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	SGCC works for the sustainable development of its communities through policies approved by its members. We endorse the principles of the "Triple Bottom Line" and the "Three Pillars" of sustainable business strategy, defined as as a strategy that pursues social, economic, and environmental sustainability, not merely financial profit, but social and envoronmental factors as well.		SGCC works for the sustainable development of its communities through policies approved by its members. We endorse the principles of the "Triple Bottom Line" and the "Three Pillars" of sustainable business strategy, defined as as a strategy that pursues social, economic, and environmental sustainability, not merely financial profit, but social and envoronmental factors as well.

	Provided, for reference, here is the Wikipedia entry for[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainability]], which is a model for sustainable development. And here is the corresponding "Triple Bottom Line" Wikipedia entry for the[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bottom_line 3 Pillars of Sustainability]]. Sheba does not endorse these Wikipedia entries. But puts ~~them~~ here for your convenience.		Provided, for reference, here is the Wikipedia entry for[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainability]], which is a model for sustainable development. And here is the corresponding "Triple Bottom Line" Wikipedia entry for the[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bottom_line 3 Pillars of Sustainability]]. Sheba does not endorse these specific Wikipedia entries, because they change with time. But supports the general concept and puts the links here for your convenience.

	===8th Principle: Responsibility to Other Members===		===8th Principle: Responsibility to Other Members===

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	SGCC works for the sustainable development of its communities through policies approved by its members. We endorse the principles of the "Triple Bottom Line" and the "Three Pillars" of sustainable business strategy, defined as as a strategy that pursues social, economic, and environmental sustainability, not merely financial profit, but social and envoronmental factors as well.		SGCC works for the sustainable development of its communities through policies approved by its members. We endorse the principles of the "Triple Bottom Line" and the "Three Pillars" of sustainable business strategy, defined as as a strategy that pursues social, economic, and environmental sustainability, not merely financial profit, but social and envoronmental factors as well.

	Provided, for reference, here is ~~a common understanding of~~ [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainable development~~]] and~~ the corresponding "Triple Bottom Line" ~~of sustainable devleopment~~[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bottom_line 3 Pillars of Sustainability]]		Provided, for reference, here is the Wikipedia entry for[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainability]], which is a model for sustainable development. And here is the corresponding "Triple Bottom Line" Wikipedia entry for the[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bottom_line 3 Pillars of Sustainability]]. Sheba does not endorse these Wikipedia entries. But puts them here for your convenience.

	===8th Principle: Responsibility to Other Members===		===8th Principle: Responsibility to Other Members===

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	===8th Principle: Responsibility to Other Members===		===8th Principle: Responsibility to Other Members===

	SGCC believes in accountability to each other, and believes that each member has the responsibility to do what he/she ~~says that they will~~, respect each other, the ~~quality of the work~~, and.~~..?~~		SGCC believes in accountability to each other, and believes that each member has the responsibility to do what he/she promises, pursue high quality work, and respect each other, the environment, other humans, and the community. SGCC asks for the mutual respect and accountability of each member; and, that each member owes the others faithfulness to their word, to their committments, and to the quality of their work.
	~~{joe's suggested re-write}~~ SGCC asks for the mutual respect and accountability of each member; and, that each member owes the others faithfulness to their word, to their committments, and to the quality of their work.
	~~{OK WITH YOU ALL????????}~~

	For details on the basis for this document, see http://www.ica.coop/coop/principles.html		For details on the basis for this document, see http://www.ica.coop/coop/principles.html

	[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Individual_Action/SGCC Back to Main SGCC page]]		[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Individual_Action/SGCC Back to Main SGCC page]]

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	===7th Principle: Concern for Community===		===7th Principle: Concern for Community===

	SGCC works for the sustainable development of its communities through policies approved by its members. we endorse the principles of the "Triple Bottom Line" and the "Three Pillars of ~~Social Responsibility"~~, defined as; a ~~definition of a successful economy as one judged~~, not merely ~~in terms of~~ financial profit, but by social and envoronmental factors as well."		SGCC works for the sustainable development of its communities through policies approved by its members. We endorse the principles of the "Triple Bottom Line" and the "Three Pillars" of sustainable business strategy, defined as as a strategy that pursues social, economic, and environmental sustainability, not merely financial profit, but social and envoronmental factors as well.
	~~[TERRA--- YOU OK WITH THIS? OR PLEASE EDIT}~~

	proved, for reference, here is a common understanding of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainable development] and the corresponding "Triple Bottom Line" of sustainable devleopment([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bottom_line 3 Pillars of Sustainability])wE

			Provided, for reference, here is a common understanding of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainable development]] and the corresponding "Triple Bottom Line" of sustainable devleopment[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bottom_line 3 Pillars of Sustainability]]

	===8th Principle: Responsibility to Other Members===		===8th Principle: Responsibility to Other Members===

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3rd Principle: Member Economic Participation

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	SGCC members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital and other assets and resources of the co-operative. Assets, including capital and other resources, are considered common property of the co-operative. Members receive equal pay for equal time served. For startup costs and time, members have agreed to account for the investment and that as resources become available, founding members will be compensated, on an equal pay for equal time basis. Any reserves, or “profits” may be allocated, by consensus decision, to members in proportion to their transactions with and investment in the co-operative; other activities will be approved by the membership.		SGCC members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital and other assets and resources of the co-operative. Assets, including capital and other resources, are considered common property of the co-operative. Members receive equal pay for equal time served. For startup costs and time, members have agreed to account for the investment and that as resources become available, founding members will be compensated, on an equal pay for equal time basis. Any reserves, or “profits” may be allocated, by consensus decision, to members in proportion to their transactions with and investment in the co-operative; other activities will be approved by the membership.

