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Overview

Groups of 6-10 Charlotte Chapter Members and their Guests are welcome to attend one of the meet up events listed below. Refreshments will be available for purchase by attendees at each meet up. Masks will be required for entry into all indoor spaces.

Thank you to our National and Gold Chapter Sponsors!

Meet Up Opportunities 

The Role of the Board of Directors in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Led by Charlie Leichtweis

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

Outdoor Veranda at Ballantyne Country Club
11120 Ballantyne Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277

Join other members and their guests at Ballantyne Country Club for a discussion group regarding one of the most critical soles of a Board of Directors – Risk Management. The group will explore:

• What is ERM
• The role of the board vs the role of management
• Methods and frequency for measuring risk
• The collaboration between the roles of the  Governance and Audit committees of the Board on risk management
• Liability of the Board

Be sure to bring your questions and insights. Also, please note that masks will be required to enter the building to use the restrooms.

Best Practice Sharing for Landing Board Seats Led by Adam Weisman

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

Port City Club
18665 Harborside Drive, Cornelius, NC 28031

This meet-up is open to all Charlotte Chapter Members, and we hope it has special appeal to those living in the Lake Norman area. After introductions, we will consider these questions:

1. How have you approached developing a board ready bio and resume?
2. What has been your experience in using the PDA site for job postings? 
3. What other networking approaches have you used besides PDA?
4. What continuing education and certification approaches have you used to build up your resume? 
5. What has your onboarding experience been like after securing a board seat? 

Cybersecurity and Our Interests Led by John Boyer

Thursday, November 11, 2021
8:30 am - 9:30 am EDT

Covered Outdoor Table at The Jimmy
2839 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209

Join other members and their guests in a discussion group based on the content of the PDA's most recent session on cybersecurity and its application to our interests. Listen to the September 29th webinar,  Board Cyber Oversight: Steps in Creating a Board Cyber Committee, on the webinars and virtual events page of the website before the meet-up and come ready with insights, examples & questions regarding all of the current elements attached to cybersecurity, related board responsibility, insurance levels of assurance, best practices, etc. Please plan to arrive by or before 8:15 am to purchase refreshments. Masks will be required to go into building to order and use the restrooms.

ESG Discussion Group Led by Katherine Armstrong

Monday, November 15, 2021
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Covered Outdoor Table at Amelie’s Park Road
4321 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209

Join other members and their guests in a discussion group based on the content of Episode 1 of PDA’s ESG Podcast. Listen before the meet-up and come ready with insights, examples & questions. Please plan to arrive by or before 5:15 pm to purchase refreshments for yourself and/or your guest(s). Note that masks will be required to go into building to order and use the restrooms.

Disruption and Innovation for Middle-Market Companies Led by David Phillips 

Wednesday, November 17, 2021
8:00 am - 9:30 am EDT

Community Matters Café
821 W. 1^st Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Join other members in a breakfast discussion on how middle-market companies can rethink their assumptions and innovate their way through current and future disruptions. As an optional pre-read to the discussion, please review How Private Company Boards Are Leading for What’s Next. Coffee and/or breakfast will be available for purchase by attendees at the venue. Also, please note that masks will be required to enter the building.

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