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La conférence virtuelle des gestionnaires de coopératives 2021

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CMC Information

Are you looking for new ideas and information to strengthen your co-op management skills? Would you like to meet and network with other co-op managers?

Join us for the 2021 Co-operative Management Conference (CMC)! The CMC is the only national professional development opportunity for managers and staff of housing co-operatives. And it’s just one of the many events at CHF Canada’s Virtual Annual Meeting. Our 2021 program includes workshops for both new and experienced managers.

The CMC will be held Friday, June 11, but do note that one IHM course will begin on June 7.

Co-op Managers Reference Group

CHF Canada would like to thank the Co-op Managers Reference Group for its valuable contributions to this year’s conference and all our virtual events of 2020-2021.

  • Laurene Hele
  • Sandi Enns
  • Carine Nind
  • Judith Sainsbury

Program

lundi 7 juin | 10 h 00 HAE

Rehearsal

lundi 7 juin | 13 h 30 HAE

P01: The Institute Of Housing Management Course – The COVID-19 challenge (Part 1)
Speaker(s)

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 | 13 h 30 HAE

P01: The Institute Of Housing Management Course – The COVID-19 challenge (Part 2)
Speaker(s)

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)
Speaker(s)

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)
Speaker(s)

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!

·         J301: Inclusive co-ops: advocating positive system change

·         J302: Co-op futures: members take the lead

·         J303: The co-op difference: empowering marginalized communities

·         J304: Night-mare proofing your co-op: experts’ debate 

J301 PRÉENREGISTRÉ: Inclusive co-ops: advocating positive system change
Moderator
Panelist(s)

Would you say your housing co-op is inclusive? How do you know? Over the past year, as we witnessed anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism, there has been a renewed outcry for change. We hear about institutionalized and systemic prejudice and discrimination embedded in the structures and systems of organizations to such an extent that even individuals with the best intentions struggle to create positive change. In this session, the first in a new "inclusive co-ops series," a panel of inclusion advocates will guide us through what is meant by an embedded approach. We’ll look at concrete examples and learn how an organization can embed both exclusive and inclusive systems and structures, the latter of which buffers against conscious or unconscious discriminatory practices of individuals. Together we will think about the collective action required to create lasting positive change in co-operative communities!
J302 PRÉENREGISTRÉ: Co-op futures: members take the lead
Moderator
Panelist(s)

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.


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J303 PRÉENREGISTRÉ: The co-op difference: empowering marginalized communities
Moderator
Panelist(s)

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
Moderator
Panelist(s)

As co-op members, we have all heard of or experienced the nightmares that can plague a housing community. What can start off as a small problem can soon escalate into a catastrophe. Explosive tempers and disputes, unrepaired and failing buildings, insurance claims, escalating costs, financial woes, fraud, human-rights infringements, costly legal battles, and staff and board instability are just some of the many nightmare scenarios that can happen and have happened to others. Join us for a spirited and insightful exchange with experts from the legal, financial, building sciences and risk management team as they debate what is the worst thing that can go wrong. Learn how best to equip yourself to avoid these nightmares and discover actions you can take now to protect your co-op.

vendredi 11 juin | 11 h 00 HAE

P02: This is your co-op manager calling
Speaker(s)

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! 
Speaker(s)

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
Speaker(s)

When it comes to creating or managing a reserve fund, what is your single biggest challenge or concern? How much money is enough and how do you know? Are you capable of conducting the study all on your own? A well-crafted reserve fund study is an important financial asset for co-ops. It allows you to plan for the future and helps you maintain a safe and comfortable co-op community. It’s essential to keep adequate reserve funds for the repair and replacement of co-op buildings, but too many managers fall short, leading to ugly surprises. Find out how you can reduce your co-op's financial risks and prepare for significant projects and the unforeseen.
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vendredi 11 juin | 12 h 30 HAE

Déjeuner de réseautage du personnel
Speaker(s)

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
Speaker(s)

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of work and home life, then this workshop is for you. Learn to identify the symptoms of burnout, explore strategies to avoid and cope with burnout, and bring your life back into balance.
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P06: Whether office or home, the work still needs to be done
Moderator
Panelist(s)

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
Speaker(s)

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
Terminez la journée avec des gestionnaires et du personnel des coopératives de partout au Canada pour la plénière de clôture et un cocktail virtuels. Écoutez les rapports du groupe de référence de la CGC, élisez les nouveaux membres et participez à une réception virtuelle qui vous offrira quelques surprises !
Commandité par:

