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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T191724Z
UID:42980-1765098000-1765123200@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:The Board's Role in Safety (BLC 988.1)
DESCRIPTION:Establishing a culture of safety is the first responsibility of an electric cooperative board. Together with the CEO\, the board must continually and carefully provide oversight of safety performance to establish and maintain a culture of safety. Many boards are challenged to find the balance between positively influencing safety performance and becoming entrenched in cooperative operations. This course is designed to help distribution cooperative boards find that balance and to fulfill their safety oversight responsibilities. Note: This course will take place at IEC before the annual meeting. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Board/manager relationship\n• Industry principles and concepts\n• Board accountability\n• Risk management and oversight\n• Policy development \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Recognize the board’s role and responsibilities in ensuring safety for employees and members\n• Implement governance practices that prioritize safety as a strategic objective\n• Comprehend the board’s legal obligations related to safety\n• Develop strategies to support and maintain a positive safety culture within the cooperative
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/the-boards-role-in-safety-blc-988-1/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241014T191454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T191454Z
UID:42978-1765098000-1765123200@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Director Duties and Liabilities (CCD 2600)
DESCRIPTION:Boards are responsible for directing the affairs of the corporation. This course explains the duties of loyalty\, obedience and due care\, and the need for directors to acquire the minimum knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill their responsibilities within the cooperative context. Note: This course will take place at IEC before the annual meeting. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Protocol and practices\n• Policy development\n• Board accountability\n• Board/manager relationship \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Learn an overview of today’s multi-billion-dollar electric utility business\n• Review the concepts and values that govern cooperatively owned businesses and related types of organizations\n• Learn legal and regulatory concepts affecting public utilities\n• Identify key legal documents such as articles of incorporation and bylaws\n• Learn the role of management and guidelines for maintaining an effective relationship with the CEO
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/director-duties-and-liabilities-ccd-2600-2/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241015T192204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T192204Z
UID:43006-1763110800-1763136000@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Board Operations and Processes (CCD 2620)
DESCRIPTION:The board of directors is responsible for managing the affairs of the corporation. In fulfilling its duties\, the board typically can only take official action via a majority vote in a duly convened meeting. This course focuses on the legal requirements for holding board meetings and also on the human factors and group processes that make such meetings productive and effective. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Self-awareness/continual learning\n• Interpersonal communication\n• Protocol and practices\n• Board/manager relationship\n• Policy development \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Apply best practices for making board meetings productive and efficient through effective group processes\n• Develop skills in interpersonal communication and build strong relationships to influence and collaborate effectively within the board
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/board-operations-and-processes-ccd-2620-2/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20251002T203314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T203314Z
UID:47703-1763038800-1763049600@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:IEC Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Does your role at your co-op include photography? Want to learn some tips and tricks from IEC staff? Attend the IEC Photography Workshop. The workshop will follow the Indiana Connection Kick-off Meeting. Come early to enjoy lunch before the workshop.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/iec-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
CATEGORIES:IEC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Carman":MAILTO:lcarman@indianaec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20251002T201717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T201717Z
UID:47699-1763026200-1763035200@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Indiana Connection Kick-Off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you responsible for your cooperative’s pages in the Indiana Connection magazine? Join the Indiana Connection staff for the Indiana Connection Kick-Off Meeting. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/indiana-connection-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
CATEGORIES:IEC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Britt Davis":MAILTO:bdavis@indianaec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241014T193246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T161743Z
UID:42997-1762938000-1762963200@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This orientation will familiarize new employees with the resources available to support them in their new roles. Sessions will cover what it means to be a cooperative\, the basics of the electric industry and Indiana Electric Cooperatives. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Protocol and practices\n• Cooperative principles and practices\n• Member focus \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Learn the basics of what a cooperative is and how it functions\n• Learn the basics of electricity\n• Identify the importance of the legislative relationship and cooperatives \n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/new-employee-orientation-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20250917T193510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T151102Z
UID:47556-1762329600-1762534800@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Operations and Engineering Professional Section Meeting
DESCRIPTION:View the meeting agenda here: Operations and Engineering Fall 2025 Agenda.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/operations-and-engineering-professional-section-meeting/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Hotel – Noblesville\, 13700 Conference Center Dr S\, Noblesville\, IN\, 46060
