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OnBoard Training: Be Board Ready in a Day

DateOct 15, 2026
Time9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LocationCredit Union Spark Centre, 540 5th Street, Weyburn
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Step into nonprofit leadership with confidence. Our intensive OnBoard one-day training program equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools to serve effectively on a nonprofit operational board or committee.

Whether you’re a first-time board member or looking to deepen your understanding of nonprofit governance, this training will prepare you to contribute with clarity, purpose, and impact.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The Role & Responsibilities of a nonprofit board member – functions of key board positions
  • Legal & Fiduciary Duties every board member must understand
  • Nonprofit Financial Oversight made simple
  • Policy and Planning
  • Meetings: Robert’s Rules, Chairperson Tips
  • Board Culture & Governance Best Practices
  • Inclusivity and Ethical Practices

Perfect for: New board members or those wanting to refresh their skills and knowledge

Join us for a day of insight, inspiration, and preparation—and walk away ready to lead with purpose.

Benefits of the Training:

  • Build Key Skills: Learn the essentials of strong, effective board leadership.
  • Boost Your Credibility: Show nonprofits you’re ready to lead and add real value.
  • Make a Difference: Help shape decisions that matter, and support causes you care about.

Led by Wendy Plandowski, we are offering two opportunities; pick which date works best for you: Thursday, October 15 OR Saturday, October 17.

About the Presenter:

Wendy Plandowski serves as the principal consultant at Northwest 25 Navigating and is a partner in the innovative small business, Agri-Energy Partners. Alongside her husband, Todd, she lives just outside Lloydminster on the family farm and proudly has two adult children, Kristen and Ty.

In her community, Wendy actively volunteers; she recently co-chaired the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games and is the President Elect of the Lloydminster Rotary Club. Wendy is dedicated to helping community organizations elevate from “Good to Great” and enjoys sharing her insights with groups, drawing from her experiences as both an employee and a volunteer.

 

  • Date(s): October 15th OR October 17th
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Where: Credit Union Spark Centre, 540 5th Street, Weyburn
  • Cost: $25 (Lunch included)

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Thank you to our partner, the Weyburn Agricultural Society!