A coop, short for cooperative, is an organization owned and operated by a group of people who come together voluntarily to meet their mutual needs and interests.

WHAT’S COOPOCRACY?

Coopocracy is a cooperation method that provides better consent-based decision-making, structured roles, and connected circles of responsibility.

STARTING A COOP

The organizer should find 5 to 10 people who share their goal. Before the First Meeting, write an Agenda of things for the core group to make decisions on, such as Coop Name, Mission, and Organizing. Send each member a brief explanation of Coopocracy and a copy of the first meeting agenda.

NEW COOP’S SAMPLE FIRST MEETING

Opening Round (5 minutes) Each member introduces themselves and shares their motivations for joining the group.
Exploring Coopocracy Principles (5 minutes) Invite questions & comments on coopocracy (focusing on circles, consent-based decision-making, double linking, and role definitions to ensure a strong foundation).
Mission Discussion (10 minutes) Discuss the group's purpose and goals. Brainstorm ideas and reach consent on a mission statement or delegate the responsibility to one or more volunteers.
Role Selection (10 minutes) Conduct a consent-based decision process to select initial roles, such as leader/facilitator, secretary & tasks coordinator. The secretary can write down group decisions that are made; there’s probably no need to write more than that.
Initial Tasks (15 minutes) Plan next steps, such as recruitment strategies or specific tasks for each member. Brainstorm strategies for recruiting new members, such as hosting events, sharing on social media, or engaging community groups, or delegate the responsibility to one or more volunteers. Recruit in phases, starting with small groups to form additional circles (e.g., fundraising, outreach). Divide new members into task-specific circles (e.g., communications, event planning). Appoint double links to connect these circles with the general circle for seamless coordination.
Feedback Round (5 minutes) Each member shares their thoughts about the meeting and any suggestions for improvement.
Closing Round (5 minutes) Wrap up by confirming the next meeting date and time and getting a volunteer to lead the next meeting, then sharing a few words of encouragement.
Ongoing Feedback: Implement continuous feedback and periodic evaluations to adapt and improve the organization's coopocracy structure.

BLAH, BLAH — DON’T TALK, JUST SHOW ME

Nobody wants to read boring instructions. Just invite us to a game/party and demonstrate. The following is for the team captain/s.

A.N.C. GOAL: PROSPERITY FOR ALL

Wishcraft said to find the steps to your goal by starting with the goal and then write each logical pre-goal as the next step, continuing down to the present. The present step is one that you can do right away. My present step is SETTING UP A VIDEO CHANNEL.

9-Goal: A.N.C. NONPROFIT (Abundance Networking Coop)
8---After: RECRUITING SPEAKERS & PROMOTERS
7------After: MAKING TEMPLATES FOR STARTING COOPS
6---------After: SETTING UP WEBSITE/S WITH DONATION PAGE/S
5------------After: HOLDING MEETINGS
4---------------After: ORGANIZING A 6+ MEMBER CORE GROUP
3------------------After: INVITING PEOPLE TO JOIN
2---------------------After: UPLOADING VIDEOS TO CHANNEL
1------------------------After: WRITING A MEETING FORMAT & 5 VIDEO SCRIPTS

SOCIOCRACY FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS

1a—TO TEACHERS RE SOCIOCRACY V. DEI

In light of the recent backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools and corporations, sociocracy offers a compelling alternative for fostering inclusive decision-making and governance. Unlike DEI programs, which have faced criticism and rollbacks in several states2,4, sociocracy focuses on collaborative decision-making processes that ensure all voices are heard, regardless of background1. This method emphasizes consent-based decisions, where those directly involved in specific areas must approve or raise objections, rather than requiring universal agreement1. Sociocracy's use of "rounds," where each person speaks in turn during meetings, naturally promotes diversity of thought without explicitly targeting specific groups1. By implementing sociocracy, schools can create a more inclusive environment that empowers students and teachers in decision-making5, while potentially avoiding the political controversies associated with traditional DEI approaches2,4. This shift can lead to improved school culture, increased trust, and more effective problem-solving among students5,7.

