Gamehenge Tapers Co-op is a not-for-profit organization that was created to serve the Portland tapers community. Tapers are a hobby-based community that trades recordings for personal and non-commercial use. The Co-op will supply the equipment necessary to support the taping of shows. This supports the trading community, which is people who trade live shows only for personal consumption. The Co-op sells recording equipment wholesale at a low overhead. By offering the members heavily discounted rates, it encourages them to become more active tapers. Because the organization operates as a non-profit cooperative, members will volunteer their time in order to help it succeed. It exists to help the trading community.
Membership dues and a small charge for overhead will allow the organization to cover costs associated with doing business and allow it to slowly grow. Gamehenge Tapers Co-op is increasing its membership roster by at minimum 20% annually.
1.1 Objectives
The following are the three-year objectives.
- To create a cooperative whose number one goal is to serve its member.
- To increase the membership base by 20% each year.
- Provide Portland traders with overhead and cost-plus deals on CD-R media.
- To develop a sustainable co-op.
1.2 Mission
Gamehenge Tapers CooperativeՉ۪s mission is serve the Portland tapers. We exist to attract and maintain customers. This maxim will guide everything else. Our services will meet or exceed customer expectations.