SEPTEMBER 13 BRAINSTORMING SESSION

Participating members:

Larry Ruble Kathy Cody Peggy Logan-Leung

Barb Bawlf Chris Corless Sheelah Megill

Danusia Mossford Richard Melanson Barb Shambrook

Facilitator: Don King

The members split into two working groups to generate ideas regarding Values. These ideas are to be shared with the General Membership and will eventually lead to the creation of a Mission Statement and a Vision Statement for Kinross Creek.

The following values were written and rated by the nine people present. (Don pointed out that this group is not necessarily representative of the entire co-op). The participants were given 8 dots and were asked to indicate which values they rated the highest. The number after each value indicates the number of people who felt that value was one of the most important. The absence of a number means that the value was not rated:

1. Affordability (7)

2. Diversity (6)

3. Ethical (conduct) (5)

Spirit of Cooperation (5)

4. Respect for All (4)

Care of Members & needs

Before larger community(4)

Security (4)

5. Equality (3)

Fairness (3)

Accountability to members and community (3)

Fiscal Responsibility (3)

Consensus Decision-making (3)

6. Positive participation (2)

Dignity (2)

Peaceful (2)

Collective stewardship (2)

7. Appropriate (housing for each household size) (1)

Home (as opposed to “housing’) (1)

Common good (1)

Meet community needs (1)

Positive community (1)

Gratitude (1)

Confidentiality (1)

Pleasant surroundings (1)

Children – safety and freedom (1)

Strong community (1)

Tolerance (1)

Humour (1)

Ownership/ responsibility (1)

· Reliable

· Meet needs/objectives of Funders (government)

· Responsible

· Think Globally Act Locally

· Honesty

· Integrity

· Commitment

· Value of individuals

· Individual Privacy

· Inclusivity

· Green belt

· Safe

· Planning for the future

· Personal growth

· Education

Values Identified in the Social Survey:

· Good Neighbours

· Comfortable

· Self-management

· Good friends and neighbours

· Co-operation

· Security of tenure

· Social

· Community

· Safety

· Family support

· Quiet community

· Pet accessible