2012-2013 Annual Report - Saskatchewan Co

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2012 - 2013 Annual Report
A STRONG AND THRIVING CO-OPERATIVE PRESENCE IN SASKATCHEWAN COMMUNITIES
Saskatchewan Co-operative Association
1515 20th Street West, Saskatoon SK S7M 0Z5
P: 306-244-3702
F: 306-244-2165
E: sca@sask.coop
www.sask.coop
Front cover photos, clockwise from top left: Saskatoon City Councillor Bev Dubois and SCA Chair Beryl Bauer prepare to raise the IYC flag at the Saskatoon
International Year of Co-operatives Flag Raising; SCYP participants at Hannin Creek Camp, Candle Lake; Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ministry of the
Economy Denise Haas and SCA Chair Beryl Bauer with the official proclamation of Co-op Week at the Saskatchewan Legislature.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Left to right: SCYP Alumni Jason Worobec (left) travelled to Ghana and worked with local youth as part of the Canadian Co-operative Association’s
You-LEAD program; SCA Chair Beryl Bauer addresses the crowd at the International Year of Co-operatives Flag Raising at Saskatoon City Hall; A
golfer at the Co-op Classic tees off on the banks of Lake Diefenbaker.
Message from the Chair of the Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Message from the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Saskatchewan Co-operative Association Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Our Vision, Mission and Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Strategic Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2012 - 2013 Highlights:
Sustainability and Accountability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Community Awareness, Business and Government Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
International Year of Co-operatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Youth Engagement and Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Co-operative Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Member Services and Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2012 - 2013 Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended March 31, 2013:
Letter from the Auditor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Balance Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Statement of Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Statement of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Notes to the Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SASKATCHEWAN CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The United Nations
International Year of
Co-operatives in 2012
was an opportunity
for Saskatchewan’s
co-operative sector to
shine. Co-operatives and
credit unions around
the province embraced
this challenge and
demonstrated time and
again that by working
together, co-operatives
and credit unions can
and do provide a lasting
benefit to communities.
Thousands of co-operators worked on initiatives that
highlighted their dedication and care for the local
community, their visions for the future of the province and
celebrated the impact that co-operatives have on virtually
every citizen in Saskatchewan. SCA was pleased to convene
the provincial planning committee that planted the seed for
some of these initiatives, as well as leading some of our own
events and activities.
SCA continued to be a leader in co-operative youth education
and engagement initiatives, leading projects provincially,
nationally and internationally this year, such as our flagship
Co-op Camp program, the youth internship program,
and the You-LEAD program in Ghana. SCA’s co-operative
development work also demonstrated that there is growing
interest and demand for the advisory and technical services
needed to launch and grow co-operative businesses in
Saskatchewan, as seen by a six-year high in the number of
new co-operative incorporations.
Through our revenue diversification and cost recovery efforts,
SCA has achieved a modest surplus for the fourth year in
a row. The support from our members and co-operatives
across the province, our project partners and our other
revenue generating activities are all essential components of
this mix. We would like to acknowledge the support of the
federal government, through the Co-operative Development
Initiative, which assisted our co-op development work. We
would also like to acknowledge the support of the provincial
government, which assisted our co-operative development
work, and provided support to Co-op Camp, and Co-op Week
activities. SCA is taking stock of our first 10 years of operation
and developing a long-term plan to ensure a sustainable
financial model that allows us to provide the most value to
SCA’s members through our programming.
I would like to thank my fellow board members and member
representatives for their leadership and commitment to SCA.
I would also like to thank the staff of SCA for their excellent
and dedicated work, SCA’s numerous volunteers, our many
fellow co-operators, and champions throughout the province.
Our collective strength and impact by working together can
be evidenced by the activities included in this Annual Report.
2012 will be noted as a year that showcased the strength,
impacts and diversity of the co-operative business model in
our province. We saw media, political and community interest
in co-operatives build to levels that haven’t been seen in
decades. We are now poised to build on this growing interest.
I encourage all co-operatives and credit unions to work
together to build on the momentum of the International Year
of Co-operatives and embark on implementing the vision
of the Co-operative Decade, ensuring that every person in
Saskatchewan understands, appreciates and wants to be a
part of co-operative enterprises that are building a better
world.
Co-operatively,
Beryl Bauer,
Chair of the Board
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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Co-operation, impact
and awareness were key
themes of SCA’s work
in 2012-13. Whether
through our youth
programming, cooperative development
work, communications
and member services
or the many activities of
the International Year
of Co-operatives, 201213 was a year that saw
great strides in the cooperative sector working
together and increasing
community awareness of
how co-operative enterprises are building a better world.
SCA’s youth programming, through the Saskatchewan Cooperative Youth Program, and our other youth initiatives,
was a main programming focus. Co-op Camp had 180
participants, with 95% indicating their plans to return the
following year. Program Officer Heather Hale also led our
Co-operative Opportunities Internship Program, special
IYC Scholarships for Co-op Camp alumni were provided,
we developed an IYC time capsule that camp participants
contributed to, and Heather helped design and lead an
international youth program in Ghana.
Co-operative development continued to be of strategic
importance for SCA. Our co-operative development work was
supported by project funding from the provincial Ministry
of the Economy, as well as the final year of the federal Cooperative Development Initiative. Co-operative Development
Officer Fred Khonje provided services to over 60 groups, and
2012-13 saw a six year high in the number of co-operatives
incorporated, with 14 co-operatives incorporated this year.
We continued to promote the co-operative business model
throughout the province, and the work of Communications
and Finance Coordinator Kim Vindeg Small ensured the
timely and creative presentation of the Co-operative
Spotlight newsletter and numerous other promotions and
communications documents reached co-operators. IYC
saw increased media attention paid to co-operatives, with
a highlight being the 12 page special insert in Planet S and
prairie dog magazines that SCA developed.
SCA’s staff and members have started the process of
reviewing and assessing our strategic direction, to ensure our
activities provide maximum value to our members. In-depth
member consultations are being planned for 2013-14. We
relocated the SCA office in 2012, and thanks to Affinity Credit
Union, we are now housed in a space that will serve us well
for years to come.
The United Nations International Year of Co-operatives has
come and gone, and Saskatchewan’s co-operative sector
aptly demonstrated that co-operative enterprises are
building a better world. Thousands of co-operative and credit
union staff, members and volunteers worked together and
dedicated themselves to countless initiatives during IYC,
which will benefit communities for years. Saskatchewan’s
co-operative sector exemplified the practical spirit and ability
to mobilize and dig in and get things done that Harry Fowler
had challenged Saskatchewan co-operators to embody
decades before: “It is not actual sweat and tears that are
demanded of us but it is the counterpart required from those
of us who must remain at home to take the necessary steps
to provide the mechanics for building up better conditions…
by building these co-operatives soundly in our community. It
is not good enough to go home and hold a meeting. It means
we must get right down to work.”
SCA’s volunteers, staff, Board and Member Representatives,
and countless supporters, sponsors and partners have
epitomized this and contributed in countless ways to
advancing SCA’s activities this year. They have demonstrated
their commitment to the co-operative sector and willingness
to “get right down to work”. Your time, dedication and
contributions are very much appreciated. The International
Year of Co-operatives has been a shining example of the
power and possibility of the impact that is created by cooperatives and credit unions working together to build a
better world. I look forward to building on this momentum
and creating a Co-operative Decade.
Co-operatively,
Victoria Morris
Executive Director
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About SCA
OUR MEMBERS
THE COMMUNITY HEALTH
CO-OPERATIVE FEDERATION LIMITED
Serving Community Clinics at Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Wynyard
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About SCA
OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
Saskatchewan Co-operative Association (SCA) completed its tenth
year of operation (April 1st, 2012 to March 31st, 2013). SCA was
incorporated in 2003 as a community service co-operative in
Saskatchewan under The Co-operatives Act, 1996.
SCA provides the unique opportunity for the diversity of the
co-operative sector in Saskatchewan to network, collaborate,
advance issues and promote the co-op model to governments,
the general public and other stakeholders.
SCA is the only provincial organization in Saskatchewan providing
co-operatives with connections to hundreds of youth annually
who are trained in co-operative values and philosophy, sector
knowledge, strong buy-in to the co-op model and the skills to
take on leadership roles.
SCA is the sole provider of province-wide English language cooperative development expertise and co-operative education to a
diversity of emerging and existing co-operatives.
SCA’S VISION
Saskatchewan Co-operative Association will be the recognized
leader of an innovative, growth oriented and vibrant co-operative
sector in Saskatchewan.
SCA’S MISSION
A strong and thriving co-operative presence in Saskatchewan
communities.
OUR VALUES
SCA supports the International Co-operative Alliance statement
on the co-operative identity that says, “Co-operatives are based
on values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality,
equity and solidarity” and the “ethical values of honesty,
openness, social responsibility and caring for others” and “the
co-operative principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put
their values into practice.”
SCA values and demonstrates additional practices that include
social responsibility, application of knowledge, productive action,
respect, integrity, passion and enthusiasm, continuous learning,
open communication, teamwork and relationships that reflect a
positive and innovative spirit of co-operation and mutual success.
