Annual ANC Director Training Course
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Announcing the 3rd Annual ANC Director Training Course"Become a Guiding Beacon on Your Board"The Hotel Captain Cook – AnchorageMarch 15-17, 2010A Good Director Never Goes UnpreparedNo one goes unprepared or poorly partnered onto the icy sea in search of whales, across the tundra in search of caribou, or down the rivers in search of a salmon harvest—it might cost everyone their lives. The boardroom is a daunting place for the uninformed, the unprepared, and inexperienced—and even the experienced need to sharpen their skills to meet today's new threats, challenges, and effectively fulfill their governance responsibilities. Spend three days with us and you'll be started on a path to prepare for tomorrow—with an intensive course in roles, responsibilities, and board best practices that help you meet the challenges of building a corporation that enriches your people's way of life. Become a guiding beacon on your board! Helpful Links: Download and Mail The Registration Form... About The CourseA total of 181 ANC Directors and CEOs have attended the Annual ANC Director Training Course since it was launched in 2008. They represent participation by 4 Regional Corporations and 29 Village Corporations. Evaluations of the Course have been overwhelmingly positive. "This was a great course, loud and clear." "I really enjoyed the training and dialog with both large and small groups." "This was the best training we've ever had." The 2010 ANC Director Training Course is being expanded to three days and will include 12 faculty members, 16 topics, both general and concurrent breakout sessions, and class sizes planned to facilitate optimum interaction with the Course's faculty. Designed to enhance the effectiveness of Directors in contributing to their Board and the success of their corporations, it also is a peer forum where ANC Directors exchange knowledge from their wide range of experiences. A highlight and new addition to this year's agenda is the Talk Show on the final day of the Course. All attendees are invited to ask any question they have about governing their organizations and fulfilling their oversight and fiduciary duties. This session will be moderated by the Institute's Executive Director and will include the Course's faculty. All in attendance will have the opportunity to participate as time permits during this high-energy, fast-paced session. Who Should Attend?The 3rd Annual ANC Director Training Course is for new, prospective, and seasoned Alaska Native Corporation Directors who want to increase their understanding of director roles, responsibilities, fiduciary duties, and make a positive impact in their boardrooms. The course is also ideal for Management who want to improve their skills and learn how to work more effectively with their boards. Course Sessions
The Course's FacultyDr. Harvey A. Meier, Executive Director, Institute for ANC Director Education Willie "Iggiagruk" Hensley, Author, Speaker, and Consultant Walter Featherly, Attorney at Law and Managing Partner, Patton Boggs, Alaska Office James Hasle, CPA, President, Audit Shareholder, Mikunda, Cottrell & Co., Inc. Tammy Head, ChFC, Vice President, UBS Financial Services Inc. Keith Rivera, CIMA, Senior Vice President, UBS Financial Services Inc. Kristin Mellinger, EVP and CFO, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation Maver Carey, President and CEO, The Kuskokwim Corporation Lucille Mayer, Board Member, Olgoonik Corporation Shauna Hegna, Shareholder Development Manager, Afognak Native Corporation Sam Mazzeo, Vice President, Commercial Banking Manager, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. David Hong, Esq., Managing Director, Marsh Financial & Professional Practices Group (FinPro) |
