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Transcript of Co-op Volunteer Orientation Powerpoint
MCM Co-op Volunteer Orientation
Agenda
What is a Cooperative?
What will OUR Co-op offer?
Why are you here? (Quick go-around)
Mission and Vision
How do we get there?
Why YOU are so important!
Break out Volunteer Superworker Groups
An organization of people who work together
for a mutual benefit
All cooperatives are:Member-ownedMember-controlledDemocratically managedBusinesses, not clubsAccountable to internationally recognized principles
What is a Cooperative?
• Local, natural, and healthy food for the Monadnock Region
• A community gathering place, offering education around food issues.
What will OUR food Co-op offer?
Mission and Vision
Our Mission
The Monadnock Community Market Co-opwelcomes neighbors, connects community, and contributes economically to build a healthy &
sustainable food system and community.
Our Vision
Making healthy, local food accessible to our community members all year round
Creating more local jobs and keeping money in the community
Supporting the region’s farmers and producers and helping to preserve the rural landscape
Offering education and training to employees, members, and to the region
Our Vision…continued
Working with other businesses on sustainable development in the downtown
Serving as a community gathering place with workshops and community service programs
Helping to promote a strong local economy
Helping to create a walkable community by providing a community-owned food store in the downtown
How Do We Get There?
Vision Talent
Capital Systems
OrganizingFeasibility &
PlanningImplementation
Food Co-op 500 Development Model
4 Cornerstones in 3 Stages
That’s You!
What Have We Been Up To?
Size & Location
Community Education
Board Education
- Webinars
- CBLD Training,
January 2010
- Mission/Vision process
Formulate Vision
What Have We Been Up To?
Formed Steering Committee
Elected Board of Directors
Recruited Experts
Identified Consultants
Formed 4 Volunteer-based
working Committees
Develop Talent
What Have We Been Up To?
Membership
Communications
By-laws
Pro Forma Financials
Local producer
Outreach
Creating Systems
What Have We Been Up To? Memberships
Fundraisers
Donations
Grants
Building Capital
Timeline for Opening
January 2011: Preliminary Store Design Revised Pro Forma 600 Member-owners
March, 2011: Launch Member Loan Drive
April - June: Begin Construction2011 Hire General Manager
800 Member-owners
April 2012: Open the Co-op doors! 1,000 Member-owners
Volunteers and member-owners are the
ambassadors of
the co-op, helping to spread the message about:
Who owns the Co-op (we do!)
How the co-op will benefit not only the member-
owners, but the whole community and
region
Share why you joined!
Where do YOU fit in?
How can YOU help?
Recruit new members: 430 more by April 2011!
Help with fundraising
Host a Co-op potluck
Share your talents/skills/offer promotions – business discounts, artwork, cooking, etc.
Local producer outreach
Become a Volunteer Superworker
Co-op Volunteer Superworker Needs
Co-op Office Volunteers
Co-op Events Coordinators
Co-op Outreach Ambassadors
Co-op Worker Bees
Share your talents:Become a VOLUNTEER Now!
You Can Make It Happen