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November 3, 2018

Three Excellent Cooperators Join NASCO Hall of Fame

The NASCO Cooperative Hall of Fame, created in 1989, honors the best of our movement.  We use the Hall of Fame as a means for NASCO member co-ops to provide broader recognition to individuals who have made a truly significant impact. This year, a committee of former Hall of Fame inductees and NASCO board members selected three individuals to join the Hall of Fame:Sheella Mierson, Educator

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September 24, 2018

Join the NASCO Board of Directors

Are you excited about the cooperative movement and eager to participate in the world of cooperatives beyond your home cooperative?

Do you have experience with board governance, grassroots fundraising, meeting facilitation, co-op management, or committee leadership? 

Do you want to be part of a bi-national organization that develops new cooperatives, manages common equity houses, and reaches thousands of cooperators in the U.S. and Canada with cooperative education?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider running for the NASCO Board of Directors!

Learn more about the requirements, nominations timeline, and application.

 

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September 24, 2018

Annual Member Survey

NASCO member co-ops only– we're conducting our second Annual Member Survey! Your responses help us understand our membership, ensure our programming meets our members' needs, and advocate for the positive impacts of co-ops on individuals and communities.

Every individual who completes a survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of the following prizes:

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September 4, 2018

Welcoming our Director of Development Services!

As summer comes to an end, Corrigan Nadon-Nichols, our Director of Development, is stepping down from his position. During his five years on staff, Corrigan has made some enormous contributions to NASCO. He will surely be missed! However, he won’t be going far as he is moving on to exciting opportunities in the local Chicago cooperative movement. Supporting our staff as well as members to grow and evolve is part of our work at NASCO. We are sad to say goodbye to Corrigan, and we wish him happiness and success!

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February 8, 2018

Cooperative Internship Network Now Accepting Host Applications

NASCO's Cooperative Internship Network is officially accepting host applications for summer 2018 internship positions!
Applications from host organizations are due by March 1, 2018. Join us for an Informational Call on February 16 or 21- or learn more here.
 

 

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January 30, 2018

Announcing Our Newest Board Members!

Please join us in welcoming these five individuals to the NASCO Board of Directors.
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November 8, 2017

Three Excellent Cooperators Join NASCO Hall of Fame

The NASCO Cooperative Hall of Fame, created in 1989, honors the best of our movement.  We use the Hall of Fame as a means for NASCO member co-ops to provide broader recognition to individuals who have made a truly significant impact. This year, a committee of former Hall of Fame inductees and current NASCO board members selected three individuals to join the Hall of Fame:
 
Kaitlin Oki
Mover & Shaker
 
When you ask a Pierce Co-op member about their involvement with Solar Community Housing Association (SCHA), it is likely they will tell you that is was Kaitlin’s extraordinary dedication that inspired them to make time in their busy schedules for SCHA Committee work. During a critical point for the SCHA, Kaitlin played a vital role in liaising between the Tri Co-ops and the SCHA, supporting staff, and designing systems for the newly expanded organization. Following the co-expansion, Kaitlin continued to be very actively engaged with SCHA committees and the board. Kaitlin is a leader by example, and her initiation and facilitation skills have contributed to the community’s overall cohesiveness and ability to work through conflict over the years.
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November 7, 2017

2018 Board Election Candidate Statements

Voting will soon be open for the four open seats on NASCO's board. We encourage you to read the candidate statements here!
A panel to meet the candidates will be held at the Annual General Meeting at NASCO Institute on Sunday, November 12, 2017.
 
When voting opens, each Active Member and Individual Member will receive a ballot by email. Ballots will be due on January 12, 2018. 
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October 24, 2017

Pre-order a NASCO Institute 2017 T-shirt!

Pre-order a NASCO Institute 2017 shirt for $25 USD/ $30 CAD when you register for our conference!
Printed on Cotton Bella + Canvas Unisex Jersey Short-Sleeve T-Shirt.

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October 4, 2017

Now Accepting Nominations to Run for NASCO’s Board of Directors

Are you excited about the cooperative movement and eager to participate in the world of cooperatives beyond your home cooperative?
 
Do you have experience with board governance, grassroots fundraising, meeting facilitation, co-op management or committee leadership? 
 
Do you want to be part of a bi-national organization that develops new cooperatives, manages common equity houses, and reaches thousands of cooperators in the U.S. and Canada with cooperative education?
 
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider running for the NASCO Board of Directors!
 
NASCO is very excited to announce the beginning of the nomination process for seats on our Board of Directors. Elections are conducted annually by the NASCO Board of Directors for four of its 12 three-year seats. These directors will begin their terms at the Spring 2018 board meeting. 
 
The NASCO Board of Directors has primary responsibility for setting the organization's policies and directions while acting as trustee of the entire organization. As such, Board members do not represent individual co-ops.
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