3rd Annual Conference and AGM

Advocacy and Innovation

November 23, 2012
Registration: 8:30am
Conference: 10:00am - 9:00pm
and
 November 24, 2012
Continental Breakfast: 7:00am
AGM: 8:00 - 12:30pm

 Make this an important event for your board this year.
You won't be disappointed!

• Keynote Speakers including Al Etmanski, former Co-chair of the Advisory Council on Social Innovation and Co-founder of the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network; Seth Klein, Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives BC and Shannon Daub, Director of Research CPPA; and Carole James MLA and MSD Critic 
• Buffet Lunch provided
• Six different training workshops (see presentation description below) will focus on both practical concerns and key policy areas designed to provide tools. Seating is limited to 40 persons per session, it will be first come, first served.
• Rural and Northern Caucus
• Reception- no host bar
• Banquet - There is no additional cost for the banquet for conference registrants; however confirmation of attendance is required.  Partner/spouse joining you at the banquet, is $60.00. 
  Dinner speaker - Gordon Hogg, the Parliamentary Secretary for Non-profit Partnerships to the Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government.

SATURDAY, Nov. 24 - AGM

• Continental Breakfast
• AGM, election of Directors
• Panel on Advocacy - Dr. Dawn Hemingway (UNBC) and Adrienne Montani (First Call); and Paul Lacerte (BCAAC).
• Discussion about the branding of the community social services sector with Tim Beachy, Consultant and Tim Agg, ED of PLEA
• Conversation Cafe with members - focus:  coming election; branding community sector 

Accommodation & Travel - Venue - Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel  You must make your own hotel bookings/travel arrangements and cover these costs in accordance with the policies of your own organization.  Rooms are being held until 4:00 pm, Friday, November 2, 2012.  After this date, it will be rooms as available.  Parking at the hotel is free for registered conference participants.  You will be provided with the link to register your vehicle in the confirmation message, as well as in the follow-up email - please watch for it.  Should the link not work, please copy the url address and paste into your web browser.

WORKSHOP PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION - make your choice on the registration form.  PLEASE NOTE - each workshop has a maximum seating of 40 participants.

1:15-2:45pm Choices
Authentic Leadership in Action - Taking Leadership into Organizations and Communities – Jennifer Charlesworth, PhD., Director of CoreBC for The Federation of Community Social Services of BC

• In the book "Governance as Leadership", the authors state that "leadership and governance are closely related, and the more clearly this linkage is seen, the brighter the prospects will be for non profit governance."  In this session, participants will explore the leadership crossroads in our organizations and communities and consider ways in which board governors can be leaders, transformational hosts and change agents. Leadership is a participatory act and you will leave this session with a few more ideas, tools and experiences about authentic participatory leadership and how to engage more deeply and effectively with others so that the strengths, gifts and talents of many (including yourself) are mobilized for action.

Fundraising Essential for Boards of Directors - Judy Lightwater, CEO of Fund Development Services

• Judy Lightwater believes that individual giving is the largest untapped pool of Canadian charitable dollars.  She wants you to ask the concerned public to invest in their communities...and she will show you how.  Learn to:  Create a fund development plan based on community needs; Define roles for board and staff that will ensure the plan's success; Meet with donors to ask for their advice and participation; Talk with funders about their priorities for your region and community.

So You're Thinking of Starting a Co-op? - Bob Williams, Vancity Board of Directors and Elvi Del Bianco - Vancity

• Last year, a workshop on Co-ops examined the philosophical underpinnings of co-ops - a highly praised workshop which led to several communities to look further into this model of service delivery.  This year, the workshop will extend this conversation and look further at the steps required to set up a co-op.  Join these experienced leaders to discuss possibilities for your community.

3:00-4:30 pm Workshop Choices
Communities Under Pressure - New Solutions for Non Profit Agencies – Dr. Greg Halseth and Marleen Morris

• Non-profits in rural and small town communties in BC are experiencing tremendous challenges related to increased need and expectations and decreased resources.  These challenges come at a time when communties themselves are undergoing fundamental transformation and are relying on the voluntary sector to play a key role in supporting community development initiatives.  To address increasing pressures and limited local capacity, many non-porfits are looking to collaboration and partnerships.  This workshop will explore the root causes of the changes and pressures communities are experienceing; new models for service provision; and opportunities for, and approaches to collaboration and partnerships.  It will also examine the central role that collaborative service planning and board and staff training can play in buildng resiliency and sustainability in the local non-profit sector.

Hiring a new Executive Director - Before, During and After – Terry Clark, President of Real Board Solutions

• Hiring the 'right' Executive Director is a must in today's economy.  Evaluating their performance can be difficult and what are you going to do if you have the 'wrong' Executive Director on staff?  This workshop will provide valuable information and assist in this crucial Board Director role, which is considered by many as one of the most important functions that a Director performs.  The workshop will be interactive and entertaining.

The What & Why of Social Enterprise  – David Lepage, Manager at Enterprising Non Profits

• Social Enterprise is another tool to support the success and sustainability of non-profits.  Social enterprises can enhance delivery on mission and programs, respond to increased local community needs, diversity revenue sources, or imporve self-sustainability options. This workshop will explore what they are, how they work and why they may provide value to your organization.

If you have questions about The Board Voice Society of BC (www.boardvoice.ca) or the 2012 Conference and AGM, please contact Doug Hayman at 250.480.7381 or email: DHayman@boardvoice.ca