	Members will consider potential new members, as described in the [[~~http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/SGCC_Policies_and_Procedures Policies and Procedures~~]].		Members will consider potential new members, as described in the [[SGCC Process for Becoming a Member]].


	===4th Principle: Autonomy and Independence===		===4th Principle: Autonomy and Independence===

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	===Values===		===Values===

	The Sheba Green Cleaning Co-operative (SBCC) is based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, respect, accountability, and solidarity. In the tradition of the founders, co-operative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.		The Sheba Green Cleaning Cooperative {SGCC} is founded upon these values; self-help, solidarity, fairness, honesty, and mutual respect. We embrace the social values of equality, democracy, social responsibility, tolerance, and mutual care.

	~~{Joe's re-write}~~ The Sheba Green Cleaning Cooperative {SGCC} is founded on these ~~personal~~ values; self-help, solidarity, fairness, honesty, and mutual respect. ~~And we~~ embrace the social values of equality, democracy, social responsibility, tolerance, and mutual care.
	~~[OK??????}~~

	===Principles===		===Principles===

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	===1st Principle: Voluntary and Open Membership===		===1st Principle: Voluntary and Open Membership===

	The SBCC is a voluntary, inclusive ~~organisation~~, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.		The SBCC is a voluntary, inclusive organization, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.


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	===4th Principle: Autonomy and Independence===		===4th Principle: Autonomy and Independence===

	The SGC is an autonomous, self-help organisation controlled by our members. If the SBCC enters into agreements with other ~~organisations~~, including governments, or raises capital from external sources, it will do so only upon terms that ensure democratic control by its members and maintain its co-operative autonomy.		The SGC is an autonomous, self-help organisation controlled by our members. If the SBCC enters into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raises capital from external sources, it will do so only upon terms that ensure democratic control by its members and maintain its co-operative autonomy.


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	SGCC believes in accountability to each other, and believes that each member has the responsibility to do what he/she says that they will, respect each other, the quality of the work, and...?		SGCC believes in accountability to each other, and believes that each member has the responsibility to do what he/she says that they will, respect each other, the quality of the work, and...?
			{joe's suggested re-write} SGCC asks for the mutual respect and accountability of each member; and, that each member owes the others faithfulness to their word, to their committments, and to the quality of their work.
			{OK WITH YOU ALL????????}

	For details on the basis for this document, see http://www.ica.coop/coop/principles.html		For details on the basis for this document, see http://www.ica.coop/coop/principles.html

	[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Individual_Action/SGCC Back to Main SGCC page]]		[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Individual_Action/SGCC Back to Main SGCC page]]

Joe Cugini at 21:47, 17 October 2012

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	===Sheba Green Cleaning Co-Operative (SGCC) Statement of Co-operative Principles===		===Sheba Green Cleaning Co-Operative (SGCC) Statement of Co-operative Principles===

	This statement of our principles establishes our “Co-operative Identity". We hope that having this document available will help people know what we stand for and how we ~~“operate”~~.		This statement of our principles establishes our “Co-operative Identity". We hope that having this document available will help people know what we stand for and how we operate.

	===Definition===		===Definition===

	Per the International Co-operative Alliance, a "co-operative" is defined as: an autonomous association of persons, united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. The Sheba Green Cleaning Co-operative (SBCC) and all of its members are in agreement with this vision and the following principles.		Per the International Co-operative Alliance, a "co-operative" is defined as: an autonomous association of persons, united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. The Sheba Green Cleaning Co-operative (SBCC) and all of its members are in agreement with this vision and the following principles.

	Suggested re-write//// The Sheba Green Cleaning Cooperative (SBCC) is founded on these personal values; self-help, solidarity, fairness, honesty, and mutual respect. And we embrace the social values of equality, democracy, social responsibility, tolerance, and mutual care.
	~~{OK???joe}~~

	===Values===		===Values===

	The Sheba Green Cleaning Co-operative (SBCC) is based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, respect, accountability, and solidarity. In the tradition of the founders, co-operative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.		The Sheba Green Cleaning Co-operative (SBCC) is based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, respect, accountability, and solidarity. In the tradition of the founders, co-operative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.

