Survey on Identity, Values, & Principles for Ferry County Co-op

The purpose of this survey is to learn from the Co-op Membership suggestions for how we can better implement each of the Seven Co-op Principles and meet the expectations of our membership.

This is a VERY LONG survey, so we thank you in advance for taking the time to work your way through it. Your input is invaluable.

A cooperative’s (or co-op’s) Identity 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.

Cooperatives are based on the Values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.  In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.

The Seven Cooperative Principles are guidelines by which cooperatives put their values into practice.