COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES
Open to all without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination. You may visit, you may join, and you may leave the co-op at any time.
One Owner, one vote. Your voice will be heard.
Owners contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of the cooperative. The economic benefits of a cooperative operation are returned to the Owners, reinvested in the co-op, or used to provide Owner services. You control the capital.
Cooperatives are independent, self-help organizations controlled by members. If we enter into agreements with other organizations or governments, we do so on terms that guarantee democratic control and maintain our cooperative identity
Cooperatives provide education and training for members, elected representatives, managers, and employees. This ensures we contribute effectively to the cooperatve while promoting to the public the nature and benefits of the cooperative model
To best serve members and communities, cooperatives strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional, and international structures.
While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work to ensure the sustainable development of their communities through policies supported by the membership.