You Own It!
Co-op Board Elections & Wooden Nickel Survey The biggest difference between your Co-op and a buying club is that you own it! Make your voice heard by voting for Board of Directors and the Wooden Nickel Program. Attend the Annual Co-op Owner Meeting & Potluck. Better yet, consider running for the Co-op Board of Directors. Here’s what you need to know to get involved this spring!
Basics Co-op Board of Directors Your cooperative is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors made up of 5 Basics Co-op Owners. Any Owner with an active membership (fully vested or up to date on installments) and an interest in more directly influencing the Co-op is encouraged to apply. Three seats are up for election this year. Board members commit to an approximately two-hour meeting every other month, for two year terms beginning in June. Each Board member has an equal vote on issues that come before them, although roles such as President, Treasurer and Secretary are also determined annually.
Most Board activities fall into three categories: Policy – The Board interprets and refines the mission and goals of the Co-op, then helps establish policies to advance them. Long-Term Planning- The Board employs an accounting firm and legal counsel, engages in long-range financial planning and must approve any major plans or commitments. Supervision – The Board hires and supervises the General Manager.
Wooden Nickel Program Survey
Run for Basics Board Submit your name, Owner ID number, a photo of yourself, and answers to the questions below. Email to gm@basicshealth.com or drop off at Customer Service no later than 8pm on Friday, April 17th. 1. Why do you want to be elected to the Basics Cooperative Board? 2. What special skills or experience will you bring to the Board? 3. What role do you think Basics Co-op offers in our community?
Vote! Sun. May 3rd – Sat. May 9th
Candidate info and the electronic ballot link will be posted at basicshealth.com and shared on facebook and twitter, or fill out a paper ballot at Customer Service. Please remember, though members of a household enjoy Owner discounts, the eligible voter is the person whose signature appears on the Ownership Application form. Board election results will be announced at the Annual Co-op Owner Meeting & Potluck on Saturday, June 6th at Riverside Park (see p.3).
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You Own It!...............................................1 New Owners, Staff Anniversaries.....................2 Annual Owner Meeting & Potluck.....................3 Local Vendor Spotlight: generationMe...............4 Did You Know? “Trusting Supplement Labels”.....5 New & Returning Items..................................6 New Family & Friend Co-op Passes.................6 Farm to School From Seed to Table.................7 Co+op Cooks Recipes ...................................8 Events Calendar......................................9-10
e! otfrom VAlso May 3rd to May 9th, Co-op Owners will choose the next 12 local non-profits
to be featured in the Wooden Nickel donation program at checkout. Fill out a paper survey at Customer Service, or follow the link at basicshealth.com, facebook or twitter.