2008 NOW

New Officers’ Workshop
Presented by PCPO on Tuesday, May 20, 2008
at the UA Local 290 Training Center, 20220 SW Teton Ave in Tualatin

What:	PCPO’s annual New Officers' Workshop
When:	Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Where:	The UA Local 290 Training Center, at 20220 SW Teton Ave in Tualatin
Why:	Learn how your co-op board can work together effectively direct from experienced co-op leaders. Learn about your specific job. Network with other co-ops, and gain insights and tips.
How:	A registration form, map and schedule are available below..
Cost:	Free!
Questions?	Ask past board members who have attended, or call PCPO at 503-293-6161


	We encourage incoming board members or potential board members to attend this informative workshop.

	Description: The morning begins with a group session focusing on how to pace the year so your board is most effective and can enjoy their leadership experience. Immediately following are workshops specific to individual jobs: President, Treasurer, Membership/Communications, Fundraising, and Secretary. Cooperative preschool board members, committee chairs and interested members are invited to attend any session.

The registration deadline is Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Please make sure the President or designee is responsible for NOW registration. Inform new board members about the available sessions, find out who is attending, and who is ordering (& paying for) lunch. Some schools offer to pay for their board members’ boxed lunches, and other schools ask attendees pay or bring their own lunch. Ordered lunches must be pre-paid (checks payable to PCPO) and included with registration, postmarked by Tuesday, May 6, 2008 in order to guarantee availability. Mail registration and lunch checks to:
PCPO NOW Registration, Attn: Cindi Carrell, 1624 SE 31st Ave, Portland, OR 97214-5004.


	Please fill out the registration form as accurately and timely as possible, so that we can plan accordingly. However, any and all co-op members are welcome to attend even if not pre-registered. See downloadable pdf files below.

SCHEDULE FOR NEW OFFICERS' WORKSHOP Tuesday, May 20, 2008
9:00 - 9:30		Registration, coffee, snacks, resource files available
9:30 - 10:30		Welcome and Group Session How to pace your school year: Crafting a positive experience for your board and members . Experienced co-op leaders share strategies for effective planning and conflict resolution.
10:45 - 12:30		Workshops for President, Treasurer, Membership/Communications, Fundraising & Secretary
12:30 - 1:00		Lunch
1:00 - 2:30		Presidents and Treasurers continue in their workshops
1:00 - 2:30		Teachers’ Workshop: Yoga for the Classroom followed by a roundtable on health insurance for teachers
2:30 - 3:00		Networking, Resources, and Questions & Answers as needed


Presidents: Bring the purple Presidents’ Handbook that all presidents received last year. You will be charged $5 for another handbook if you do not have yours from last year.

Help us reduce waste – bring your own mug or cup for beverages.

Click here for directions and a map, or download the pdf file below. Click here for the NOW Flyer. Adobe Acrobat file (80kb) Click here for a map and schedule. Adobe Acrobat file (213kb) Click here for Registration Form. Adobe Acrobat file (70kb)



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