Run For The Co-op Board!

Co-op election season is almost here!

Each year, three seats out of the nine total are up for election/re-election.

Voting for the Board Election will begin in February and extend up until the Annual Meeting in March.

The deadline for submitting a notice of intent to run and

a candidate statement to get on the ballot is February 11th.

 

What does it look like to be on the board?

Board members support the mission and long-term strategic goals of the co-op. To accomplish this

important work, Board members serve on various committees to engage with the Co-op membership,

determine and monitor the Co-op’s strategic direction, and plan for the development and deepening of

our cooperative in service to our community.

Other perks of serving on the Co-op Board include: hanging out with awesome community members,

great snacks at meetings and retreats (when meeting in person), saving money with the Board discount,

and opportunities for professional development. This is a great opportunity to get involved and contribute

your unique talents and voice to the future of our co-op!

 

Click Here To Learn More Or Download A Candidate Application

 

“Serving on the co-op board, while a serious responsibility, has been a real adventure! The pandemic over the last 2 years was met with grace, strength and creativity by our management and board. It showed me how our love for our community and team effort can prevail in the most remarkable of circumstances. We are committed!”

-Sue Bauer, Board Vice President, Board Development Committee

 

 

 

 

 

Candidate Orientation In January!

The Board Development Committee will be hosting Candidate Orientation(s) in January to answer questions and give

an overview of serving on the Co-op Board. If you are at all interested in running and would like to learn more, please

let us know by emailing board@orcasfood.coop and we will send you the details closer to the date.

To be eligible to run you must be a Co-op Owner in good standing (you don’t have to be paid in full, just current on

your equitypayments) and care about supporting our Co-op in the quest to make the world a better place.

 

 

“Running to serve on the board of the co-op is a service to the entire membership.  We are the body that ensures we stay true to our planned goals while thriving as a model for a cooperative economy.  The 2022 election will be held at our Annual Membership Meeting on March 27, 2022.  Ballots with candidate statements will be issued 30 days prior to that date.  Thank you for your willingness to serve!”

-Sue Bauer, Board Vice President, Board Development Committee

 

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