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Creating a New Co-op – 3 - Incorporation & Bylaws - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Creating a New Co-op – 3 - Incorporation & Bylaws,” presented by Corrigan Nadon-Nichols and David "Rosebud" Sparer at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Incorporation is the process of making your co-op a legal entity which can own property, take out loans, and enter into contracts. But there are often many choices that can stymie a group's progress: Corporation or LLC? Which tax-exemptions do we want? We will discuss the why and how of incorporating a co-op, with particular attention to creating bylaws for the new organizations.

Do it Together! Participatory Co-op Education - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Do it Together! Participatory Co-op Education,” presented by Kim Garmany at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Popular Education is an exciting way to approach teaching and learning that encourages using various ways to relay and explore information. As you reflect on your NASCO Institute experience, the session will guide you through a series of participatory activities that you can take back to your co-op or to your working life. There will also be space for folks to share participatory activities that weren't practiced in the workshop.

Member Recruitment and Outreach (Roundtable) - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Member Recruitment and Outreach (Roundtable),” presented by Kerry Alsheimer at NASCO Institute 2016.

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This roundtable discussion will serve as a space for participants to share their experiences in building inclusive organizations and respectfully reaching out to communities that are underrepresented in their co-op’s membership.