February 11, 2008, 12 - 2 pm
Topic: Investments
Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors, Williston
Lunch Fee: To be announced.

Is your association making your hard-earned dollars work for you? Are you using money market funds, mutual funds, stocks, real estate, or doing nothing at all? Do you have a rainy-day fund? What tax issues do we have to worry about? How can an association start an investment portfolio. What's your association's investment policy and and how do you manage your investments?

June 3, 2008, 12 - 2 pm
Topic: Contract Negotiations
Vermont Automobile Dealers Association, Berlin
Lunch Fee: To be announced.

Do you have a contract with your association? Do you and your board understand your respective responsibilities and are they documented? Has your job description changed and is it reflected in your contract? Are you being compensated fairly for your responsibilities and performance according to your agreement? Share your ideas and your experiences on how to best approach your board to develop terms that are mutually beneficial.

September 9, 2008, 12 - 2 pm
Topic: Contract Negotiations with Hotels
Barre Granite Association, Barre
Lunch Fee: To be announced