Talk:Provisional member
From EcoReality
If we are going to rely on provisional members to finance new land purchase, we should only refund their member shares upon termination. Any investment shares they purchase should be subject to the maximum three-year waiting period.
Replace:
- In such a case, the coop will redeem the provisional member's member share and any investment shares at par value, within thirty days.
with:
- In such a case, the coop will redeem the provisional member's member share at par value, within thirty days. The member's investment shares (if any) will be redeemed within three years of the investor's request for redemption, per our co-op Rule #39.
Changes to Provisional membership options? (Sept 26, 2008). Items for discussion:
The provisional membership time period could be based on a minimum number of hours worked(100 hours for example). This will encourage provisional members to work co-op hours, become familiar with the co-op structure and take stewardship of an area (or two or ten).
Provisional membership period be over after a minimum period of residency. This would prevent a "part time" non resident member from blocking a proposal. A member who works the minimum number of hours (or under) and only comes to the co-op for 24-48 hours per month may not be deeply rooted enough to see the full scope of proposals.
$15 per hour option of paying for hour shortfall be removed. This will further encourage provisional members to work hours and become more involved in the co-op.
Member mentorship- When a person is applying to the co-op, transitioning to provisional member and then becoming a full member they have a member mentor who can help them through the process by answering questions, receiving feedback and offering support for any of the provisional membership requirements.
