Co-operative Federation of Western Australia ~ 2004 Annual Conference ~ 1 st October Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… Gary Allomes Chairman CFWA Membership Committee

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… If you dont know where you are heading, then any road will take you there!

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… CFWA Strategic Plan approved at the 2003 AGM

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… STRATEGIC PLAN PURPOSE The representative body for the promotion and development of the Co-operative movement in WA. VISION To 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.

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… STRATEGIC PLAN KEY OBJECTIVES MEMBERSHIP To encourage, promote & develop membership KNOWLEDGE To develop, maintain and share a definitive co-operative knowledge base FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Ensure the Federation s financial sustainability GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Positively influence all levels of government on co-operative matters CO-OPERATIVE LEADERSHIP Demonstrate the benefits of Co-operative principles to stakeholders

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 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

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… MOVING FORWARD Office relocation to Peer House, South Perth

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… MOVING FORWARD New Chairman John Carstairs New Deputy Chairman Trent Bartlett 2004 Member Survey

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… MEMBER SURVEY KEY ISSUES Legislative changes Performance benchmarking Corporate governance Education

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… MOVING FORWARD Re-activation of the Industry Reference Group (IRG) Streamlining structure by consolidating Co-operative Federation Trust into CFWA

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… MODERNISATION Web based communication – 90% membership coverage

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… MODERNISATION Business name registered CO-OPERATIVES WA

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… Stationary will reflect renewed drive

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 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

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 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

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 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

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… MEMBER FORUMS Chairman / Executive Officer / Financial Controller 2-3 times annually Metro and Regional Combination of structured and unstructured

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… CHAIRMAN FORUM TOPICS Board Efficiency and Effectiveness Measuring individual Director Performance Selection and Performance monitoring of Executive Officer Board Succession Planning

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 7 PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION 1st Principle: Voluntary and open membership

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 2nd Principle: Democratic Member Control

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 3rd Principle: Member economic participation

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 4th Principle: Autonomy and independence

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 5th Principle: Education, training and information

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 6th Principle: Co-operation among co-operatives

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… 7th Principle: Concern for the community

Initiatives to Maximise the Way Forward Through Co-operation… The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been. Henry Kissinger