In
2001, the Concordia Student Union ACCESS slate proposed the idea of creating
a Co-op Bookstore on campus. Many students supported the project and during
that year the preliminary work to see the project realized was completed.
The motion to initiate the Co-op project was unanimously approved by the
Council of Student Representatives.
August
2001
- The Concordia Student Union’s (CSU) executive council launches
the idea to build a co-op bookstore at Concordia University
September 2001
- The CSU’s Council of Representatives ratifies the motion of the
Co-op Bookstore project.
- An employee is hired as the project's coordinator.
- A used book sale is organized to introduce the student community to
the Co-op project and to the ideologies which underly Co-operatives.
- Negotiations with the Concordia University’s administration commence.
- Dialogues with the Coopérative de développement régional (CDR) and the
Fédération des coopératives québécoises
en milieu scolaire (FCQMS/Coopsco) are engaged for inspiration and support.
November 2001
- A $25,000 subsidy is granted to the project by the CSU’s Council
of Representatives.
December 2001
- A second $35,000 subsidy is granted to the project by the Concordia
Council on Student Life’s (CCSL) Special Project Fund. This subsidy
will be given in three installments.
- The room allocated to the project (H-127), located in the Concordia
University’s Hall Building, is renovated and equipped with an alarm
system.
January 2002
- A second used book sale is organized.
- Negotiations with University’s administration, the CDR and the
Direction des Coopératives continue.
- The Provisional Committee is looking for support within the different
University’s departments and student groups.
March 2002
- The University’s Work Study Program grants a $1,040 subsidy to
the project so that two students can be hired for a period of three months.
April 2002
- An agreement is signed between the Co-operative’s Provisional
Committee and the Concordia University’s Board of Directors.
May and June 2002
- A campaign is held to sensitize and inform professors.
- The Concordia Co-op Bookstore is officially admitted as member of the
CDR.
September 2002
- A third used book sale is organized. This reoccurring event is growing
in scope and importance.
October 2002
- The Co-operative receives its constitutional status from the Direction
des Coopératives.
- CCSL grants a second subsidy of an amount of $17,500 to the project
for the 2002-2003 year.
November 2002
- Concordia Community Solidarity Co-op Bookstore’s first general
assembly takes place.
December 2002
- Shelves, displays and a cashier counter are bought and installed in
the store.
January 2003
- The used book sale has become a tradition at the beginning of each semester.
The Co-operative sells new and used books as well as school and office
supplies but stays open for only one month.
March 2003
- The Work Study Program grants a $2,115 subsidy for the hiring of two
students for the 2003-2004 school year.
August 2003
- A $6,500 salary subsidy from the Local Employment Centre is granted
to the Co-operative for a full time position.
- A Bookseller is hired.
September 2003
- The Concordia Co-op Bookstore opens officially its doors full time.
October 2003
- The Concordia Co-op Bookstore celebrates its 1-year anniversary!
November 2003
- First General Assembly.
- CCSL give the Co-op $8,700 for the 2003-2004 year representing the third
and final subsidy installment.
June
2004
- An Office Supplies clerk is hired
August 2004
- A logo for the CCSCB is approved by the Board of Directors and instated.
November
26, 2004
- The Co-op celebrates Buy Nothing Day
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