Society for Co-operative Studies Bulletin 17

Contents

Society News and Notes
R. L. Marshall and T. F. Carbery (Joint editors), pp. 4-5

A round up of news and activities undertaken by the Society. This also announces the retirement of Mr. J.R. Hammond  from joint editorship of the Bulletin with Dr T.F. Carbery taking his place alongside Mr R.L. Marshall.

Reports from the Regions, pp. 6-7

An overview of activities convened by the Society in co-operation with local universities and Co-operative Societies.

Consumer Affairs: A Scottish initiative
T. F. Carbery, pp. 8-9

This overview looks at the proposed development of a course on consumer affairs to be organised with the University of Strathclyde, Scotland.

The Co-operative as Employer
Esther Quinn, pp. 10-11

This short piece considers why people might choose to work in a co-operative and the difficulty some societies face in attracting and keeping suitably qualified personnel. It comments on the sometimes uneasy relations with unions, specificaly the Union of Shop, Distributive, and Allied Workers (USDAW).

Projecting Co-operative Principles
Report from a Working Party, pp. 12-17
Comments by Professor J Banks , pp. 18-20

This paper provides an overview of the work of, and the resulting  report from, the Education Executive working party to consider and make recommendations and techniques through which the co-operative principles may be projected most effectively among members and the wider public. This is followed by comments on the report which highlight the section on the emphasis on the interdependence of co-operative principles and practice, training, and engagement.

Developing the Society: A personal view I
Robert Mitchell, pp. 21-23

This opinion piece looks at role of the Society and steps to be taken in increasing both its membership and influence. The short paper suggests the importance of providing a forum through which friends of the Co-op, both within and outside the movement, can examine the problems and opportuties that face it.

Developing the Society: A personal view II
David Mordaunt, pp.  24-26

This opinion piece considers the identity, role and development of the Society and comments on its exisiting structure and activities, providing suggestions to boost the relevance and types of activities to engage current and prospective members. These suggestions include regional and national developments, expansion and developement of the Bulletin, and the encouragement and sponsorship of books and articles in learned journals to foster co-operative studies.

The Münster Conference

Desmond Hopwood, pp. 27-31

A report from the 7th International Congress of Co-operative Science held in 1972 in Germany