• Distinguishing the CEO's role as primary co-op spokesperson for the co-op from the director's role in co-op communications efforts.

• Awareness of what is being communicated through body language.

• Effective techniques for referring questions to the CEO or the designated spokesperson.

• Recognizing that anything directors say can be recorded by a smartphone and wind up on the Internet.

• Responding to media inquiries and interviews if and when necessary.

NRECA offers the opportunity to take this course several times each year at the following events:

• Pre-Annual Meeting Education – all 2600-level courses; a selection of 900-level courses

• Pre-Regional Meeting Education (1-4 | 2-3 | 5-6 | 7-9 | 8-10 ) – a selection of 900-level courses

• Pre-Directors Conference Education - all 2600-level courses; a selection of 900-level courses

• Summer School for Directors (East | West) - all 2600-level courses; a selection of 900-level courses

• Winter School for Directors - all 2600-level courses; a selection of 900-level courses

NOTE: Please check each event's schedule to see what courses are being offered.

Additionally, these courses can be delivered on-site at your co-op, statewide or G&T. Learn more about our on-site training opportunities.

NRECA – 1 credit
CEU – 0.6 credits