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Cooperatives & The Symbolism of Twin Pines

Twin Pines Foundation

A familiar symbol of the cooperative is the encircled Twin Pines. The symbol was adopted in 1922 by the Cooperative League of the USA (now the National Cooperative Business Association) as a universal cooperative emblem.

The Pine Tree is an ancient symbol of life; the two pines highlight the mutual nature of cooperation. The pines are encircled to symbolize the roots and the endless quality of eternity. The trees and the circle are dark green, which is the color of chlorophyll, the life principle in nature. The color within the circle is golden yellow, typifying the sun, the giver of light and life.

Over the years, the emblem has been used widely around the world to display a sense of common purpose and identification among cooperatives.

 

Greetings!

 

It is not too late to submit pictures for the Co-op Calendar.  The Calendar celebrates and commemorates the International Year of Co-ops by providing a calendar of pictures and co-op related information.  Significant dates in co-op history will be highlighted in the calendar.

 

Co-ops and co-op support organizations from across the US and the world are encouraged to submit pictures and consider becoming a co-sponsor.

 


Submit Pictures and Graphics

Selected pictures and photographer & submitter will be credited and receive a free calendar!

 

Please submit pictures by June 15 with accompanying brief stories about a personal experience, observation or your co-op/co-op support organization's experience(s) with:

  1. ANY of the 7 Co-op Principles.
  2. ANY international experience, project, endeavor or work involving co-ops or co-op support organizations; non-US co-op development; international cooperation involving US co-op development. 
  3. A special/unique community co-op outreach or charitable project or event.

 

Help Finance this Undertaking: 

Become a Co-Sponsor!

 

Twin Pines Sponsors contribute $5,000 or more:includes name & logo recognition on calendar (with premium size and location), on CCCD website (with link to your website) and on all calendar correspondence; 50 free calendars, discount on additional calendars ordered, and CCCD non-profit membership;

 

Co-op Flag Sponsors contribute $3,000 or more:includes name & logo recognition on calendar, on CCCD website and on most calendar correspondence; 25 free calendars, discount on additional calendars ordered, and CCCD non-profit membership;

 

Cooperator Sponsors contribute $1,000 or more: includes name recognition on calendar, 5 free calendars, discount on additional calendars ordered, and CCCD non-profit membership;

 

Co-op Supporter Sponsors contribute $500 or more: includes name listing on calendar and a free calendar.

 

  • Click for form to include with your sponsorship or photo submission
  • Click for information on CCCD Membership

 

California Conference Provides Wealth-building Strategy for Disadvantaged Communities

Conference on Serving the Underserved

On June 15 the Federation of Community Development Credit Unions will kick off its conference in Hollywood with an organizing symposium.Community Development Credit Unions (CDCUs) and Low-income Credit Unions (LICUs) are community-owned, financial cooperatives that offer affordable credit and financial products that build wealth in low- and moderate-income urban and rural communities nationwide. Also known as community development financial institutions (CDFIs), CDCUs help residents of disadvantaged communities survive difficult economic times by building a culture of a savings, providing access to responsible financial products, shared equity and active member-ownership that places people before profits. 
 

For more information visit: 37th Annual Conference on Serving the Underserved, or contact Rafael O. Morales at:rmorales@cdcu.coop, or (800) 437-8711 (800) 437-8711 x206. 

For more information visit our website: www.cccd.coop; email us at: coops@cccd.coop; or call us at 530-297-1032.

 

THANK YOU for your help with this undertaking!

 

California Center for Cooperative Development 

979 F Street, Suite A-1, Davis, CA 95616

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