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A Food Co-op inA Food Co-op in Your CommunityYour Community
Mid-North CANOct. 15, 2015
Deb Trocha, Executive DirectorIndiana Cooperative Development Center
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Today’s Objectives Today’s Objectives
Definition of a Cooperative
Cooperative Values
Cooperative Principles
How Co-ops Benefit Communities
Critical Requirements
The Food Co-op Development Model
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What Is A Cooperative?What Is A Cooperative?
A business owned and controlled by the people who use it – its members. People working together to meet their mutual needs
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Co-op ValuesCo-op Values Self Help Self Responsibility Democracy Equality Equity Solidarity Honesty Openness Social Responsibility Caring for Others
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Co-op PrinciplesCo-op Principles1. Voluntary and Open Membership
2. Democratic Member Control
3. Member Economic Participation
4. Autonomy and Independence
5. Education, Training, and Information
6. Cooperation among Cooperatives
7. Concern for Community
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How Co-ops Benefit the How Co-ops Benefit the CommunityCommunity
Goods and services are provided according to what people want and need
Profits stay in the community
Jobs are provided and economic activity is enhanced
Co-ops understand and respond to local needs
Decisions are made to benefit people locally
Co-ops support and stimulate community connections
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Critical Critical RequirementsRequirements
Communication Commitment Common vision and goals Capital Leadership Planning
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The Food Co-op The Food Co-op Development ModelDevelopment Model
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Four CornerstonesFour Cornerstones
Vision
Talent
Capital
Systems
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Three StagesThree Stages
Organizing
Planning & Feasibility
Implementation
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Cornerstone: Vision, Cornerstone: Vision, Stage 1Stage 1
Build a common vision
Conduct community meetings
Identify potential members
Identify community leaders
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Cornerstone: Talent, Cornerstone: Talent, Stage 1Stage 1
Develop strong leadership
Create a steering committee
Set up task forces
Recruit interested people
Set up basic office and administrative support
Find someone to do graphics and web design
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Cornerstone: Capital, Cornerstone: Capital, Stage 1Stage 1
• Draft an organizing budget
• Set up financial accountability systems
• Write grant proposals for organizational costs; other fund raising opportunities
• Raise money locally to support organization and to meet required matching funds for grants
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Cornerstone: Systems, Cornerstone: Systems, Stage 1Stage 1
Create a development plan Conduct a preliminary feasibility study Conduct a preliminary supplier analysis Survey community interest Set up accounting systems and checking accounts Create a contact list Define Steering Committee roles and a decision
making process Consider incorporation – Draft articles and by-laws Research membership programs
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Next StepsNext Steps
Decide to go forward
From a steering committee
Research co-op organizing strategies
Make a plan, timeline and budget for first stages
Establish a mentoring relationship with another co-op
Incorporate
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Your Are Not Alone!Your Are Not Alone!
There are about 320 retail food co-ops in the US
Right now over 100 groups are organizing new food co-ops across the US
ICDC and other organizations have resources, advice and assistance for you
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New Food Co-ops Organizing Now!New Food Co-ops Organizing Now!
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