Love Your Co-op? Serve on the Board of Directors!
The importance of community has become increasingly evident in recent times. Co-ops throughout the world bring people together to thrive and live in sustainable communities. One of the best ways to deepen your commitment and involvement with our co-op is to run for a seat on the Board of Directors. Democratic member control is one of seven cooperative principles that date back to 1844. Serving on the Board is one of the best ways to fulfill that principle.
The Feather River Food Co-op membership votes for the Board of Directors in annual elections. Working closely with the General Manager, the Board or Directors determines the direction of the organization. If you want to deepen your commitment to the Co-op and work to make our co-op a stable, strong and successful organization, please consider running.
For this election cycle, three of the seven board seats are available. All member-owners who have been active members as of October 1, 2024 are eligible to consider running for, and serving on, the Board of Directors.
The Feather River Food Co-op Election Handbook can be found here. Hard copies of the handbook will be available in both FRFC stores starting on January 1, 2025. Aside from outlining the election process and schedule, the handbook provides information about how the Board operates and what being a Board Director entails.
Member-owners interested in running for the Board are encouraged to contact Board members at board@featherriver.coop with any questions. Interested members-owners may also attend an information session, which will take place at 4pm on Monday, January 27th, 2025, at the co-op administration building (248 Main Street, Quincy CA 95971). Following the information session, at 5pm, the Board will have its January meeting. This will be another opportunity to learn how the Board works for our Co-op.
Our co-op depends on community ownership and involvement. So, if you would like to deepen your commitment to the co-op and help to determine how we move forward in these challenging times, please consider becoming a candidate in the upcoming election.
In Cooperation,
Wayne Cartwright, Board Development Committee Chairperson
Board Election season runs from March 1st – 31st!
The board is responsible for ensuring financial stability while supporting the co-op’s commitment to the community.
Beginning March 1st, co-op members will be able to cast their vote for new candidates. Votes may be cast in-person at either of our two stores or online using a Google Form.
New Directors are seated at the first Board meeting of the Board Year election Calendar in April.
Election Schedule
- January 1 – February 26: Interested candidates are identified.
- January 27 at 4pm: Information session for prospective board members.
- February 26: Deadline for submitting candidate declaration of interest and photo (see pages 15-16 of Board Election Handbook).
- February 26 Board Meeting: Board review of candidates and bios.
- March 1 – 31: Election month.
Questions? Contact RMacNeil@featherriver.coop or Board@featherriver.coop