WE Network Co-op Village Business Plan for Landowners 1. Overview Mission: Transform your land into a sustainable, non-residential co-op village, revitalizing distressed farms, ghost towns, or unused properties. As a Spirit Elder (landowner), you’ll lead a community of Villagers, Pioneers, and Wanderers, guided by four Elemental Elders (Earth, Air, Fire, Water), fostering mutual assistance, diverse artisan trades (e.g., yoga workshops, barbershops, crafts), and eco-friendly practices through the Wanderers End (WE) Network. Target: Landowners with 3+ acres, especially distressed farmers or ghost town owners. With 30+ acres (or plans to acquire), you’ll access enhanced support via the Land Hunt workgroup. Villages aim for mixed-use zoning to allow tradesmen to live above their shops, integrating homes and businesses. Core Concept: Villages operate as co-ops, collaborating with 33+ businesses, using the WE Network’s LOL app to manage Labor of Love (LOL) tasks, sales, and budgets. Artisans use physical raw materials (e.g., wood, fish, recycled plastics) and mental raw materials (e.g., yoga techniques, barbering skills) sourced by Elemental Elders to create goods/services sold at markets or workshops to fund the village. 2. Setup Requirements Land Requirement: Allocate 3+ acres for: A campground for Weekend Warrior meetups. Multi-story tiny houses for the four Elemental Elders (Earth, Air, Fire, Water), built using 90% recycled or natural locally sourced materials (e.g., palletable cobbins, earthships, Ecojunk like recycled plastics), constructed communally through LOL tasks under Air Elder guidance for technical expertise (e.g., MacGyver-style innovation). Space for the Spirit Elder (landowner, zoning/legal responsibilities). Areas for workshops, market stalls, and trade shops (e.g., yoga studios, barbershops, craft shops), ideally with mixed-use zoning to allow living quarters above shops for tradesmen (Pioneers, Villagers). Community gardens (e.g., silvopasture forest gardens) and permaculture plots. Leadership: Appoint 5 Elders: Spirit Elder (You): Manages zoning, land legalities, taxes, roads, drainage; may source mental raw materials (e.g., leadership skills). Earth Elder: Oversees project management and gardens/critters (e.g., permaculture, animal husbandry); may source physical raw materials (e.g., wood, soil) or mental (e.g., gardening knowledge). Air Elder: Guides mentorship and technical innovation (e.g., blue-collar tech, Ecojunk); oversees construction of tiny houses and shops using recycled materials; may source mental raw materials (e.g., yoga/barbering skills) or physical (e.g., tech components). Fire Elder: Manages community events and spiritual leadership (e.g., fire circles, Gnostic-inspired worship); may source physical raw materials (e.g., biochar) or mental (e.g., event planning expertise). Water Elder: Facilitates collaboration; may source physical raw materials (e.g., fish, water-based resources) or mental (e.g., partnership strategies). Subscriptions: All participants (Villagers, Pioneers, Elders, Wanderers) pay a WE Network subscription ($3.33/month) for LOL app access (detailed in Section 3). Participants pay a role-specific subscription (village-managed, cost TBD) for activities like workshops, services, or sales. 3. WE Network Support and Site Income Sharing The WE Network supports village establishment by providing the LOL app for management and sharing site subscription income to fund startup costs, ensuring landowners and communities can launch sustainable co-ops. WE Network Subscription Fees: Plan: Instant Co-op Eco Village Plan, $3.33/month per member (required for all Villagers, Pioneers, Elders, Wanderers), valid until canceled. Purpose: Grants access to the LOL app for village management (e.g., tracking LOL hours, fees, sales) and funds WE Network operations. Breakdown: 1/3 to Site Tech ($1.11): Covers website and LOL app maintenance. 1/3 to Your Village ($1.11): Sent yearly to support startup costs (e.g., legal fees, permits, land agreements, tiny house materials). 1/3 to WE Network ($1.11): Funds operational costs (e.g., admin, outreach, platform support). Spirit Elder Share: You receive $0.11/month per member (e.g., $0.44 for 4 members) to fund Weekend Warrior events (e.g., workshop materials, potlucks, campground maintenance). Support Benefits: Shared income helps cover initial costs (e.g., zoning permits, recycled materials for tiny houses). The LOL app streamlines operations, and WE Network provides unlimited consultations, Ecovillage Engine access, state workgroups, and Land Hunt workgroup support for 30+ acres or mixed-use zoning locations. 4. Village Financial Structure Role-Specific Subscriptions: Village-managed subscriptions for Villagers, Pioneers, Elders, and Wanderers to participate in activities (e.g., yoga workshops, barbershop services). WE Network has no involvement in these fees. Tracked via the LOL app; costs and distribution set by the village. Village Sales Income (Independent of WE Network): Purpose: Funds village operations, artisan trades, and raw materials from sales of goods (e.g., woven baskets, jams) or services (e.g., yoga classes, haircuts) at markets or workshops. Breakdown (e.g., for a $3 sale): 1/3 to Tradesman ($1): Paid to the Villager or Pioneer who made the sale (e.g., yoga instructor, barber, craft maker). 