Co-operative Housing Association
of Eastern Ontario

Table of Contents

BOARD MANAGEMENT

Board Basics

Advanced Board Management

Effective Members' Meeting

Operational Review

Effective Committee Functioning

Developing a Vision

Supervising and Evaluating Staff

Win/Win Evaluating Staff

COMMUNITY & CO-OP LEADERSHIP

Co-operative Leadership

Building your Co-op Community

The Basics of Taking Minutes

Chairing an Effective Meeting

Speaking with Confidence

Your Co-op's Newsletter

Dealing with Gossip

Dealing with Conflict

Cultural Diversity: Stronger Together

Beyond Participation

Clear Writing

CO-OP PROGRAMS

Administering Section 95 (56.1) Subsidy

Overview of Section 95 (56.1)

Overview of Provincial Programs

Administering the Provincial RGI Subsidy

FINANCES

Managing your Co-op's Finances

Preparing an Annual Budget

Understanding your Co-op's Audit

Preparing for your Audit: Tips to Save $$$

Planning for your Co-op's Future: Replacement Reserve Planning

How to Read Financial Statements

Arrears Management

Internal Financial Controls

LEGAL

Co-op Eviction Procedures

Get to Know the Co-op Act

The Rules of Order in Brief

Legal Responsibilities of Directors

Get to Know the Ontario Human Rights Code

MAINTENANCE

Hiring a Contractor

Maintenance Management

Hands-on Maintenance

Organizing Inspections

Beyond Unit Inspections

Preparing Tendering Documents and Dealing with Contractors

Landscaping & Lawncare

MEMBER SELECTION

Preparing an Orientation/Information Session

Member Selection

Improve your Interviewing skills

Membership Issues

Marketing your Co-op

STAFF TRAINING

Writing Board Reports & Discussion Papers

Overview of Co-op Housing Management

Financial Management for Co-op Staff

Administration & Property Management

Life Safety Systems

Working for a Volunteer Organization

Putting the Internet to Work

MISCELLANEOUS

Aging Together in Co-ops

Community Environment Initiatives