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251024T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20250905T200531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T150845Z
UID:47294-1761210000-1761308100@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:2025 Fall MMSC Section Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 Fall MMSC Section Meeting at IEC on October 23–24. \nView the agenda here: MMSC Fall 2025 Agenda.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/2025-fall-mmsc-section-meeting/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Knight":MAILTO:aknight@indianec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20250902T151408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T143016Z
UID:47170-1760605200-1760702400@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:HRA Fall 2025 Section Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 Fall HRA Section Meeting at IEC on October 16–17. \nClick the link below to register\, find hotel information\, and explore the full agenda.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/hra-fall-2025-section-meeting/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Fedor":MAILTO:jfedor@indianaec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20240915T172334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T172342Z
UID:42626-1760522400-1760540400@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:IEC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/iec-board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
CATEGORIES:IEC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Carr":MAILTO:acarr@indianaec.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20251002T200628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T200832Z
UID:47695-1760014800-1760018400@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:IEC Communicator Chat (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This is the October IEC Communicators Virtual Chat. \nAmanda Steeb from Kankakee Valley REMC will share her cooperative’s experiences communicating about the implementation of time-of-use rates across its full membership. She will share how they communicated with the different types of members\, what worked well\, lessons learned\, and more! \nThe chat will be via Webex: \nMeeting link https://indianaec.webex.com/indianaec/j.php?MTID=m471d4371d3f8dd1296c8db1a4f99f019 \nMeeting number 2346 422 2348 \nMeeting password yJsqDgQB226 \n 
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/communicator-chat-virtual/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
CATEGORIES:IEC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Mandy Barth":MAILTO:mbarth@indianaec.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20250807T155428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T150629Z
UID:46931-1759912200-1760013000@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:CSR Fall Section Meeting 2
DESCRIPTION:View the meeting agenda here: 2025 CSR Fall Agenda.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/csr-fall-section-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251006T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20250807T155850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T150457Z
UID:46933-1759739400-1759840200@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:CSR Fall Section Meeting 1
DESCRIPTION:View the meeting agenda here: 2025 CSR Fall Agenda.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/csr-fall-section-meeting-1/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
CATEGORIES:Professional Sections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20250828T164127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T164127Z
UID:47091-1759276800-1759535999@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:IT Professional Section Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/it-professional-section-fall-meeting/
LOCATION:Terre Haute Convention Center\, 800 Wabash Ave\, Terre Haute\, IN\, 47807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Sections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20250902T151925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T152013Z
UID:47173-1759132800-1759233600@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Accountants & Office Managers Fall Section Meeting
DESCRIPTION:IEC is pleased to host the 2025 Accountants & Office Managers Fall Section Meeting. \nPlease use the link below to register\, view event details\, and reserve your hotel accommodations.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/accountants-office-managers-fall-section-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Carr":MAILTO:acarr@indianaec.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20250603T172731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T133214Z
UID:46243-1758096000-1758124800@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Leading with Culture: Strengthening Co-op Key Account Relationships
DESCRIPTION:This interactive event will feature: \n– Engaging panels on implementing key account plans and how they benefit the entire member co-op network \n– Real-world case studies from electric cooperative professionals in South Dakota\, Kansas\, and Kentucky \n– Hands-on group activities to spark new ideas \n– CEO perspectives on leadership and the importance of relationship-building \n– Plenty of networking time to connect with peers across the region \nWhether you’re just starting your key accounts journey or looking to elevate your program\, this workshop is packed with practical takeaways and fresh perspectives. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to invest in your cooperatives’s most valuable relationships.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/certified-key-account-executive-program/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241014T183401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T185708Z
UID:42933-1757581200-1757606400@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:The Essentials of Business Writing
DESCRIPTION:Gain dozens of field-tested strategies relied on by today’s most effective business writers. Learn how to present your\nideas clearly and persuasively; select words that fit your meaning; spot misused verbs\, pronouns and punctuation; avoid\ncommunication misfires; and more. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Clarity and conciseness\n• Email etiquette\n• Editing and proofreading skills\n• Audience awareness\n• Critical thinking \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Transform a blank page into a bold message\n• Perfect your grammar usage and skills\n• Avoid embarrassing mistakes\n• Grab your reader’s attention and convince them to act\n• Project credibility and professionalism\n• Edit and proofread like the pros
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/the-essentials-of-business-writing/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241014T193008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T161752Z