1b—TEACHING SOCIOCRACY TO STUDENTS

To help students learn group organization and decision-making skills, consider introducing them to sociocracy within groups of 6 or 7 each. Start by explaining the basic principles of sociocracy: consent-based decision-making, circles, and elected representatives. Have each group form a circle and choose a facilitator and a note-taker. Instruct them to brainstorm fun activities, with each student proposing at least one idea. Then, guide them through the consent process, where they discuss each proposal and work to address any objections. Encourage them to use rounds, where each student speaks in turn, to ensure everyone's voice is heard. Once they've reached consent on an activity, have them plan the details using the same process. This exercise not only teaches students valuable collaboration skills but also empowers them to make decisions collectively while having fun. Remember to debrief afterwards, discussing what worked well and what challenges they faced in the process.

1c—SOCIOCRACY DIRECTIONS FOR STUDENTS

Teachers can give directions like these to students.

Students: organize into groups and decide on a fun activity using sociocracy, following these steps:

Form Your Group: 6 or 7 friends sit or stand in a circle so everyone can see each other.
Choose Roles: Pick one person to be the facilitator, who will guide the discussion, and another to take notes. Facilitator, guide the following. (Teacher can demonstrate a brief example of facilitating.)
Share Ideas: Each of you should write down and then suggest one fun activity and how long it should last. Go around the circle, giving everyone a chance to speak. Listen carefully to each idea. Note taker, write them down.
Discuss and Refine: After all ideas are shared, discuss them as a group. The goal is to find an activity everyone can agree on. If someone has a strong objection to an idea, work together to address their concern or modify the suggestion.
Reach Consent: Keep discussing and adjusting until you reach a decision that no one objects to. This is called 'consent.'
Share Your Decision: Once you've decided on an activity and its duration, share your group's choice with the class. Remember, the key is making sure everyone's voice is heard and finding a solution that works for the whole group.

1d—STUDENTS SOCIOCRACY EXAMPLE

Here's an example of how 6 students might decide on a group activity using sociocracy:

Form Your Group: Alex, Bella, Carlos, Dina, Ethan, and Fiona sit in a circle.
Choose Roles: They choose Bella as the facilitator and Carlos as the note-taker.
Write down, then Share Ideas:
- Alex: "Let's play basketball for an hour."
- Bella: "How about we have a picnic in the park for 90 minutes?"
- Carlos: "I suggest we do a board game marathon for 2 hours."
- Dina: "What if we go for a nature hike for 45 minutes?"
- Ethan: "I'd like to do a group art project for an hour and a half."
- Fiona: "Maybe we could have a dance party for an hour?"
Discuss and Refine: Bella (facilitator): "Let's discuss these ideas. Does anyone have any thoughts or concerns?"
- Dina mentions she has a knee injury, making basketball and hiking difficult.
- Ethan expresses that he's not comfortable dancing.
- Alex points out that a board game marathon might be too long.
- Fiona suggests combining ideas: "What if we do an outdoor art project in the park?"
Reach Consent: Bella: "It seems like an outdoor art project in the park could work. How does everyone feel about that for an hour?"
- The group discusses and agrees this addresses everyone's concerns.
- They decide to include a small picnic as part of the activity.
Share Your Decision: Carlos (note-taker) summarizes: "We've decided to do an outdoor art project with a picnic in the park for one hour."

Everyone in the group consents to this decision, successfully using sociocracy to choose their activity.