1/3 to Raw Materials Elemental Elder(s) ($1): Allocated to the budget of the Elder(s) sourcing the raw materials used, which may be physical (e.g., wood for crafts, fish for food, scissors for barbering, yoga mats) or mental (e.g., yoga techniques, barbering skills, mentorship knowledge). If multiple Elders contribute (e.g., Air for yoga knowledge, Earth for mat materials), the share is split proportionally based on materials used, tracked via the LOL app. 1/3 to Village ($1): Split equally among the 5 Elders (Spirit, Earth, Air, Fire, Water) at $0.20 each for their sector budgets to fund projects like workshops, community events, or infrastructure (e.g., tiny houses, trade shops with living quarters). Management: Tracked via the LOL app; WE Network has no claim on sales income. 5. Operations Roles and Responsibilities Spirit Elder: Manages zoning, legalities, taxes, roads, drainage; may source mental raw materials (e.g., leadership skills). Earth Elder: Oversees gardens/critters and project management; may source physical (e.g., wood) or mental (e.g., permaculture skills) raw materials. Air Elder: Guides mentorship and technical construction (e.g., multi-story tiny houses, trade shops using 90% recycled/natural materials); may source mental (e.g., yoga/barbering skills) or physical (e.g., Ecojunk) raw materials. Fire Elder: Leads community events and spiritual activities; may source physical (e.g., biochar) or mental (e.g., event planning) raw materials. Water Elder: Facilitates collaboration; may source physical (e.g., fish) or mental (e.g., partnership strategies) raw materials. Villagers: Create goods/services (e.g., crafts, yoga classes, haircuts), contribute LOL tasks until projects open (e.g., shops), and create jobs. Pioneers: Lead trades/services (e.g., plumbing, cabinet making), mentor apprentices, sell goods/services flea market-style or in mixed-use shops. Wanderers: Contribute LOL tasks (e.g., forest farming, stall setup) for benefits like food, skills, or apprenticeships. LOL System (Labor of Love) Structure: Members attend 3 Weekend Warrior meetups/month (Friday–Sunday), valued at $3.33 each, with workshops (e.g., yoga, barbering, crafting, tiny house construction) on Saturdays/Sundays and optional holiday celebrations. Workshops: Saturdays: Two 3-hour sessions (e.g., Water: 9 AM–12 PM, Earth: 1 PM–4 PM, or earlier if hot). Sundays: Two 3-hour sessions (e.g., Air and Fire, 9 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–4 PM). Format: 1st hour mental (learn), 2nd hour physical (work), 3rd hour fellowship (connect). Tasks: Wanderers and Villagers (until projects open) perform LOL tasks (e.g., constructing tiny houses with Air Elder guidance, yoga setup, gardening), logged in the LOL app. Pioneers mentor apprentices. Fees: $3.33/month covers 3 meetups; missing 1 is allowed, additional misses cost $3.33/weekend. LOL Bank Tracks LOL hours and benefits via the LOL app: Benefits: Food (e.g., 5 lbs beef for 5 hours), skill development (e.g., yoga, barbering, construction), apprenticeships with wages as co-op shareholders. Example: “Wanderer_001: 5 hours, Tiny House Construction, Earned: 5 lbs beef.” Monitors WE Network subscription fees and attendance. Infrastructure Construction: Multi-story tiny houses for Earth, Air, Fire, Water Elders and mixed-use trade shops (with living quarters upstairs, where zoning allows) are built using 90% recycled or natural locally sourced materials (e.g., palletable cobbins, earthships, Precious Plastic tiles, local wood). Construction is community-driven via LOL tasks, guided by the Air Elder’s technical expertise (e.g., Ecojunk innovation, blue-collar tech). Start Small: Clear space for campgrounds, set up temporary stalls, repurpose structures for workshops or shops. Sustainable Practices: Use silvopasture forest gardens, biogas digesters, and recycled materials for physical raw materials; leverage mental raw materials (e.g., yoga/barbering skills) for workshops. Mixed-Use Zoning: Seek locations with mixed-use zoning to allow living quarters above trade shops, enabling tradesmen (e.g., Pioneers, Villagers) to integrate homes and businesses. Growth: Expand to permanent trade shops, community spaces, and markets, potentially collaborating with 33+ businesses. 6. Benefits for Landowners Revitalize Land: Transform distressed farms or ghost towns into vibrant co-ops with diverse trades (e.g., yoga, barbering, crafts) and sustainable tiny houses. Financial Support: Receive $0.11/month per member from WE Network subscriptions for events and startup costs. Earn $0.20 per $1 village sales share as Spirit Elder for your sector budget. Visibility: Village listed on WE Network map, blog, and WE Mart (once Pioneers establish shops/services). Support: Unlimited consultations, Ecovillage Engine access, state workgroups, Land Hunt workgroup for 30+ acres or mixed-use zoning locations. Community Impact: Build a legacy empowering communities, including homeless, farmers, and shunned groups, through sustainable trades and housing. Global Connection: Join the League of New Earth Nations. 7. Getting Started Sign Up: Enroll in the Instant Co-op Eco Village Plan ($3.33/month) via WE Network. Ensure all participants have WE Network and role-specific subscriptions. Allocate Land: Dedicate 3+ acres for campground, tiny houses, and management. Appoint Elders: Select 4 Elders (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) to join you as Spirit Elder. Build Tiny Houses: Use LOL tasks under Air Elder guidance to construct multi-story tiny houses for Elders with 90% recycled/natural materials. Host First Meetup: Schedule a Weekend Warrior meetup for June 2025 (e.g., Friday, June 6, 2025). Grow: Use WE Network subscription shares for startup costs and village sales for tradesmen, raw materials, and projects, prioritizing mixed-use zoning for trade shops. 8. Marketing and Outreach Platform: Promote via WE Network website and WTFU Live Chit Chat channel with tags: #WTFU, #WENetwork, #StartAVillage, #CoopCommunity, #SustainableLiving, #DistressedFarmers, #GhostTowns, #Landowners, #CommunityBuilding, #Ecovillage.