About AOPP
Albany Organised Primary Producers (AOPP) is a co-operative based in Albany, with a goal to provide sound advice, excellent local providers, an ease of service, as well as a trading rebate.
With consistent growth in both members and service providers, AOPP is a co-operative with strong values and community-centred approach.
History
AOPP grew from a buying group formed by the rural firm SBS IAMA. The farmers thought they could obtain a better deal and sought advice from Co-ops WA on how they could improve their position. Co-ops WA introduced them to Capricorn Society Ltd, a very successful buying group in the automotive trade. In November 1997 the board decided to follow Esperance & Geraldton in forming a co-operative.
A General Meeting was held February 1998 with WA Co-ops WA addressing the meeting on the benefits of a co-op. It was resolved to form a co-op with the name Albany Organised Primary Producers Co-Operative Ltd (AOPP). It was incorporated 4th December 1998 with IAMA providing the administration. From January 2001 Capricorn Society Ltd became responsible for AOPP’s administration. In October 2014 EOPP took over the billing & providing monthly management financials to the AOPP board who meet every three months.
From a humble beginning in 2003 AOPP commenced distributing its surplus as a trading rebate to members in proportion to business done through the co-op. It has continued to pay a trading rebate each year.
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1. Voluntary and Open Membership
Cooperatives are voluntary organisations, open to all people able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
2. Democratic Member Control
Cooperatives are democratic organisations controlled by their members – those who buy the goods or use the services of the cooperative – who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions.
3. Member Economic Participation
Members contribute equally to, and democratically control, the capital of the cooperative. This benefits members in proportion to the business they conduct with the cooperative rather than on the capital invested.
5. Education, Training and Information
Cooperatives provide education and training for members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperative. Member also inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperatives.
6. Cooperation among Cooperatives
Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.
7. Concern for Community
While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of communities through policies and programs accepted by the members.
4. Autonomy and Independence
Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organisations controlled by their members. If the co-op enters into agreement with other organisations or raises capital from external sources, it is done so based on terms the ensure democratic control by the members and maintains the cooperative’s autonomy.
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