October is Coop Month
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- Voluntary and Open Membership Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership.
- Democratic Member Control Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions.
- Members Economic Participation Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative.
- Autonomy and Independence Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members.
- Education, Training, and Information Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives.
- Cooperation Among Cooperatives Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together.
- Concern for Community While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities.
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