Category: Board News
Board News
1st February
How do we envision the Three Rivers Market, Knoxville’s Community Food Co-op? For some it is their local grocery. For some it is a place they trust to provide the best local produce, their wellness center and favorite lunch spot. For others it is a community hub that provides an outlet for connection and purpose beyond the store walls. Whatever that vision is, we joined because it added some sense of value to us. I began shopping at Three Rivers Market when I was in college in the 90’s in the old house on Broadway and it has always held a special place in my heart as a place I could trust, a place with purpose, and a place that, I felt, could offer a more holistic model for business and community. Now, many years later, I am one of the newest Board Directors and this past week began … Read More »
Board News
31st December
Here is a link to our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, a time of significant activity for Three Rivers Market. Our cooperative hired a new General Manager for the first time in over 20 years; negotiated and implemented a collective bargaining agreement with employees; and continued to adjust to the shifting conditions of the ongoing pandemic. These events affirmed the strength and importance of the cooperative model, as it allowed us to approach decision-making with guidance rooted in the cooperative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.
Members recently received an email with additional information about recent governance news.
Message from the Board of Directors
30th August
Dear Members,
We’re writing to share that we are aware of recent social media activity regarding our co-op. We are working to evaluate and address concerns that have been raised and are seeking third-party input.
We expect all to interact and cooperate with each other free of prejudice. We do not tolerate disrespect directed toward anyone. This is established via our Board Policies, our Ethics Policy, and the Employee Handbook. Because personnel matters are confidential, we cannot comment further on this subject.
As always, we encourage members who would like to take an active role in governance of our co-op to run for a seat on the Board of Directors. The last opportunity to attend a Board meeting (a requirement to run) is on Thursday, September 8th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. To register to attend … Read More »
Applying for the Board Election
15th August
Applying for the Board Election
We hope that you are deciding to run for the Board of Directors in the upcoming election this fall. Once voting begins, your application will be posted on the website for voters to read. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the application process:
1. Many of the voting members don’t know you personally. The application is your chance to introduce yourself on issues that matter to us all. A short paragraph (150 words) is the recommended length for questions needing longer answers.
2. This year the application has been redesigned so that you can complete it online in more than one session, saving your work.
3. Board Members Damian Zannini, Valerie Woodings, and Helen de Haven are ready to help you with any aspect of the application process and to chat about questions … Read More »
Call to Run – 2022 Board of Directors Election
19th July
CALL TO RUN!
This is the time of year when we start calling on our active members to run for seats on the co-op’s Board of Directors.
You are ELIGIBLE to run for one of the three seats opening this year IF:
1. you have been a member of the co-op for a year or more,
2. you are not an employee or supplier of the co-op and have no other financial conflict of interest,
3. you attend a Board meeting in July, August, or September, AND
4. you submit a completed application by 7:00 PM on October 1.
You SHOULD run for the Board if
1. you value our cooperative structure and want to make sure our members are well-represented,
2. you want to learn more about the actual operation of the co-op,
3. you want to have a say about the governing policies of the co-op, AND
4. you … Read More »
