Copy
ACNHdr
Ho Ho Ho...ld up wait a minute, we're not there yet! Thanks for being a rockstar of an ACCA supporter in 2018, not only have we spread some festive cheer to elected officials earlier this month, we've also been saving the planet with the first stops of our excellent Energy Endurance Series!

This month's Alberta Co-op News is the gift that keeps on giving - be sure to check out Motion 507 and keep an eye out for some face-fur related fundraising... if you're feeling keen to spread some festive love, send it in the direction of new ACCA members Solar Power Investment Co-operative Edmonton (SPICE) and Elliot Bridgewater Law.
CommGenPR
ACCA help launch $200m Community Generation Program
That's right, we joined the Minister of Environment and Parks alongside leaders from EQUS REA & AFREA at last month's Rural Municipalities of Alberta convention to share how co-operatives can play a vital role in rural and urban community renewable projects.

Find out More
RTpt1

Youth Roundtable Interview (pt. 1)

With registrations opening in less than 60 days for the 2019 Co-operative Youth Leadership Program, ACCA’s very own Executive Director Michele Aasgard was grilled by 2018 participants on her involvement in the Co-operative sector in this new 2 part series.

There was even mention of some sibling jealousy! [Read Part 1]
 

AFREA & MLA Schreiner Introduce Motion 507

[Nov 26] “Be it resolved that the Legislative Assembly urge the government to strengthen partnerships with rural electrification associations, REAs, and other co-operatively organized utility associations by developing policies that promote the long-term viability and sustainability of REAs and other co-operatively organized utility associations.”

Read the full legislature discussion
 
ACCA MLA Reception

MLA Reception

Ministers, Party Leaders and Shadow Ministers were among 18 MLA's who connected with 45 executives from 17 co-operatives at our member-only Co-operative MLA Reception on December 4!

Watch ACCA Chair Randy Taylor provide the opening remarks

 
EES

Energy Endurance Series Review

Remember we received an Energy Efficiency Alberta grant in the fall? Well thanks to this, over 60 people connected with 13 sustainable energy and renewables experts at the Athabasca and Drayton Valley stops to develop or advance their community projects.

Find out about the projects in this Series review
MEMBER ROUND UP
COMMUNITY READS

UPCOMING EVENTS

ACCA Government Relations Call
Wednesday, January 23 2018; 09:30am
(Email wmcglynn@acca.coop for details)

*** SAVE THE DATE ***
Co-operative Youth Leadership Program
June 29 - July 23 2019

With the holiday season upon us, all is pretty much quiet on the event front this month! We held our first Edmonton Co-op Cafe meetup earlier in December (see left) and will be announcing new dates for these next month.
Join or follow the conversation on social media using the hashtag #TCCB
Want to be included in January's newsletter?
E-mail Will McGlynn, Community Relations Specialist on 
wmcglynn@acca.coop
Copyright © 2018 Alberta Community and Cooperative Association (ACCA), All rights reserved.


Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp