NASCO Institute 2016 Program Guide
Program guide for NASCO Institute 2016, "Cooperative Resilience."
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Bedroom Fire Demonstration - Video
A mock dormitory fire was started on the campus of Oakland University (Rochester Hills, MI) on October 21, 2009, to show how quickly fires can spread. The demonstration was an initiative of Oakland University's Environmental Health and Safety Office and conducted under the watchful eye of OU Campus Police and the Auburn Hills Fire Department. As you can see in the video, the fire engulfed the mock dormitory in less than four minutes.
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.
Board Member Roles and Responsibilities
Coops, like many non-profits, often have their board members come from a layperson background. While we typically use this as a strength, allowing for ordinary people to become involved and gain skills through service to their community, there are certain duties which are nearly universally required of board members. Fortunately, these duties are common-sense enough that they are approachable by anyone. This document is the written portion of a workshop presented by NASCO staff to member coops about how new board members can approach their roles on the board, and make sure to keep up with
Essentials of Integrative Facilitation
The Essentials of Integrative Facilitation: How to Get Through the Agenda and Build Energy at the Same Time
Table of Contents
0. Introduction
1. Mind Set
2. Operator's License
3. Riding Two Horses
4. Addressing for Success
5. Commitment to Relationship
6. When to Get Help
Contributed by CANBRIDGE - a process collective - (Consensus And Network Building Resolving Impasse and Developing Group Effectiveness)
NASCO Newsletters - 1971
Archived copies of NASCO's monthly "Journal of the New Harbinger" magazine and monthly "NASCO News Bulletin." Printed in 1971.
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A Sharing Economy Policy Primer For Urban Leaders
This report analyzes current policy practices in cities that impact sharing economies and suggestions alternatives to promote and support sharing economies.
1996 - NASCO Family Annual Report
The Annual Report of the NASCO Family Boards, FYE 1996.
Group Roles
A list of both positive and negative group roles
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