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Local Unit - Cooperatives in Wisconsin

Unit 1 - The American Enterprise System

Unit 2 - Cooperative Business Principles

Unit 3 - The Structure of Cooperatives

Unit 4 - Finance and Taxation of Cooperatives

Unit 5 - The Cooperative Business Team: Members and Directors - Policy & Control

Unit 6 - The Cooperative Business Team: Manager and Employees - Coordination & Operations

Unit 7 - Mini Cooperative Business Experience

Reference List (Reports & PowerPoint Presentations)

In each unit, the instructor follows the discussion guide, using corresponding PowerPoint slides, handouts (exercises in some cases), and references. The Instructor may administer a quiz to complete the unit where applicable and discuss answers

Revision Information

 

Unit 7 - Mini Cooperative Business Experience


The Mini Cooperative Business Experience unit applies knowledge from the previous units, students work within the framework of a select service or marketing project. Beginning with the pre-organization activities and ending with the distribution of earned income, the instruction becomes more than just classroom exercises.

Teaching Tools:
Instructor Discussion Guide
Handout 7.1 - Cooperative Planning Meeting Agenda
Handout 7.2 - Articles of Incorporation
Handout 7.3 - Bylaws
Handout 7.4 - Ideas for Cooperative Projects and Activities
Handout 7.5 - Committee Work Descriptions
Handout 7.6 - Organizational Meeting Agenda
Handout 7.7 - First Board Meeting Agenda
Handout 7.8 - Vacancy Announcement (Cooperative Manager Position)
Handout 7.9 - Application Form (Cooperative Manager Position)
Handout 7.10 - Agenda for Membership  and Board Meetings
Handout 7.11 - Membership Meeting Ideas
Handout 7.12 - Cooperative Stock Certificate Example
Handout 7.13 - Cooperative Membership Certificates
Handout 7.14 - Treasurer's Report
Handout 7.15 - Operating Statement
Handout 7.16 - Balance Sheet
Handout 7.17 - Final Meeting Agenda
Unit 7 PowerPoint Slides
Seventeen slides correspond to the Handouts.

Teacher References:
CIR 7: How to Start a Cooperative

Student References:
CIR 7: How to Start a Cooperative

Video Reference:
How to Start a Cooperative (VHS Color, 31 minutes)


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