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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 »
Board News
19th July
Ask not what your co-op can do for you; ask what you can do for your co-op. Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but when you make the decision to become a member of Three Rivers Market, you can contribute to its wellness in various ways. As a member of Three Rivers Market you are currently granted a number of benefits such as saving 10% on a shopping trip each month and placing quick orders for cases quantities that you also save 10% on, and more. In profitable years, you have the opportunity to share in the cooperative’s net profit in the form of a patronage dividend.
What you may not realize is that as a member you also have certain governance rights. These include voting for Directors of the Board. As a member of Three Rivers Market, it’s a given … Read More »
Board News
17th July
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Randall Reagan to Seat 2 of the 2020 Board of Directors; this seat has been vacant since our uncontested election in 2019. As an engaged co-owner for more than 20 years, he brings a demonstrated commitment to the success of Three Rivers Market. We look forward to working cooperatively to represent our membership. Welcome, Randall!
Chris Bottoms, Chair
Three Rivers Market Board of Directors
Functional and beautiful natural landscaping
28th August
Want to know what we have growing on site? Check out Gardner Monaco Design’s website: https://www.gardnermonaco.com/native-plants-at-trm
2019 Board of Directors Election – Run for the Board!
9th August
Three Rivers Market is seeking qualified candidates to run in the 2019 Board of Directors Election. Serving on the Board is an opportunity to help us create and nourish a healthier environment, healthier people, and a healthier community for our nearly 10,000 co-owners!
Three of the nine seats on the Board are up for election. Each seat has a three-year term.
Governing an organization effectively is a serious commitment. Directors are expected to prepare for and actively participate in monthly Board Meetings, one full-day cooperative board leadership training in North Carolina, and two full-day retreats closer to home. Our Board meetings are efficient in that we stick to the agenda and finish on time. Board leadership training expenses including lodging are covered.
Prospective candidates are required to:
1. Be members for at least one year and in good standing.
2. Be free of inherent personal, … Read More »
