Victory Electric Youth Tour Trip
Victory Electric follows seven cooperative principles – voluntary and open membership; democratic member control; member economic participation; autonomy and independence; education, training and information; cooperation among cooperatives; and concern for community. As a young adult, I follow these principles – to an extent – in my day-to-day life. VOLUNTARY AND OPEN MEMBERSHIP. Every day I am open to all experiences and willing to accept all people regardless of gender, race, sexuality, or religious denomination. In Ladies Community Outreach, I work alongside people of difference backgrounds and beliefs, both within the organization and outside. DEMOCRATIC MEMBER CONTROL. I am a member of …show more content…
We cooperate with one another but still retain our own autonomy. We may lend people and supplies to the other committees, but we those members are still a part of the decorating committee. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND INFORMATION. Throughout my classes, I help others who do not understand material given to them by teachers and teach them the material so they fully understand the underlying concepts. I help my brothers and sisters with their class work as well if they do not understand or just need a little recommendation. COOPERATION AMONG COOPERATIVES. Being a member of Ladies Community Outreach, I am expected to cooperate not only with those who are members of that organization, but those who are members of other organizations as well. At times, Ladies Community Outreach works with other organizations such as the Salvation Army and Victory Electric. While volunteering, I cooperate with my fellow members and members from these organizations for the benefit of the community. CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY. As will be stated in the following essay answer, I contribute greatly to my community through multiple organizations and activities. By volunteering and lending my time