- Trustee Circle: Using the Governance Workbook
Thursday, November 14, 7:00-8:30pm
We’ll be walking through the BCLTA website and how you can best use the new and existing digital resources. This meet-up is also an open-ended opportunity for trustees to connect with each other, share resources, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions on learning development for trustees.
- Library Governance Series: Financial Processes with Accountant Susan Lucato
Wednesday, November 20, 6:00-7:30pm
If you’re responsible for the preparation and/or review of financial information and you’re seeking to bolster your internal financial management processes, this seminar is for you. Explore key financial responsibilities and learn practical tips for monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial tasks.
Workshop topics include: internal financial reports vs. external financial statements • budgeting systems and best practices • monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks • reviewing financial reports • fraud prevention and error detection
You will receive Word template documents to help implement the practical tools presented in this seminar. There will be time to discuss your questions.
- December Trustee Circle: Identifying Board Recruitment Gaps
Tuesday, December 3, 7:00-8:30pm
Join fellow trustees in this collaborative session to spark meaningful conversations about board recruitment and succession. We’ll explore aspects of developing, reviewing, and implementing effective recruitment strategies and onboarding policies. This is an informal, peer-driven dialogue that will provide you an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and gain fresh perspectives.
