Member Relations


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MEMBER RELATIONS

Coop is proud to serve you in many communities through many different departments. As part of the communities of Winkler, Morden, Rosetown, Plum Coulee and area, we strive to support them by contributing to local events, groups, charities, recreation, benefits and businesses.


We want to make a difference and provide support where needed. We are pleased to have been able to give back to our communities in the amount of 150,000 in 2009.That would not have been possible without the support of our members. Thank-you.


We receive many requests for sponsorship throughout the year and we try to support as many local events and charities as possible.


As a Co-op we are responsible for operating within our budget and providing our members with a return on their purchases.

The following criteria guides us in the administration of donations and sponsorships:

  • Preference is given to local events and charity groups. National charities and those with large scale co-ordinated fundraising will be carefully considered.
  • Political events and other events that do not reflect co-operative values will not be supported.
  • Generally, the value of the donation will reflect the significance of the recognition received by Co-op (signage, promotional materials, newspaper). It is important that our membership know we contribute to the community and that in-turn encourages supporting Co-op.
  • Event donations also come with the expectation that the Co-op will be supported in the form of purchases of supplies for the event (we understand and accept that some events have several sponsors and require proportional support).
  • Sponsorship forms must be dropped off at the Administration office for approval one week in advance of the event.
  • Some sponsorships need the approval of the General Manager.
  • Large sponsorships may require Board approval.
  • Our mascot Cooper loves to attend community events. Where possible and appropriate we like to have him involved.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a partner in building our community. We wish all involved success in your endeavors.


If you wish to apply for sponsorship, please contact our member relations coordinator, Carrie Hiebert @ 325-9595, or click here for a sponsorship form.