Photos from 2012 Conference

 

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March 2013 Newsletter

 

 

Professional Directory of Members that provide valuable services to housing cooperatives

 

 

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Midwest Association of Housing Cooperatives
50th Annual Conference
June 2 - 6

Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

 

Reservations 702-785-5555

 



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We are pleased to invite you to a welcome
reception to honor MAHC’s 50th year!
Sunday, June 2nd, 2013
7pm – 9pm

Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

London Room
Refreshments and Entertainment will be
provided


 

The Perils of Nepotism

In the cooperative world, nepotism is the practice of showing favoritism toward one's family members or friends in economic or employment terms. A good example is using the Director’s position to give special dispensation to certain individuals or even hiring a friend or relative in a position with the cooperative. This not only has a damaging effect on the overall operation of the cooperative, but also erodes the membership’s trust. Further, it may ultimately lead to situations where elections are fixed, member issues are ignored, members who speak out are intimidated, or worse, embezzlement of corporate funds. In recent years we have witnessed flourishing cooperatives that have discovered that the relationships between employees and board members have destroyed member confidence in the Board, and even resulted in tens of thousands embezzled due to cover-ups and favoritism towards family members and friends. In short, Directors should not be related by marriage or blood to other Directors or employees.

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CERTIFIED COURSES
For Directors, Managers and
Maintenance Personnel

We are pleased to announce that new comprehensive courses, which offer Certifications, are now available.


Certified Cooperative Director (CCD)
Certified Cooperative Manager (CCM)
Certified Cooperative Maintenance Manager (CCMM)

 


Cooperative Housing Handbook

The director knows that things in a cooperative don't "just happen". He/She knows that conducting a cooperative's business may involved up to a million dollars a year, and several times that in total assets. It involves the lives of hundreds of people who live there, and many others whose earnings depend on the cooperative.

So where do we start? What do we do?