Owner benefits

• Monthly member-only specials
• Discounts on special-order case purchases
• Patronage dividends during profitable years, as determined by the Board of Directors
• The satisfaction of supporting a local business dedicated to improving year-round access to good food and to enhancing our community’s quality of life by keeping more money in the community
• The right to vote for the Board of Directors as well as to run for a seat on the board
• Our co-op email newsletter
• Reciprocity with many other community co-ops

Owner rights

1. Voting in the affairs of the Cooperative. One owner = one vote.
2. Serving on the Board if nominated and elected.
3. Receiving patronage dividends, if issued.

Owner responsibilities

1. Shopping at the Co-op’s store at least once every 12 months (after the Co-op has opened a store).
2. Notifying the Co-op of current contact information, here.
3. Attending and voting at owner meetings or sending a written proxy vote when unable to attend.