1e—TEACHERS SOCIOCRACY EXAMPLE

Here’s an example of six teachers—Sarah, David, Emily, Michael, Jessica, and Robert—using the six sociocratic steps to plan their school science fair:

Form Your Group: The six teachers—Sarah, David, Emily, Michael, Jessica, and Robert—gather in a circle in the staff room to discuss the science fair.
Choose Roles: The group selects Sarah as the facilitator to guide the discussion and Jessica as the note-taker to record decisions.
Share Ideas: Each teacher takes a turn sharing their ideas for the science fair:
David: "I think we should focus on an environmental theme for the fair."
Emily: "How about a technology showcase where students can present innovative tech projects?"
Michael: "I’d like to see a health and wellness theme that ties into science."
Jessica: "We could include hands-on experiments that students can do during the fair."
Robert: "What if we add a community service project element where students create solutions for real-world problems?"
Discuss and Refine: Sarah (facilitator) asks if anyone has concerns or objections to the ideas shared.
Emily says she likes the environmental idea but thinks it could be more engaging if it included technology.
Michael agrees but wants to ensure health and wellness isn’t left out.
Jessica points out that hands-on experiments could fit into any theme.
Robert suggests combining ideas into one overarching theme that connects all their suggestions.
Reach Consent: After discussing and refining, they agree on a hybrid theme: "Innovating for a Healthier Planet," which incorporates environmental science, technology, health and wellness, hands-on experiments, and community service projects. Sarah asks if anyone has objections to this plan, and no one does—they reach consent.
Share Your Decision: Jessica (the note-taker) summarizes their decision: "We’ve decided on the theme 'Innovating for a Healthier Planet,' which will include elements of environmental science, technology, health and wellness, hands-on experiments, and community service projects." The group also decides on key next steps for planning the event.

By following these steps, the teachers collaboratively create a well-rounded plan that reflects everyone’s input while ensuring no one feels left out or unheard.

PRIORITIES PLAN

Promote Sociocracy to groups in this order: a. ANC; b. Teachers & Students; c. Friends, Gamers, Larpers; d. Non-profits & Churches; e. Businesses & Coops; f. Cities, Towns, Townships & Counties; g. States & Countries

NONPROFIT BUSINESS PLAN

1. Executive Summary; 2. Organization Description; 3. Market Analysis; 4. Services; 5. Marketing and Fundraising Strategy; 6. Organizational Structure; 7. Financial Projections; 8. Implementation Plan; 9. Conclusion

INCORPORATION OR CHURCH

Incorporating as a 501c3 Non-profit (etc.) is fairly simple and offers the benefit of receiving tax-deductible donations, however, church status without incorporation offers the benefit of little or no government interference.

While churches are generally separate from government, starting a cooperative church without any government involvement can be challenging. However, you can minimize government oversight by following these steps:

Form an unincorporated association. Instead of incorporating, create an informal group of like-minded individuals who share your vision for a cooperative church. This approach avoids the need for formal government registration7.
Develop a clear purpose and structure. Create a statement of purpose and bylaws that outline your church's mission, governance, and decision-making processes. This can be done without government involvement7,8.
Implement coopocracy principles. Adopt coopocracy practices for decision-making and organization, which align well with cooperative values. This can include creating circles (teams) with specific responsibilities and using consent-based decision-making1,2.
Choose a meeting location. Meet in private homes, rented spaces, or online platforms to conduct services and activities without the need for government permits or zoning approvals4.
Handle finances carefully. Maintain transparent financial records and consider using a fiscal sponsor or setting up a separate bank account for church funds. Be aware that without formal tax-exempt status, donations may not be tax-deductible for members4.
Focus on community and shared values. Emphasize the cooperative nature of your church by encouraging active participation from all members and fostering a sense of shared ownership and responsibility6.

SOCIOCRACY BENEFITS

Sociocracy offers many benefits for activists and concerned citizens who want to create more effective and inclusive social change. Some of these benefits are:
- Empowerment: Sociocracy empowers people to participate in the decisions that affect them, giving them more autonomy and ownership over their work. It also fosters a sense of belonging and mutual support among circle members.
- Efficiency: Sociocracy streamlines the decision making process, reducing bureaucracy and hierarchy. It also allows for faster and more flexible adaptation to changing situations, as circles can make decisions without waiting for approval from higher levels.
- Innovation: Sociocracy encourages creativity and experimentation, as circles can propose and test new ideas without fear of failure or rejection. It also stimulates learning and improvement, as circles receive constant feedback on their results.
- Harmony: Sociocracy promotes harmony and cooperation among circles and individuals, as they share a common vision and purpose. It also prevents power struggles and conflicts, as everyone has an equal say and veto right in the decisions that affect them.

