CWCF-CoopZone Conference 2014 / Congr�s FCCT-CoopZone: Exciting additions! Deadlines - soon! ***Le fran�ais suit.***  | | Jos� Orbaiceta, President of CICOPA-Mercosur, from Argentina will be our keynote speaker. |
Theme: Member Engagement & External Partnerships
Conference spaces are filling up fast!
In addition, CWCF & CoopZone are pleased to announce some exciting additions to the Conference Program.
1) A book launch by St. Mary's University Professor Sonja Novkovic and Tom Webb: Co-operatives in a Post-Growth Era Creating Co-operative Economics. Evening of Thursday, Nov 6th. Click here for more.
2) Screening of Capitalism, A Love Story by Michael Moore at the Acadia Cinema Co-op, followed by a discussion led by two people who are in the film: US FWC President Rebecca Kemble, and St. Mary's University Co-op Masters' program founder Tom Webb. This is an optional, pre-conference event in the evening of Nov 5th.
3) Live Music on Friday night by Irish Session Players - from Paddy's Pub, Wolfville. Followed by do-it-yourself Webaoke led by Colin MacDougall & songs, readings, poetry by participants. If you have something to share, or play a portable instrument, please consider bringing it with you.
DEADLINES:
Please take note of the fast-approaching deadlines for the Conference!
--Rooms: Next Wednesday, October 22nd is the deadline to book a hotel room at the Conference venue, Old Orchard Inn 1-800-561-80901-800-561-8090. Tell them you're attending the CWCF Conference to get the special $99/night rate. Or, tell us if you need a billet with a local Conference attendee or are seeking a roommate.
--Conference Registration Deadline: October 27th at midnight.
To see the updated Program, click here. To register, click here. Congr�s de la FCCT-CoopZone 2014
La F�d�ration canadienne des coop�ratives de travail (FCCT) et CoopZone vous donnent rendez-vous en novembre 2014: du 6 au 8 novembre, � Wolfville (pr�s d'Halifax), en Nouvelle-�cosse.
Pour vous inscrire au Congr�s et pr�senter une demande de subvention de voyage, inscrivez-vous ici .
Nous ne pouvons pas offrir l'interpr�tation simultan�e, mais nous pouvons offrir un interpr�te personnel sur demande.
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AGM Resolutions
There are three resolutions, all from the CWCF Board, which are being presented at the AGM this year. They are available to be downloaded by clicking this link; and summarized here: 1) Regional Federation dues: to implement a modest increase in the Regional Federation dues. 2) To approve the proposed new Strategic Plan; please note that members are invited to provide input and suggestions, now in writing (to Committee Chair Yuill Herbert [email protected], or Hazel Corcoran [email protected]), or else in a special workshop at the Conference. 3) Indivisible reserves: To approve the resolution endorsing education and tax credits for the indivisible reserve. |
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The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF) is a national, bilingual grassroots membership organization of and for worker co-operatives, related types of co-operatives (multi-stakeholder co-ops and worker-shareholder co-ops), and organizations that support the growth and development of worker co-operatives. CWCF's e-newsletter is available free of charge to anyone with an e-mail address and an interest in worker co-operative developments in Canada.
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Please send any comments and suggestions to:
Kaye Grant
Editor of CWCF Newsletter
[email protected]
(204) 257-1198
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"Of all the conferences I'm attending this fall, yours is the one I'm looking forward to the most!" Rebecca Kemble, President, USFWC, and Executive Committee member, CICOPA. |
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Worker Co-op Merit Award
The winner of the Worker Co-op Merit Award is Kevin Thomson (posthumously). Kevin was a second generation founder of La Siembra Co-op in Ottawa, and a fair trade and co-operative pioneer. Following his untimely death in March 2014, the CWCF Board has chosen to recognize the legacy that he leaves. Colin MacDougall, past CWCF Board Member and co-worker with Kevin at La Siembra will be accepting the award on behalf of Kevin's family.
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Worker Co-op Best Practices Award
The winner of the Worker Co-op Best Practices Award is Careforce Homecare, for their Co-op Member Orientation Program. Careforce will present at the Conference about this innovative program, which they offer to all prospective members. |
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