NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Learn the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
Public workshop open to non-profit organizations in KFL&A

KINGSTON, Ont. (Feb. 21, 2012) – United Way Leadership Development Services (LDS) will host a workshop on Introduction to Roles and Responsibilities of the Board on Wednesday, March 14^th.  This introductory workshop provides a basic understanding of what is required for strong board governance. It is an essential workshop for first time directors and current directors looking for a refresher.

This workshop will be facilitated by Bhavana Varma , President & CEO, United Way KFLA and is open to board members and senior administrators from any non-profit organizations in the region.

The workshop will be held at the Ongwanada Auditorium, 191 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Participants will learn to:

• Define the role of their board
• Identify the board model that works best for their organization
• Identify and describe five primary board responsibilities
• Understand the roles of the Board and Executive Director/CEO

The cost for this workshop is $25 per person and registration is required. 

To register, download the registration form and return to the United Way by email to uway@unitedwaykfla.ca, fax to 613-542-1379 or mail to United Way, 417 Bagot Street, Kingston, Ontario  K7K 3C1. The registration deadline is Monday, March 12, 2012.  Spaces are limited. Registration is limited to two registrations per organization.

For information about the LDS program and future public workshops, contact the United Way office at 613-542-2674 or visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca.

About the Facilitator:
Bhavana Varma President & CEO of United Way serving KFL&A
Bhavana Varma has been with the United Way movement since 1990. She worked with the United Way in St. Catharines and joined the United Way in Kingston in 1999. She works closely with a large team of volunteers and a small team of staff on fundraising and community development. Bhavana is a trained facilitator and has facilitated numerous board governance workshops, planning and analysis sessions.

About Leadership Development Services
United Way Leadership Development Services help non-profit organizations deal with the ever changing landscape of the voluntary sector by strengthening board governance.  Public workshops are facilitated by volunteers and are offered to organizations in KFL&A through the year. Visit our website for a complete list of upcoming workshops 2011-2012 LDS workshops

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Media Contact: 
Bhavana Varma
President & CEO
United Way KFLA
613-542-2674 ext. 2
bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca