The Co-op Needs Your Voice on the Board of Directors

by Paul Sheridan

Essential to the Co-op's existence are member-owners who choose to serve on the Board of Directors, which sets the goals for the Co-op and guides the management team in carrying out the running of the store. If you want to be more involved and make a difference in your community, here’s your chance! Or, if you know of any other member-owners who might be interested, please encourage them to apply.

Candidates need to have been a co-op member for at least six months prior to January 2, 2012. The deadline to declare candidacy is February 12. The nomination form, which can be picked up at the Co-op, lists the benefits and responsibilities of being a board member. You can also talk to any director or a member of the Election and Nominations Committee—-their contact info is below.

We encourage anyone who is interested in joining to attend a board meeting. Meetings are typically the 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Waterfall Arts on 256 High St., Belfast. Click here for specific meeting dates. At 6:00 pm, there is a social time with refreshments when you can meet with board members before the meeting. Reserve Sunday, March 25 for the Annual Meeting.

For more information contact the elections committee.