SoVT Get on Board Class Materials

Unit 1: Community Wealth Development

• Daniel Parkins Website

• Daniel Parkins CWD Presentation

• CWD Assessment Worksheet

• Link to Recording of CWD Zooom call; use passcode  J.106efd

• Local Leaders Panel recording (thank you BCTV!)

• Link to BDCC Blog post 

Unit 2: Local Government in Vermont

• Freedom and Unity Comic

• Introduction to 'Polarities'

• Ted Brady Slide Presentation and Recording

• Rey Garafano and Susan Clark Recording

• Rey Garafano Slides

• Susan Clark Slides

• More information on Local Government/resources/links

Unit 3: Working Together as a Community

• Materials to review ahead of Dave Chase Zoom (feel free to download or share any of these!):

  • ​Non-Profit Board Positions

  • The Fundamental Work of the Non-Profit Board

  • VT Non-Profit Board Guidance

  • Functions of the Board and Chief Executive

  • Video: What to think about when joining a non-profit board

  • Video: Dealing with Dysfunction

  • Video: How to Start a Non-Profit

• Google Doc that contains questions and comments added by participants for the zoom call. Now updated with time stamps from the zoom for the answers and additional questions and comments 

• Link to Dave Chase Zoom recording use Passcode: u!AV&1yC 

• Additional resource from SVEP: Knowledge Bites with Katherine Sims; Katherine Sims Presentation with Links

• BDCC SVEP "more resources" which includes Dave's links and more (keep and share this link!)

• Link to download Board Profile Matrix (USEFUL for non profit and also municipal or community project boards to help you understand what skills your board has and your demographic makeup!) 

• VCRD Community Leadership in Action Guide pdf

• Community Project Stewardship Presentation from Alyssa Johnson from 12/2

Unit 4: More discussion, and making a plan for action in your community

• Questions to consider as you attend a local Board meeting (doc download)

• Questions to consider as you attend a local Board meeting (drive link)

• Small Group Exercise: Equity and Inclusion in Local Government

• Goal Setting Workshop with Kerry Secrest