CO-OP NETWORK CONFERENCE
October 17.2009
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
The DVAHC had its inaugural event Saturday, October 17th at the Quaker Information Center, 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia. Weather-wise, it was a miserable morning; meeting wise, it was a great beginning. In attendence were representatives from the following co-ops: Friends Housing Cooperative, Vernon House, Rydal East, Penn Center House, Lipscomb Square, Valley Greene, 2101 Cooperative and Greene Street Artist Cooperative. A great turnout for a new organization.
Our keynote speaker was Linda Brockway, Treasurer of the National Association of Housing Cooperatives (NAHC), The NACH is a nonprofit national federation of housing cooperatives and the NAHC is the only national cooperative housing organization.
Linda's presentation covered the following issues:
-What is a Cooperative?
-What is Cooperative Ownership?
-How does membership benefit our members?
-Housing Cooperatives - History
-The Seven Rochdale Principles
-Corporate Charter/Articles of Incorporation
-Bylaws
-Mortgage Agreement
-Cooperative/Membersjo[ Agreement
-Occupancy Agreement/Proprietary Lease
-What other resources may the Board Access?
-Professional Expertise
We thank Linda for sharing her expertise and enthusiasm with us.