| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accountability | being responsible for actions |
| 2. | adjourn | to end a meeting |
| 3. | adopt | to formally accept |
| 4. | agenda | list of items for a meeting |
| 5. | amend | to change formally |
| 6. | approve | to officially accept or authorize |
| 7. | asset | something valuable the co-op owns |
| 8. | audit | official review of financial records |
| 9. | ballot | method or paper for voting |
| 10. | benefit | advantage provided to members |
| 11. | board | the group overseeing the organization |
| 12. | budget | plan for income and spending |
| 13. | bylaws | rules governing the organization |
| 14. | capital | money used to operate or grow |
| 15. | cash flow | movement of money in and out |
| 16. | chair | person leading a meeting |
| 17. | charter | founding document or grant |
| 18. | co-op | a business owned by its members |
| 19. | committee | a smaller working group |
| 20. | consensus | general agreement among participants |
| 21. | cooperation | working together toward shared goals |
| 22. | credit | money available or owed back |
| 23. | debit | money taken from an account |
| 24. | delivery | bringing goods to a destination |
| 25. | director | board member with oversight duties |
| 26. | discount | reduced price |
| 27. | dividend | payment distributed from earnings |
| 28. | dues | regular fees paid by members |
| 29. | elect | to choose someone by voting |
| 30. | eligibility | qualification to participate |
| 31. | emergency | serious urgent situation |
| 32. | equity | ownership value held by members |
| 33. | evacuation | organized leaving of a place |
| 34. | expense | cost paid by the business |
| 35. | expiry | end of safe use period |
| 36. | fair trade | trade with fair producer standards |
| 37. | feedback | helpful response or evaluation |
| 38. | governance | system of oversight and control |
| 39. | grievance | formal complaint about unfair treatment |
| 40. | handbook | manual of rules and guidance |
| 41. | incident | unexpected event, often harmful |
| 42. | inclusion | practice of welcoming everyone |
| 43. | insurance | protection against financial loss |
| 44. | interest | cost of borrowing money |
| 45. | inventory | goods kept for sale |
| 46. | invoice | bill requesting payment |
| 47. | label | tag giving product information |
| 48. | ledger | book or file of accounts |
| 49. | liability | debt or financial obligation |
| 50. | loan | money borrowed and repaid later |
| 51. | majority | more than half |
| 52. | mediation | help resolving a dispute |
| 53. | meeting | a gathering for discussion or decisions |
| 54. | member | a person belonging to the co-op |
| 55. | membership | state of belonging to a group |
| 56. | minutes | official written meeting notes |
| 57. | mission | core purpose of the organization |
| 58. | motion | a formal proposal for action |
| 59. | newsletter | regular informational publication |
| 60. | nominate | to formally propose a candidate |
| 61. | notice | formal announcement or warning |
| 62. | officer | person holding an official role |
| 63. | order | request for goods or services |
| 64. | orientation | introductory guidance for newcomers |
| 65. | outreach | effort to connect with people |
| 66. | ownership | legal possession or control |
| 67. | participation | taking part in activities |
| 68. | patronage | member use tied to benefits |
| 69. | perishable | likely to spoil quickly |
| 70. | policy | guiding rule or principle |
| 71. | pricing | setting amounts charged for goods |
| 72. | produce | fresh fruits and vegetables |
| 73. | proxy | authority to vote for another |
| 74. | purchase | to buy something |
| 75. | quality | degree of excellence or standard |
| 76. | quorum | minimum attendance for valid business |
| 77. | ratify | to approve officially |
| 78. | receipt | proof that payment was made |
| 79. | recycle | process for reusing materials |
| 80. | refund | money returned after payment |
| 81. | renewal | continuation for another term |
| 82. | reserve | funds kept for future needs |
| 83. | resolution | formal decision or statement |
| 84. | revenue | money coming into the business |
| 85. | second | support for considering a motion |
| 86. | secretary | officer keeping records |
| 87. | share | a unit of ownership |
| 88. | shift | scheduled work period |
| 89. | shipment | goods sent together |
| 90. | supplier | business providing goods or services |
| 91. | surplus | amount left after costs |
| 92. | sustainable | able to continue with low harm |
| 93. | tax | required payment to government |
| 94. | training | instruction for skills or duties |
| 95. | transparency | openness in decisions and records |
| 96. | treasurer | officer managing finances |
| 97. | vendor | seller of goods or services |
| 98. | volunteer | person offering unpaid help |
| 99. | vote | to choose by formal decision |
| 100. | warehouse | place where goods are stored |