Elevate your Co-op Experience with our 2025 Education Workshops
Don’t miss out on our exciting lineup of education workshops designed especially for you!
whether you’re a seasoned co-op member or just moved into your co-op, our education workshops are tailored to equip you with valuable insights and knowledge.
Discover a range of engaging topics, from financial management and governance to community building and sustainable living. gain expertise from sector professionals and field experts, and take away practical tips to empower your co-op experience.
Don’t miss out on these valuable opportunities to strengthen your foundation in co-op knowledge and contribute even more meaningfully to the success of your co-operative. Mark your calendars and register today! Let’s embark on a journey of continuous learning and growth.
We look forward to seeing you at one—or more—of these workshops!
Maintenance in Co-ops – Apr 17
You need skilled professionals to get great maintenance results, but there is still a critical role for members in looking after your property and buildings.
Your property and buildings are your most important asset. Keeping members happy in their homes is also critical for running a successful housing co-op.
Is your co-op doing what’s needed to maintain your assets, making sure that problems are spotted before they become more serious and costly?
We’ll help you understand what is (and isn’t) a member’s responsibility; how to address preventative and routine repair needs; and how to use a maintenance calendar.
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PIPA: A Privacy Primer for Housing Co-ops – Apr 24
Find out how to protect your members’ right to privacy under BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) without compromising necessary co-op business practices.
Co-ops can’t avoid dealing with a lot of personal information about members. That’s just the nature of our business.
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What Makes a Good Board? – May 1
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.
A co-op’s success or failure as a business and as a community depends on a good effective board.
A good board understands:
- its legal obligations;
- how the co-op’s governing documents guide decision-making and actions
- its role and the role of the general membership, staff, and committees—in governing and managing the co-op;
- and more!
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Conflict in Co-ops – May 8
Conflict is a natural part of living in a community, and understanding how to navigate it effectively is crucial for maintaining a harmonious environment.
In this workshop, we’ll dive into the complexities of conflict within co-ops, focusing on when it’s appropriate to involve the co-op in a dispute and when members should work towards resolution on their own. Participants will also learn about the common obstacles that hinder successful conflict resolution, including communication breakdowns and differing perspectives.
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What Makes a Good Director? – May 15
Good directors make a good board. With a focus on the duty of care and the duty of loyalty this basic primer focuses on how each individual director ensures the board’s success.
Good directors need to know what they can do as individuals to ensure a board’s success. We’ve all heard about a director’s fiduciary duty and the duty of care. But how do these important concepts translate into the daily demand for good governance and principled leadership in our co-ops? What does “acting in the best interest of the co-op” really mean? How must a director and the board handle situations of conflict of interest?
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Additional Information
Be sure to check back regularly for new workshops being added to the list.
Schedule
- Workshops take place weekday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PST.
Online Registration
- Member rates are $45/person or $200 for six registrations from one co-op or organization.
- Non-member rates are $90/person.
*Reminder: Registrations must be in by 3 PM on the day of the workshop. Don’t miss out!*
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie at dvankuyk@chf.bc.ca.