SOCIOCRACY RESOURCES

If you are interested in trying sociocracy in your community or organization, here are some steps you can take:
- Learn more about sociocracy: There are many books, articles, videos, podcasts, and websites that explain the theory and practice of sociocracy. You can also join online or offline courses, workshops, webinars, or events that teach sociocracy skills and methods. Some of the resources we recommend are:
- The Sociocracy Group: https://sociocracygroup.com/
- Sociocracy For All: https://www.sociocracyforall.org/
- The Sociocracy Handbook: https://sociocracyhandbook.com/
- Many Voices One Song: https://www.sociocracyforall.org/manyvoices/

HOW >FORM A SOCIOCRATIC GROUP

(also called a CIRCLE).
STEP 1.
- Invite a group of people to self-organize, who share a common goal or interest, such as a project team, a campaign group, a neighborhood association, or a hobby club, etc. A group is called a circle. To form a circle, your group needs to:
- Define its purpose: What is the reason for your circle’s existence? What do you want to achieve together?
Our first goal is to Elect RFK Jr as U.S. President.
Our second goal is to Establish effective collaboration to help end major corruption worldwide, starting locally, whether or not RFK Jr gets elected.
Does anyone consent, or favor modifications, or other proposals?
- Define its domain: What is the scope of your circle’s authority and responsibility? What are the boundaries of your circle’s work?
Our first circle’s responsibilities are:
to publicize the RFK Jr campaign locally (and nationally, when convenient) and persuade likely local voters to support him and vote for him;
to collaborate with Team Kennedy;
to continuously improve our group’s collaboration;
to form sub-circles for specific projects;
to form sibling circles when our first circle reaches 8 to 10 members.
Does anyone consent, or favor modifications, or other proposals?
- Define its roles: What are the functions or tasks that need to be performed within the circle? Who will perform them? How will they be assigned and evaluated?
The first group’s roles may be: facilitator; secretary; treasurer; parent circle contact; publicist; pep squad....
Roles will be assigned by discussion in Rounds, making proposals, and choosing a person with no objections, sociocratically.
The performances could be evaluated by role-players stating accomplishments and shortcomings and inviting proposals for improvement.
Does anyone consent, or favor modifications, or other proposals?
- Define its agreements: What are the rules or norms that will govern the circle’s operation? How will the group make decisions? How will the group communicate? How will the group handle conflicts?
The first circle could meet weekly, or bi-weekly, or monthly.
The facilitator could ask members before each meeting for proposals for the next meeting and share the list of proposals with members on a meeting agenda before the meeting.
The facilitator could guide discussion in Rounds with 3 minutes or so time limit for each member.
The facilitator could bring up each proposal with a Round of discussion for each proposal, going from most to least important proposal.
The first meeting could start with assigning roles to each member who accepts a role.
Later meetings could include reports by role-players of accomplishments and problems and inviting proposals for improvement.
The facilitator could end each meeting with a Round to discuss whether the meeting format could be improved for future meetings.
Does anyone consent, or favor modifications, or other proposals?
STEP 2.
-Form sub-circles.
- Identify your sub-circles: What are the smaller circles that belong to the first circle? Who are the members of those circles? How do they relate to the first circle? Each member can be on more than one sub-circle, or even on less than one.
There could be sub-circles for: Treasury/Fundraising; Publicity; Pep Squad/Rallies
Does anyone consent, or favor modifications, or other proposals?
- Establish double links: A double link is a way of connecting two circles through two representatives: one from each circle. The double link ensures that information and feedback flow both ways between the circles, and that both circles have a voice and a veto in each other’s decisions.
{Ask Soc. promoters to promote circles and links between circles.}
- Connect with other circles: A circle is not an isolated entity, but part of a larger network of circles. To connect with other circles, you need to:
- Identify the group’s parent circle: What is the larger circle that your circle belongs to? Who are the other members of that circle? How do they relate to your circle?
- Establish double links: A double link is a way of connecting two circles through two representatives: one from each circle. The double link ensures that information and feedback flow both ways between the circles, and that both circles have a voice and a veto in each other’s decisions.
STEP 3.
- Experiment and learn: Sociocracy is not a fixed or rigid system, but a flexible and evolving one. You can experiment with different ways of applying sociocracy to your context and situation, and learn from your successes and failures. You can also seek support and guidance from other sociocratic practitioners, mentors, or consultants, who can help you with your challenges and questions.
Some examples of sociocratic initiatives:
There are many examples of communities and organizations that use sociocracy to achieve their goals and purposes. Some of them are:
- Buitenplaats: A cohousing community in the Netherlands that uses sociocracy to manage its common spaces, facilities, and activities. https://buitenplaats.nl/
- Enspiral: A network of social entrepreneurs and innovators in New Zealand that uses sociocracy to collaborate on projects, share resources, and support each other. https://enspiral.com/
- Extinction Rebellion: A global movement of activists who use sociocracy to organize their actions and campaigns for climate justice. https://rebellion.global/
- N Street Cohousing: A cohousing community in California that uses sociocracy to foster neighborliness, sustainability, and diversity. https://nstreetcohousing.org/
- Sensorica: A network of open source hardware developers who use sociocracy to create and distribute their products. https://www.sensorica.co/
NOTE: Sociocracy has four main elements:
- Circles: A circle is a group of people who share a common purpose and work together to achieve it. Each circle has its own domain, which defines its scope of authority and responsibility. Circles are nested within larger circles, forming a network of interdependent units.
- Roles: A role is a function or task that someone performs within a circle. Roles are defined by the circle members, who also assign them to each other. Roles can be temporary or permanent, and can be changed or rotated as needed.
- Consent: Consent is the method of decision making in sociocracy. It means that a decision can only be made if no one has a reasoned objection to it. An objection is not a personal preference, but a concern that the decision will harm the circle or its purpose. Consent does not mean unanimity or agreement, but rather the absence of resistance.
- Feedback: Feedback is the process of evaluating and improving the performance of circles and roles. Feedback loops are built into every level of sociocracy, ensuring that information flows both ways: from the top down and from the bottom up. Feedback helps circles to learn from their experience, adapt to changing circumstances, and resolve conflicts.
_Sociocracy 3.0 - Proposal Forming Demonstration https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=Nfkw9NGeiz4
_Sociocracy 3.0 - Consent Decision Making Demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJG5f4EBGGQ
_Sociocracy 3.0 Role Selection - Demonstration https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=96ye81uGqy0
_Sociocracy Conference 2023 Loomio presentation and demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEF_5y2Mdsc

