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Co-op experience is often full of questions Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
So, what exactly is a co-op?
So, what exactly is a co-op?
So, what exactly is a co-op?
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
OK, what is SHC? And why is it different than renting an apartment?
OK, what is SHC? And why is OK, what is SHC? And why is it different than renting it different than renting an apartment? an apartment?
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year aside from the many more people? You own it! What is SHC? You are SHC!
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year aside from the many more people? You own it! What is SHC? You are SHC!
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year aside from the many more people? You own it! What is SHC? You are SHC!
Well, what is ICC?
Well, what is ICC?
Well, what is ICC?
Adding Your Personality toforthe Pine Press ICC stands for the Inter ICC stands the Inter ICC stands for the Inter Cooperative Council, a The first of edition the Pine collection the 12ofSHC Press for and the Summer houses, the three of 2001 isindependent finally here!co-ops, Although Beal,this copy is an amateur version of Montie, and Howland houses. theICC publication it willa soon is considered major (hopefully) become, does governing group by itthe include mostStudents of the basic Associated of MSU elements of the following Pine (ASMSU). Also, the office at Presses. 317 Student Services is officially theshy ICC Office. Do not be even for a second to consider submitting What are the Rochdale something for publication. Principles? We can use a myriad of They are guidingart. rules of articles, or the to shorten, the co-operative movement,
Cooperative Council, a The first of edition the Pine collection the 12ofSHC Press for and the Summer houses, the threeof 2001 isindependent finally here!co-ops, Although this Beal, copy is an amateur version of Montie, and Howland houses. theICC publication it willa soon is considered major (hopefully) does governing become, group byitthe include mostStudents of the basic Associated of MSU elements of the following Pine (ASMSU). Also, the office at Presses. 317 Student Services is officially theshy ICC Office. Do not be even for a second to consider submitting What are the Rochdale something for publication. Principles? We can use a myriad of They are theshorten, guidingart. rules of articles, or to the co-operative movement,
Cooperative Council, a The first edition ofSHC the Pine collection of the 12 Press for and the Summer houses, the threeof 2001 isindependent finally here!co-ops, Although this Beal, copy is an amateur version of Montie, and Howland houses. theICC publication it willasoon is considered major (hopefully) does governing become, group byitthe include mostStudents of the basic Associated of MSU elements of the following Pine (ASMSU). Also, the office at Presses. 317 Student Services is officially theshy ICC Office. Do not be even for a second to consider submitting What are the Rochdale something for publication. Principles? We can use a myriad of They are theshorten, guidingart. rules of articles, or to the co-operative movement,
May 29, 2001
Volume H, Issue 1 Summer 2001
Inside this issue:
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NASCO offers more opportunities for you than Nabisco
Be sure to take thorough messages for your housemates! Communication is extremely important!
An Introduction to NASCO
An Introduction to NASCO
An Introduction to NASCO
NASCO is an association of campus cooperatives in Canada and the U.S., providing student cooperatives with operational assistance, encouraging the development of new student cooperatives, and serving as an advocate for student cooperatives. NASCO teaches leadership skills, provides information, and serves as the central link facilitating the fruition of the Rochdale vision in the student sector.
NASCO is an association of campus cooperatives in Canada and the U.S., providing student cooperatives with operational assistance, encouraging the development of new student cooperatives, and serving as an advocate for student cooperatives. NASCO teaches leadership skills, provides information, and serves as the central link facilitating the fruition of the Rochdale vision in the student sector.
NASCO is an association of campus cooperatives in Canada and the U.S., providing student cooperatives with operational assistance, encouraging the development of new student cooperatives, and serving as an advocate for student cooperatives. NASCO teaches leadership skills, provides information, and serves as the central link facilitating the fruition of the Rochdale vision in the student sector.
