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 the seven cooperative principles, and participation in 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. The Board or Directors determines the direction of the organization. If you have longed to deepen your commitment to the Co-op and work to make the Co-op stable, strong and successful, please consider running for the Board.
For this election cycle, two of the seven board seats are available. All member-owners who are members in good standing as of December 31, 2025, are eligible to consider applying for, and serving on, the Board of Directors.
The Election Handbook can be found online here. A hard copy of the handbook will be available at both of our stores by January 1, 2026. Aside from outlining the election process and schedule, the handbook provides information about how the Board operates and what being a Board Director entails. The handbook also includes instructions on how to make and submit a Declaration of Interest, which is due by the end of January, 2026.
Member-owners interested in running for the Board are encouraged to contact Board members at board@featherriver.coop with any questions. There will also be an orientation for potential candidates at 4pm on January 23, 2026, at the Co-op administration office in Quincy. Following the orientation, the Board will have its January meeting, which will be an opportunity to see the board doing its ongoing work.
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 our Co-op moves forward in these challenging times, please consider becoming a candidate in the upcoming Board election.
In Cooperation,
Clare Churchill, Board Development Committee Chair