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)
Joignez-vous à des membres de coopératives de partout au Canada pour cette soirée cinéma spéciale alors que nous découvrons l’histoire fascinante de la fédération des coopératives du Nunavik. Le tout sera suivi d’une séance de questions et réponses avec le réalisateur John Houston et des invités spéciaux.
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samedi 12 juin | 11 h 00 HAE

FFM101: Essential skills for shifting from conflict to growth
Facilitator

We know co-op conflict can cause negative effects like stress and anxiety, feelings of anger and defeat, not to mention loss of sleep and less effective in communication for managers and members. But conflict can also have positive effects. By learning how to manage challenging situations, you can shift moments of conflict into opportunities for movement and growth. This interactive workshop will show you how to thrive in co-op conflict with practical, realistic and doable skills while navigating the extra challenge and stress of the pandemic. Special attention will be given to:
  • 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!
Facilitator

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
Facilitator

What does recovery planning mean to you? Many people are talking about economic recovery post-pandemic, but few are talking about social recovery. After more than a year of social distancing and lockdowns, we are facing a loneliness pandemic in addition to COVID-19, and rebuilding our social fabric is needed now more than ever. This hands-on interactive workshop will explore practical tools and approaches you can use to rebuild community post-pandemic in your co-op. We’ll dive into strength-based approaches in which co-op residents can harness local gifts and assets to build more connected communities from the ground up.
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FFM104: Making the most of your co-op staff or manager
Facilitator

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!
There’s a difference between making better use and getting more out of your staff or manager. Join us to learn more.


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
Facilitator

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
Facilitator

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
Facilitator

Have you been neglecting your own needs while looking after your members, your family, your friends? Have you been working longer hours, head down, doing whatever it takes to survive and succeed during COVID-19? Burnout may be closer than you think. It’s time to build your resiliency. Resiliency allows us to bounce back after stressful situations, minimize the negative impact of that stress on our mental health and feel more in control of our life. Join Beverly to discover how to stay healthy, boost energy and restore focus in the face of challenge and uncertainty.
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FFM204: Chairing a virtual co-op meeting
Facilitator

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 de la salle d’attente virtuelle de l’AGA à 13 h 30. Inscrivez-vous tôt pour être prêt pour l’AGA, répondez à des questions de sondage amusantes et célébrez les lauréats des prix.

Rapport annuel: https://chfcfhcc.com/rapportannuel/


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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 de la salle d’attente virtuelle de l’AGA à 13 h 30. Inscrivez-vous tôt pour être prêt pour l’AGA, répondez à des questions de sondage amusantes et célébrez les lauréats des prix.

Rapport annuel: https://chfcfhcc.com/rapportannuel/



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What’s New?

The 2021 Co-operative Management Conference (CMC) will be held virtually over a single day, Friday, June 11, 2021.

Six workshops will be offered:

  • 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT
  • 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • 1 IHM elective course will start Monday, June 8.

You will be invited to participate in a networking lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT that will include a guest speaker.

The closing plenary will be held at 4:00 p.m. EDT, with a reports presentation, reference group election and virtual reception with a few surprises!

Institute of Housing Management (IHM)

The Institute of Housing Management offers an accreditation program for property managers and allows co-op managers to get a head start on property management training. The IHM program includes five compulsory courses and one elective course. The compulsory courses are:

  • Property and Building Administration
  • Building Maintenance for Property Managers
  • Strategic and Financial Planning for Property Managers
  • Human Relations for Property Managers
  • Tenancy Law in Ontario

IHM Elective Courses

For the sixth time we will also present one IHM elective course: The COVID-19 Challenge.

This course provides a half-credit towards your IHM accreditation. This course has a maximum of 30 spots and requires a minimum of 15 students to run. Registration will close on May 28. The cost to attend the course is $200, plus HST. See the program schedule above.

Staff and Managers Networking Lunch

Friday, June 11, 2021,12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. EDT

All CMC participants are welcome to attend the networking lunch. This is an opportunity to receive updates on important issues for co-op managers and staff.

Guest speaker Erin Hancock will presentInspiring Stories from Co-ops During the Pandemic.

Co-op Managers and Staff Plenary & Reception

Friday, June 11, 2021,4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. EDT

During the plenary, participants will elect three representatives to the Co-op Managers Reference Group – two representatives for a two-year term and one for a one-year term.

Important reports will be presented to co-op managers. One report from the reference group will pertain to the management scholarship and another will highlight the different events hosted by CHF Canada since the 2019 CMC.

The reception is an opportunity to socialize with colleagues and share a virtual cocktail and musical performance.

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