Call for Candidates Applications Due July 21st

Are you a Common Market Co-op Owner who is passionate about our Mission?

Your Co-op is seeking passionate, serviceoriented leaders to run as candidates for the Common Market's Board of Directors. We welcome candidates from diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates should share our commitment to the cooperative economy, social equity, community, and the environment.

Who is on the Board of Directors, and can other Owners run?

The Board consists of nine democratically elected members with staggered threeyear terms. The Board helps direct the future success and growth of the Co-op. Any current Owner in good standing who loves the Co-op business model and can work cooperatively and collaboratively is invited to run for a Board seat.

What does a Board Member's job look like?

Board Members attend each monthly Board Meeting – usually 3 hours on the 4th Thursday of the month. In addition, there may be other ad hoc meetings during the month, as well as the opportunity to volunteer at store events such as Loco for Local, participate in committees such as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, and join round tables like Lunch with Leadership. Some Board Members even travel to meetings or attend trainings with the CCMA – Consumer Cooperative Management Association.

Important Dates:

Next Board Meetings: July 27 & August 24 | 6 - 9PM

Board Election Info Session: July 12 | 6 - 7PM

Applications due: July 21

Ownerfest/Annual Meeting: October 14 | 12 - 3PM

What will we be voting on in the 2023 election?

In addition to filling 3 Board seats, Owners will be voting on By Law revisions during this election cycle. Information sessions will be held during the summer so Owners can preview proposed updates.

When and how will the election take place?

The election will take place in September 2023 and voting will be online. Candidate information packets will be available soon, with candidate information sessions to follow throughout the summer.

I’m not ready to join the Board, what are other ways to support the Co-op?

• Participate! Vote in the election, attend a Board meeting, keep the cooperative business model strong!

• Shop regularly! That one extra shop or additional item in your cart makes a big difference in our ability to bring unique products and healthy food to our community!

• Attend an event or class! Join like-minded individuals who love to be educated about sustainability, health & wellness, and diversity, equity, & inclusion.

• Introduce your friends! We are stronger together!

Read more info and apply online at commonmarket.coop/about/board-of-directors

What is your favorite meal to make? Crêpes, all kinds!

When you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you do?

Play with my three beautiful daughters.

If you were a fruit or vegetable, what would you be and why? Prune, because I loosen people up!

What's your biggest splurge ingredient? Flank steak.

What is your favorite clean-out-the-fridge meal? Everything but the sink burrito!

What is something always in your pantry/fridge? Eggs, romaine, potatoes

What brought you to the Co-op? Its diversity and Co-op values; very accepting, friendly, and a good place for a deaf person!

What do you like best about your job? My co-workers & management.

What's your favorite thing to make? Brown sugar buttermilk pancakes.

When you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you do?

Art, talking to family and friends, and appreciating nature.

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Film and knitting/crocheting.

What's the best meal you've ever eaten? Pork tacos with mango salsa.

What's your biggest splurge ingredient? Steaks or any berries!

What's your favorite clean-out-the-fridge meal? Shepherd's pie.

What's something that's always in your pantry/fridge? Milk and eggs.