2007-08-08 Co-operation Through Communication

2007-08-08 Geoff Gilson Weaver Street Geoff \Geoff Gilson\Weaver Street Market/elections http://weaverstreetgeoff.blogspot.com/2007/08/co-operation-through-communication.html Co-operation Through Communication Co-operation Through Communication  I wasn’t born in Carrboro. But I got here just as quickly as I could. I was, as you may have guessed, born in England – the birthplace also of the co-operative movement. So, I know a bit about co-operation, its genesis and its governance.

I haven't always been a grocery store clerk. Although I'm proud to serve as one, alongside all of you, as I use my spare time to explore my creative interests. In my journey through life, I think I have picked up a number of skills and disciplines, which I hope will serve you well on the Board.

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I have served on civic committees since I was 16. I was elected a city councilor at the age of 23. I was Chairman of the Board of Trustees for a community theater in North Georgia. And I have worked with Ruffin on the Development Committee of WCOM.

When all the posturing is done, I know about rolling up sleeves, and getting the nitty-gritty done, in a way that takes into account seemingly different points of view. I think probably my greatest, recent achievement was painstakingly coaxing to adoption the By-Laws of the community theater. You think a co-op is a soap opera – try community theater!

&ldquo;I haven't always been a grocery store clerk. Although I'm proud to serve as one, alongside all of you, as I use my spare time to explore my creative interests. In my journey through life, I think I have picked up a number of skills and disciplines, which I hope will serve you well on the Board.&rdquo;   