Top to bottom: Saskatoon co-operator Harold Chapman
and Mary Nirlungayuk of Arctic Co-operatives Limited at
the Co-operating to Build a Better West Conference; Co-op
Camp participants; A Co-op Classic golfer tries his luck at the
chipping contest.
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About SCA
STRATEGIC GOALS
SUSTAINABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Ensure appropriate funding is in place and allocated to programs
and services to implement the strategic goals of Saskatchewan
Co-operative Association.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT
Engage youth in activities and development opportunities that
strengthen the co-operative sector through the Saskatchewan
Co-operative Youth Program and other youth programming.
CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Promote the co-operative model as a mechanism for community
and economic development.
MEMBER SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Provide quality information services that communicate the value
of co-operatives and Saskatchewan Co-operative Association.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS, BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS
Encourage, initiate and participate in activities that represent and
advance the collective interests of the co-operative sector.
Clockwise from top: Lou Hammond Ketilson of the Centre for the Study of Co-operatives presents at the Co-operating to Build a Better West Conference;
Participants enjoy a trip to the beach at Co-op Camp; SCA Chair Beryl Bauer addresses guests at the Co-op Week Flag Raising at the Saskatchewan
Legislature; A Co-op Camp participant at Hannin Creek Camp, Candle Lake; SCA staff with their produce after a morning of volunteering at the Garden
Patch.
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2012 - 2013 Highlights
SCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2012-2013
1. Beryl Bauer (President)
Director, Federated Co-operatives Limited
2. Jim Deane (Vice-President)
President & CEO, Access Communications Co-operative Limited
3. Mary Beckett
Executive Vice-President, Chief Governance Officer, Concentra
Financial Services Association
4. Michael Gertler
Fellow (Community and Co-operative Development) and Graduate
Chair, Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
5. Judy Grant 1
Vice President, Claims, Co-operators Life Insurance Company
6. Ken Kolstad 2
Vice President, Strategy and Implementation, Co-operators Life
Insurance Company and CUMIS Group Ltd.
7. Ken Sherwin
Director, SaskCentral
SCA MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2012-13:
Voting Representatives
•
Marla Carlson, Farmer Direct Co-operative Limited
•
Terry Morash, Prairie Dog Magazine/Canadian Worker Co-operative
Federation
•
Myles Shaw, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
•
Collette Robertson, Community Health Co-operative Federation
Member Representatives
•
Herb Carlson, Federated Co-operatives Limited 3
•
Jason Freeman, Farmer Direct Co-operative Limited
•
Larry Karakochuk, Federated Co-operatives Limited 4
•
Pieter McNair, SaskCentral 5
•
Andre Perras , Co-operators Life Insurance Company
•
Hugh Sampson, SaskCentral 6
The Board of Directors held four Board meetings, two full membership
meetings, plus a strategic planning session, as well as last year’s
annual general meeting and numerous committee meetings and
communications during the 2012-13 year.
1
2
3
Until October 2012
As of November 2012
To March 2013
4
5
6
Top to bottom: SCA Board Chair Beryl Bauer and
Executive Director Victoria Morris celebrate the
International Year of Co-operatives with a cake at
the SCA 2011-2012 Annual General Meeting; SCA
Member Representative Myles Shaw promotes the
Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada and the
Co-operative Housing Association of Saskatchewan,
at Co-op Fest’s Product Fair.
As of March 2013
As of May 2012
Until May 2012
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The co-operative sector supports SCA by providing participants for our many planning and advisory committees. SCA is
grateful for the involvement and collaboration of our 2012-13 committees members.
Committee & Function
Membership
CO-OP CLASSIC
To provide guidance and support for the planning and
coordination of the Co-op Classic golf tournament fundraiser.
Mary Beckett – Concentra Financial
Norm Klatt – Concentra Financial
Dusty MacDonald – Federated Co-operatives Limited
Leona Mengel – CUMIS
Gus Norrie – Synergy Credit Union
Myrna Obleman – CUMIS
Don Rowell – CUMIS
Tim Sletten – Innovation Credit Union
Karen Timoshuk – Canadian Co-operative Association
Lori Winnitowy – The Co-operators
CO-OP MERIT AWARDS PROGRAM
To administer the co-operative sector’s Saskatchewan
Co-operative Merit Awards Program, designed to honour women
and men who have made outstanding contributions to
co-operative development in Saskatchewan.
Mary Beckett – Concentra Financial
Judy Grant – The Co-operators
Vic Huard – Federated Co-operatives Limited
Cheryl Loadman – Enterprise Saskatchewan
Pam Skotnitsky – SaskCentral
Lori Winnitowy – The Co-operators
PUBLIC POLICY ACTIVITIES AND CONSULTATIONS
To develop an effective, consistent and coordinated approach to
representing co-operative sector issues to government and the
public in Saskatchewan.
Beryl Bauer – Federated Co-operatives Limited
Jim Deane – Access Communications Co-operative Limited
Gina McKinn – SaskCentral
Pam Skotnitsky – SaskCentral
To identify the co-operative development needs of the cooperative sector and to provide on-going guidance in response
to federal and provincial initiatives of interest to Saskatchewan
Co-operative Association.
Betty Bauhuis – Cornerstone Credit Union
Andre Perras – The Co-operators
Michael Gertler – Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
James Gilliard – Co-operative Housing Association of Saskatchewan
Ken Sherwin – SaskCentral
2012 UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF
CO-OPERATIVES
To plan and coordinate Saskatchewan’s strategy and activities
for the 2012 United Nations International Year of Co-operatives
within the province.
Glenn Bohay – The Co-operators
Marla Carlson – Farmer Direct Co-operative
Jim Deane – Access Communications Co-operative Limited
Jacques DeCorby – Conexus Credit Union
Michael Gertler – Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
Myrna Hewitt – Affinity Credit Union
Andrew Huculak – Community Health Co-operative Federation
Audra Krueger – Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
Cheryl Loadman – Enterprise Saskatchewan
Marilyn McKee – Federated Co-operatives Limited
Keri Schwebius – SaskCentral
Stephanie Wood – SaskCentral
CO-OP FEST
To plan the Co-op Fest Music Festival and Product Fair.
Audra Krueger – Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
Susan Zwarych – Conexus Credit Union
CMAP NOMINATIONS
Composed of Co-operative Merit Award Recipients, this
committee assists the Saskatchewan CMAP Committee in finding
nominees, and assisting nominees and nominators in completing
the nomination forms so that the CMAP Committee will have the
appropriate information to be able to assess the nominations.
Myrna Bentley
Warren Crossman
Michael Crowter
Myrna Hewitt
Tricia McNair
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SCA STAFF:
SCA has three full-time equivalent permanent staff positions and we work
with a number of project staff, and contractors throughout the year.
Core staff
•
Victoria Morris, Executive Director
•
Heather Hale, Program Officer
•
Kim Vindeg Small, Communications and Finance Coordinator
•
Scott Whiting, Events and Administrative Coordinator (as of January
2013)
•
Lara Schroeder, Events and Administrative Coordinator (until
November 2012)
Project staff
•
Frederick Khonje, Co-operative Development Officer
•
Summer youth program staff during 2012-13 included Program
Assistants Anne Viczko and Shayleen McFarlane
•
Summer youth program staff hired to work at SCA for the summer of
2013 are Program Assistants Anne Viczko and Brett Goller
Heather Hale, SCA’s Program Officer for over four years, left SCA in
March 2013. In addition to her work on Co-op Camp, Heather led many
additional programs for SCA, such as the Co-operative Opportunities
Intern Program, the All-4-Each Curriculum Project and the Youth Cooperative Entrepreneurship Program. Her impact on SCA’s youth
programming will be felt for years.
VOLUNTEERS
SCA is fortunate to have many volunteers assist in running our
programming, planning events and providing input and advice for many
of our activities. In addition to the committee members noted above, in
2012-13, SCA had 36 volunteer staff for the Co-op Youth Program, about
12 volunteers for the Co-op Classic, several volunteers that helped out at
Co-op Fest and additional support and volunteers on numerous activities
and programs throughout the year. We thank you for the time and
dedication you each contributed!
SCA staff (left to right)
Fred Khonje, Heather
Hale, Lara Schroeder,
Kim Vindeg Small
and Victoria Morris
participate in the
Garden Patch project
for the International
Year of
Co-operatives
Saskatchewan
Co-operative Week of
Volunteering project.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
In 2012-13, SCA continued to focus on
diversifying revenue sources, reducing
expenses and implementing cost recovery
measures where possible. In 2012-13, SCA
was able to implement several projects that
helped recover a portion of administrative
and core operating costs. In addition,
SCA was very fortunate that, through the
tremendous support of the co-operative
sector, we had a record-breaking year with
fundraising activities. Through these efforts
and the commitment and support of our
members and the co-operative sector, SCA
realized a modest surplus for the fourth year
in a row.
We have diversified revenues to be less
reliant on any one source of revenue, and
have shifted our revenue base to about
31% member dues, 24% youth program
revenues, 23% government funding, and
22% fundraisers and other sources of
revenues. We continue to seek out new ways
to diversify and stabilize SCA’s revenue base.
