Training For

Associations and

Charities

An ideal session for
Executive Assistants,
Managers,
Executive Directors,
and others who are involved in supporting Chairs and meetings!

How to Take Better Minutes

...and put them to use!

WHEN

Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003

1 pm to 4 pm

WHERE
Telus Convention Centre
120 - 9th Ave SE

Calgary

See map for location.

403-261-8500

FEE
$ 135 plus GST

($144.45 including GST)

GST #89813 9910 RT0001

Multiple attendee discounts available.

REGISTRATION

To register, call AXI at (403) 374-1822 or register on-line.

For more information, contact:

Wayne Amundson Association Xpertise Inc

403-374-1822.

Media Sponsor

The

Canadian

Association

e-zine

In this session, we will cover:

Why we take minutes and their role in not-for-profits
How to put together a really useful agenda and use it to help in minute taking
How to capture the really important points during minute taking without getting overwhelmed
What things should be included in all minutes
What to include to meet your group’s needs
How to prepare for and take minutes that are really useful to your group
How to deal with ‘in camera’ meetings
How to draft, distribute, and adopt minutes
How to index meeting minutes
How to link meeting minutes & policy manuals
How to develop a minute taking policy for your group
Where minutes need to be stored and how to protect them
How to run meetings so good minutes can be taken
What organizational support and cooperation needs to be in place to take good minutes

and much more!

Plus, you’ll receive a comprehensive handout to take with you for future reference.

Come with your questions, come with your ideas. Come prepared to participate. This is an interactive session!

If you are not completely satisfied with the session

we'll refund your money!

This is what past attendees had to say:

“The course was very specific to not-for-profit organizations.”
“I learned a lot about the value of minute taking in such an organization.”
“It’s a very good presentation and practical for those who need to take meeting minutes.”
“A very stimulating approach to the role of a minute taker.”
“The workshop provides tips in mastering minute taking.”
“I was able to put the information to use right away!”
“It cleared up a lot of the confusion I had around minute-taking.”
“My Board noticed the difference in my minute-taking right away!”

Donald Golob is a Vancouver-based trainer and consultant to not-for-profit organizations. The Principal of Donald Golob Consulting, he specializes in facilitation, strategic planning, and training services for associations, charities, governmental bodies, and other not-for-profit organizations.