Event Category: COCHF

Presented by COCHF and GHCHF.

Has your co-op adopted the new Organizational By-law? If not, this workshop is for you! We’ll be reviewing the rationale for the new bylaw, the options your co-op should consider, and what practical tools you will need to apply the changes.

This is a free online workshop. An in-person option may be offered based on demand.

Presented by COCHF and GHCHF with Sarah Burnett-Murray facilitating.

This is a free in-person workshop. Location TBD.

Celebrating the co-operative spirit in our communities!

Location: Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo
105 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8

Cost: $25 per person, unless you are receiving an award

Sponsored by: YNCU, Encasa, and AGC

COCHF service awards celebrate people in COCHF co-ops that have invested time and energy into improving and sustaining their community.

Please help us celebrate these remarkable members by completing and submitting the nomination form before September 30, 2024.

This event will include lunch, awards presentation, and door prizes.

If you have any questions, please contact the COCHF office.

COCHF’s 2024 ABM will be held online, followed by an afternoon of community celebration and service awards on October 26th.

Presented by COCHF and GHCHF.

The end of your mortgage term (EOM) means your co-op changes from a group of home owners to a small business.

These changes affect your:

• funding/financing resources
• property management model
• government programs
• membership requirements
• deferred repairs schedule

This workshop focuses on the staff’s important role in EOM, including supporting the board through EOM preparedness, and supporting EOM activities for directors and members. All HSA co-op staff are invited!

This is a free online workshop.

Presented by COCHF, GHCHF and Sarah Burnett-Murray.

Local federations receive many inquiries about member selection resources, how to process membership applications, and the member intake process. Learn how laws, policies and by-laws govern your member intake process and what tools you need to ensure that you are following a robust and transparent path.

The fee for this online workshop is $25. Sliding scale available. An in-person option may be offered based on demand.

Presented by COCHF, GHCHF and PHCHF.

This extensive presentation by Elevated HR connects what your organization needs to know about the role of the Board as an employer.

Workshop Objectives:

1. BOD Roles & Responsibilities
   • Clarify the roles and responsibilities of the BOD.
   • Understand the purpose and function of the board, board structure and composition, the role of board committees, board meetings, evaluating board performance.
   • Understand the legal and regulatory requirements.
   • Understand the board dynamics and decision-making.
   • Understand the difference between governance and management.
   • Understand the significance and requirements of Directors and Officers liability insurance.
2. Understand Employer Requirements
   • Explore the fundamental responsibilities of an employer.
   • Key legal obligations and regulatory compliance.
   • Understand the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and other key Ministry of Labour (MOL) regulations.
   • Understand Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) regulations.
   • Understand Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
   • Understand Human Rights obligations.

The fee for this online workshop is $25. Sliding scale available.

Presented by COCHF, GHCHF and Keith Moyer.

This workshop is designed for Ontario HSA co-ops coming out of mortgage and explores how the co-op’s Board of Directors navigates the end-of-mortgage (EOM) process, with the assistance of local federations and a dedicated EOM consultant.

Part of the discussion will address the EOM process and what support is available.

This is a free online workshop.

Presented by Co-op Cost Cutters, COCHF, GHCHF, YNCU, TenantPay, and NewViews.

COCHF and GHCHF invite you to this special workshop about how co-op managers can minimize data-entry error, avoid fraud, and streamline rent roll workflow using the TenantPay portal and NewViews. Sponsored by YNCU and TenantPay.

This is a free online workshop.

Please download this PDF and complete the forms within to register.