INVESTMENT REPORT
SCA held several GICs and short term
investments in 2012-13.
In 2012-13, interest from investments
totalled $3,095.56, comprised of $2,440.71
from our investments at Credential Financial,
and $654.85 from our investments at Affinity
Credit Union.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
SCA held two fundraising events this year,
raising funds in support of the Saskatchewan
Co-operative Youth Program and the Cooperative Development Foundation of
Canada. The events included the 17th
Annual Co-op Classic Golf Tournament in
July, and a Federated Co-operatives Limited
Fall Conference Fundraiser in Saskatoon.
The two fundraiser events held this year
raised almost $31,000, with SCA’s share after
expenses being $16,600.
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SECTOR AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Saskatchewan Co-operative Association is supported by co-operatives, credit unions and other organizations and individuals
throughout the year, particularly in the presentation of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program and the
Co-op Classic. SCA gratefully acknowledges these organizations and individuals who assisted us in 2012-13:
SASKATCHEWAN CO-OPERATIVE YOUTH PROGRAM SPONSORS 2012
CO-OP CLASSIC SPONSORS 2012
Accent Credit Union
Access Communications Co-operative Ltd.
Admore Co-operative Association
Advantage Credit Union
Affinity Credit Union
Alberta Community and Co-operative
Association
Amachewespimawin Co-operative
Association
Avonlea Co-operative Association
Bankend Co-operative Association
Battlefords and District Co-operative Ltd.
Beaubier Co-operative Association
Bengough Co-operative Ltd.
Biggar and District Credit Union
Bjorkdale Co-operative Association
Borderland Co-operative Association
Broadview Co-operative Association
Broadview Credit Union
Bruno Co-operative Association
Bruno Credit Union
Bulyea Co-operative Association
Carrrot River Co-operative Association
Central Plains Co-operative Ltd.
Churchbridge Co-operative Association Ltd.
Colonsay Co-operative Association
Colonsay Credit Union
Concentra Financial
Conexus Credit Union
Co-op Council of Regina
Co-operators Insurance
Cornerstone Credit Union
Coteau Co-operative Association
Cross Country Co-operative Association
Cypress Credit Union
Debden Credit Union
Delisle Co-operative Association
Delta Co-operative Association
Diamond Co-operative Association
Diamond North Credit Union
East Central Co-operative Association
Edam Credit Union Limited
English River First Nation
Federated Co-operatives Limited
Feudal Co-operative Association
Foam Lake Co-operative Association
Gateway Co-operative Ltd.
Goodsoil Credit Union
Govan Credit Union
Affinity Credit Union
Beryl Bauer
Christopher Bauer
Broadview Credit Union
Celero Solutions
Concentra Financial
Conexus Credit Union
Co-operative Development Foundation
Credential Financial
Credit Union Dealer Finance Corporation
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee
Corporation
CUETS Choice Rewards Travel Agency
CUMIS
CUPS Payment Services
Davis + Henderson
Delta Bessborough Hotel
Diamond North Credit Union
Dundee Realty
Federated Co-operatives Ltd.
Federated Co-operative Ltd. Sask. Directors
Foam Lake Credit Union
Goodsoil Credit Union
Hudson Bay Credit Union
Innovation Credit Union
kmp Law
LaFleche Credit Union
Lake Lenore Agro Co-operative Association
Lake Lenore Grocery Co-operative
Mark Lane
Macklin Credit Union
McDougall Gauley LLP
Donna & Pieter McNair
Meyers Norris Penny
Muenster Credit Union
Olive Waller Zinkhan & Waller LLP
Pierceland Credit Union
Plainsview Credit Union
Prairie Center Credit Union
Prairie Pride Credit Union
RBC Global Services
Regina Inn
Don Rowell
Sandhills Credit Union
Saskatchewan Credit Unions
Saskatchewan Roughriders
SaskTel
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
Synergy Credit Union
TCU Financial Group
The Co-operators
Turtleford Credit Union
Unity Credit Union
Viterra
Weyburn Credit Union
Herbert Credit Union Limited
Hoosier Co-operative Association Ltd.
Horizon Credit Union
Hudson Bay Credit Union
Humboldt Co-operative Association
Imperial Co-operative Association
Innovation Credit Union
Kindersley & District Co-operative Ltd.
Liberty Co-operative Association
Macklin Credit Union
Meacham Co-operative Association
Meadow Lake Co-operative Association
Morse Credit Union Limited
Muenster Co-operative Association
Muenster Credit Union Ltd.
Ogema Co-operative Association
Pierceland Credit Union
Pineland Co-operative Association
Pioneer Co-operative Association Ltd.
Plainsview Credit Union
Prairie Centre Credit Union
Prairie Co-operative Association
Prince Albert Co-operative Association Ltd.
Prince Albert Co-operative Association
Prince Albert Co-operative Health Centre
Radius Credit Union
Radville Co-operative Association
Raymore Credit Union
Regina Community Clinic - CUPE Local 1831
Riverbend Co-operative Association
Saskatchewan Credit Unions
Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy
Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union
Saskatoon Community Clinic
Saskatoon Co-operative Association Limited
Shaunavon Co-operative Association
Shaunavon Credit Union
Sherwood Co-operative Association
Spectra Credit Union
Spiritwood & District Co-operative Ltd.
St. Gregor Credit Union
Synergy Credit Union
TCU Financial Group
The Co-operators
Tugaske Co-operative Association Limited
Turtleford Co-operative Association
Turtleford Credit Union Ltd.
Watrous Co-operative Association
Wynyard Co-operative Association
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS, DONORS
AND VOLUNTEERS IN 2012!
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COMMUNITY AWARENESS, BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
SCA continued to advance issues of importance to the co-operative sector to
both the provincial and federal governments. Building on the SCA Government
Relations Strategy, and with the assistance of SCA’s members, SCA worked to
ensure that Saskatchewan continues to have a thriving co-operative presence in
communities.
Several members of SCA represented the co-operative sector to Enterprise
Saskatchewan’s Co-operative Issues Council. The provincial government
restructured this year, suspending Co-operative Issues Council activities as the
new Ministry of the Economy was developed.
SCA met with Enterprise Saskatchewan and the Ministry of the Economy,
encouraging them to support co-operative development into the future with
SCA. SCA would like to acknowledge the financial support the provincial
government provided in 2012-13. At the federal level, co-operatives across
the country worked together to encourage the government to assign the
responsibility for co-operatives to Industry Canada. SCA is also building
connections with the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Social Services, the
Corporate Registry, Information Services Corporation, Enterprise Saskatchewan,
Sask Housing Corporation and a number of other government agencies.
SCA also worked to inform and build relationships with opposition parties
both provincially and federally. Several members of the provincial opposition
also met with SCA throughout the year to learn more about the co-operative
sector and develop their policy platforms related to co-operatives. SCA and
co-op sector representatives also met the federal critic for Western Economic
Diversification.
SCA and the co-operative sector’s activities were mentioned several times in
the provincial Legislature and the federal House of Commons in 2012-13. One
highlight included Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program Alumni, Emily
Erhardt, being recognized in the provincial Legislature in November 2012 for
placing second place in the International Co-operative Alliance’s Co-op Art
Contest.
SCA organized Co-op Week events including the Co-operative Merit
Awards Banquet and Ceremony and the annual Co-op Week Flag
Raising Ceremony at the Legislature. Also during Co-op Week, SCA
published a number of print ads in many of the major newspapers in
Saskatchewan.
Top to bottom: Denise Haas, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ministry of the Economy
and SCA Chair Beryl Bauer display the official proclamation of Co-op Week after the
Flag Raising at the Saskatchewan Legislature; Heather Hale (centre) accepts the Cooperative Merit Award on behalf of Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program from
SCA Chair Beryl Bauer (left) and MLA Delbert Kirsch (right); International Co-operative
Alliance Co-op Art Contest finalist Emily Erhardt performs her co-op rap for delegates at
the Co-operating to Build a Better West Conference.
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COMMUNITY AWARENESS, BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
MEDIA COVERAGE, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS
Media Coverage
A major media initiative of SCA in 2012-13 was a special 12-page second
section of Planet S and prairie dog magazines produced in October. SCA
worked with Planet S and prairie dog and the co-op sector to produce the
feature, reaching a readership of approximately 120,000 people, as well
as thousands of additional co-op members throughout the province. IYC
activities and events were featured by a number of media outlets around
the province, on radio and TV as well as in newspapers, blogs and social
media.
There were numerous additional media activities throughout the year,
due in part to the activities and excitement of the UN International Year
of Co-operatives. The Star Phoenix and Leader Post each ran several
articles about co-operatives, the International Year of Co-operatives and
IYC activities. Both the Saskatoon Star Phoenix and Regina Leader Post
newspapers ran Co-op Week features including several pages of stories
and ads from the co-op sector. The Globe and Mail also ran an 8 page
feature on co-operatives, with another feature planned for 2013.
