Brattleboro Food Co-op Board of Directors Meeting Minutes from Monday, February 5, 2024.
Directors Present: Calvin Dame, Judy Fink, Denise Glover, Anneka Kindler, Michele Meulendyk, Evan Silber, Jerelyn Wilson, Johanna Zalneraitis, and Vanessa Vadim.
Staff, Shareholders, and Others Present: GM Anthony Santorelli, Board Administrator/Sustainability Coordinator Sarah Brennan. Shareholders Davida Bagatelle and Sheila Adams [Zoom].
President Jerelyn Wilson called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm.
Jerelyn welcomed guests. She acknowledged the Board’s retreat. Board members took turns reading the Board’s communication norms aloud.
Judy moved and Johanna seconded to approve the January 10, 2024 minutes. Discussion: none. The motion carried with two abstentions – Evan and V.
Board shared reflections about the retreat that took place on January 27. Note: Our Columinate consultant Molly Snell-Larch will write up a report for next month’s packet.
Anthony shared updates since the packet went out:
Jerelyn brought Board members’ attention to the policies being monitored in March: B.6 Shareholders, B.8 Conflict of Interest, and D.1 Board Duties. Discussion focused on the need for better communication and collaboration between the Board and operations regarding shareholder engagement activities.
Board members shared what they would tell a shareholder about this meeting. These comments are shared in the staff newsletter and in Food for Thought.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Brennan, Board Administrator/Sustainability Coordinator