(Report)
Colonist representation on the
ARRC Board, i-’or a considerable
tine no action was secured on this
but finally a vacancy occurcd
which resulted in the election
of Prank Linn to the ARRC Beard.
Since that time this organization In
seemingly at least, is getting a
some prospect of a foothold in
the management of our own busin
ess ,
Relations with the AfiRC Board
and Management have ranged all the
way from extremely bitter to con
genial, The patience of all has
at times been almost exhausted.
However, with a new season just a
head, prospects of an excellent .
manager for our affairs and the
operation of the units for this
organization by itsolf, should
encourage us to another year of
effort.
During, tho past year the efforts
of the hoard have been directed
towan* .securing for the members,
satisfactory insurance, both
life and fire. Up to tho jjroscrt
however, a satisfactory group
life insurance policy has not
boon found, Tho most satisfact
ory fire insurance is offered by
the- Granfle. Thi3 i3 Cooperative
But extends only to Grange mem
bers, Nothing definite has boon
done on this as a representative
will probably be here.
The work on the Cooperative Power
and Light Plant is progressing.
Preliminary work has been done.
This Cooperative will bo a sep
eratfevporganization from the
MVFCA, having its own Board of
Directors and financing. The
Board of tho MVFCA is acting a3
crganizalng Board only.
It is the belief of this Board
that our Educational Program for
the past year has been weak.
Our principal organ for the put
ting across of Cooperative know
ledge Is "THE VALLEY SETTLER".
This paper has carried many fine
Cooperative articles, but the /
need is for organized and sustain
ed program such as can bo dcvolopad
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only by a competent Manager of
the whole Cooperative system,
who lenows where he is going and
why.
Due to the fact that this organ
ization has had ho Manager, its
Board has attempted to do but iittj
the control of units and services
not yet turned over to the or
ganization, The crops to- be
raised, how they are sold, the
prices paid and the disposition
of the goods, have so far been all
under control of the ARRC, Mien
asked for advice by them, which
has been frequently, the Board
has given their opinion, support
ed or criticized their action.
In conclusion, the Board then has
1st, Educated themselves, for
their job,
2nd, Directed to the best of their
ability thoso few things they
could direct,
3rd, Endeavored to carry out the
contractual obligations of
the organization,
4th, Promoted the general welfare
and those things which tile
Board thinks will result in
a stronger foundation for
the MVPCA in the future.
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A UN OUN CEMENT
The Chief Accountant has requested
that we announce payday will be
Monday February. 6th.. This is
necessary as the office cannot
get the payrolls ready in time on
Saturday.
"Matanuska Maid" eggs are being
sold in increasing quantit ies
on the Fairbanks market. As
Cooperating members please do
your part in keeping quality at
the highest by SEPARATING YOUR
ROOSTERS FROM YOUR FLOCK -
WE CANNOT MARKET FERTILE EGGS.
This urgent plea is extremely
5S*i;Y,-rtant. Recently new: customers
have given us trial orders.
CAN WE KEEP THESE CUSTOMERS ????