UID:42994-1757494800-1757520000@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This orientation will familiarize new employees with the resources available to support them in their new roles. Sessions will cover what it means to be a cooperative\, the basics of the electric industry and Indiana Electric Cooperatives. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Protocol and practices\n• Cooperative principles and practices\n• Member focus \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Learn the basics of what a cooperative is and how it functions\n• Learn the basics of electricity\n• Identify the importance of the legislative relationship and cooperatives
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/new-employee-orientation-sept-2025/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20250812T134613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T134613Z
UID:46951-1756375200-1756378800@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Electrical Contacts by Contractors and Public: Legal Advice for Responding and Investigating
DESCRIPTION:TOPICS COVERED \n\nWho to notify\nWho should and shouldn’t respond\nCommunication with victim family members and friends\, witnesses\, and social media issues\nPhotography dos and don’ts\nWhat to include in measurements\nEvidence collection\, where and what to keep\, and for how long\nDocumentation through reports and opinions\nLaw enforcement\, coroner\, and other agency reports\nPreparation with written response plans\, procedures and forms\nWhat to include in an investigation kit\nPreventing electrical contacts\, vegetation management\, and public education
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/electrical-contacts-by-contractors-and-public-legal-advice-for-responding-and-investigating/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:Education Courses,Employee Professional Development,IEC Events,Safety and Compliance
ORGANIZER;CN="Marty Jones":MAILTO:mjones@indianaec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241014T183754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T183754Z
UID:42941-1756285200-1756400400@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Retirement Seminar
DESCRIPTION:NRECA’s Personal Investment and Retirement Consulting (PIRC) representative offers tips to protect your retirement savings\nby understanding taxes and fees. Contact Deb Hunter with questions at dhunter@indianaec.org. Individual assessments of\nretirement plans and 401(k) plans are available by appointment. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Set retirement goals\n• Explore retirement challenges\n• Develop your 401(k) savings plan
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/pre-retirement-seminar-2/
LOCATION:IN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20240915T172244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T172244Z
UID:42624-1755684000-1755702000@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:IEC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/iec-board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
CATEGORIES:IEC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Carr":MAILTO:acarr@indianaec.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241014T184120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T161352Z
UID:42943-1755075600-1755187200@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Work Orders: Where Operations and Accounting Intersect
DESCRIPTION:This one-and-a-half-day course is designed for all employees of electric cooperatives who handle work orders. It emphasizes\nthe importance of operations and accounting in the work order process. Participants will leave with tangible plans to improve\nor maintain an effective work order process.  \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Working with data and numbers\n• Business acumen\n• Workload and time management \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Introduce the importance\, composition and accountability of the utility’s electric delivery system\n• Discuss accounting for capital vs. operating expense\n• Learn the difference between accounting and financing purposes in the work order system
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/work-orders-where-operations-and-accounting-interact/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241014T190502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T190502Z
UID:42968-1755075600-1755100800@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Nuts and Bolts: New CEO and New Director Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This orientation will familiarize new directors and CEOs with the resources available to support them in their new roles. Sessions will cover what it means to be a cooperative\, the basics of the electric industry and the services Indiana Electric Cooperatives provides. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Protocol and practices\n• Cooperative principles and practices\n• Member focus\n• Integrity and courage \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Learning the basics of what a cooperative is and how it functions\n• Learning the basics of electricity\n• Identifying the importance of the legislative relationship and cooperatives
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/nuts-and-bolts-new-ceo-and-new-director-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241014T184926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T200846Z
UID:42951-1753434000-1753459200@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Value of the Generation\, Transmission and Distribution Relationship (BLC 960.1)
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for electric cooperative directors and CEOs. It places particular emphasis on directors and CEOs selected by their boards to serve on the G&T’s board. Given the complexity of today’s electric industry\, all directors and CEOs should have a holistic understanding of the challenges and risks faced by G&Ts in their mission to provide their member systems with reliable and economical power supply. This fast-paced\, dynamic and interactive course features practical discussions about the G&T board’s oversight responsibilities and how those responsibilities differ from those of the distribution board.\nNote: This course is on-site only\, and will take place at the Directors’ Retreat in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Board accountability\n• Relationship-building and influences\n• Integrity and courage\n• Industry or cooperative principles and concepts\n• Risk management and oversight\n• Analytical thinking and decision making \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Explore financial\, regulatory and operational complexities faced by G&Ts\n• Learn the role and responsibilities of G&T and cooperatives in delivering power to member systems
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/value-of-the-generation-transmission-and-distribution-relationship-blc-960-1/
LOCATION:Grand Wayne Convention Center\, 120 W Jefferson Blvd\, Fort Wayne\, 46802\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241014T184558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T200559Z
