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The cooperative principles applied to parties/gatherings
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Shiranui
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Statement on the Co-operative Identity
Definition
A co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise.
Values
Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, co-operative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.
Principles
The co-operative principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put their values into practice.
1st Principle: Voluntary and Open Membership
Co-operatives are voluntary organisations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
2nd Principle: Democratic Member Control
Co-operatives are democratic organisations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary co-operatives members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and co-operatives at other levels are also organised in a democratic manner.
3rd Principle: Member Economic Participation
Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their co-operative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the co-operative. Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing their co-operative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the co-operative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.
4th Principle: Autonomy and Independence
Co-operatives are autonomous, self-help organisations controlled by their members. If they enter to agreements with other organisations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their co-operative autonomy.
5th Principle: Education, Training and Information
Co-operatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their co-operatives. They inform the general public - particularly young people and opinion leaders - about the nature and benefits of co-operation.
6th Principle: Co-operation among Co-operatives
Co-operatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the co-operative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.
7th Principle: Concern for Community
Co-operatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies approved by their members.
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So what say you guys? I think I've already seen the trance scene around here meet a bunch of these principles, do you think we could work to meet all of them? |
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Maine Coon
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Posted : Oct 4, 2010 18:01
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You just described a Protestant church. 
Before you ask whether we can work to meet all these principles, the right question would be: should we? And if you feel that we should, the next question will be: Why?
The How should always come after the What and the Why, IMO. |
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Beat Agency
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Posted : Oct 4, 2010 18:03
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mk47
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Posted : Oct 4, 2010 18:07
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Shiranui
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Posted : Oct 4, 2010 18:21
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On 2010-10-04 18:03, Beat Agency wrote:
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Harsh :x
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On 2010-10-04 18:01, Maine Coon wrote:
Before you ask whether we can work to meet all these principles, the right question would be: should we? And if you feel that we should, the next question will be: Why? |
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Honestly I pretty much just think the cooperative principles are the best way to do anything  |
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Maine Coon
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Posted : Oct 4, 2010 18:50
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On 2010-10-04 18:21, Shiranui wrote:
Honestly I pretty much just think the cooperative principles are the best way to do anything
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You probably know that “Wear Sunscreen” speech, mistakenly attributed to Kurt Vonnegut. It has tons of valuable advice, not the least of which is a warning against spending too much time in Northern California. 
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Dogon
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Posted : Oct 4, 2010 19:33
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 We were born naked & grow up to become wicked. |
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Maine Coon
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Posted : Oct 4, 2010 19:41
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The ultimate GTD® system! |
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kameleonpangea36
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Posted : Oct 5, 2010 18:39
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