SOCIOCRATIC MEETINGS

Invite people to meet online in order to collaborate better to achieve our goal/s.
Suggest a time and place and meeting ground rules.
Submit proposals for discussion at the meeting and ask everyone for their proposals to put on the agenda.
Group decide if the agenda is good or needs changing.
At the meeting, first ask everyone how they’re doing.
State the meeting ground rules.
If there was a previous meeting, state what decisions were made and ask about progress in each decision.
State the agenda, then group decide if agenda is okay or needs to be changed.
Ask for volunteers to be facilitator, decisions recorder, timer....
Listen Actively & paraphrase members’ emotions, if they come up.
Ask for brief discussion of each proposal and group decide until no one objects on each proposal or modified proposal and someone volunteers to be responsible for each one.
Recorder record each decision and repeat the decisions at the end along with who’s responsible for each decided action.
Send the list of decisions to everyone afterward.
The point of sociocratic meetings is to have a more participatory process that uses effective facilitation techniques to stay on time, be effective and achieve group goals.
Here are some ground rules that can help facilitate a productive meeting:
Start and End on Time: Respect everyone’s time and ensure the meeting starts and ends as scheduled.
Prepare an Agenda: Share the meeting agenda in advance so everyone knows what to expect.
Stay on Topic: Stick to the agenda and avoid going off-topic.
Encourage Participation: Ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute.
Listen Actively: Encourage active listening and discourage interruptions.
Respect All Opinions: Every participant’s opinion is valuable, ensure all voices are heard.
Assign Action Items: Clearly assign tasks and responsibilities at the end of the meeting.
Follow Up: Send a summary or minutes after the meeting to all participants.
Remember, the key to a successful meeting is not only setting these ground rules but also ensuring they are followed by all participants.
In a sociocratic meeting, decisions are made using a method known as consent decision-making123. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make decisions in a sociocratic meeting:
Identify the Issue or Proposal: Start by identifying the issue that needs a decision or the proposal that needs to be discussed.
Discussion: Have a discussion about the issue or proposal. This is where everyone in the circle can share their thoughts and ideas.
Consent Round: After the discussion, conduct a consent round. In this round, each member of the circle is asked whether they have any objections to the proposal.
Address Objections: If there are any objections, they need to be addressed. The goal is to find a solution that everyone can consent to.
Decision: A decision is made when no circle member has an objection3. This means that everyone can accept the proposal, and it has no negative implications with respect to the circle’s shared aim.
Remember, in sociocracy, the aim is not for everyone to be in complete agreement but rather for everyone to consent to the decision, meaning they can work with it. This process ensures that all voices are heard and that decisions are made in a way that benefits the entire group.