UID:42946-1753434000-1753459200@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Electric Business (CCD 2610)
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide the electric distribution director with an understanding of the operational challenges electric cooperatives face. The course also presents a set of tools to facilitate due diligence in boardroom decision making on these issues.\nNote: This course is on-site only\, and will take place at the Directors’ Retreat in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Analytical thinking and decision making\n• Financial oversight\n• Protocol and practices\n• Strategic planning\n• Industry principles and concepts\n• Member focus \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Understand the board’s role in making strategic policy and planning decisions that impact utility operations\n• Learn how to develop and sustain a culture of safety within the cooperative\n• Gain insight into aligning resource authorization with the cooperative’s strategic plan and long-term financial goals
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/understanding-the-electric-business-ccd-2610/
LOCATION:Grand Wayne Convention Center\, 120 W Jefferson Blvd\, Fort Wayne\, 46802\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
CREATED:20241014T185638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T201158Z
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SUMMARY:Indiana Electric Cooperative Summer Directors' Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Indiana electric cooperative directors to network\, share insights and explore ways to further contribute to the success of your local cooperative. This event includes an evening of fellowship and dinner\, followed by a day of continued networking and education with a board of excellence course facilitated by Bryan Singletary. \nPlease visit the registration website below for more information on this year’s Directors’ Retreat in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. \nLooking for more opportunities to learn?  Select one optional pre-retreat course on Friday for an additional $250.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/indiana-electric-cooperative-summer-directors-retreat/
LOCATION:Grand Wayne Convention Center\, 120 W Jefferson Blvd\, Fort Wayne\, 46802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
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SUMMARY:Indiana CFC BudgetPro Financial Workshop
DESCRIPTION:CFC BudgetPro is a user-friendly and flexible Microsoft Excel-based model designed to assist electric distribution cooperatives in preparing their annual operating budget. \nThis program is intended for co-op staff with accounting and financial responsibilities ranging from new to experienced. \nPlease bring your laptop. You may use your own BudgetPro file\, or a training file will be provided for your use.
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/indiana-cfc-budgetpro-financial-workshop/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
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UID:42937-1752224400-1752249600@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Equity Management and Boardroom Decision-Making (BLC 977.1)
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to help directors assess their cooperative’s capital position through a thorough understanding of the balance sheet and the three key levers that the board has at its disposal: rates\, capital credits\, and asset growth. Participants will also receive an understanding of how board decisions impact their financial position. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Policy development\n• Financial oversight\n• Board accountability\n• Risk management and oversight\n• Strategic planning \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Understand how various board decisions influence the cooperative’s financial position and capital structure\n• Establish frameworks for maintaining accountability within the board\n• Gain insights into the impact of rates\, capital credits\, and asset growth on the cooperative’s equity and financial stability
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/equity-management-and-boardroom-decision-making-blc-977-1/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
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SUMMARY:Coaching\, Teambuilding and Overcoming Conflict
DESCRIPTION:This course will assist participants in learning to implement practical coaching techniques\, manage difficult conversations\nproductively\, and build and sustain high-performing teams. It covers strategies for positive peer interactions\, overcoming\nobstacles in team dynamics\, and handling intense discussions with assertive yet empathetic communication. By the end\,\nattendees will be better prepared to guide their teams through complex scenarios and foster a collaborative\, results-driven\nenvironment in given situations. This course is required for the Cooperative Leadership Edge program. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Communication\n• Interpersonal relations\n• Engagement and motivation\n• Collaboration and leadership\n• Effective coaching \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Identify and cultivate growth potential in others\n• Establish a coaching relationship grounded in trust\n• Provide guidance and empowerment to sustain motivated\, high-performing teams\n• Engage in meaningful conversations that motivate action
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/coaching-teambuilding-and-overcoming-conflict/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T182022
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UID:42953-1750755600-1750780800@www.indianaec.org
SUMMARY:Business Readiness: Implementing Effective  Change Management
DESCRIPTION:One of the things you can guarantee will be a constant in the cooperative world is change. While a lot of the change is\nnecessary\, it’s not always welcomed by everyone. Implementing a change management process can help get everyone on\nthe same page when it comes to doing things differently. It’s important to prepare people for the change before it happens\,\nmonitor the implementation of the change\, and follow up to make sure the new process or procedure is working. This course\nwill give you the tools to make sure you’re doing everything you need for change to happen smoothly. \nCORE COMPETENCIES\n• Communication\n• Emotional intelligence\n• Adaptability and flexibility\n• Conflict resolution\n• Interpersonal relations\n• Cultural awareness and inclusion \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n• Enhance employee engagement\n• Inspire creativity and innovation\n• Improve well-being\n• Reduce disengagement and turnover
URL:https://www.indianaec.org/event/business-readiness-implementing-effective-change-management/
LOCATION:Indiana Electric Cooperatives\, 11805 Pennsylvania Street\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
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