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The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD),
www.nacdonline.org,
is the premier national educational, publishing and
consulting organization in board leadership and the only membership
association for boards, directors, director-candidates and board
advisors. As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, NACD promotes high
professional standards for board and director conduct, practice, and
performance, creates forums for peer interaction, enhances director
effectiveness, asserts the policy interests of directors, conducts
research, and educates boards and directors concerning traditional and
cutting-edge issues.
The mission of NACD chapters is to fulfill the national mission and
vision of the NACD on the local level. That is, to improve corporate
governance performance through better board practice by providing regional
forums for educational programming and peer-to-peer level interaction for
corporate directors
Vision
NACD aspires to a world where...
Businesses are sustainable, profitable and trusted.
Shareowners believe directors prioritize long-term objectives and add unique value to the company.
Directors provide effective oversight of the corporation and strive to deliver exemplary board performance.
...and NACD is providing the tools, resources and voice to advance this vision.
Mission
NACD advances exemplary board leadership - for directors, by directors. Our team provides the information and insights that board members rely upon to confidently navigate business challenges and enhance long-term shareowner value.
Importantly, directors and boards turn to NACD to gain the knowledge and wisdom to become a strategic asset to their companies, and NACD amplifies the collective voice of directors in the national dialogue on board governance issues. NACD is the Voice of the Director.
This is not corporate speak: Our entire organization is focused on meeting the needs of board members and supporting directors to perform more effectively and efficiently.
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WEBINARS
Special Webinar:
July 30, 2010:
The Dodd/Frank Act: What New Provisions Relate To The Board
COMPENSATION COMITTEE SERIES:
August 11, 2010:
Rethinking What Committees Need to Know Most about Executive Pay
AUDIT COMMITTEE SERIES:
September 28, 2010:
Fall KPMG/NACD Quarterly Audit Committee Update
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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FOR NACD HOUSTON, AUSTIN, and SAN ANTONIO PROGRAMS HERE ]
09/16/2010: IS IT HARD BEING GREEN? HOUSTON
Increased Congressional and regulatory focus on environmental impact of doing business, particularly in the energy sector, begs the question what is the board's responsibility in this area. The recent Horizon Oil Spill has made the topic even more relevant. Companies have to make a strategic choice how to position themselves. Directors face multiple questions in this environment: What responsibility do directors have? Do you engage in the boardroom on the environmental position of the company? How do you assess the risks? What do directors, serving on multiple boards, do if their companies have conflicts in environmental issues (e.g. Oil & Gas versus Coal or renewables) Is it time to put environmental expertise in the boardroom?
The Houstonian Hotel. 7:30 am - 9:30 am.
2 hours CDI credit.
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09/17/2010: Individual Director Liability AUSTIN
What are the typical problems and situations that expose an individual director to liability? Are current trends or laws creating any new liability risks? What are the questions a prospective director should ask before agreeing to join the board? What should the director be looking for, or insisting upon, with respect to D&O coverage and contractual indemnification rights? What should the director know about the required duty of care in the company's charter documents? For the sitting director, are there some typical warning signs that trouble may be brewing?
The Four Seasons Hotel. 7:30 am - 9:30 am.
2 hours CDI credit.
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09/17/2010: BY INVITATION ONLY WOMEN IN GOVERNANCE: Moving From the C Suite to Your First (or Second) Board Seat By Invitation Only DINNER HOUSTON
With corporate boards moving through turbulent times, changing their structure and operations, and evolving their approaches to governance, little attention has been given to the perspective of potential board candidates. In today's climate, how do executives interested in board service move towards a seat at the table? This session focuses on how executives land a seat on the board of a private or public company, and how they make themselves known to and how they present themselves to search committees. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to learn from the panel members what questions they considered in determining if they should accept a board seat. The panel will be composed of public company directors, and others who participate in the selection process.
The Houstonian Hotel 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
2 hours CDI credit. 2 hours CDI credit. Registration BY INVITATION ONLY
09/23/2010: BY INVITATION ONLY Fall 2010 Audit Committee Roundtable DIRECTOR DINNER SAN ANTONIO
Sponsored by KPMG and ORACLE
JW Marriott Resort 6:30-8:30 pm
2 hours CDI credit.
BY INVITATION ONLY
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