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Cradle to Grave: A Life in Co-ops - NASCO Institute

Session materials from "Cradle to Grave: A Life in Co-ops," which was led by Kim Penna Garmany (College Houses and Austin Cooperative Business Association) at NASCO Institute 2014.

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You know about housing co-ops, you're a member of a credit union, and you shop at the local food co-op, but what other co-ops businesses are out there? This 90 minute workshop will explore how the cooperative business model can meet your needs at every stage of your life, highlighting some especially creative cooperatives.

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PDF icon Cradle to Grave Outline.pdf

Cleanliness is next to ... - Creating Habitability Standards - NASCO Institute

Session materials from "Cleanliness is next to ... - Creating Habitability Standards," which was led by Michelle Pesce (Berkeley Student Cooperative) at NASCO Institute 2014.

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PDF icon Creating Habitability Standards Presenation.pdf
PDF icon BSC Habitability Manager Training Presentation.pdf
PDF icon BSC Habitability Policy.pdf
PDF icon BSC Preparing For Habitability Inspections.pdf
PDF icon BSC Habitability Grading Rubric.pdf
PDF icon BSC Habitability Inspection Form - Round 1.pdf
PDF icon BSC Habitability Inspection Form - Round 2.pdf
PDF icon BSC Kitchen Sanitation Tips.pdf

Food on a Budget (Roundtable) - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Food on a Budget (Roundtable),” presented by Michael Eugenio at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Everyone needs to eat, and most people like to eat different foods. How do you satisfy your housemates’ needs while also keeping costs down? In this roundtable discussion, participants will share tips and tricks for shopping on a budget and preparing meals that are healthy, hearty, and affordable.

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PDF icon Food on a Budget Discussion Questions.pdf
Microsoft Office document icon Sample Diet Survey.doc
Microsoft Office document icon Sample Shopping Staples List.doc

Understanding Co-op Finances - NASCO Institute

Session materials from “Understanding Co-op Finances,” presented by Brian Dahlk at NASCO Institute 2016.

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Would you like to feel more empowered to understand your co-op’s financial information and participate in its financial discussions? This workshop is designed for beginners who want to increase their financial literacy, and we will discuss the basic financial concepts that pertain to housing co-ops. Attendees will gain higher levels of financial comprehension and reduce the feelings of confusion around the financial issues their co-ops undertake.

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Microsoft Office document icon Understanding Co-op Finances course outline.doc
PDF icon Understanding Coop Finances Brian Dahlk Presentation16.pdf
PDF icon Understanding Coop Finances Brian Dahlk Excel 16.pdf

Worker-Owned Co-ops and Workplace Democracy (panel) - NASCO Institute

Session materials from "Worker-Owned Co-ops and Workplace Democracy," a panel which was moderated by Esteban Kelly (AORTA) at NASCO Institute 2014. Panelists included David Morgan (Toolbox for Education & Social Action; US Federation of Worker Cooperatives), Nikki Marín Baena (Cooperation Texas; US Federation of Worker Cooperatives; Firestorm Café & Books), and Corey Walters (The Center for Student Business at the University of Massachusetts).

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PDF icon What is a Worker Cooperative.pdf
PDF icon Qué es una Cooperativa de Trabajadores.pdf

Introduction to Consensus Decision Making - NASCO Institute

Session materials from "Introduction to Consensus Decision Making," which was led by Laird Schaub (Fellowship for Intentional Community) at NASCO Institute 2014 & 2015.

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What's your worst meeting nightmare? Yelling and screaming? Participants breaking down in sobs? Sarcastic jokes? Nobody saying a word? Everyone talking at once? How about having no idea how to make things better? We'll look at all these and more. Participants are invited to bring their own consensus horror stories while the facilitator will provide the wooden stakes (and answers).

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PDF icon Consensus Headaches Handout.pdf