NASCO's History
NASCO's History
NASCO's History
In the spring of 1968, In the spring of 1968, In the spring of 1968, participants in a conference participants in a conference participants in a conference sponsored by the University sponsored by the University sponsored by the University of Michigan Interof Michigan Interof Michigan InterCooperative Council Cooperative Council Cooperative Council proposed the organization of a proposed the organization of a proposed the organization of a group "for the purpose of group "for the purpose of group "for the purpose of expanding the cooperative expanding the cooperative expanding the cooperative movement across college movement across college movement across college campuses." Three weeks later, campuses." Three weeks later, campuses." Three weeks later, a group gathered in Chicago a group gathered in Chicago a group gathered in Chicago to organize NASCO. to organize NASCO. to organize NASCO. One of NASCO's earliest and One of NASCO's earliest and One of NASCO's earliest and most important networking most important networking most important networking Atlantis 207 Bogue tools has been its newsletters. tools has been its newsletters.337-2762 tools has been its newsletters. Bower 351-4490 Under the News briefs 127 Whitehills Under the News briefs Under the News briefs masthead, NASCO informed masthead, NASCO informed 337-3236 masthead, NASCO informed Elsworth 711 W. Grand River student co-opers, and the costudent co-opers, and the costudent co-opers, and the coFerency 146 Collingwood 332-0846 op movement as a whole, op movement as a whole, op movement as a whole, —– about student co-op about student co-op about student co-op Hedrick 332-0844 development and events, 140 Collingwood development and events, development and events, Miles providing an indispensable152 Collingwood providing an indispensable 337-3990 providing an indispensable networking link. The current networking link. The current 351-3820 networking link. The current New Community 425 Ann newsletter title, Co-op Voices, newsletter title, Co-op Voices, newsletter title, Co-op Voices, Orion 501 M.A.C. 332-2517 reflects the many individual reflects the many individual reflects the many individual —— co-op enthusiasts in the co-op enthusiasts in the co-op enthusiasts in the Phoenix 239 Oakhill 351-3713 student co-op sector. student co-op sector. student co-op sector. Raft Hill 420 Evergreen The cornerstone of NASCO's The cornerstone of NASCO's337-2977 The cornerstone of NASCO's growth, the regional growth, the regional growth, the regional Shadowood (ΣΠ)) 505 M.A.C. 332-3844 conference, conference, has developed 332-3973 conference, has developed Toad Lane has developed415 Ann into the NASCO Institute. into the NASCO Institute. into the NASCO Institute. Initiated in 1977, the annual Initiated in 1977, the annual Initiated in 1977, the annual Cooperative Education and Cooperative Education and Cooperative Education and Training Institute provides Training Institute provides Training Institute provides leadership and technical leadership and technical leadership and technical training to student co-op staff training to student co-op staff training to student co-op staff and members from across and members from across and members from across
Contacting “that other house”
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Questions
Summer Session 2001 Board of Directors Representatives Atlantis Steve Cole Bower Erin Wright Elsworth Rhee Byun Ferency Katie Rehahn Hedrick Dave Gibbs Miles Odin Ozdil New Community Crystal Willeford Orion Brian Cramer Phoenix Steve Marsh Raft Hill Laura Satterfield Shadowood Kevin McCarty Toad Lane Jeanette Maurice
Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
So, what exactly is a co-op?
So, what exactly is a co-op?
So, what exactly is a co-op?
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
OK, what is SHC? And why is it different than renting an apartment?
OK, what is SHC? And why is it different than renting an apartment?
OK, what is SHC? And why is it different than renting an apartment?
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year aside from the many more people? You own it! What is SHC? You are SHC!
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year aside from the many more people? You own it! What is SHC? You are SHC!
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year aside from the many more people? You own it! What is SHC? You are SHC!
Well, what is ICC?
Well, what is ICC?
Well, what is ICC?
ICC stands for the Inter Cooperative Council, a collection of the 12 SHC houses, and the three independent co-ops, Beal, Montie, and Howland houses. ICC is considered a major governing group by the Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU). Also, the office at 317 Student Services is officially the ICC Office.
ICC stands for the Inter Cooperative Council, a collection of the 12 SHC houses, and the three independent co-ops, Beal, Montie, and Howland houses. ICC is considered a major governing group by the Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU). Also, the office at 317 Student Services is officially the ICC Office.
ICC stands for the Inter Cooperative Council, a collection of the 12 SHC houses, and the three independent co-ops, Beal, Montie, and Howland houses. ICC is considered a major governing group by the Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU). Also, the office at 317 Student Services is officially the ICC Office.
What are the Rochdale Principles?
What are the Rochdale Principles?
What are the Rochdale Principles?
They are the guiding rules of the co-operative movement, and all co-ops (housing, food, agricultural, etc.). The principles are:
They are the guiding rules of the co-operative movement, and all co-ops (housing, food, agricultural, etc.). The principles are:
They are the guiding rules of the co-operative movement, and all co-ops (housing, food, agricultural, etc.). The principles are:
Open Membership— There should be no artificial boundaries to membership in a co-op.
