Announcements The nextl meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 10th.
Agenda will be posted when it becomes available. Owners are welcome to speak during Open Time at the beginning of the meeting. 2010 Board Election Results Theron Beaudreau, Community Action Wednesday Recients Selected January - People’s Community Clinic November and December of each year are reserved for the Wheatsville Community Cooperative Fund. Boycott on products tested on animals passed.
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Completed Bylaws Revision Project
Volunteer to Run For the Board of Directors The Board is ramping up its annual election process, and the Nominations Committee would like to invite all Wheatsville owners to think seriously about running for a seat on the board. This is a different kind of leadership opportunity than you can find at any other organization. As a board, we are charged with acting on behalf and for the benefit of the owners of our co-op. We do this by using an incredible governance system that facilitates our leadership by focusing our energies on the “big-picture” questions, leaving the work of running the grocery store in the hands of Dan and his incredible staff. We have the great privilege of working for you, a diverse and passionate group of people who have invested in a business you believe in. Members of the board serve three-year terms, receive a discount on purchases, and help to change the world in which we live through the perpetuation of co-op values and principles. With our store renovation complete, this is a very exciting time to serve on the board. If you are interested, please click on the link to download a Board Packet and Appliction or pick one up at the Hospitality Desk. Cooperatively Yours, Steven Tomlinson, Treasurer Doug Addison |
Rose Marie Klee, President |
Lee Blaney,
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Steven Tomlinson, Treasurer
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Doug Addison
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Theron Beaudreau
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Kitten Holloway
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Aditya Rustgi
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Kate Vickery
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9th seat is vacant |
What is the Board of Directors and what does it do? The Board of Directors is the governing body for the owners of Wheatsville. It is composed of nine people, all owners of Wheatsville, elected by owners. A maximum of two directors may also be employed by the cooperative, although all directors represent the ownership at large rather than any special subgroup. Terms for Directors may range from one to three years as needed to ensure no more than three terms are scheduled to expire every year. The board is responsible for ensuring organizational performance on behalf of all of Wheatsville’s owners. This work includes developing clearly stated expectations through written policies; delegating responsibility for, and authority over, the achievement of stated objectives; and monitoring compliance with written policies. As Will Rogers said “Even though you are on the right track - you will get run over if you just sit there.” The Board of Wheatsville should be strategic and visionary with its view toward the future of our cooperative, rather than focusing solely on the short-term. The current board has been focusing on three big questions: •How can Wheatsville benefit community? •What is the significance of the cooperative economy? •How can Wheatsville promote the transformation of society? By devoting time to focus on the big-picture vision of Wheatsville, the board will ensure that we adequately position our organization for the maximum benefit of our owners, as well as anticipate trends and values which may have a critical impact on our relevance and survival. The Board governs the organization and delegates all operational duties to one employee, the General Manager. We are involved in strategic planning, financial oversight, ownership linkage, and community outreach. What does the Board of Directors NOT do? The Board of Directors does not make decisions about, become involved with, or take part in any of the day-to-day activities or decisions regarding the operation of Wheatsville Co-op. The board’s sole official connection to the operations of the cooperative is through the general manager. |
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