Why Be a Co-op Owner? Owner Appreciation Months
The Co-op announces special months during the year when owners can take 10% off one shopping trip. Check our social media or enews to find out when the next one is.
Opt into E-Receipts
Sign-up: BriarPatch.coop/ereceipt-opt-in
Vote and Become Involved
Vote for the Board of Directors, run for the Board and have a say in the strategic vision of the Co-op.
Be a PatchWorks Volunteer
Receive 15% off up to two shopping trips each month.
Ends Policies
Text Alerts
Text PATCHOWNERINFO to 888-530-1949 to sign up to receive important Co-op text alerts and information.
BriarPatch Food Co-op | Summer 2021
O W N E R S ’ PA G E
Patronage Dividend
Receive a dividend on purchases made in the store in years when the Co-op nets a profit.
BriarPatch Food Co-op exists so that Owners, customers and members of our community have: 1. A successful and vibrant cooperatively-owned business that acts as a leader among local businesses and food co-ops nationally and contributes to environmental stewardship through its business practices.
2. Access to high-quality, healthy products, especially local and organic food. 3. A community center where people experience a sense of connectedness, ownership and fellowship.
Board Members and Meetings Board of Directors Alan Weisberg, Alana Lucia, Mark Fenton, Katie Ivy, Richard Drace, Kwong Chew, Jonathan Collier, Kali Feiereisel, Rachel Berry To contact all the Directors, send an email to: directors@board.briarpatch. coop. For individual Directors: first name and last initial (i.e. alanw@board. briarpatch.coop). Letters may be left at Customer Service.
4. A stronger local food system. 5. A major employer that provides a healthy, fair and considerate workplace for employees. 6. Access to education about food and consumer issues that encourages customers to make healthier food choices.
Upcoming Board Meetings
Board Committees
The upcoming meeting agenda is posted on the store bulletin board at least one week prior to the meeting.
To find out more about the Board’s standing committees, please add the following Committee names to the subject line when you email us at directors@board.briarpatch.coop.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Tuesday, Aug 31, 2021 For meeting times or additional information, please contact Mary Hunter at maryh@briarpatch.coop.
Board Development Committee Finance Committee Executive Committee Governance Committee
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