Open Membership— There should be no artificial boundaries to membership in a co-op.
Open Membership— There should be no artificial boundaries to membership in a co-op.
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Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
So, what exactly is a co-op?
So, what exactly is a co-op?
So, what exactly is a co-op?
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
OK, what is SHC? And why is it different than renting an apartment?
OK, what is SHC? And why is it different than renting an apartment?
OK, what is SHC? And why is it different than renting an apartment?
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year aside from the many more people? You own it! What is SHC? You are SHC!
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year aside from the many more people? You own it! What is SHC? You are SHC!
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different See Questions, page 6. last year from your apartment aside from the many more people? You own it! What is SHC? You are SHC!
Feeling lost? AskWell, these guys! Well, what is ICC? what is ICC?
Well, what is ICC?
Summer 2001 Executive Officers and Staff of SHC ICC stands for the Inter ICC stands for the Inter Cooperative Council, a Cooperative Council, a collection Presidentof the 12 SHC Megan Burtcollection of the 12 SHC houses, and the threeNew Community houses, and the three independent co-ops, Beal, 351-3820 independent co-ops, Beal, Montie, and Howlandburtmega@msu.edu houses. Montie, and Howland houses. ICC is considered a major ICC is considered a major governing group by the governing group by the Executive VP Roy Jorgensen Associated Students of MSU Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU). Also, theFerency office at (ASMSU). Also, the office at 317 Student Services332-0846 is 317 Student Services is jorgen33@msu.edu officially the ICC Office. officially the ICC Office.
ICC stands for the Inter Cooperative Council, a collection of the 12 SHC houses, and the three independent co-ops, Beal, Montie, and Howland houses. ICC is considered a major governing group by the Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU). Also, the office at 317 Student Services is officially the ICC Office.
What areEduc. the Rochdale What are the Rochdale VP of Kelly M. Hoover Principles? New CommunityPrinciples?
What are the Rochdale Principles?
They are the guiding351-3820 rules of They are the guiding rules of the co-operative movement, the co-operative movement, hooverke@msu.edu and all co-ops (housing, food, and all co-ops (housing, food, agricultural, etc.). The agricultural, etc.). The Corp. Treasurer Mary Sturbaum principles are: principles are: Atlantis — 337-2762
They are the guiding rules of the co-operative movement, and all co-ops (housing, food, agricultural, etc.). The principles are:
sturbaum@msu.edu Open Membership— There Open Membership— There VP ofbeMembership should no artificial Amber Bardon should be no artificial Bower 351-4490 to membership in a boundaries to membership in a —boundaries abardon@mindspring.com co-op. co-op.
Open Membership— There should be no artificial boundaries to membership in a co-op.
Democratic Control— The STAFF affairs of the organization
Democratic Control— The affairs of the organization
Democratic Control— The affairs of the organization
Don’t hesitate to call or email any of the staff or officers with questions you may have. We work for YOU!
Mission Statement
May 31, 2001 MSU Student Housing Corporation 317 Student Services Bldg. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: 517-355-8313 Fax: 517-355-9576 Email: coop@msu.edu
Our cooperative principles promote quality housing and services. As individuals we are empowered through democratic participation to create a community equally accessible to all. As an organization we are committed to expand the Cooperative movement.
Questions
You’re your own big cheese with all of this valuable information!
Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Although many of you are returning members this summer, perhaps you still hold a few questions in your brain about what you’re doing living in a house without a specific landlord.
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
Behold the Frequently Asked Questions of SHC members!
So, what exactly is a co-op?
So, what exactly is a co-op?
So, what exactly is a co-op?
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong to its members. By patronizing and becoming an active member of a co-op, you invest yourself with the power to change.
A cooperative is a business controlled by the people who use it. It is a democratic organization whose earnings and assets belong totoits Remember members. By patronizing and becomingsubmit! an active member of The Pine Pressyourself will be a co-op, you invest with the power to change. published every two
OK, what is SHC? And why is it different than renting an apartment?
OK, what is SHC? And why is it different than renting an apartment?
OK, what isweeks. SHC? And why is it different than renting an apartment?
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year
The 19th, 8th, and 3rd letters of the English alphabet. Or more specifically, Student Housing Corporation. It consists of 12 houses, and 199 members. Why is it different from your apartment last year
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Dates to keep in mind for this summer JUNE 4 —TRASH COLLECTION!!!
