Community Energy Solutions Class at GCC Saturdays 1/11 and 1/18 from 9 am to 5 pm One of the most inspiring things I get to do is to teach a class at GCC on Community Energy Solutions. The next session is coming up the next two Saturdays and I thought you might like to know about it.
Calling Young Farmers: Conference on Co-operatives Every February students attend the Collegiate Conference on Co-operatives. Sponsored in part by the CHS Foundation and CoBank, the event attracts participants from across the country to the hotbed of co-operation, Minneapolis/St. Paul. The annual conference features presentations by cooperative leaders from all across the spectrum, and it is
Happy New Year, everyone! For your viewing pleasure, “Episode 3: Rain of Mystery” is now online! Thanks, Craig Saddlemire 🙂 You can view it on Youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV16tOAr95c Summary: In this episode, Joey becomes concerned as he begins to sense paranormal activities at the Faire-Op. Are these experiences real? Or maybe harboring his big secret is
Hi Friends, Episode 2 of My-So Called Housing Cooperative is now online. You can view it on Youtube here: http://youtu.be/_tHXC6SHPN0 Episode Summary: Corbin tries to move out of the Faire-Op, but things get dramatic when Craig discovers an unapproved modification that Corbin made to his room. Who knew one whale could cause so much fuss? My So-Called Housing Cooperative is
BASQUE COUNTRY: Food Sovereignty and Cooperative Production March 22-30, 2014 Join Food First and experience the Spanish Basque Country, Euskal Herria, through the eyes of local farmers and activists while exploring food sovereignty and cooperative production. Specially hosted by the Basque Farmers’ Union, recent honorees of the 2013 Food Sovereignty Prize, you’ll have the unique opportunity
Registration for the New York Cooperative Summit is now openwww.newyorkcooperative.net The New York Cooperative Network will hold the second annual New York Cooperative Summit in Syracuse on Saturday, September 28th. The event will feature expert speakers and presentations that will educate and inspire members of the cooperative movement, from experienced practitioner to new enthusiasts. Connect with
Call for Co-op Academy Mentors! Experienced Co-operators Needed! This fall, Worcester Roots Project, in collaboration with Solidarity And Green Economy Alliance (SAGE), CDI and Boston Center for Community Ownership is holding the very first Co-op Academy: “Concept to Co-op (CtC)“! CtC is a comprehensive training and mentorship program that gives present and prospective member-owners the
Announcing reRoute: Building Youth and Student Power for a New Economy This summer join a diverse new generation of practitioners and organizers from across the US and Canada to share strategies, tools, and stories about our work creating a solidarity economy from the ground up in our communities and on our campuses. reRoute: Building Youth and
Please forward this information on to all of your cooperative contacts and/or state council contacts. Please join us for a FREE Webinar! “Improving Your Cooperative’s Annual Meeting” When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 4:00-5:00 pm ET/3:00-4:00 pm CT/2:00-3:00 pm MT/1:00 pm-2:00 pm PT https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/cooperatives (Enter as guest.) Most cooperative bylaws require an annual meeting. Your annual meeting can
Legislative and Advocacy Update Tuesday, June 4, 2013 • 12 – 1 pm, Eastern Join NCBA CLUSA President and CEO Mike Beall and Capitol Hill professionals as they discuss cooperative legislative matters and current issues in Washington. With Congress working on important legislation such as tax reform, the farm bill and the appropriations process, now