Top to bottom: Myrna Hewitt of Affinity Credit
Union, accompanied by Saskatoon Mayor
Don Atchison, addresses a press conference
announcing the co-operative sector’s
involvement in the Garden Patch Project for the
Saskatoon Food Bank as an IYC Co-operative
Week of Volunteering initiative; An International
Year of Co-operatives feature ran in the Globe
and Mail newspaper during National Co-op
Week.
Left to right: Victoria Morris and Heath
Mulligan of Planet S celebrate the arrival of
the IYC insert at the SCA office; The Regina
Leader Post ran a two page special feature
on Co-operatives which featured stories
about Co-op Fest and the International Year
of Co-operatives.
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Social Media
Our YouTube Channel, Facebook groups and Twitter
accounts have been very successful with hundreds
of hits and fans on each and a growing number of
people engaging with us through these platforms.
A few highlights include:
•
over 3,700 views on our YouTube channel,
•
nearly 900 ‘likes’ on our SCYP Facebook page,
•
over 160 ‘likes’ on our SCA Facebook page,
•
almost 200 ‘likes’ on our International Year of
Co-operatives – Saskatchewan Facebook page,
and
•
over 520 followers on our SCA Twitter account.
Publications
A major focus of our publications this year was the
12 page special section of Planet S and prairie dog
magazines, as mentioned in other sections of the
report.
Co-operative Spotlight Newsletter
SCA continues to produce the internationally
read Co-operative Spotlight newsletter, with
seven issues published in 2012-13, two with
special International Year of Co-operatives inserts
which highlighted the work of the sector across
the province during the Co-operative Week of
Volunteering. This popular monthly newsletter is
distributed to an ever growing list of recipients of
over 700 co-operatives, organizations, individuals
and government representatives. Many cooperatives distribute the Spotlight amongst their
members as well.
Global Connections Newsletter
On behalf of the Canadian Co-operative
Association, SCA published 6 issues of Global
Connections, an international co-operative
development focused newsletter, in 2012-13.
Above: Examples of Co-operative Spotlight and Global Connections newsletters;
Left: SCA advertised the selection of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program
as Co-operative Merit Award recipient for 2012 in newspapers across the province.
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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF CO-OPERATIVES
2012 was a historic and exciting year for co-operatives in
Saskatchewan and around the world. With the United Nations’
proclamation that 2012 would be the International Year of Cooperatives, the stage was set to show our communities and the world
how great co-operatives are.
Saskatchewan’s 2012 United Nations International Year of Cooperatives committee planned a number of initiatives to take place
in 2012-13. The co-operative sector rose to the challenge and there
were hundreds of events and initiatives across the province all year
long. Co-operatives and credit unions worked together on community
projects, celebrations and legacy initiatives that will benefit their
communities for years to come. The power of Saskatchewan’s
co-operatives and credit unions working together was apparent
throughout the year, with community members, co-op members and
media taking note and participating.
SCA Related IYC Events and Activities in 2012-13
Top to bottom: TCU Financial staff participated in a Build
Day for Habitat for Humanity for the Co-operative Week
of Volunteering; Conexus CEO Eric Dillon presents at the
Co-operating to Build a Better West Conference; Unity
Credit Union and Delta Co-op volunteers in Unity built a
sound booth and storage shed at the regional park ball
diamonds for the Co-operative Week of Volunteering.
•
May 28-June 3
Co-operative Week of Volunteering
•
June 1
IYC Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall,
Saskatoon
•
July 13
Co-op Classic Golf Tournament and IYC
Carnival
•
October 14
Co-op Week Flag Raising Ceremony at the
Legislature
•
October 14
Sponsored Co-operative Council of Regina
Luncheon
•
October 17
Sponsored Saskatoon Co-op Network
Luncheon
•
October 17
Presented to Certified General Accountants of
Saskatchewan conference
•
October 17
Led co-operative economics webinar for
Saskatchewan economic developers
•
November 1-3
Co-operating to Build a Better West
Conference
•
November 2
Co-op Fest: Music Festival and Product Fair
•
November 2
Co-operative Merit Awards Ceremony and
Banquet
•
March 19
Shift Change Film Premiere, Regina
•
March 28
Shift Change Film Premiere, Saskatoon
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Flag Raising (Saskatoon)
SCA hosted the International Year of Co-operatives Flag Raising at Saskatoon City Hall to mark the beginning of the
Co-operative Week of Volunteering. SCA Chair Beryl Bauer, City Councillor Bev Dubois and SCA Executive Director Victoria
Morris made remarks in front of a crowd of approximately 40 people before the IYC flag was raised over Saskatoon City Hall.
Co-operative Week of Volunteering (Province-wide)
As part of the celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives, the week of May 28 to June 3, 2012 was declared
the Co-operative Week of Volunteering in Saskatchewan. Cooperatives were encouraged to adopt a community project and
invite employees and members to help out during the week.
The response from the co-operative sector was impressive,
with events organized across the province. Many co-operatives
and credit unions partnered on events which bettered their
communities. Projects undertaken included community
beautification projects, community clean-ups, improvements to
community facilities such as halls and sports facilities, gardening
for local food banks and Habitat for Humanity Build Days. The
week also featured a flash mob, school lunches and numerous
community barbecues.
Co-op Week of Volunteering – Saskatoon Garden Patch Project
SCA partnered with numerous co-operatives and credit unions
in Saskatoon to work together on the Garden Patch Project.
Saskatoon’s co-ops and credit unions were responsible for a plot
in the Garden Patch Project, which is an initiative of the Saskatoon
Food Bank. Organizations take responsibility for planting, weeding
and harvesting garden plots and all of the food produced is
provided to the Food Bank to distribute.
Clockwise from top right: Saskatoon City Councillor Bev Dubois,
pictured with Beryl Bauer and Victoria Morris, addressed the IYC
flag raising; Conexus Credit Union’s Build Day for Habitat for
Humanity; many Saskatoon co-ops and credit unions partnered
on the Garden Patch project for the Saskatoon Food Bank; a
community barbecue in Sturgis celebrated IYC; Cypress Credit
Union held a flash mob to celebrate IYC.
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Co-operating to Build a Better West Conference
The Co-operating to Build a Better West conference was held November
1- 3 and was an important forum for sharing innovations, insights, and
big ideas. Close to three hundred co-operators attended presentations by
over three-dozen speakers drawn from academia and the co-operative
sector.
Conference participants attended plenary sessions with speakers on
topics including managing and leading large co-ops, values-based
banking, the history and community development roles of Arctic Cooperatives, developments in social theory pertaining to co-operation and
co-operative enterprise, the challenges of water management and climate
change, and a recent survey of public opinion and expectations with
respect to co-operatives. Participants also enjoyed a session featuring
the innovative Co-operative World Café, a facilitated forum to discuss
challenges and individual and collective responses to issues that arose
during the conference.
The conference included session dealing with issues such as alternative
approaches to co-operative finance, building stronger relationships with
co-op employees and members, and mobilizing co-operative potentials
for sustainable development. Other concurrent sessions addressed
the roles of co-ops in regional development, the development of new
co-operatives, managing a co-operative online presence, and the
special character of co-operative social responsibility and community
reinvestment initiatives.
Several associated events were held in conjunction with the conference.
The Building Community exhibit was on display at the Mendel Art
Gallery and at the Radisson Hotel, and the International Year of Cooperatives inspired Idea Lantern art installation in Kiwanis Park invited
people to contribute their own suggestions about how to build a better
world. Other features included a book display and sale mounted by
the University of Saskatchewan Bookstore, artisanal products from the
Ohpahow Wawesecikiwak Arts Marketing Co-operative (Big River First
Nation), and a display organized by the Centre for the Study of Cooperatives explaining the co-op content of the Saskatchewan History
Online initiative.
Top to bottom: Accumulated data from the World
Cafe makes a colourful display at the conference’s
final session; Members of Ohpahow Wawesecikiwak
Art Marketing Co-operative display their wares at
the conference; Co-operating to Build a Better West
Conference participants Myrna Hewitt and Cary
Ransome with organizer Audra Krueger; Keynote
speaker John Ralston Saul signs a book for FCL Director
Judy Clavier. (Photos: Scott Kim)
The conference was organized by a committee representing numerous
co-operatives and credit unions, including SCA, and with the Centre for
the Study of Co-operatives taking the lead on the event. SCA was also
the key organizer in two related events, Co-op Fest and the Co-op Merit
Awards ceremony and banquet.
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Co-op Fest
Held the evening of November 2 and attended by approximately 200
people, Co-op Fest featured a co-op sector product fair and entertainment
by four Saskatchewan musical acts. Entertainers included Saskatoon-based
Kirby Criddle, The Seahags, and Slow Down, Molasses, with headliners
Library Voices of Regina.
The evening, sponsored by Affinity Credit Union, also featured displays
and give-aways from Planet S, the newly incorporated Saskatoon Car
Share Co-op, Affinity Credit Union, the Co-operative Housing Association
of Saskatchewan and Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, TCU
Financial Group, Just Delights Fair Trade Products, CFCR Community Radio,
the Co-operative Development Foundation and SCA. There was also a fun
photobooth and band merchandise available for concert goers.
