Convention for a new social contract
June 15
2018 - June 18
2018
Philadelphia PA
Free
Summary
EDA turned the second annual conference into a convention for our members. The event, which was held in Philadelphia, focused on drafting and approving a basic platform for the organization. It detailed EDA's vision, mission, structure and responsibilities. It also called for elections immediately following the convention. Since its signing on June 17, 2018, this Cooperative Charter has proved to be a durable document for guiding EDA and has served as a template for other organizations.
AGENDA
The Broken Promise of Democratic Capitalism: Reflection on the world we inherited from our grandparents (Education Team)
Introduction to the EDA Cooperative Charter: Ratification of Sections 1-5 of the Charter
Metrics for a Sustainable Economy: Research on the availability of food, water and energy to meet everyone’s needs
Learning to Share the Commons: Education on sustainability and economic democracy
Speaking with our Elected Representatives: Advocacy through the legislative system for new economic policies
New Social Contract for Economic Democracy: Planning for the world that we want to leave our grandchildren
Ratification of Charter: Sections 6-10 and 11-12 of EDA Cooperative Charter
Call for Advocacy: Organizing for legislative action
5-Year Strategi Vision and Business Plan
Announcing EDA Elections
Signing of the Charter: with the founders of EDA
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