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

Seattle
Tues, September 22, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club

Chairs:  Anne Farrell & Prof. C O'Kelley

Portland--Live Video Feed
Tues, September 22, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club

Chair: Jeff Bird

The Board Retreat: 

What makes the Annual Retreat Work? Who should attend?  What to discuss? Why it is a great idea!

Seattle
Tues, October 27, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club

Chairs: Rick Fox & Linda Killinger

Portland
Weds, October 28, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club

Chair: Henry Hewitt

Portland Fall Reception

NACD Fall Reception and 2010 Director of the Year Nomination Event

Portland
Mon, November 16, 6 - 7:30 PM
Stoel Rives Portland Offices

Chair: Tony Parke

McKinsey World Markets Report

NACD Fall Reception and 2010 Director of the Year Nomination Event

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

Winter/Spring 2010

Scrutinizing Financial Statements:

Identifying Red Flags and Addressing Risks (In Collaboration with FEI)

Seattle
Tues, January 19, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club

Chairs:  Arnie Prentice & Charles Gottschalk

Portland
Weds, January 20, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club

Chair: Alexis Dow

What Activist Shareholders Want, and What's Coming Next:

CalPERS, CalSTRS and Barclays

Seattle
Tues, February 23, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club

Chair: Annette jacobs

Portland
Weds, February 24, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club

Chair: Roy Tucker

The Government is Watching!

Changes in the Political Landscape and Implications for Business and Governance:  Obama's Justice Dep't

Seattle
Tues, March 30, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club

Chair: Evelyn Sroufe

Portland
Weds, March 31, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club

Chair: Brendan McDonnell

Puget Sound Business Journal Governance Conference:

Board/Shareholder Communications & Role of the Board Chair:

Two Great Topics and All Star Panels

Seattle
Weds, April 27, 7 - 10 AM (Tentative Date)
Washington Athletic Club--Seattle

Chair: Emory Thomas

2009 Northwest Director of the Year Event*

*This event is an additional charge.  Click Director of the Year Tab.

Seattle
Thur, May 6, 6 - 9 PM
Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Chair:  Scott Greenburg

Hot Topics for Public & Private Directors in 2010 and 2011:

Executive Pay, Latest Trends and the Law You Must Know!

Seattle
Tues, May 18, 7 - 9 AM
Washington Athletic Club

Chair:  Barry Kaplan

Portland
Weds, May 19, 7 - 9 AM
Multnomah Athletic Club

Chair: Brandon Bridwell

 

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  SeattlePortland.

NOMINATIONS OPEN- 2010 Northwest Director of the Year

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!

NACD Directors Registry

Photo & Film Gallery

 

 

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