The event garnered broad media attention, with interviews and mentions
from:
•
CFCR: October 31 interview with Slow Down, Molasses and Heather Hale
on “The Buzz”.
•
Planet S: included in Craig Silliphant’s November 1 music column.
•
Global TV: November 2 interviews and performances with Slow Down,
Molasses, The Seahags and Heather Hale on their morning show (three
“live” hits).
•
CTV: November 2 interview with Slow Down, Molasses on News at Noon
with Jeff Rogstad.
•
CBC Radio One: November 2 mention during Afternoon Edition Arts
Column.
•
Magic 98.3: Several live plugs of event during week of October 29 by
host Heather Morrison.
•
StarPhoenix: included event in “Sound Check” feature.
Several organizations agreed to promote Co-op Fest through their
Facebook pages, including Ness Creek Music Festival, Planet S Magazine,
and the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. To take advantage of the Jazz Festival’s
significant reach on Facebook, their post was tied
in to the Co-op Fest Facebook ad campaign to
ensure as many local music fans as possible saw
the promotion. Assigning a $200 budget to this
campaign, the post was ultimately seen by over
117,000 different people, received over 2,400
“likes”, and generated 45 contest entries. Thirteen
Facebook users also shared the event on their own
timelines. Beside the promoted Jazz Festival post,
the Co-op Fest Facebook ad campaign reached an
additional 90,000+ people in the week leading up
to the event, with each person seeing the ad an
average of 20 times. This resulted in 1,400 visits
to the Co-op Fest event on Facebook, of which
134 people clicked to“join” the event.
Clockwise from top: Co-op Fest performers Slow Down, Molasses, The Seahags,
Library Voices and Kirby Criddle (photos: Colin Stumpf); Co-op Fest poster;
Co-op Fest logo.
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Co-op Classic Golf Tournament and IYC Carnival
The 17th Annual Co-op Classic was held at Harbor Golf Club
and Resort at Elbow on July 13, 2012. The event featured
the IYC Carnival in celebration of the International Year
of Co-operatives. Golfers were treated to Sno-Cones and
popcorn, games of chance and a dunk tank, with Mark
Lane, Eric Dillon, Ian McArthur, Beryl Bauer, Heather Hale
and Victoria Morris volunteering to be dunked by their
colleagues.
IYC Youth Scholarships
As part of its International Year of Co-operatives
celebrations, SCA awarded four scholarships to graduates
of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program who
were enrolled in or planning to attend a post secondary
institution. Applicants were asked to write a co-op themed
essay. The winners were Adam Marlowe, Anne Viczko, Emily
Erhardt and Kaylee Puchala. Ceremonial cheques were
presented to the scholarship recipients during Co-op Week.
Counter -clockwise from top: Mark Lane gets dunked at the IYC
Carnival, part of the 2012 Co-op Classic; A promotional piece for the
IYC Carnival; the IYC Carnival games included a rubber chicken toss;
Kaylee Puchala (left) receives a ceremonial IYC Youth Scholarship
cheque during Co-op Week.
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Media and Public Relations
The International Year of Co-operatives was a great opportunity for the co-operative sector to raise its profile. SCA undertook
several initiatives to promote the co-operative sector.
In addition to the excellent media coverage of the IYC launch and the inserts to our own Co-operative Spotlight newsletter,
SCA collaborated with Planet S and prairie dog magazines to create an insert to the two free city magazines. Published in
time for Co-op Week, the October 4 insert was a 12-page, full-colour section featuring articles about co-op basics, such as
“What is a Co-op”, “Where Would We Be without Co-ops?”, “Co-operative Facts and Firsts”, and a time line of the co-operative
movement. Other articles highlighted different types of co-operatives, international co-operative
development, the Co-operative Week of Volunteering, areas
for growth in the co-operative sector of the 21st century and
a brief history of Medicare and community clinics. The insert,
with readership estimated at 120,000, was well-supported
by the sector, with many co-operatives taking out ads in the
feature.
The Saskatoon Star Phoenix and Regina Leader Post ran
Co-op Week features about IYC, focussing on IYC, the Cooperating to Build a Better West Conference and Co-op
Fest.
Social media also played an important role in creating
awareness about the International Year of Co-operatives.
SCA’s website featured an interactive events calendar on
which co-ops could record their Week of Volunteering
events, many stories and photos were posted to our
Events page and IYC initiatives were posted to SCA’s
facebook page and promoted through Twitter.
Co-op Week of Volunteering – Saskatoon Garden
Patch Project
SCA partnered with numerous co-operatives and credit
unions in Saskatoon to work together on the Garden
Patch Project. Saskatoon’s co-ops and credit unions
were responsible for a plot in the Garden Patch
Project, which is an initiative of the Saskatoon
Food Bank. Organizations took responsibility for
planting, weeding and harvesting garden plots
and all of the food produced was provided to the
Food Bank to distribute.
Shift Change Film Premieres
SCA partnered with Planet S and prairie dog
magazines to host film premieres of the new
documentary, Shift Change, about worker co-ops
around the world. The events, held in Regina and
Saskatoon, were attended by about 60 people.
SCYP IYC Time Capsule
In celebration of IYC, Co-op Camp participants
assembled contents for a time capsule during
the summer of 2012. The capsule will be buried
and unearthed in the future, to highlight what
2012’s Co-op Camp participants wanted to
tell the world about IYC and co-operatives in
Saskatchewan.
Clockwise from top: The cover and 2 interior
pages of the 12-page Planet S/prairie
dog insert; Posters advertising the free
screening of Shift Change were produced for
Saskatoon and Regina; The International
Year of Co-operatives feature in the Regina
Leader Post.
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The Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program (SCYP) remains a leader in co-operative youth education locally, nationally,
and internationally. In 2012-2013 SCYP continued to work with youth from across Saskatchewan facilitating the confidence
and skills to be active participants in their local communities and co-operatives as well as consulting on larger questions of
youth engagement and involvement in the co-operative sector.
PARTICIPANTS
The summer of 2012 saw 180 (227)1 participants attending one of six camps including the new Advanced level. There
continued to be an increase in the number of Junior participants with a total 58 (55) Junior participants. In 2012, 18.6%
(10.8%) of participants self-identified as an Aboriginal person while 4.7% (9.5%) identified as a member of a Visible Minority.
The overwhelming majority of participants enjoyed their time with SCYP and when asked if they would return next year 95%
(91.7%) said yes. When asked how they heard about SCYP 43% of participants indicated that the program was recommended
to them by a friend or family member. Participants also specified that they heard about the Program by (in descending order):
seeing a poster in their school; seeing a pamphlet in a co-operative or credit union; a presentation in their school; an invitation
from the Youth Program; or seeing a Facebook advertisement.
________________________________
2011 figures in brackets
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STAFF
In 2012 45 individuals filled the 49 staff positions
at the 6 camps held in July and August. There
were 29 Alumni staff, 7 sector staff from 4
different co-operative organizations, and 5 SCA
employees who filled 9 staff positions.
The two day staff training event for co-operative
sector staff and youth program alumni took
place June 7th to 9th, 2012 at the Shekinah
Retreat Centre. All camp staff were provided
with training on co-operatives, working with
youth, and more specific program particulars.
Staffing continues to be a valuable experience,
increasing the leadership abilities and
facilitation skills of staff. It also fosters a solid
understanding of the co-operative sector and
staffs’ role in promoting the co-operative model.
The staff promotional flyer encouraged sector volunteers and SCYP alumni to
staff Co-op Camp.
NUMBER OF STAFF BY ORGANIZATION
EMPLOYER
Credit Unions
The Co-operators
FCL & Retail Co-ops
Concentra Financial
Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
Junior Staff and Alumni Staff
Other
TOTAL
2012
4
3
0
0
0
9
29
0
45
2011
7
5
1
0
0
15
27
2
46
2010
6
5
0
0
0
11
27
2
59
2009
6
4
0
0
0
14
33
1
61
2008
6
5
0
0
0
9
40
0
60
2007
12
2
0
2
1
11
32
0
69
SPONSORSHIP AND ADDITIONAL REVENUE
Again in 2012 the annual Co-op Classic golf
tournament and the Federated Co-opertives Ltd.
Fall Conference Fundraisers provided SCYP with
additional support. Thanks to these events and
additional donations from various individuals
and groups, such as the Regina Co-operative
Council and Crossroads Credit Union, SCYP
is able to ensure the best possible program
for Saskatchewan youth. In 2012 the Program
Assistants’ wages were partially offset by both
federal and provincial wage subsidies.
WEEK SPONSORSHIPS
This year three organizations were week sponsors
of SCYP. Concentra Financial sponsored the
Advanced camp, Federated Co-operatives
Limited sponsored the Graduate level and
SaskCentral sponsored the Intermediate camp.
Co-op Camp participants at the Concentra Financial sponsored
Advanced Camp at Candle Lake.
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PROMOTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The tagline for the 2012 summer was “Come One! Come All! To
The Greatest Camp On Earth!” The communication strategy for
SCYP continues to work with several groups through numerous
mediums.
