I would tell a shareholder we had a productive meeting: we’re moving forward to get more shareholder involvement in fun ways.
Our Board Committees – Community and Shareholder Engagement, Board Recruitment, and Policies and Bylaws – are actively focusing on their priorities. Committees are open to shareholders and they’re a great place to get a taste of Board service
We invite you to learn about Board service! Come to a meeting! Elections are in September.
Ask about “Co-op by the Numbers”. It’s good info about the Co-op and its impact.
Each month we focus on identifying a local producer to feature in our monthly newsletter, Food for Thought and in-store. We conduct an in-depth interview, and feature photos, creating an article that reaches over 9,000 shareholders. We invite the producer to the Co-op to show off their wares through a demonstration or a tasting. We promote the producer and event through print materials as well as our website, Facebook, and Instagram advertising. This program is central to our cooperatively owned business.
If you are a shopper dedicated to buying organic and whole foods, committed to supporting our local community, organizations, and family farms, and believe in cooperative ownership, we encourage you to become a shareholder.