Community Development Banking List
01-29-2010, 08:18 PM
Original message from: hollyjo@nasco.coop
*Please forward widely
*
*Want to learn more about the broad spectrum of the cooperative movement in
the U.S.?*
*Seeking to develop leadership skills and network with other emerging
leaders in the cooperative business sector?*
BUILDING A COOPERATIVE FUTURE
*This May 3-6, *NASCO will bring together a group of emerging leaders from
all parts of the cooperative movement to learn more about the breadth and
depth of cooperatives and cooperation. Participants will be drawn from all
sectors, ranging from agricultural and housing co-ops to consumer co-ops and
credit unions. Whether employees, directors, members, managers, or students,
participants will gain a better understanding of the history, challenges,
trends and opportunities in today's cooperative movement.
The program this year will provide an in-depth look at the cooperative
principles and practices that are the bedrock of the cooperative sector.
Participants will receive a cooperative primer, which has been specially
developed for the Emerging Co-op Leaders program. As a part of the program,
we will also attend the annual conference and annual meeting of the National
Cooperative Business Association <http://www.ncba.coop/coopeconomy/> ('http://www.ncba.coop/coopeconomy/>') (NCBA)
and attend the induction ceremony for the National Cooperative Hall of
Fame<http://www.cdf.coop/node/535>. ('http://www.cdf.coop/node/535>.')
The annual meeting of the National Cooperative Bank
<http://www.ncb.coop/>(NCB) ('http://www.ncb.coop/>(NCB)') will wind up
the four days with a chance to learn about this dynamic financial
institution.
*Please refer to the attached save-the-date and check
online<http://www.nasco.coop/leaders/node/141>for ('http://www.nasco.coop/leaders/node/141>for') more information.
Registration for
the program will open in mid-February. Email questions to info@nasco.coop.*
*What you will learn*
The program provides participants with opportunities to:
- meet and share information with people from all types of cooperatives
- learn more about marketing, financing and legislative issues
- find out about co-ops in different sectors
- learn about challenges that all types of co-ops have in common
- discuss the principles and practices that make cooperatives and credit
unions successful
- learn about the International Cooperative Alliance and cooperatives
world-wide, and discuss ways in which different types of co-ops can work
together
*Who Should Apply*
The program is designed for employees, managers, or directors of any
cooperative or credit union with an interest in learning more about co-ops.
This year we are also inviting students in curriculums focusing on
cooperatives to apply as well. Applicants must commit to a four day program,
Tuesday evening through Friday noon. Join us if you are a:
- co-op leader interested in learning more about the broad spectrum of
the cooperative movement
- co-op leader who enjoys meeting and networking with people from other
co-ops
- person who wants to enhance their leadership skills, or
- student studying cooperatives and credit unions in baccalaureate or
masters degree program
- participants from food co-ops
Past participants have included members, directors, managers and staff
representatives of:
*Food Cooperatives*
Berkshire Cooperative Market (Great Barrington, MA), Berkshire Co-op Market
(Pittsfield, MA), Ypsilanti Food Co-op (Ypsilanti, MI), Seward Co-op Grocery
(Minneapolis, MN), Missoula Community Co-op/Mission Mountain Market (Ronan,
MT), Food Conspiracy Co-op (Tucson, AZ), Mississippi Market Natural Foods
Co-op (St. Paul, MN), East End Food Co-op (Pittsburgh, PA), Wheatsville Food
Co-op (Austin, TX), French Broad Food Co-op
(Asheville, NC)
*
Cooperative Associations*
The Northwest Cooperative Development Center (Olympia, WA), North American
Students of Cooperation, (Chicago, IL), Federation of Southern Cooperatives
(Johns Island, SC), Federation of Southern Cooperatives (Marrero, LA),
TheNorthwest Cooperative Development Center (Olympia, WA),
Co-operative Housing
Federation of Canada (London, Ontario)
*Housing Cooperatives*
Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI),
Sasona Cooperative (Austin, TX), Ant Hill Cooperative (Rochester, NY),
Nickel City Housing Co-op (Buffalo, NY), Bar Harbor Student Housing Co-op
(Bar Harbor, ME), Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (Brooklyn, NY).
*Credit Unions*
Twin City Co-ops Federal Credit Union (Falcon Heights, MN), Twin City Co-ops
Federal Credit Union (Blaine, MN), Missouri Farmers Union Credit Unions
(Jefferson City, MO)
*Agricultural Cooperatives*
Indian Springs Farmers Cooperative (Petal, MS), Alaska Agricultural
Co-op/National Farmers Union (Girdwood, AK), North Dakota Farmers Union
(Jamestown, ND), South Rankin Farmers Cooperative (Pearl, MS), Missouri
Farmers Union Family Farm Opportunity Center (Jefferson City, MO), Ohio
Farmers Union (Oberlin, OH), North Delta Produce Growers (Marks, MS)
*Other*
Sligo Computer Services (Takoma Park, MD), South Plaquemines United
Fisheries Cooperative (Port Sulphur, LA)
--
Mingwei Huang
Director of Education & Training
North American Students of Cooperation
www.nasco.coop
NASCO
P.O. Box 180048
Chicago, IL 60618
office.773.404.2667 (COOP)
mobile.734.272.2293
fax.773.404.2668
*Please forward widely
*
*Want to learn more about the broad spectrum of the cooperative movement in
the U.S.?*
*Seeking to develop leadership skills and network with other emerging
leaders in the cooperative business sector?*
BUILDING A COOPERATIVE FUTURE
*This May 3-6, *NASCO will bring together a group of emerging leaders from
all parts of the cooperative movement to learn more about the breadth and
depth of cooperatives and cooperation. Participants will be drawn from all
sectors, ranging from agricultural and housing co-ops to consumer co-ops and
credit unions. Whether employees, directors, members, managers, or students,
participants will gain a better understanding of the history, challenges,
trends and opportunities in today's cooperative movement.