In 2012 the Program Assistants redesigned the SCYP school
presentation and expanded their efforts to visit schools. During
the month of May the Program Assistants did presentations
and visited co-operatives and credit unions in Plenty, Luseland,
Kyle, Stewart Valley, Rouleau, Mortlach, Chaplin, Ituna, Melville,
Fort Qu’Appelle, and three schools in Saskatoon, including
L’Ecole canadienne-française.
SCYP was invited to present, give workshops, or display at
various events throughout Saskatchewan including the Sun
West School division’s Career Fair in Rosetown. SCYP also
facilitated learning sessions at the national Student Leadership
Conference held in Weyburn. SCYP participated in the
Saskatchewan Credit Union Young Leaders Conference held in
Saskatoon, as well as We Day hosted by Free the Children.
SCYP continues to have a large online presence. SCYP
promoted the summer camps in May and June through two
Facebook Ads (one specifically for parents and one directed
at youth) and continued promotional activities on Facebook,
Twitter, and YouTube. The SCYP facebook page at year end had
890 friends and the program has 178 Twitter followers.
Clockwise from top: 2012 Co-op Camp posters and brochures were distributed and displayed province wide; Intermediate level Co-op
Camp participants at Candle Lake; SCYP Alumni Shanae Blaquiere delivers a presentation about Co-op Camp at her Student Leadership
Conference.
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OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Co-operative Opportunities Intern
Program
This program, launched in late 2012
by SCA with the support of Service
Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy,
allowed one young person the
opportunity to participate in a six
month paid internship. This provided
the intern with not only careerrelated work experience but also an
opportunity to build employability
skills that can be used to further
career goals.
The career related work experience
was delivered by Nipawin Oasis
Community Co-operative. Despite
being cut short due to unforeseen
circumstances, the internship
program was a success with the host
organization seeing positive impacts
for their co-operative.
IYC Scholarships
To mark the International Year of
Co-operatives a special one-time
scholarship fund was developed.
Scholarships were award in the
amount of $1,006 to each of
the following SCYP alumni who
are studying at post-secondary
institutions: Anne Viczko, Emily
Erhardt, Adam Marlowe, and Kaylee
Puchala.
You-LEAD
Top to bottom: Clowning around at Co-op
Camp; Happy SCYP participants; SCYP alumni
Sasha Hanson Pastran (front) in Ghana as
part of CCA’s You-LEAD program (photo: Jason
Worobec)
Program Officer, Heather Hale, as
well as two SCYP Alumni, Sasha
Hanson Pastran and Jason Worobec,
were selected to participate in the
Canadian Co-operative Association
(CCA)’s You-LEAD pilot youth
program in Ghana from August
14-30, 2012. The program was
designed to train a team of youth
leaders so that each member, upon
return to Canada, would possess the
knowledge and skill-sets required to
effectively enhance the awareness
of international development, the
Canadian Co-operative Association,
the Credit Union Association of Ghana
and the realities of life in Ghana to
members of their communities. The
focus of the program was to highlight
the essential role that co-operatives
play in developing countries such as
Ghana.
All 4 Each
In partnership with SCA, Le conseil de
la coopération de la Saskatchewan
translated the Saskatchewan version
of the co-operative curriculum
resource All 4 Each. This resource
explores the legal and operational
frameworks of co-operatives.
Using a Saskatchewan context, it is
specifically designed to meet learning
outcomes of the Social Studies Grade
8 Curriculum. The French version,
Tous Pour Un, will be distributed to
Francophone and French immersion
schools throughout the province.
National Young Co-operators
Committee, Canadian Co-operative
Association
Executive Director, Victoria Morris
continued to lead the transition to
a new Chairperson of the National
Young Co-operators Committee until
January 2013. At that time Program
Officer, Heather Hale joined the
committee. The NYC is committed
to being a leader in the co-operative
community, recognized as a resource
and an advocate for involving
young people in the co-operative
movement. It focuses its time and
resources on sharing the benefits of
co-operatives with young people, and
giving them the tools they need to be
successful co-op leaders.
This past year saw the launch of
the pilot Mentorship Program. This
program matched 3 mentors and
3 mentees for 4 months to work
together on a project based on
one of three project categories:
governance, marketing or operations.
The program has seen tremendous
support and all indications are that it
will expand next year.
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For the third year in a row, SCA secured funding to maintain a
full-time Co-operative Development Officer in order to provide
direct co-operative advisory and technical services to co-ops
across the province. SCA leveraged Ministry of the Economy’s
funding support with federal Co-operative Development
Initiative (CDI) dollars to increase the number of co-ops,
deliver support services to SCA’s members and the public, and
increase the general public’s awareness of the co-operative
model. Below is a summary of the co-operative development
activities for 2012-2013:
CO-OP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
General Inquiries
In the day-to-day operations of SCA’s co-operative
development activities, general inquiries are the most
prevalent indicator of public interest in co-operative
development. This year we had 66 groups and organizations
contact SCA regarding a variety of topics and needs. This
was 8.2% higher than the previous year and 57% higher than
two years ago. This shows that there is a strong and growing
interest by the public in SCA’s services and the co-op business
model in general.
Inquiry topics spanned a variety of areas:
•
Financing
•
Seed funding
•
Basics of co-operatives
•
Regulations
•
Governance
•
Legislation
•
Incorporation support
•
Bylaw development
•
Co-operative development processes
Top to bottom: Furrows and Faith Retirement Co-operative Ltd.,
which incorporated in 2011 after working closely with SCA, held
their official sod turning ceremony on August 30, 2012. The first
phase of their 19-unit seniors’ residence is expected to be complete
in early 2013; SCA provided funding to Saskatoon Community Wind
for a project that would bring wind energy to Saskatoon.
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Direct Supports
Many of the inquiries listed above can eventually lead to training, education, or business development services opportunities
for SCA, and in some cases SCA will provide direct funding supports to specific co-op business projects (e.g. marketing plans,
business plans, board training, etc.). In this past year, every 6 or 7 inquiries SCA encountered led to one group requesting specific
direct support services. SCA provided technical and advisory services to a total of ten groups, and $20,000 of grant funding
contributions to co-operative development projects in Saskatchewan.
The types of supports include:
•
Incorporation support
•
Co-op research
•
Bylaw development
•
Group facilitation
•
Governance training
•
•
Seeking out financing and funding
Funding contributions to assist groups with their
co-operative development & business planning
•
Business plan development
In 2012 the number of new co-operatives in the market rose by 40% totaling 14 incorporations. New co-ops emerged from a
variety of sectors including transportation, community development, immigration, housing, infrastructure (i.e. water), economic
development, local agriculture, and information technology.
On a special note, alumni of the Saskatchewan Co-operative
Youth Program (SCYP) created the SCYP Alumni Association.
16
16
This increase in incorporation is partly due to SCA’s
work in removing barriers and improving processes to
incorporating. Thanks to our strengthened relationship with
Information Services Corporation (ISC), SCA has improved
the incorporation process by providing supports and
encouraging better communication from ISC to ensure
groups were successful in their incorporation. Having these
procedures in place allows for a larger number of new coops to incorporate at a faster rate now and in the future. SCA
also provided resources for groups interested in starting new
co-ops (i.e. bylaw guides, incorporation kits, and other co-op
development material), which improved their chances of
incorporating more smoothly.
ANNUAL CO-OPERATIVE INCORPORATIONS IN SASKATCHEWAN
2008 - 2012
14
14
14
12
12
10
10
10
88
6
66
44
2
2
2009
2
2010
3
22
00
2008
1
2011
4
2012
5
Left to right: Founding board members of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program Alumni Association (clockwise from back
left): Wes Filson, Emily Erhardt, Mike Jensen, Lara Schroeder, Kim Schmidt, and Anne Viczko at the launch celebration held October 19,
2012; The invitation to the official launch celebration.
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Group Profiles
SCA worked closely with several groups over the past year. There were a total of ten active groups SCA worked with in developing
their co-operative business. Below is a brief description of just some of the groups we supported in 2012-13:
•
Saskatoon CarShare Co-operative (SCC):
A group of Saskatoon community members came together to develop the idea of a car share co-op for the city and
approached SCA for support. SCA has been working with SCC since February 2012 in a number of areas including bylaw
development, incorporation, feasibility studies, and applying for funding. As of July 2012, SCC was formally incorporated as
a community service co-operative. They are currently in talks with larger established co-operatives and associations for seed
funding. On January 18th it was announced that Affinity Credit Union would provide $10,000 in funding to help develop their
business plan, and SCA provided $4,000 of direct funding to develop a membership drive and marketing plan.
•
Golden Rod Land Co-op Group:
The Golden Rod Land Co-op group is a working circle of friends looking to collectively own and steward productive land
for the means of agricultural food production. They want to create a neighborhood scale project where people live, work
and create community together. They are currently looking to purchase a piece of land located near Regina, and intend to
incorporate early 2013.
•
Root Down Worker Co-op group:
Root Down Worker’s Co-operative is an operational café located in the Saskatoon Farmer’s Market building. They are looking
to incorporate in early 2013, and SCA is providing direct support in their transition to formally become a co-operative. SCA
has also provided a $4,000 grant to support the development of a business plan and training manuals for member workers.