BEST SOCIOCRACY UMBRELLA

*** Graham Boyd https://graham-boyd.biz/
Adaptive Orgs: How to turn the two fragilities of sociocracy & Holacracy into antifragilities https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=-WgOS6N0Zuw
A fair shares commons or free company is the most antifragile umbrella.
To form such a company, decide what it’s for, what it needs to enable and what to protect.
What kind of capital does each stakeholder invest? financial, human, intellectual, relationship etc. (each stakeholder group having a different status)
And what kind of return does each need on their capital?
Stakeholders can be nature, investors, suppliers, staff, customers, steward, a city, donors, etc.
Put in the bylaws:
1. the requirements of commons;
2. minimal possibility for the company to be sold;
3. freedom;
4. consideration of the needs of the next 7 generations;
Stewards play the part of Elders/Advisors
The wealth or profits need to be distributed equally
The company must be a free legal person
https://soundcloud.com/user-248123085
It’s better for organizations to invite conflict in order to acquire info needed to adapt.
Building net positive, whole startups for a regenerative economy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUgtjd_pDyY
Adaptive orgs are most successful by having max interaction among members/employees
HiPPO orgs means reliant on Highest Paid Person’s Opinions. These reduce members’ interaction, which leads to more failure.
Unpredicted change stresses members and if interaction is poor, failure is more likely when such change occurs.
Success depends on 4 features: an adaptive way; fluid organization design, like sociocracy; fair shares commons; & interconnectivity among companies via blockchain tokens instead of money
Block diagram shows a startup or transformational factory with input of people and capital with the above 4 features outputting an ecosystem of orgs.
The capital can derive from an investment fund
Then the next diagram involves building teams of systems & interactions by which:
Individuals take transition programs in a startup creation academy forming startups with capital input
The startups then enter an accelerator program with capital input to set up the ecosystem of orgs
The result is well-functioning connected ecosystems with continuing capital input
We do all of this with as many partners and licensees as we can in order to reduce potential stresses that can cause failure
The training program for individuals involves learning to resolve tensions between one’s own aspirational and hidden commitments
so that their energy can be used toward the optimum functioning of the org instead of toward fighting internal stresses
https://graham-boyd.biz/blog/the-fairshares-commons-incorporation/
Your org needs concepts for all 6 capitals.
According to the current web page context, the six types of capital in fair shares commons are:
Financial capital: The money and other financial assets that are used to fund the enterprise.
Intellectual capital: The knowledge, skills, and creativity that are used to generate value for the enterprise.
Social capital: The relationships, networks, and trust that are used to facilitate cooperation and collaboration within and outside the enterprise.
Natural capital: The natural resources and ecosystems that are used to support the enterprise and its stakeholders.
Produced capital: The physical assets and infrastructure that are used to produce goods and services for the enterprise.
Human capital: The health, well-being, and potential of the people who work for or with the enterprise.
For each capital ask:
Why this business?
Problems you solve?
Solutions?
Value Propositions?
Costs & Revenues?
Incorporation is a tool to create trust between all capitals, stakeholders & categories.
Enable & Protect via structures, processes & principles.
FairShares Commons inherently
