your resiliency
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FFM204: Chairing a virtual co-op meeting
Our best guess is that through 2021, many co-op meetings will still be held online. With better member turnout and more effective and efficient meetings, online may in fact remain the preferred meeting “location” for some co-ops, long after they’re able to meet again in person.
This session will look at how an already experienced chairperson can transfer their knowledge, skills and attributes to the online meeting environment. The session will cover:
- setting the tone for a warm, welcoming and respectful online space
- understanding how members participate
- establishing virtual meeting guidelines and rules of order
- dealing with difficult situations while online.
samedi 12 juin | 15 h 45 HAE
Salle de fête
Participez à notre concours « Les coopérateurs ont du talent » (avec vote et DJ en direct !). Découvrez les talents de vos collègues coopérateurs et écoutez de bonnes pièces musicales !
Salle des jeux-questionnaires
Mettez vos connaissances à l’épreuve avec quelques questions générales et questions sur les coopératives !
Salon de détente
Profitez d’une atmosphère plus détendue pour rencontrer et établir des liens avec d’autres membres de coopératives de partout au Canada. Vous n’avez qu’à cliquer sur ce lien qui vous mènera à la plateforme Wonder.me et à entrer dans n’importe quelle pièce de votre choix !
dimanche 13 juin | 13 h 00 HAE
Assemblée des membres de l’Ontario
Si vous êtes un délégué de l’Ontario, vous voudrez assister à la dernière assemblée des membres de l’Ontario. Écoutez les mises à jour importantes, approuvez le procès-verbal de l’assemblée de l’année dernière et visionnez une vidéo d’au revoir spéciale au Conseil de l’Ontario.
Assemblée des membres de l’Ontario (Français)
Si vous êtes un délégué de l’Ontario, vous voudrez assister à la dernière assemblée des membres de l’Ontario. Écoutez les mises à jour importantes, approuvez le procès-verbal de l’assemblée de l’année dernière et visionnez une vidéo d’au revoir spéciale au Conseil de l’Ontario.
dimanche 13 juin | 13 h 30 HAE
Waiting Room
dimanche 13 juin | 14 h 00 HAE
AGA nationale
L’AGA virtuelle est votre occasion d’aider à orienter le mouvement canadien de l’habitation coopérative. L’assemblée de cette année est extrêmement importante alors que les membres élisent un tout nouveau conseil d’administration pour gouverner la FHCC.
Nous ouvrirons les
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AGA nationale (ouverture de la salle d’attente à 13 h 30) (Français)
L’AGA virtuelle est votre occasion d’aider à orienter le mouvement canadien de l’habitation coopérative. L’assemblée de cette année est extrêmement importante alors que les membres élisent un tout nouveau conseil d’administration pour gouverner la FHCC.
Nous ouvrirons les
Commandité par:
samedi 13 novembre | 0 h 00 HAE
P01: The Institute Of Housing Management Course – The COVID-19 challenge (Part 1)
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