Healthy Communities and the 7 Co-op Principles

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1 Healthy Communities and the 7 Co-op Principles Janine McDonald Introductions Outline Healthy Communities Co-operative Principles Wrap up and evaluations 2 CHF Canada Workshop 1

2 Healthy communities. How do we define and build healthy communities in our co-ops? co-operatives? 3 A healthy co-op community is one that Provides affordable housing? Fosters democracy? Meets member needs? How else can we define a healthy community? 4 CHF Canada Workshop 2

3 There is a special set of ethical values that apply to co-operatives: the International Co-operative Principles. Together they give us a set of guiding that reflect the common values of the co-operative movement worldwide. Let s take a look at the link between healthy communities and the international co-op. 5 6 CHF Canada Workshop 3

4 Each table has been given one of the seven! Answer the following questions in your group and prepare to report back. Q: How can this principle make your community healthier? Q: What resources would your co-operative need to make this happen? 7 Co-operatives are voluntary organizations, open to all people able to use its services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination. 8 CHF Canada Workshop 4

5 Voluntary and Open Membership You know that your co-op is healthy if you see the following in action. 9 CHF Canada Resources 10 A better way to choose members for our co-ops An overview of member selection in housing co-ops Welcoming and orienting new members Diversity resources CHF Canada Workshop 5

6 Co-operatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members those who buy the goods or use the services of the co-operative who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions. 11 Democratic member control You know that your co-op is healthy if you see the following in action. 12 CHF Canada Workshop 6

7 CHF Canada Resources 13 Good Governance Charter Good Governance Test Getting Governance Right Organization of a housing co-op Effective members meetings Beyond participation Member Satisfaction Survey Members contribute equally to, and democratically control, the capital of the co-operative. 14 CHF Canada Workshop 7

8 Member economic participation You know that your co-op is healthy if you see the following in action. 15 CHF Canada Resources Sample Housing Charge Payment Policy Ethical Conduct Agreement Policy Are your housing charges too low? Beyond Participation 16 CHF Canada Workshop 8

9 Co-operatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If the co-op enters into agreements with other organizations, it is done so based on terms that ensure democratic control by the members and maintains the cooperative s autonomy. 17 Autonomy and independence You know that your co-op is healthy if you see the following in action. 18 CHF Canada Workshop 9

10 CHF Canada Resources 19 Our movement, Our values Enterprise Services Asset management Refinancing Mission and vision workshops Annual board planning calendar Co-operatives provide education and training for members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperative. Members also inform the general public about the nature and benefits of co-operatives. 20 CHF Canada Workshop 10

11 Education, training and information You know that your co-op is healthy if you see the following in action. 21 CHF Canada Resources Regional education events Online learning Portable workshops Educational resources Annual General Meeting 22 CHF Canada Workshop 11

12 Co-operatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the co-operative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures. 23 Co-operation among co-operatives You know that your co-op is healthy if you see the following in action. 24 CHF Canada Workshop 12

13 CHF Canada Resources Sizing up your future housing co-ops and scale Voicing our Vision Blueprint for a Co-operative Decade Co-operation among co-ops is cool! (workshop 2016) Local co-op networks 25 Co-operative Housing International Co-operative Housing International (CHI) unites, represents, promotes and leads the international cooperative housing movement. 26 CHF Canada Workshop 13

14 While focusing on member needs, co-operatives work for the sustainable development of communities through policies and programs accepted by the members. 27 Concern for community You know that your co-op is healthy if you see the following in action. 28 CHF Canada Workshop 14

15 CHF Canada Resources Co-op housing: More than just a home (video) Member satisfaction survey Your co-op. Your community. Your home. Sustainability at home: A toolkit for your co-op Top 10 sustainability action list for housing cooperatives LGBTQ Inclusive Co-op Communities Where to turn: mental health services in your area Welcoming new Canadians Excellent meetings for everyone 20 tips for inclusive meetings Alzheimer s disease: 10 warnings signs Aging in Place: Member stories CHF Canada Workshop 15

16 Healthy communities. How will YOU define and build healthy communities in YOUR co-op? co-operative? 31 Your evaluations, please! 32 CHF Canada Workshop 16

17 CHF Canada Website: Resources Getting Workshop Materials AGM Website: Events AGM Conference App 33 CHF Canada Workshop 17

18 C O - O P E R A T I V E H O U S I N G F E D E R A T I O N O F C A N A D A Healthy Communities and the Seven Co-op Principles Janine McDonald Victoria, BC June 7, 2018 A healthy community is one that. * provides affordable housing * fosters democracy * meets the needs of the members Voluntary & Open Membership * A Better Way to Choose Co-op Members * An Overview of Member Selection in Housing Co-ops * Welcoming and Orienting New Members * diversity materials available at Democratic Member Control * Good Governance Charter * Good Governance Test * Getting Governance Right * Effective Members Meetings * Beyond Participation * Member Satisfaction Survey * Organization of a Housing Co-op Member Economic Participation * Sample Housing Charge Payment Policy * Ethical Conduct Agreement Policy * Are Your Housing Charges Too Low? * Beyond Participation Healthy Co-ops and 7 Co-op Principles CHF Canada Workshop

19 C O - O P E R A T I V E H O U S I N G F E D E R A T I O N O F C A N A D A Autonomy & Independence * Our Movement Our Values * Mission & Vision Workshops * Annual Board Planning Calendar * Enterprise Services - Asset Management, Refinancing Education, Training & Information * regional education events * on-line learning * portable workshops * educational resources * Annual General Meeting Co-operation Among Co-operatives * Sizing Up Your Future Housing Co-ops and Scale * Voicing Our Vision * Blueprint for a Co-operative Decade * Co-operation Among Co-ops is Cool * Local Co-op Networks Concern for Community * Co-op Housing More Than Just a Home (video) * Member Satisfaction Survey * Your Co-op, Your Community, Your Home * Sustainability at Home A Toolkit for Your Co-op * Top 10 Sustainability Action List for Co-ops * LGBTQ Inclusive Co-op Communities * Where to Turn Mental Health Services in Your Area * Welcoming New Canadians * Alzheimer s Disease 10 Warning Signs * Aging in Place Member Stories * Excellent Meetings for Everyone Healthy Co-ops and 7 Co-op Principles CHF Canada Workshop