Rationale 6th Principle concerning “Cooperation

among Cooperatives”.

The full statement reads: "Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional, and international structures."Co-ops joining together to get better deals, eliminate duplicate costs, expand services to members and strengthen the movement as a whole

7th Principle observed by cooperatives worldwide is the “Concern for the Community” whereby cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities

A cooperative should be a responsible member of the community and do all it can to meet the needs of those who live in its service area

“ sense of community responsibility” take responsibility for their own community, and work together to improve and develop the community, both locally and internationally.

• 1904

Ernest Coulter founded the organized Big Brothers movement by recruiting 39 volunteers, who each agreed to befriend one boy

• Through the years BBSB expanded internationally in the US, Canada, Bermuda, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, Israel, Bulgaria

One mentor (Big brother), one mentee (small brother)

Cooperation is about unity, joining forces, willing to share experience and learnings

Big brother, small brother” cooperation among cooperatives will further the growth of the cooperative sector. This means more intensive partnership, collaboration, creative cooperation and advocacy among Federation and union, NOT to compete but strengthen the operations of the primary coops.

The BB/SB Program helps match caring mentors (big brothers) with small brother cooperative who is willing to undergo on-the job-training to learn skills they need to manage their cooperatives and observe and replicate practices of big brothers.

Big brother can offer keen advices

and insights on cost reduction,

such as Expense Reduction

Analysts, with their guidance, the

small cooperatives can

substantially reduce cost in

operation (i.e. insurance and office

supplies) without sacrificing better

delivery of service.

In the BB/SB Program, the big brother partners will help in establishing the organizational and operational systems in the small cooperatives

Big brother cooperative includes in their social responsibility program the promotion of bayanihan spirit by sharing their best practices, helping small cooperatives learn their culture of business acumen and management towards growth and productivity of the small brother cooperatives

The big brother/small brother program is anchored on the values of “malasakit”.

Applying sound business principles,

innovative business practices used

in the business world, and having

an efficient supply chain

management enhances the ability of

the cooperatives to do the work

they set to do world—helping

people and changing lives.”

Law of the seed : Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Please specify the areas in which your officers and staff would like to receive further Technical assistance from the Big Brother Cooperatives helping Small Brother Cooperatives Program. List these in order of importance:

Order of importance

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6. Others, Pls specify

Name of ARB Cooperative Name of Contact Person Mobile No. Email Address

1 Savings Deposits Services

2 SMCBUP

3 Membership Expansion

4 Education and Training Program

5 Internal Control System

6 Ethics and Ethical Standard

7 Human Resource Devt and Mgmt

8 Policies of Operation (lending, marketing)

9 Loan Products

10 Marketing Services

11 Strategic Plan

12 Health Care Program

13 Community Development Program

14 Youth Program

15 Best Practices of Big Brother

16. Others, Pls specify

Possible Technical Assistance Areas

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