JUNE 4 —TRASH COLLECTION!!!
The City of East Lansing is having a yard waste collection day this June 4, 2001. They will accept the grass clippings and tied brush in bags purchased from City Hall or Public Works. The bags cost $1. You can purchase bags from Meijer or elsewhere for cheaper, but then you must include a city sticker ($1) on each bag. For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 517-337-9459. Their office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. — 5 p.m., including lunch hours.
The City of East Lansing is having a yard waste collection day this June 4, 2001. They will accept the grass clippings and tied brush in bags purchased from City Hall or Public Works. The bags cost $1. You can purchase bags from Meijer or elsewhere for cheaper, but then you must include a city sticker ($1) on each bag. For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 517-337-9459. Their office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. — 5 p.m., including lunch hours.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Not just for Board Reps! This can be your opportunity to voice your opinions and ideas to the board in a formal manner.
Not just for Board Reps! This can be your opportunity to voice your opinions and ideas to the board in a formal manner.
Summer session meetings are Thursdays at 7 p.m. in 328A of Student Services.
Summer session meetings are Thursdays at 7 p.m. in 328A of Student Services.
May 31
June 7, 21
May 31
June 7, 21
July 5, 19
August 2, 16
July 5, 19
August 2, 16
Clean up, clear out, and recycle at Project Pride beginning Saturday E-mail Megan Burt (President) with any questions or concerns at burtmega@msu.edu.
E-mail Megan Burt (President) with any questions or concerns at burtmega@msu.edu.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
June 2, Lansing 11 a.m. at Elsworth (711 GrandEast River) June 2, 11can a.m. at Elsworth (711 residents Grand River) East residents can Lansing residents East Lansing can get a jump on spring cleaning get a jump on spring cleaning get a jump on spring cleaning A new member is anyone who has not previously A new member is anyone who has not with Project PRIDE. Residents with Project PRIDE. Residents withanProject PRIDE. Residents attended an orientation! previously attended orientation! can drop off recyclables from 8 can drop off recyclables from 8 can drop off recyclables from 8 Lunch be on provided, and attendance will be provided, attendance is a.m. to will 3 p.m. Saturday, a.m. is to 3 p.m. onLunch Saturday, a.m. to 3and p.m. on Saturday, mandatory. members not attend mandatory. members who do not attendin June 2 at theNew Abbott Center who in do June 2 at the Abbott Center inNewJune 2 at the Abbott Center will fined! East be Lansing. East Lansing. will be fined! East Lansing. The Abbott Center is located at 1400-1500 Abbott Road (north of Saginaw Highway). Entrance to the event is from Kendale, off of Saginaw Highway.
The Abbott Center is located at 1400-1500 Abbott Road (north of Saginaw Highway). Entrance to the event is from Kendale, off of Saginaw Highway.
The Abbott Center is located at 1400-1500 Abbott Road (north of Saginaw Highway). Entrance to the event is from Kendale, off of Saginaw Highway.
Acceptable items include: usable furniture, metal windows and doors (without glass), lawn mowers, small appliances, stoves, washers, dryers, household utensils, car and household batteries, scrap metal and other metal items, wearable clothing, Styrofoam, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, bicycles, glass bottles and jars (no green, blue, yellow), #1 (PETE) and #2 (HDPE) plastic bottles, corrugated cardboard, tin cans, aluminum cans, and empty aerosol cans, tires, and lumber.
Acceptable items include: usable furniture, metal windows and doors (without glass), lawn mowers, small appliances, stoves, washers, dryers, household utensils, car and household batteries, scrap metal and other metal items, wearable clothing, Styrofoam, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, bicycles, glass bottles and jars (no green, blue, yellow), #1 (PETE) and #2 (HDPE) plastic bottles, corrugated cardboard, tin cans, aluminum cans, and empty aerosol cans, tires, and lumber.
Acceptable items include: usable furniture, metal windows and doors (without glass), lawn mowers, small appliances, stoves, washers, dryers, household utensils, car and household batteries, scrap metal and other metal items, wearable clothing, Styrofoam, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, bicycles, glass bottles and jars (no green, blue, yellow), #1 (PETE) and #2 (HDPE) plastic bottles, corrugated cardboard, tin cans, aluminum cans, and empty aerosol cans, tires, and lumber.
Project Pride offers a great way to get more involved cleaning up your home, East Lansing, the environment as a whole.