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January 2022
2022 DCP Phase IV Manager Communication and Evaluation
DCP is an overview of critical roles, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective, contributing board member. The phase IV focuses on how the board of directors communicates with management, including CEO's annual review. This session also includes an evening session with industry experts leading a discussion on management compensation. Click here for informational letter, agenda, and registration form.
Find out more »2022 DCP Phase III – Comprehension of Financial Statements
DCP is an overview of the critical roles, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective, contributing board member. It is especially valuable to newly elected directors or associate board members, although all directors benefit from the information. Phase III - An in depth look at understanding and analyzing financial statements and the directors' role in financial planning. Understanding Cooperative Financial Statements Analytical tools for Cooperative Financial Statements Directors' role in Financial Planning DCP Informational Letter, Agenda, and Registration Information.
Find out more »2022 DCP – Phase I History of Co-ops, Board Legal Responsibilities
DCP is an overview of the critical roles, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective, contributing board member. It is especially valuable to newly elected directors or associate board members, although all directors benefit from the information. Phase I - This phase begins with an overview of co-op purposes and practices and the cooperative business structure. Cooperative organizational structure Historical perspective of cooperatives Overview of Iowa Cooperative Code Legal Responsibilities of Cooperative Directors DCP Informational Letter, Agenda and Registration Information
Find out more »2022 DCP Phase II Board Strategic Planning
DCP is an overview of the critical roles, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective, contributing board member. It is especially valuable to newly elected directors or associate board members, although all directors benefit from the information. Phase II The Board Management Team Establishing a Direction for Your Cooperative Director’s Role in Corporate Planning Constructively Handling Opportunities and Problems – Situational Analysis DCP Informational letter, agenda and registration information.
Find out more »February 2022
2022 Board President’s Conference
Join us on February 15th for our Board Presidents' Conference. Our morning speakers include: Chuck Conner, CEO of NCFC with an update on events in Washington DC Mary Funk, attorney with Nyemaster Goode PC, on labor unions Dr. Chad Hart, ISU extension economics professor, on Renewable Diesel The afternoon session is the always popular Presidents open forum. Click here for letter, agenda and registration information.
Find out more »2022 Grain Accounting Workshop
This workshop is designed for those accounting/bookkeeping or commercial staff new to the cooperative, those who you would like to get a better understanding of grain accounting practices, and those looking for a refresher. The agenda includes: Meriwether Wilson Mark to market accounting Preparing for your annual audit Inventory procedures IDALS, Grain Warehouse Bureau Preparing for your annual exam Credit sales contracts Iowa grain warehouse laws IDALS, Grain Warehouse Bureau Basis Basis Spread Futures reports Click here for letter, agenda and registration form.
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