Power in Cooperatives: Fruitful Conversations to Seed Transformation
We have redesigned the Co-op Cafe with folks from all areas of the Co-op in mind: directors, managers, staff and community members, from all sectors of the cooperative landscape. Understanding how power operates within a model built to be principled, democratic and equitable, and how we as individuals and groups might approach power will be explored.
The main goals of our day-long, DEI-centered conversation are:
Gain a practical understanding of different types of power and how they show up in our work as cooperators
Consider how we use our power and on whose behalf
Reflect on the connection between power and accountability
Leave feeling like we have new perspectives and can try the solutions-oriented conversations we practiced together.
We look forward to seeing you at our new interpretation of the Cafe!
In cooperation,
Hether, Molly and Jamila
The Co-op Cafe is made possible by support from National Co+op Grocers.
Facilitated by: Hether Jonna Frayer, Rebecca Torpie
10:00am to 4:30pm at the B Street Theatre
$50 to attend per person
Scholarships available, email Hether (hetherjonnafrayer@columinate.coop)
Discounts available for groups:
Bringing a Group?: Register five or more people from your co-op and get 20% off your entire order
Staff are welcome to join the Co-op Cafe! Use the Promotional Code STAFFWELCOME to receive 1 free staff registration on your order. Applies on orders of 2 or more only.
Not able to join us in the Sacramento? Here are other dates and locations:
October 5th in Golden Valley, MN
October 16th online
November 9th in Keene NH
Questions – please contact seanschuette@columinate.coop
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