rochester co-op

[nibot]

So, I think it's time to get moving with starting a co-op in Rochester. An ambitious project, yes, but it needs to be done. I am going to get started with seeking out connections in the community and looking for a group of true believers. I am also going to contact existing co-ops in the region and ask them about their experiences, details of incorporation, etc. Here are some upstate NY co-ops:

• Nickel City Co-Op — Buffalo, NY

• Triphammer Cooperative, Von Cramm Cooperative — Ithaca, NY (Cornell University)

• Beta Sigma (still a co-op?), Folwell House, Sill House — Geneva, NY

• Bunche House, Ecology House — Hamilton, NY (Colgate College)

• others, without web pages

Also need to start crafting the "vision"... My own includes elements of USCA co-ops, the Swedish Nations, and TEP house (at MIT). Any ideas on what to name this entity and/or its house? "Rochester Student Cooperative Association" could be spiced up a little. Oh yeah, if you're thinking, "What is a Co-op??" then you should read What is a Co-Op? from NASCO. Then let me know if you want to be part of this endeavor. (-:

Comments

[nebulousmaze.livejournal.com]

Oy! Cheers for the 5th place finish!! How are you going to spend your Google_donated $50? ;-)

[nibot.livejournal.com]

thanks. (-: if I'd known there'd be cash prizes, I'd of tried a bit harder! (-:

did you participate?

[nebulousmaze.livejournal.com]

Nah, I am better off thinking of theoretical formulations and enjoying abstractions. Coding competition is the domain of whiz-kids - not for us low-entities. :-)

At least I know someone who did well.. so yay!!