The program this year will provide an in-depth look at the cooperative
principles and practices that are the bedrock of the cooperative sector.
Participants will receive a cooperative primer, which has been specially
developed for the Emerging Co-op Leaders program. As a part of the program,
we will also attend the annual conference and annual meeting of the National
Cooperative Business Association <http://www.ncba.coop/coopeconomy/> ('http://www.ncba.coop/coopeconomy/>') (NCBA)
and attend the induction ceremony for the National Cooperative Hall of
Fame<http://www.cdf.coop/node/535>. ('http://www.cdf.coop/node/535>.')
The annual meeting of the National Cooperative Bank
<http://www.ncb.coop/>(NCB) ('http://www.ncb.coop/>(NCB)') will wind up
the four days with a chance to learn about this dynamic financial
institution.
*Please refer to the attached save-the-date and check
online<http://www.nasco.coop/leaders/node/141>for ('http://www.nasco.coop/leaders/node/141>for') more information.
Registration for
the program will open in mid-February. Email questions to info@nasco.coop.*
*What you will learn*
The program provides participants with opportunities to:
- meet and share information with people from all types of cooperatives
- learn more about marketing, financing and legislative issues
- find out about co-ops in different sectors
- learn about challenges that all types of co-ops have in common
- discuss the principles and practices that make cooperatives and credit
unions successful
- learn about the International Cooperative Alliance and cooperatives
world-wide, and discuss ways in which different types of co-ops can work
together
*Who Should Apply*
The program is designed for employees, managers, or directors of any
cooperative or credit union with an interest in learning more about co-ops.
This year we are also inviting students in curriculums focusing on
cooperatives to apply as well. Applicants must commit to a four day program,
Tuesday evening through Friday noon. Join us if you are a:
- co-op leader interested in learning more about the broad spectrum of
the cooperative movement
- co-op leader who enjoys meeting and networking with people from other
co-ops
- person who wants to enhance their leadership skills, or
- student studying cooperatives and credit unions in baccalaureate or
masters degree program
- participants from food co-ops
Past participants have included members, directors, managers and staff
representatives of:
*Food Cooperatives*
Berkshire Cooperative Market (Great Barrington, MA), Berkshire Co-op Market
(Pittsfield, MA), Ypsilanti Food Co-op (Ypsilanti, MI), Seward Co-op Grocery
(Minneapolis, MN), Missoula Community Co-op/Mission Mountain Market (Ronan,
MT), Food Conspiracy Co-op (Tucson, AZ), Mississippi Market Natural Foods
Co-op (St. Paul, MN), East End Food Co-op (Pittsburgh, PA), Wheatsville Food
Co-op (Austin, TX), French Broad Food Co-op
(Asheville, NC)
*
Cooperative Associations*
The Northwest Cooperative Development Center (Olympia, WA), North American
Students of Cooperation, (Chicago, IL), Federation of Southern Cooperatives
(Johns Island, SC), Federation of Southern Cooperatives (Marrero, LA),
TheNorthwest Cooperative Development Center (Olympia, WA),
Co-operative Housing
Federation of Canada (London, Ontario)
*Housing Cooperatives*
Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI),
Sasona Cooperative (Austin, TX), Ant Hill Cooperative (Rochester, NY),
Nickel City Housing Co-op (Buffalo, NY), Bar Harbor Student Housing Co-op
(Bar Harbor, ME), Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (Brooklyn, NY).
*Credit Unions*
Twin City Co-ops Federal Credit Union (Falcon Heights, MN), Twin City Co-ops
Federal Credit Union (Blaine, MN), Missouri Farmers Union Credit Unions
(Jefferson City, MO)
*Agricultural Cooperatives*
Indian Springs Farmers Cooperative (Petal, MS), Alaska Agricultural
Co-op/National Farmers Union (Girdwood, AK), North Dakota Farmers Union
(Jamestown, ND), South Rankin Farmers Cooperative (Pearl, MS), Missouri
Farmers Union Family Farm Opportunity Center (Jefferson City, MO), Ohio
Farmers Union (Oberlin, OH), North Delta Produce Growers (Marks, MS)
*Other*
Sligo Computer Services (Takoma Park, MD), South Plaquemines United
Fisheries Cooperative (Port Sulphur, LA)
--
Mingwei Huang
Director of Education & Training
North American Students of Cooperation
www.nasco.coop
NASCO
P.O. Box 180048
Chicago, IL 60618
office.773.404.2667 (COOP)
mobile.734.272.2293
fax.773.404.2668