WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update
description
Transcript of WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update
![Page 1: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network UpdateMay 1, 2012
Jim Rabbitt
![Page 2: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
![Page 3: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
United Nations Resolution• Promote cooperatives • Raise awareness of their contribution to
social and economic development• Encourage Governments to review legal and
administrative provisions• Invite Governments to develop programs to
enhance capacity-building of cooperatives
![Page 4: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Local Activities• Opportunity to publicize benefits of cooperative
form of business• Collaborate with other local cooperatives to
celebrate successful local businesses
![Page 5: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
![Page 6: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
SenateJauch, Harsdorf
Vinehout, MoultonSchilling, Schultz
Lassa, Olson
AssemblyBewley, RivardMilroy, T LarsonMurtha, PetrykNerison, TranelBrooks, DanouRadcliff, Krug
Clark
![Page 7: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
• 649 Cooperatives• 2.6 million members• Employ more than 18,000 people• Pay more than $784 million in wages• More than $8 billion in revenue• $24 billion in assets in WisconsinWisconsin’s Cooperative Voice is Strong
![Page 8: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Legislative Update
Continue sunset of U.W. participation in WiscNet broadband service outside of the university system
Restore exemptions from securities registration for cooperatives
![Page 9: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Important Dates• May 8 recall primary elections• June 5 recall elections • Mid – June nomination forms for regular fall
election due• August, 14 – regular fall primary election • November 6 – regular fall elections
![Page 10: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Governor Recall Election** Governor Walker did not have to file papers and will
face a primary opponent • Arthur Kohl-Riggs (R)• Tom Barrett (D)• Kathleen Falk (D)• Gladys Huber (D) – Republican protest candidate• Doug La Follette (D)• Kathleen Vinehout (D)• Hariprasad Trivedi (I)
![Page 11: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Lt. Governor Recall Election
** Lt. Governor Kleefish did not have to file papers and will not face any primary opponent.
• Mahlon Mitchell (D)• Ira Robins (D)• Isaac Weix (D) – Republican protest candidate
![Page 12: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Senate Recall ElectionsSenate District 13 • Scott Fitzgerald (R), did not have to file papers• Lori Compas (D)• Gary Ellerman (D), - Republican protest
candidate
Senate District 21• Van Wanggaard (R), did not have to file papers• John Lehman (D)• Tamra Varebrook (D), - Protest candidate
![Page 13: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Senate Recall ElectionsSenate District 23• Terry Moulton (R), did not have to file papers• Kristen Dexter (D)• James Engel (D) – Republican protest candidateSenate District 29• Jerry Petrowski (R)• Jim Buckley (D), protest candidate• Donna Seidel (D)
![Page 14: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Legislative Vacancies• Sen. Spencer Coggs (D-Milwaukee), elected
Milwaukee city treasurer, expected to resign Senate seat
• Senator Jim Holperin (D-Conover)• Rep. Elizabeth Coggs (D-Milwaukee), to seek
Senate seat• Rep. Jeff Fitzgerald (R-Horicon), running for U.S.
Senate• Rep. Tamara Grigsby (D-Milwaukee)
![Page 15: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Legislative Vacancies• Rep. Michelle Litjens (R-Oshkosh)• Rep. Dan Meyer (R-Eagle River)• Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Madison), running for U.S.
House• Rep. Mark Radcliffe (D-Black River Falls)• Rep. Kelda Roys (D-Madison), running for U.S.
House• Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau), running for State
Senate in recall election
![Page 16: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Legislative Vacancies• Rep. Richard Spanbauer (R-Oshkosh)• Rep. Tony Staskunas (D-West Allis)• Rep. Barbara Toles (D-Milwaukee)• Rep. Robert Turner (D-Racine)• Rep. Karl Van Roy (R-Green Bay)• Rep. Robert Ziegelbauer (I-Manitowoc)• Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst), running for
Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Holperin
![Page 17: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
PAC and Conduit Update• Thank you for your participation in the auction
– PAC Balance = $5,284.74 – Conduit Balance = $5,950– WSTCA 2012 Contributions to Candidates: $6,000
• PAC contributions to candidates are identified as coming from the WSTCA PAC
• Thank you for your support!
![Page 18: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Consumer Complaints
![Page 19: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Consumer Complaints• Telecommunication issues
– Billing issues: unauthorized charges, failure to cancel contract
– Service issues: unsatisfactory service, misrepresentations
– Contracts: Failure to cancel, disclosure of terms• Internet Service Provider
– Service: Unsatisfactory Service, failure to provide service, misrepresentations
![Page 20: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
• Total Telecommunications Complaints 1,272 (up 311 from last report)– Complaints against Cooperatives
0– Cooperatives with zero complaints 11
Consumer Complaints
![Page 22: WSTCA Spring Conference: Cooperative Network Update](https://reader036.fdocuments.net/reader036/viewer/2022062810/56815b82550346895dc9840d/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Thank YouIf you have any questions or would like to
contact us
Jim RabbittDirector of Government Relations
608-258-4402