Every year, BFC shareholders have the opportunity to choose who represents them on the Board of Directors. Three of the Board's nine seats come up for election each year.
When the need arises, the Board also recommends changes to our bylaws. Shareholders can vote to approve or disapprove these changes during the election period as well.
Elections are one of the most powerful ways our shareholders can exercise their rights as owners of the Co-op, and it is one of the best illustrations of how egalitarian
the cooperative model is. Each shareholder, no matter how much money they spend here, gets one vote – no more, no less. We encourage all shareholders to exercise the rights their owner status affords.
Shareholder involvement makes us who we are.
On top of that, any shareholder can run for the Board, including employees. We believe it is vital for our Board to accurately represent our shareholders’ needs and values.
Find more information about becoming a candidate
here. Our Board members would be happy to talk to you about any questions you may have.
The bylaws state that elections start as soon as the Annual Meeting ends and last for 14 days (Article 4.1a). Shareholders will receive special “Co-op Business” emails alerting them to the dates and the process. Voting can be done electronically via your personal device, or in-store at our electronic voting booth or on paper.
Questions about elections or about the Board in general? Email
[email protected] or call (802) 246-2820.
