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February 2021

February 2021 Issue: Co-operator Newsletter Quarterly Issue

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Multi-purpose Co-operative Society (ACSI Co-op)

The values and principles of a co-operative that place people, rather than, profit at the centre of business, inspire the students to not only run a business in a sustainable way, but to do so to meet a social need.

Changes to the CCF PDPA Grant

The PDPA Grant has been revised after taking into consideration the feedback from the co-operatives since the introduction of the PDPA Grant, and more recently, at the Emerging Stronger Conversation with Co-operatives held on 16 November 2020. The revised PDPA Grant takes effect on 1 February 2021.

Emerging Stronger Together with Co-ops!

The co-op movement kicked off the year with a virtual networking event. To bring cheers and show solidarity, an energy booster box was sent to all affiliates. The Co-operative Movement also paid tribute to Kwek Kok Kwong and Dr Theyvendran for their contributions.

Resilience for the Long Haul

Have you ever wondered why people respond to stress and adversities differently? Co-operator reached out to Istoria Co-op and AUPE Credit Co-op to discover more about what resilience means to them.

Co-op 4.0 Digital Tools to Speed Up Transformation

While we are still adapting to the new norm, we can leverage some digital tools to help us quicken the pace of adoption, and improve our productivity and efficiency at work.

#NotJustWoke

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a co-operative (or co-op in short) and what’s the role of a co-operator? In this issue, we shone a spotlight on young changemakers from different co-op sectors who shared with us what they do to spark social change!

First Deputy Chairman of the SNCF appointed as its new Chairman

Mr Tng Ah Yiam, First Deputy Chairman of the Singapore National Co-operative Federation, appointed as its new Chairman

Co-op Champion Award

For his contributions to the co-operative movement, SNCF presented the The Co-operative Champion Award to Dr Theyvendran posthumously. The Co-operative Champion Award was specially to recognise respected individuals who championed the co-operative mission.

Doing Good Together

"It is only when the co-operative does well, it can then do more good." - SSBEC Chairman Mr S. Gulam. This new CSR initiative helps uplift the spirits of the community at Jalan Kukoh estate.

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