Board of Directors

The Co-op’s Future Will Affect You! Consider taking a turn sharing the leadership as a member of the MNFC’s Board of Directors.

Applying for a position on the Board is easy!

Become a Co-op member (if you aren’t already).
Submit your completed application by March 31.
Remember to vote in May.

That’s all there is to it! Click HERE to download an application

Board members attend monthly Board meetings with the General Manager and staff representatives. The Board operates within the model of Policy Governance which frees the Board to shape policy rather than manage operations.
Board members serve on committees that work on policy issues that will be brought to the whole Board for discussion and action.
Board members attend an annual retreat to devote a day to a particular issue affecting the future of the Co-op.
Board members have access to free online workshops about the workings of cooperatives and information about the tools and skills that help their Boards function productively and responsibly.
Board members have the opportunity to collaborate with other co-op Boards and General Managers at regional meetings in northern New England.
Serving on the Co-op Board provides an opportunity for you to combine your unique insights and talents with those of other Board members to help shape the future of the Co-op.

You can be part of all this and receive a $20 stipend for each monthly meeting attended and a 10% discount on all MNFC purchases.

What are you waiting for? Apply now! Click HERE to download an application

Profiles of all candidates will appear inside the store, on our website, and in the May Newsletter to assist members in voting for new Board members. For more information, e-mail Kate Gridley of the Board Development Committee, at kmgridley@gmail.com or call her at 388-1509.

Serving on the Board of Directors

Voices of present Board Directors about their work

This is one of the most interesting, dedicated and fun boards that I have ever worked on. The Co-op’s mission is easy to be passionate about: The Coop is democratic; it is member-owned; it is committed to providing healthy, competitively priced foods; it is dedicated to encouraging sound, healthy patterns of food production as well as consumption; and it responds to members’ needs. With our rapidly changing environment and ever changing food industry practices, I can think of no more important work than that I do on behalf of the Co-op. Please consider getting involved. — Kate Gridley

Just when we thought we knew it so well, joining the Board opened a big window into the community and healthy food hub that's been central to our lives for thirty years. Learning the extent of what actually goes into it, and finding ways to engage and get traction, has been a thrill. And working closely with other board members, both collectively and in smaller groups, has been an outright privilege. — Tam Stewart

Contact: info@middleburycoop.com


	Board of Directors The Co-op’s Future Will Affect You! Consider taking a turn sharing the leadership as a member of the MNFC’s Board of Directors. Applying for a position on the Board is easy! Become a Co-op member (if you aren’t already). Submit your completed application by March 31. Remember to vote in May. That’s all there is to it! Click HERE to download an application Board members attend monthly Board meetings with the General Manager and staff representatives. The Board operates within the model of Policy Governance which frees the Board to shape policy rather than manage operations. Board members serve on committees that work on policy issues that will be brought to the whole Board for discussion and action. Board members attend an annual retreat to devote a day to a particular issue affecting the future of the Co-op. Board members have access to free online workshops about the workings of cooperatives and information about the tools and skills that help their Boards function productively and responsibly. Board members have the opportunity to collaborate with other co-op Boards and General Managers at regional meetings in northern New England. Serving on the Co-op Board provides an opportunity for you to combine your unique insights and talents with those of other Board members to help shape the future of the Co-op. You can be part of all this and receive a $20 stipend for each monthly meeting attended and a 10% discount on all MNFC purchases. What are you waiting for? Apply now! Click HERE to download an application Profiles of all candidates will appear inside the store, on our website, and in the May Newsletter to assist members in voting for new Board members. For more information, e-mail Kate Gridley of the Board Development Committee, at kmgridley@gmail.com or call her at 388-1509. Serving on the Board of Directors Voices of present Board Directors about their work This is one of the most interesting, dedicated and fun boards that I have ever worked on. The Co-op’s mission is easy to be passionate about: The Coop is democratic; it is member-owned; it is committed to providing healthy, competitively priced foods; it is dedicated to encouraging sound, healthy patterns of food production as well as consumption; and it responds to members’ needs. With our rapidly changing environment and ever changing food industry practices, I can think of no more important work than that I do on behalf of the Co-op. Please consider getting involved. — Kate Gridley Just when we thought we knew it so well, joining the Board opened a big window into the community and healthy food hub that's been central to our lives for thirty years. Learning the extent of what actually goes into it, and finding ways to engage and get traction, has been a thrill. And working closely with other board members, both collectively and in smaller groups, has been an outright privilege. — Tam Stewart Contact: info@middleburycoop.com