“initiatives to maximise the way forward through co-operation…”

Co-operative Federation of Western Australia ~ 2004 Annual Conference ~ 1st October

“Initiatives to Maximise the WayForward Through Co-operation…”

Gary Allomes

Chairman CFWA Membership Committee

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation…

“If you don’t know where you are heading,then any road will take you there!”


CFWA Strategic Plan approved at the 2003 AGM


STRATEGIC PLAN

PURPOSEThe representative body for the promotion and

development of the Co-operative movement in WA.

VISIONTo be recognised as a leading authority on the Co-operative

movement in Australia making a significant contribution to WA business and society achieved through the active

participation and commitment of its members.


STRATEGIC PLANKEY OBJECTIVES

• MEMBERSHIPTo encourage, promote & develop membership

• KNOWLEDGETo develop, maintain and share a definitive co-operative knowledge base

• FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEEnsure the Federation’s financial sustainability

• GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSPositively influence all levels of government on co-operative matters

• CO-OPERATIVE LEADERSHIPDemonstrate the benefits of Co-operative principles to stakeholders


MOVING FORWARD

• CFWA restructured

• Two major working Committees

• Governance & Audit Committee (GAC)

• Membership & Education Committee (MEC)

• Full-time Executive Officer replaced by a contracted Secretary


MOVING FORWARD

• Office relocation to Peer House, South Perth


MOVING FORWARD

• New Chairman John Carstairs

• New Deputy Chairman Trent Bartlett

• 2004 Member Survey


MEMBER SURVEY KEY ISSUES

• Legislative changes

• Performance benchmarking

• Corporate governance

• Education


MOVING FORWARD

• Re-activation of the Industry Reference Group (IRG)

• Streamlining structure by consolidating Co-operative Federation Trust into CFWA


MODERNISATION

Web based communication – 90% membership coverage


MODERNISATION

Business name registered

CO-OPERATIVES WA


Stationary will reflect renewed drive


SERVICES TO MEMBERS

• Providing leadership and guidance for the up-coming new Co-operatives Act legislation

• Library and Resource Centre

• Co-operative Education programs at tertiary level centres of learning

• Co-operative Education projects such as Curtin Business School, Small Business Commission workshops and seminars


SERVICES TO MEMBERS

• Development of business systems i.e. share registers

• Telephone assistance with administration queries

• CFWA office staffed daily 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

• Group / Bulk buying


SERVICES TO MEMBERS

• Possible link with Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Enhanced communication system to members

• Facilitator and co-ordinator of business services

• Governance and Management Forums


MEMBER FORUMS

• Chairman / Executive Officer / Financial Controller

• 2-3 times annually

• Metro and Regional

• Combination of structured and unstructured


CHAIRMAN FORUM TOPICS

• Board Efficiency and Effectiveness

• Measuring individual Director Performance

• Selection and Performance monitoring of Executive Officer

• Board Succession Planning


7 PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION

1st Principle: Voluntary and open membership


2nd Principle: Democratic Member Control


3rd Principle: Member economic participation


4th Principle: Autonomy and independence


5th Principle: Education, training and information


6th Principle: Co-operation among co-operatives


7th Principle: Concern for the community


“The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.”

Henry Kissinger

“initiatives to maximise the way forward through co-operation…”

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