NASCO Board News: Financial Sustainability Committee

Submitted by farheen on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 12:00am

We created a fundraising plan and calendar for this year, coordinated by staff and reviewed and evaluated by the committee, which will be a building block for development work for years to come. Going forward, staff will send out a monthly report describing their work and successes in regards to the milestones and goals outlined in the plan, and from which the committee will evaluate their progress and provide guidance. Now that a firm development plan is in place, FISUS is looking to determine what other issues fall under its "financial sustainability" umbrella.

NASCO Board News: Inclusion Committee

Submitted by farheen on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 12:00am

NASCO is working with AORTA to conduct an anti-oppression audit of how power, privilege, and oppression play out in the areas of governance, staff, leadership development, and education. The Inclusion Committee is working hard to educate their membership on issues of anti-oppression and diversity, and in fact, two members of the committee made a trip out to Oberlin College this past November to facilitate a training for Oberlin Student Cooperative (OSCA) members.

Cooperative Movement News

Submitted by farheen on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 12:00am
NASCO is the leading voice for youth and student cooperators in North America. As a result, many other Binational and National organizations communicate with us about updates and happenings throughout the cooperative movement. In the next issue of our newsletter, we will feature upcoming conferences, careers opportunities, and events that are occurring soon. For more information, please see our links page for more information.

Welcome the New Active Member Representative

Submitted by farheen on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 12:00am
Sneha Narayan is a PhD student at Northwestern University, and has lived in MOSAIC co-op in Evanston, IL for two years. Before moving to Chicagoland, she was a student at Oberlin College and a member of the Oberlin Student Co-operative Association (OSCA) for 4 years, during which time she served on the Board of Directors, and sat on the Finance and Education Committees.

Member Spotlight: Vanessa Toro

Submitted by farheen on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 12:00am

At every NASCO Institute, an Active Member Representative is elected for a 1-year term on the NASCO board. This position is elected by the Annual General Meeting Representatives. Our outgoing Active Member Representative is Vanessa Toro. Vanessa has a few words to share before leaving the board. Read Vanessa's Letter below.

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Cooperative Internship Network Deadline Extended

Submitted by farheen on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 12:00am
The NASCO Cooperative Internship Network is accepting applications for interns - applications are due March 14, 2014! The Internship Network pairs cooperative youth/students with summer internships at cooperative organizations across North America.

Internship Network - Now Accepting Intern Applications

Submitted by morgan on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 2:55am

The NASCO Cooperative Internship Network is officially accepting applications for interns! The Internship Network pairs cooperative youth/students with summer internships at cooperative organizations across North America. This is a fantastic opportunity, and we welcome you to apply.

Internship Network - Now Accepting Host Applications

Submitted by morgan on Mon, 02/03/2014 - 3:58pm

NASCO is now accepting host applications for the 2014 Cooperative Internship Network, pairing skilled youth with meaningful jobs at cooperatives and allied organizations - please apply by February 24 to host an intern! For more information, visit: http://www.nasco.coop/internships