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You won't want to miss one of our most popular events of the year!
Cooperative Dynamics is a 1.5 day event to deep dive into the cooperative business model and its values.
Directors, new employees, seasoned employees, interns, and members are all welcome!
We will have a networking social, engaging workshops and more!
This event is free for members.
Agenda details below.
DAY 2: CO-OPS IN ACTION
Cooperatives are eager to give back to their communities! During day 2 of Cooperative Dynamics, we will be actively supporting a local non-profit organization, PORCH COMMUNITIES by packing meals for food insecure areas in North Carolina.
We need your help! Please donate non-perishable foods for our community food drive. More details below.
AGENDA
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Co-op 101 Training
9:30-10:00am
Registration & Refreshments
Light breakfast items
10:00-10:45am
What is a co-op?
Sara Coats
Executive Director
Cooperative Council of North Carolina
10:45-11:40am
Co-op History
Cathy Statz
Cooperative Developer & Outreach Specialist
Center for Cooperative Management, St. Mary's University, Halifax, Canada
11:40-12:30pm
Co-op Principles
Emma Hayes
Chief Learning & Engagement Officer
SECU & CCNC Board of Directors
12:30 - 1:30pm
Lunch
TBD
1:30-2:30pm
Co-op Business Model &
Types of Co-ops
Thomas Beckett
Executive Director
Carolina Common Enterprise
2:45-3:30pm
Governance & Roles of the Board
Charlie Farrell
Manager of Business Strategy
NC Electric Cooperatives & CCNC Board of Directors
3:40-4:30pm
Advocacy & The General Assembly
Paul Mott
Manager of Government Affairs
NC Electric Cooperatives
4:30-5:30pm
Networking Social
Join us for drinks &
hors d'oeuvres
Friday, December 6, 2024
Cooperatives in Action
8:45 - 9:15am
Registration & Refreshments
Light breakfast items
9:15 - 9:45am
Making Choices
Kendra Martin
United Way Lee County
9:45 - 10:20am
Housing for All
Stephanie Watkins-Cruz
NC Housing Coalition
10:20 - 10:55am
Cooperative Housing
Carolyn Ross-Holmes
Ella Baker Educational Project
11:10 - 11:45am
Hunger in our Communities
Allanah Hines
Cooperative Consultant
11:45 - 12:15pm
Co-ops in Action
Community Project
Details Above
12:15 - 1:00pm
Lunch
TBD
Testimonials From Previous Years
We know it was great, but don't just take our word for it! Here's what some participants had to say:
"I’ve worked for a Credit Union for almost 7 years and never knew anything about Co-Ops. I think everyone that works for a Co-Op should attend this workshop."
"I loved the various interactive presentation styles. The engagement really helps to support different learning preferences."
"Co-ops have to be imbedded in our psyche early on"
I really enjoyed learning about how cooperatives in different industries than mine think about their members and business. I also really enjoyed the interactivity of the workshop from the game shows to the "creating a co-op" activity"