			{Joe's re-write} The Sheba Green Cleaning Cooperative {SGCC} is founded on these personal values; self-help, solidarity, fairness, honesty, and mutual respect. And we embrace the social values of equality, democracy, social responsibility, tolerance, and mutual care.
			[OK??????}

	===Principles===		===Principles===
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	===7th Principle: Concern for Community===		===7th Principle: Concern for Community===

	SGCC works for the sustainable development of its communities through policies approved by its members. ~~While~~ not ~~SGCC approved~~, for reference, here is a common understanding of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainable development] and the corresponding "Triple Bottom Line" of sustainable devleopment([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bottom_line 3 Pillars of Sustainability])		SGCC works for the sustainable development of its communities through policies approved by its members. we endorse the principles of the "Triple Bottom Line" and the "Three Pillars of Social Responsibility", defined as; a definition of a successful economy as one judged, not merely in terms of financial profit, but by social and envoronmental factors as well."
			[TERRA--- YOU OK WITH THIS? OR PLEASE EDIT}

			proved, for reference, here is a common understanding of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainable development] and the corresponding "Triple Bottom Line" of sustainable devleopment([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bottom_line 3 Pillars of Sustainability])wE

Joe Cugini at 21:38, 17 October 2012

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	Per the International Co-operative Alliance, a "co-operative" is defined as: an autonomous association of persons, united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. The Sheba Green Cleaning Co-operative (SBCC) and all of its members are in agreement with this vision and the following principles.		Per the International Co-operative Alliance, a "co-operative" is defined as: an autonomous association of persons, united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. The Sheba Green Cleaning Co-operative (SBCC) and all of its members are in agreement with this vision and the following principles.

			Suggested re-write//// The Sheba Green Cleaning Cooperative (SBCC) is founded on these personal values; self-help, solidarity, fairness, honesty, and mutual respect. And we embrace the social values of equality, democracy, social responsibility, tolerance, and mutual care.
			{OK???joe}

	===Values===		===Values===

Terra at 06:01, 14 October 2012

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	The co-operative principles are guidelines by which we put our values into practice. See also, the [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/SGCC_Policies_and_Procedures Detailed Policies and Procedures]].		The co-operative principles are guidelines by which we put our values into practice. See also, the [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/SGCC_Policies_and_Procedures Detailed Policies and Procedures]].


	===1st Principle: Voluntary and Open Membership===		===1st Principle: Voluntary and Open Membership===

	The SBCC is a voluntary, inclusive organisation, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.		The SBCC is a voluntary, inclusive organisation, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.


	===2nd Principle: Democratic Member Control===		===2nd Principle: Democratic Member Control===
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	The SGCC is a democratic organization controlled by its members, who actively participate in making decisions and setting SBCC policies. Members serving the organization are accountable to the membership. Co-operatives members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote).		The SGCC is a democratic organization controlled by its members, who actively participate in making decisions and setting SBCC policies. Members serving the organization are accountable to the membership. Co-operatives members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote).

	~~{Question; what are "responsibilities of membership"?}~~

	===3rd Principle: Member Economic Participation===		===3rd Principle: Member Economic Participation===
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	The SGC is an autonomous, self-help organisation controlled by our members. If the SBCC enters into agreements with other organisations, including governments, or raises capital from external sources, it will do so only upon terms that ensure democratic control by its members and maintain its co-operative autonomy.		The SGC is an autonomous, self-help organisation controlled by our members. If the SBCC enters into agreements with other organisations, including governments, or raises capital from external sources, it will do so only upon terms that ensure democratic control by its members and maintain its co-operative autonomy.


	===5th Principle: Education, Training and Information===		===5th Principle: Education, Training and Information===

	SGCC provides education and training for its members, so they can contribute effectively to the development of the co-operative. SGCC informs the general public - particularly young people and opinion leaders - about the nature and benefits of co-operation.		SGCC provides education and training for its members, so they can contribute effectively to the development of the co-operative. SGCC informs the general public - particularly young people and opinion leaders - about the nature and benefits of co-operation.


	===6th Principle: Co-operation among Co-operatives===		===6th Principle: Co-operation among Co-operatives===

	SGCC serves its members most effectively and strengthens the co-operative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.		SGCC serves its members most effectively and strengthens the co-operative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.


	===7th Principle: Concern for Community===		===7th Principle: Concern for Community===

	SGCC works for the sustainable development of its communities through policies approved by its members. While not SGCC approved, for reference, here is a common understanding of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainable development] and the corresponding "Triple Bottom Line" of sustainable devleopment([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bottom_line 3 Pillars of Sustainability])		SGCC works for the sustainable development of its communities through policies approved by its members. While not SGCC approved, for reference, here is a common understanding of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability sustainable development] and the corresponding "Triple Bottom Line" of sustainable devleopment([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_bottom_line 3 Pillars of Sustainability])


			===8th Principle: Responsibility to Other Members===

			SGCC believes in accountability to each other, and believes that each member has the responsibility to do what he/she says that they will, respect each other, the quality of the work, and...?

	For details on the basis for this document, see http://www.ica.coop/coop/principles.html		For details on the basis for this document, see http://www.ica.coop/coop/principles.html

	[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Individual_Action/SGCC Back to Main SGCC page]]		[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Individual_Action/SGCC Back to Main SGCC page]]