- are regenerative, circular, stakeholder
- are ecosystem-optimizing
- are psychologically safe
- foster self-management
- foster developmental practices
It multisolves, maximizing outcomes across many metrics, including real RoI.
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria, which are used to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of an organization. In fairshares commons, ESG criteria are integrated into the decision-making process and the distribution of value among all stakeholders1.
See evolutesix.com/workshops for FairShares Commons incorporation workshop and the mid-career transition program.
Each company should own a startup that can be easily shut down if needed to save the company.
Tesla would have been easier to start its 4 new startups if it had been a FairShares Commons company, by having 2 or more startups in place of each Tesla startup, which later could have been combined into one each.
FairShares - The association for multi-stakeholder co-operation in member-owned social enterprises https://www.fairshares.coop/
We proactively build confidence in the use of FairShares through online communities, consultancy, conferences, training events, publications and Creative Commons resources.
https://www.fairshares.coop/loomio/
We use Loomio as a place for all supporters and members of FairShares to discuss proposals that develop the association.
Loomio has a social mission to make it easy for anyone, anywhere, to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We use Loomio in two ways:
1) as a place for all supporters and members of FairShares to discuss and vote on proposals that help develop FairShares and the FairShares Association;
Join the FairShares Association Community Forum to participate in FairShares Development https://fairshares.loomio.org/
2) as a resource that university lecturers and consultants can use to give their students and clients a ‘hands-on’ experience of FairShares.
Join the FairShares Model Enterprise to give your clients and students some ‘hands-on’ experience
https://www.loomio.org/g/ugICXanW/fairshares-model-enterprise-example
caroline@fairshares.coop
Aspiring Regenerative Entrepreneurs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJCry5Cz5Os
Why AnyShare is the First ‘Complete’ Cooperative in the US
https://www.shareable.net/why-anyshare-is-the-first-complete-cooperative-in-the-us/
ByLaws*** Saint Louis Sudbury School, 3636 Texas Avenue, St. Louis, MO 631181
Missouri’s first Sudbury-model school, offering fully Self-Directed Education in a democratic context for students age 5-18.
Website: https://stlsudbury.org/
Email: info@stlsudbury.org
Telephone: (+1) 636-346-9341

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9-Goal: A.N.C. NONPROFIT (Abundance Networking Coop)

8---After: RECRUITING SPEAKERS & PROMOTERS

7------After: MAKING TEMPLATES FOR STARTING COOPS

6---------After: SETTING UP WEBSITE/S WITH DONATION PAGE/S

5------------After: HOLDING MEETINGS

4---------------After: ORGANIZING A 6+ MEMBER CORE GROUP

3------------------After: INVITING PEOPLE TO JOIN

2---------------------After: UPLOADING VIDEOS TO CHANNEL

1------------------------After: WRITING A MEETING FORMAT & 5 VIDEO SCRIPTS

1a: MEETING FORMAT

To each member:

INTRO.

1- Do you have any suggestions to improve the Goal Steps above?

2- What jobs should our core group handle & who should do each job?

3- If okay, who should handle setting up a website with donation pages and who should handle the video channel?

4- How should donations be handled and used?

5- Who should work on Coop Starter Template/s?

6- Who should be Recruiters, Speakers and Promoters of ANC?

7- Should we have a Grand Opening of ANC?

8- Should ANC have local as well as online core groups?

9- Should the Goal Steps be modified?

10- Should the Meeting Format be modified?

1b: 5 VIDEO SCRIPTS

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