Letter to Leaders
How To Launder Money Through Co-operatives
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Kill the Buddha
Kill All Lawyers
My Workshop Title
“Law”
“Compliance”
Bored vs. Board
“Director”
“Liability”
Case Zero
XYZ Cooperative, a medium-sized consumer cooperative, has been struggling financially due to increased competition and a decline in member growth and engagement. Amidst these challenges, the Board of Directors discovers an opportunity to gain a significant influx of capital by accepting a large investment from a conglomerate that has faced criticism for unethical practices, including labor violations and environmental issues. The conglomerate’s investment would allow the cooperative to stabilize financially, expand its services, and potentially increase member benefits. What are the issues here?
Discussion Zero
How should the Board proceed in alignment with their fiduciary duties while handling the contentious nature of the investment?
Analyze the legal obligations versus ethical considerations and member interests.
What strategies can the Board employ to engage members, ensure transparency, and incorporate their feedback on this major decision?
Explore communication plans, informational meetings, and member voting options.
What criteria should the Board use to evaluate the potential risks and benefits of the investment?
Discuss factors such as financial stability, ethical implications, and the cooperative's mandate.
How can the Board maintain its integrity and community trust while facing pressure to accept the investment?
Consider crisis management strategies, ethical frameworks, and long-term planning.
My Workshop Goals GDoc
What is Co-operative Law? GDoc
Can we really master Co-op Law in two days?
What Prevails?
Group Work: Case Work
Who is the Co-op Boss?
Case No. 1 GDoc
Case Discussion Points (1-7) GDoc
Group Work: Mapping
Mapping RA 11364 GDoc
Mapping RA 9520 GDoc
Assignment
Legal Responsibilities: Understanding Board Liability and Compliance, Hotel Veniz, Session Rd, Baguio City, February 20-21, 2025
Pantukan Chess Club Multipurpose Cooperative (PCCMPC), Tagum Cooperative (TC), Pagpapaunlad ng mga Mamamayan sa Nayon Development Cooperative Federation (PMDN), Carmona Estates Homeowners Transport and Multipurpose Cooperative (CEHT MPC), Income Credit Cooperative (INCOME CC), First Community Cooperative (FICCO), CEV Credit Cooperative (CEV CC), Silangan Multipurpose Cooperative (SMPC), New City Society Multipurpose Cooperative (NCS MPC), Sta Cruz Savings and Development Cooperative (SCSDC), Kapalong Cooperative (KC), Specialty Coffee Multipurpose Cooperative (SC MPC) and, of course, the Model Cooperative Network (MCN)