The Northwest Directors Series 2009-10
Convenient Registration
NACD Members can sign up for the Northwest Directors Series and attend all Chapter Programs -- including both Seattle and Portland Programs*. A single fee of $550 covers your registration, materials and meals (parking not included). Participants will be automatically registered for all programs and need only comfirm attendance in advanced. Download PDF.
Earn Professional Education Credits
Participants in the Northwest Directors Series can earn Risk Metrics/ISS governance and Corporate Directors Institute (CDI) professional education credits. Our program year runs September to June and programs will be held approximately monthly. Space is limited, please sign up early.
Monthly Programs and Events
NACD Members and Guests can sign up for individual events at the Seattle and Portland events pages. Download PDF Brochure.
Fall 2009
News and Trends from the Delaware Courts: Chancellor William Chandler
The 2009-10 Northwest Directors Series Begins
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Seattle
Tues, September 22, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club
Chairs: Anne Farrell & Prof. C O'Kelley
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Portland--Live Video Feed
Tues, September 22, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club
Chair: Jeff Bird
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The Board Retreat:
What makes the Annual Retreat Work? Who should attend? What to discuss? Why it is a great idea!
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Seattle
Tues, October 27, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club
Chairs: Rick Fox & Linda Killinger
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Portland
Weds, October 28, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club
Chair: Henry Hewitt
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Portland Fall Reception
NACD Fall Reception and 2010 Director of the Year Nomination Event
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Portland
Mon, November 16, 6 - 7:30 PM
Stoel Rives Portland Offices
Chair: Tony Parke
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McKinsey World Markets Report
NACD Fall Reception and 2010 Director of the Year Nomination Event
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Seattle
Tues, November 17, 6 - 7:30 PM
2010 Director of the Year Platinum Sponsor Offices, K&L Gates
925 Fourth Ave, Floor 29
Chair: Robert Felton
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Winter/Spring 2010
Scrutinizing Financial Statements:
Identifying Red Flags and Addressing Risks (In Collaboration with FEI)
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Seattle
Tues, January 19, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club
Chairs: Arnie Prentice & Charles Gottschalk
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Portland
Weds, January 20, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club
Chair: Alexis Dow
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What Activist Shareholders Want, and What's Coming Next:
CalPERS, CalSTRS and Barclays
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Seattle
Tues, February 23, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club
Chair: Annette jacobs
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Portland
Weds, February 24, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club
Chair: Roy Tucker
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The Government is Watching!
Changes in the Political Landscape and Implications for Business and Governance: Obama's Justice Dep't
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Seattle
Tues, March 30, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club
Chair: Evelyn Sroufe
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Portland
Weds, March 31, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club
Chair: Brendan McDonnell
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Puget Sound Business Journal Governance Conference:
Board/Shareholder Communications & Role of the Board Chair:
Two Great Topics and All Star Panels
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Seattle
Weds, April 27, 7 - 10 AM (Tentative Date)
Washington Athletic Club--Seattle
Chair: Emory Thomas
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2009 Northwest Director of the Year Event*
*This event is an additional charge. Click Director of the Year Tab.
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Seattle
Thur, May 6, 6 - 9 PM
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Chair: Scott Greenburg
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Hot Topics for Public & Private Directors in 2010 and 2011:
Executive Pay, Latest Trends and the Law You Must Know!
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Seattle
Tues, May 18, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club
Chair: Barry Kaplan
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Portland
Weds, May 19, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club
Chair: Brandon Bridwell
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News & Announcements
Happy New Year! Next up: What the Board Needs to Know about Financial Statements
On January 20 & 21, learn about using financial statements to identify, understand and address enterprise risks, and to enhance operational effectiveness Seattle. Portland.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 30. FILL IN NAME, BOARD, CATEGORY AND SHORT REASONS FOR NOMINATIONS. NOMINATE!
2009 Director of the Year Photos and Films
View the Director of the Year Event Photo Gallery View Photos!
View the 2009 Shine Again film and our Orin Smith Retrospect. View Videos!
Chapter Sponsors
Directors Registry
New & Improved!
A value-added, professionally- managed, confidential way to match qualified candidates and boards!

Photo & Film Gallery
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