•
SCYP Alumni Association:
Alumni of SCA’s Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth
Program (SCYP) have taken the initiative to develop
a co-operative alumni association, the SCYP Alumni
Association Co-operative. SCA has provided direct
supports in incorporation, bylaw development and
the co-op development process. They incorporated in
October 2012 and started a membership and funding
drive.
•
Sun Dog Co-op Group:
Local brewing enthusiasts in Saskatoon are at the initial
stages of investigating the feasibility of developing a
community owned microbrewery co-op in Saskatoon.
The business would produce uniquely brewed and
specialized beer for sale to the general public. They
are currently investigating the proper co-op structure,
developing their bylaws and looking to incorporate by
mid 2013.
Affinity Credit Union District Council Delegate Brandi Tracksell
(far right) and her daughter present a financial contribution from
Affinity Credit Union to Saskatoon CarShare Co-operative Board
members (left to right) Heather Hale, Marcia McKenzie, Audra
Krueger and Fred Khonje.
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PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Le Conseil de la Coopération de la Saskatchewan (CCS)
SCA partnered with Le Conseil de la Coopération de la Saskatchewan (CCS)
on a joint project to support the development of housing co-operatives in
Saskatchewan. Over the past several years, interest in housing co-operatives has
been on the rise; both organizations saw a need to provide support materials
to groups in the francophone and Anglophone communities. CCS and SCA
worked together to develop two key documents: (1) Co-op Housing Guide; (2)
a Co-op Housing Feasibility Guide. CCS headed the project, and SCA’s role was
to connect with a housing co-op development expert, Communitas, to develop
both documents. SCA played a supportive role in the development of the above
documents (e.g. providing resources and feedback/direction). Once complete, the
two documents are to be distributed/published to groups interested in developing
housing co-ops, and integrated in future promotional and training workshops.
HIGHLIGHT 2012-2013
General Inquiries
•
Co-operative Business Development
(Direct Supports to Groups)
•
Provided co-op development
supports to 10 emerging or
existing co-op businesses
throughout the province in its
second year
•
Saskatchewan saw 14
co-operatives incorporate
in 2012 (an increase of 40%
compared to 2011)
•
It is expected at least 5
co-ops working with SCA will
incorporate by the end of 2013
BUILDING AWARENESS
Webinars
This year SCA has been involved in the development of two webinars. The
first one, entitled Co-operative Economic Development, was done in house. In
partnership with Saskatchewan Economic Developers Association (SEDA), a 45
minute presentation was produced focused on educating economic developers
about co-operatives, the principles, and potential roles they can play in economic
development at a local level. A total of 18 attendees viewed the webinar online and
a video recording of the event was put on the SEDA website for SEDA members to
access, and has now been viewed 102 times.
A total of 66 groups accessed
SCA’s services 86 times this year
Collaboration
•
SCA partnered with Le Conseil
de la Coopération de la
Saskatchewan (CCS) to develop
two housing co-op resources:
1) Co-op Housing Guide;
2) a Co-op Housing Feasibility
Guide
•
SCA partnered with
Saskatchewan Economic
Development Association to
develop two online webinars:
1) Co-operative Economic
Development;
2) Opportunity Development
Co-operatives
SCA partnered with SEDA once again on their Unleashing Local Capital webinar
series to highlight the potential benefits of the Opportunity Development Cooperative model. SCA connected SEDA with the Alberta Community and Cooperative Association’s Paul Cabaj to talk in detail about Opportunity Development
Co-operatives, their structure and examples in Alberta. A total of 25 attendees were
present at the webinar, and the video recording has been accessed 293 times so far
online. This particular webinar was the most popular in all of SEDA’s webinar series.
Building Awareness
•
Published seven issues of
the Co-operative Spotlight
newsletter, which has a
readership of 700 subscribers
•
SCA maintains a Facebook page
and Twitter news feed that has
over 680 followers
Many co-op inquiries in 2012 focussed on co-ops involving issues of sustainability. A session
called Mobilizing Co-operative Capacity for Sustainability, which featured Marcia McKenzie,
founding board member of Saskatoon CarShare Co-operative, was well attended at the Cooperating to Build a Better West Conference. (Photo: Scott Kim)
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SCA’s Co-operative Spotlight Newsletter continues to be
a popular resource and communications tool that we are
developing to outreach to members, with 7 issues published
in 2012-13. The Spotlight reaches hundreds of individuals and
co-operatives throughout the province, with an ever growing
distribution list and consistent positive feedback about the
publication. See page 13 for samples.
SCA representatives attended several of our members’ AGMs
this past year, including the Federated Co-operatives Limited
AGM, and SaskCentral AGM. SCA staff attended various other
co-operative meetings, through the Saskatoon Community
Clinic’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations, the Regina Community
Clinic’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations, the Conseil de
la coopération de la Saskatchewan’s 65th Anniversary
Celebrations, the Saskatoon Co-op AGM, the Canadian
Co-operative Association and the Conseil canadien de la
coopération et de la mutualité annual Congress, the grand
opening of the Big River Enterprise Hub, the grand opening
of Station20 West and the Good Food Junction Co-op, and
the Alberta Gathering of Co-operatives.
SCA Staff led various presentations at co-operative events
including Advantage Credit Union’s AGM, the credit union
marketers’ association regional meeting, and several
presentations organized by the Centre for the Study of Cooperatives. SCA continues to assist in hosting and planning
Saskatoon Co-op Network luncheons several times per year
and also promotes Regina Co-op Council luncheons as they
are announced and attends them as possible.
SCA expanded its social media presence in 2012-13, including
enhancing the SCA and SCYP pages on Facebook, increasing
traffic to our Twitter accounts and LinkedIn group, and
adding more content to our YouTube channel and SCYP Flickr
account. We also built the following of the Facebook page for
Saskatchewan’s International Year of Co-operatives activities.
We continued to update and improve the SCA and SCYP
websites, including expanding the IYC page online events
calendar that co-operatives across the province utilized in
promoting their own IYC activities.
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Co-op Classic and Fall Conference Fundraisers
With the Co-op Classic, the committee incorporated
a sponsorship strategy again this year, providing
a framework for credit unions, co-operatives and
co-operative champions to contribute over $27,000
between sponsorships, golf fees and other contributions. The fundraiser at Saskatoon’s Federated Co-operatives Limited Fall Conference had gross revenues
of nearly $3,000. Through these fundraising efforts,
SCA was able to allocate over $16,000 toward the
Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program.
The Co-op Classic featured a special IYC Carnival this
year. The Carnival featured a dunk tank, games, and
carnival themed snacks. 91 co-operators participated
in the Co-op Classic in 2012.
Above and far left: Golfers at the 17th Annual Co-op Classic Golf
Tournament helped SCA raise funds for the Saskatchewan Co-operative
Youth Program and the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada;
Left: Promotional flyer for the Co-op Classic promoted the golf tournament
and the IYC Carnival.
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Co-op Week
In celebration of IYC, one Co-operative Merit Award was
presented in 2012, to an audience of about 170 co-operators. The
Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program was selected as the
recipient of the 2012 Co-operative Merit Award.
Thanks to Access Communications Co-operative Limited, the 2012
Co-operative Merit Awards program featured a video profile of the
award recipient. SCA and the Co-operative Merit Awards Program
Committee extend our thanks to Access Communications Co-op for
assisting us in providing this wonderful addition to the event.
The annual raising of the International Co-operative Alliance flag
and proclamation of Co-op Week in Saskatchewan took place at
the Legislature in Regina, with numerous co-operative leaders
participating and SCA Board Chair Beryl Bauer and Assistant
Deputy Minister of the Ministry of the Economy, Denise Haas,
bringing greetings for the event.
Committee of Regions (CORE)
SCA continued to participate in the Committee of Regions
activities, along with the other Provincial Co-op Association
Executive Directors and CCA staff. This Committee provides
the opportunity to share information and learn about projects,
activities, successes and challenges with the other Provincial Cooperative Associations’ work.
Norm Bromberger Bursary
SCA collaborated with SaskCentral and the Centre for the Study
of Co-operatives to select Mitch Diamantopoulos of Regina as
the recipient of the 2012 Norm Bromberger Research Bursary.
The $2,000 bursary is awarded annually to support a research
proposal that contributes to credit unions and co-operatives.
Recipients must be actively involved in credit unions and/or cooperatives as volunteers, members or employees with preference
given to Saskatchewan candidates. The bursary was established
in recognition of the outstanding contributions made by Norm
Bromberger, former CEO of SaskCentral, in the development of
credit unions and co-operatives in Saskatchewan and across
Canada.
Top to bottom: SCA Executive
Director Victoria Morris speaks
at the Co-op Week Flag Raising
ceremony at the Saskatchewan
Legislature; Program Officer
Heather Hale is joined on stage
by past participants and staff
to accept the Co-operative
Merit Award; SCYP Program
Officers and Program Assistants
past and present (left to right)
Victoria Morris, Roger Herman,
Heather Hale, Karen Timoshuk,
Scott Banda and Lorna Knudson
at the CMAP awards; the CMAP
program booklet.
