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Moncton 2012 - Managing the Co-operative Difference (Conference)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:16:32 -0700

Start: Feb 29 2012 - 9:00am

End: Mar 2 2012 - 4:00pm

Timezone: Canada/Atlantic

Description:

How will major changes in Canadian and global economic structures impact management practices in co-operatives? Recognizing that the capacity to adapt to these changes will significantly impact the market position of co-operatives, how can co-operatives best take advantage of their distinctive qualities as co-operatives? The conference theme builds on those two central questions.

Web site:
http://www.umoncton.ca/umcm-ccpagc/node/13

Location:
Moncton, NB - Delta Beauséjour Conference Center

Union Cab Business Manager (Madison, WI)

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:18:36 -0700

Union Cab is a worker-owned cooperative founded in 1979. We have 240 members, and are located in Madison, Wisconsin. We are looking for a Business Manager to fill the following job description:

Funeral Co-operative of Ottawa Looking for Director

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:09:29 -0700

The Funeral Co-operative of Ottawa is part of a movement aimed at changing the cost of funerals in Canada. It is a community initiative providing members with compassionate, high quality funeral arrangements on a not-for-profit basis. It is owned and managed on the co-operative principle of one member, one vote.

The newly formed Funeral Co-operative Ottawa is presently in the development stage. In preparation for a July 3rd opening, we are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to work for a Co-operative and under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors. The position will include management and licensed Funeral Director responsibilities. The salary is competitive.

CoopZone Winter 2012 Newletter

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:38:42 -0700

Check out news from the ICA conference, an update from the online CoopZone training courses, CoopZone conference workshop summaries, CDI conference videos and more!

2012 the International Year of Co-operatives - Events

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:03:56 -0700

The United Nations has proclaimed 2012 the International Year of Co-operatives (IYC). In Canada, national IYC efforts are being led in partnership by the Canadian Co-operative Association, the Conseil canadien de la coopération et de la mutualité and the Government of Canada. Look around this site: www.canada2012.coop to find out more!

Centre of Excellence in Accounting and Reporting for Co-operatives December 2011 Newsletter

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:56:36 -0700

Brief Description:

Please see newsletter attached below.

Micro-enterprise program design in Sri Lanka

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:22:23 -0700

WHERE: Sri Lanka
WHEN: as early as March 2012, approx. one month
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please send a detailed letter of interest and copy of your resume to Sarah Feldberg, Volunteer Coordinator at sarah.feldberg@coopscanada.coop by January 17, 2011. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

*This is a voluntary assignment. All related costs including domestic airfare, ground transport, and a meal/incidental allowance will be covered by CCA. Limited remuneration may be available based on relevant experience. For more information contact Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sarah Feldberg.

Co-operative Capital: What It Is and Why Our World Needs It

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:07:13 -0700

Brief Description:

"Co-operatives need to develop a ‘breed of capital’ – ‘co-operative capital’ – that appeals to their members' values and is consistent with and nurtures the co-operative business model. Millions of co-operative members are looking for investments that do not harm the planet and their children and grand-children. It is time to meet our members' needs.”

PROMOTING THE UNDERSTANDING OF COOPERATIVES FOR A BETTER WORLD - Venice, Italy - March 15-16, 2012

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:11:30 -0700

Start: Mar 15 2012 - 9:00am

End: Mar 16 2012 - 4:00pm

Timezone: Europe/Rome

Description:

On the occasion of 2012, declared by the UN as the International Year of Cooperatives, Euricse and the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) are organizing an international conference, Promoting the understanding of cooperatives for a better world. This Conference is one of three official ICA events during the International Year of Cooperatives and will be one of the key moments during the year in which reflections on cooperation will be offered to the international public. The Conference aims to give an updated picture of the current state of the scientific debate on the nature, impact, and potential of cooperative enterprises. Among the participiants will be many of the most noted academics and economists who have addressed the economic and social role of cooperative enterprises using innovative approaches .

Web site:
http://conference2012.euricse.eu/en

The Ontario Co-operative Association's Co-op Management Certificate Program

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:51:56 -0700

Start: Dec 1 2011 - 9:00am

End: Jun 1 2012 - 9:00am

Timezone: Canada/Eastern

Description:

The deadline in November 17, 2011. It is a 6 month program and starts on December 1, 2011.

Web site:
http://www.ontario.coop/programs_services/lifelong_coop_learning/coop_man

Health Care Co-operatives, in Canada & globally - Tele-learning Session Notes

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:53:18 -0700

Brief Description:

TELE-LEARNING SESSION: Presented by Vanessa Hammond & Jean-Pierre Girard: Health Care Co-operatives, in Canada & globally, (Introduced by David Daughton)

2011 North American Worker Co-operative Conference Videos, PowerPoints and Notes

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:47:05 -0600

Brief Description:

Note: videos are below, while PowerPoints and notes are attached at the end.

-Official Launch of CICOPA-North America, short video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZZ2UEl7cSE) long video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CzQxGHyDz8)

2011 Business Succession and Employee Ownership Conference Videos, PowerPoints and Notes

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:09:42 -0600

Brief Description:

note: videos are below, while PowerPoints and notes are attached.

-Issues and Challenges of Business Transfers - Peter Hough, Financial Officer at the Canadian Worker Co-opertive Federation. October 12, 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC-AMKRGx6g)

Volunteer opportunity - Small scale farmer co-operative development in Cambodia

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:20:22 -0600

WHERE: Cambodia & from home

WHEN: Two to three weeks January 2012 with email/skype support before and after trip

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please send a detailed letter of interest and copy of your resume to Sarah Feldberg, Volunteer Coordinator at sarah.feldberg@coopscanada.coop by November 11, 2011. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Co-operative Enterprises Build A Better World Flyer and Speech

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:16:08 -0600

Attached below is a flyer and a speech that was handed out to Occupy Toronto participants to highlight a democratic business model alternative and the role co-operatives play in the world today.