Get Cooperative Membership Form

Filling out the Cooperative Membership Form online is a straightforward process that allows you to provide essential information about your business. This guide will help you navigate each section of the form with ease, ensuring that you submit complete and accurate details.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the form and open it in your browser.
2. Begin with the business information section. Enter the full legal name of your business, followed by the owner's name and the green buyer's name. Fill in the address details, including the street address, city, state or province, postal code, country, telephone number, fax number, email, and website.
3. Specify the legal structure of your business by selecting one of the options: for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, cooperative, or other. Provide a brief explanation if you choose 'other.'
4. Provide your company’s mission statement in the designated space. This statement should reflect the core values and objectives of your business.
5. Indicate how long your business has been in operation and specify how long you have been roasting coffee. Enter the volume of green coffee purchased in the last fiscal year.
6. Calculate and enter your percentage growth in the last fiscal year and your estimated percentage growth for the next year.
7. In the next field, list the type of roaster(s) you use. This information helps convey your production capabilities.
8. Specify whether you are primarily a wholesaler, a retailer, or both. If applicable, include the percentage breakdown of wholesale and retail operations.
9. Answer the certification questions regarding Fairtrade and Organic certifications by entering the percentages and whether these certifications are necessary for your business.
10. Provide additional information on any other certification systems your company participates in, as well as your definition of 'ethical sourcing.'
11. Continue with the quality section, indicating if you are a member of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and any events you have participated in.
12. Explain what 'quality' means to your business and describe your internal procedures for quality control.
13. Detail the origins that are important to your business and percentage breakdowns of the origins you purchase. Provide information on the importers you have worked with.
14. Indicate if you have traveled to origin and if you are interested in future travel opportunities with Cooperative Coffees.
15. Describe how your business differentiates itself from other roasting companies and any community involvement in local or international initiatives.
16. Conclude by stating why you want to be a member of Cooperative Coffees and how your company aligns with their core values.
17. Review all the information you've entered for accuracy. Once you are satisfied, proceed to save changes, download the form, print it, or share it as needed.

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