PAGE 30
Audited Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2013
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BALANCE SHEET
Balance Sheet
For the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2013
Assets:
Current Assets:
Credit Union Deposits
Short Term Investments
Cash
GST Receivable
Equity in Co-operatives
Prepaid Expenses (note 4)
Accounts Receivable (note 5)
Total Current Assets
2013
$
Capital Assets: (note 3)
Furniture & Fixtures
Computer Hardware
Leasehold Improvements
Total Capital Assets:
Total Assets:
Liabilities:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable (note 6)
Payroll Deduction Payable
Vacation Pay Payable
Deferred Revenue (note 7)
Total Current Liabilities:
Total Liabilities:
75,738.03
245,919.04
162.99
1,607.59
577.99
11,235.60
438.37
335,679.61
2012
$
87,139.53
179,081.09
123.37
1,616.20
577.99
27,926.11
29,509.80
325,974.09
$45.17
9,531.38
0.00
9,576.55
56.46
11,976.80
4,367.62
16,400.88
345,256.16
342,374.97
326.13
0.00
983.07
65,466.49
66,775.69
1,207.84
0.00
0.00
66,875.88
68,083.72
66,775.69
68,083.72
278,480.47
274,291.25
278,480.47
274,291.25
Members Equity:
Retained Surplus
Total Equity:
Total Liabilities and Equity:
$
345,256.16
$
342,374.97
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Statement of Operations
Revenue:
2013
2012
Youth Seminar registrations
$
Youth grants
Other Youth revenue
Co-op Classic & fundraisers
Other projects
Government of Canada internship program (note 8)
Co-operative Development (note 9)
Co-op Merit Awards / Co-op week
Member Dues
Expense recovery & miscellaneous
Interest
Total Revenue:
106,643.02
10,465.80
9,246.30
30,839.42
47,162.49
8,730.00
120,963.14
15,750.00
161,009.00
11,647.30
4,177.91
526,634.38
135,857.30
8,657.00
7,678.13
33,312.50
25,829.58
32,311.00
135,985.00
11,500.00
158,262.28
18,819.04
4,038.67
572,250.50
Total Expenses (see schedule):
522,445.16
529,048.94
Net income (loss) from operations:
4,189.22
43,201.56
Retained surplus (opening)
Current year surplus (deficit)
Retained surplus end of fiscal year:
274,291.25
4,189.22
278,480.47
$
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STATEMENT OF EXPENSES
Statement of Expenses
Expenses:
Program Expenses:
Youth Seminars
$
Misc. Youth expenses
General seminar
Promotions
Staff training workshop
Government of Canada Internship program (note 8)
Co-op Classic & fundraising
Co-operative Development (note 9)
Other Projects
Co-op Merit Awards / Co-op Week
Total Program Expenses:
62,907.24
1,095.73
0.00
12,190.14
4,955.53
8,834.77
14,239.66
120,963.00
40,896.73
14,027.80
280,110.60
Administrative Expenses:
Accounting, legal & audit
Amortization
Advertising & promotions
Annual, Board & membership meetings
Bad Debt
Credit Union fees & interest
Equipment lease
Equipment expense
Insurance
Membership dues
Miscellaneous expenses & supplies
Moving
Office Rent
Office supplies
Postage & courier
Staff training & development
Telecommunications
Travel
Salaries, wages & benefits
Total administrative expenses:
2,672.89
8,174.47
124.9
3,077.80
396.18
280.65
541.17
393.75
3,240.00
2,073.00
1,366.67
1,415.35
25,939.26
5,669.41
3,436.60
1,441.56
4,846.36
3,596.23
173,648.31
242,334.56
Total Expenses:
$
2013
522,445.16
2012
$
74,100.50
2,737.74
2,609.73
14,183.32
5,442.63
32,311.00
20,142.61
135,985.00
13,146.09
10,526.54
311,185.16
2,370.32
6,747.09
209.02
2,380.08
0.00
283.65
541.17
4,344.49
3,071.83
1,500.00
1,594.15
0.00
26,225.46
5,490.33
3,639.59
7,081.67
5,839.80
7,917.14
138,627.99
217,863.78
$
529,048.94
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Statement of Cash Flows
Cash Provided By (Used In):
Operating Activities:
Net receipts over disbursements
Add items not affecting cash:
Amortization
Changes in non-cash working capital:
Purchase of capital asset
Decrease (increase) in short term investments
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable
Decrease (increase) in prepaid accounts
Decrease (increase) in Equity in Co-operatives
Decrease (increase) in GST recievable
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
Increase (decrease) in payroll deductions payable
Increase (decrease) in vacation pay payable
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue
Increase (decrease) in cash for the year:
$
8,174.47
-1,350.14
-66,837.95
29,071.43
16,690.51
0
8.61
-881.71
0.00
983.07
-1,409.39
-11,361.88
Cash at the beginning of the year
Cash at the end of the year
4,189.22
87,262.90
$
75,901.02
Cash consists of Credit Union deposits and cash on hand
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2013
1.
Purpose of the Organization
The Saskatchewan Co-operative Association is a not for profit organization whose purpose is to develop and promote the co-operative
movement in Saskatchewan. The Association is incorporated under the Co-operatives Act of Saskatchewan. Under Section 149 of the
Income Tax Act the Association is not subject to income tax.
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and, in the
management’s opinion, have been properly prepared within reasonable limits of materiality and within the framework of the
significant accounting policies summarized below.
Revenue Recognition
The Association follows the deferral method of accounting for revenue. These restricted contributions are recognized as revenue
of the appropriate fund in the year in which related expenses are incurred. Please refer to note 7 for a two-year comparison and
breakdown of the sources of these revenues.
Capital Assets
Capital assets are recorded at cost. They have been amortized on a declining balance basis at the following rates except in the year
of purchase when the rate is reduced by half. The remainder of leasehold improvements were declared due to termination of the old
lease. One half the usual allowance is claimed in the year the improvements are made.
Equipment
Computer
3.
20%
30%
20% Straight Line
Capital Assets
Cost
Furniture & Fixtures
Computer Equipment
4.
$6,648.78
3,240.00
518.57
130.48
190.29
507.48
$11,235.60
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable consists of:
CCA
Co-op Merit Awards Program tickets
6.
2013 net
book value
$45.17
9,531.38
0.00
$9,576.55
Prepaid Expenses
Prepaid expenses consists of:
Prepaid seminar expenses
Insurance
Office expenses
MasterCard
WCB Premium
Postage
5.
$1,427.38
40,564.16
8,735.25
$50,726.79
Accumulated
Amortization
$1,382.21
31,032.78
8,735.25
$41,150.24
$333.37
105.00
$438.37
Accounts Payable
Accounts payable at year-end consists of a $200 honorarium and a car rental.
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7.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue relates to funds received in the current period that apply to expenses related to subsequent periods.
Schools Program
Youth Seminar registrations & sponsorships
Co-operators member dues
Enterprise Saskatchewan grant
Co-operative Development
Co-operative development (Federal)
Co-operative Development Intitiative CCS Project
International Year of Co-operatives revenue
Prairie Hub for Cooperative Development
8.
2013
$500.00
17,440.00
16,859.00
2,500.00
11,361.63
------12,905.95
3,899.91
------$65,466.49
2012
$500.00
20,765.00
16,576.00
2,500.00
10,725.35
474.53
------15,173.25
161.75
$66,875.88
Internship Program HRSDC
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada provided funding for youth employment. These funds are restricted. The following
is a breakdown of income and allowable expenses related to the program.
9.
Internship program funding
$8,730.00
Salaries and benefits
Intern's wages and benefits
Travel, office & miscellaneous
$1,500.09
7,151.60
183.08
$8,834.77
Co-operative Development
The Federal and Provincial Governments provided funding for co-operative development. As noted above these funds are restricted.
The following is a breakdown of income and allowable expenses related to the program.
Co-operative development (Federal)
Co-operative development (Provincial)
Total revenue:
$75,963.14
45,000.00
$120,963.14
Contributions to Co-op projects
Travel
Contract and consulting fees
Office expenses
Printing, Information Technology & Telecommunications
Rent & Equipment
Wages and benefits
20,000.00
2,638.79
1,328.00
9,146.98
2,563.27
3,000.00
82,286.10
$120,963.14
$0.00
Net to Deferred revenue
10. Member Dues
The association derives a portion of its revenue from dues paid by its members as detailed below.
Federated Co-operatives Ltd.
SaskCentral
The Co-operators
Concentra Financial
The CUMIS Group
Access Communications Co-operative Limited
Community Health Co-operative Federation
Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
Centre for the Study of Co-operatives
Farmer Direct Co-operative Ltd.
Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation
Total:
$54,308.00
54,308.00
16,576.00
13,908.00
12,873.00
4,056.00
2,357.00
996.00
996.00
400.00
231.00
$161,009.00
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2012-2013 Annual Report - Saskatchewan Co

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