A Healthy Democracy.
The Board of Directors serves a critical role in overseeing and guiding our Co-op. Directors attend board meetings and the meetings of at least one committee. Three positions on the Board, each for three-year terms, become available at every annual election.
Meet the Board.
See who represents thousands of owner-members and defines the strategic vision for BriarPatch Food Co-op.
BRIARPATCH CO-OP GLOBAL ENDS POLICIES
BriarPatch Co-op exists so that members of the communities in which we live, work, and serve will benefit in ever-increasing ways from:
Vibrant and sustainable organic and natural foods grocery stores.
An inclusive and resilient regional food system.
An equitable and expanding cooperative economy.
What are “Ends”?
Ends are statements that describe the purpose of our organization and why we exist. Ends define the results of our work, who benefits from it and what the value is for them.
Board Meetings
Last Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. The upcoming meeting agenda and location is posted on the store bulletin board at least one week prior to the meeting. For more information, contact the Administrative Assistant at 272-5333 ext. 102.
Meeting Minutes
Contacting the Board.
To send a message to all the Directors, address an email to: directors@board.briarpatch.coop.
Individual Directors’ email addresses are: their first name and last name initial, followed by “@board.briarpatch.coop”
(eg: rachelb@board.briarpatch.coop).
Paper letters left at the Customer Service Desk are picked up periodically.
Board Documents
BriarPatch Cooperative Bylaws
BriarPatch Board Procedures Manual
BriarPatch Board Policy Register
BriarPatch Impact Report 2024
Following Our Principles
We exist to serve our owners and the communities where we live. Here are the 7 principles that we follow as a co-op that guide us in our giving back programs.
Voluntary & Open Membership
We are a voluntary organization, safe and open to all people, without discrimination based on race, religion, age, social status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Democratic Member Control
We are a democratic organization governed by our owners. Elected representatives are accountable to the membership. All members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote).
Member Economic Participation
Owners contribute equitably to the capital of our cooperative. A portion of that capital is the common property of the cooperative.
Owners usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of ownership. Owners are encouraged to patronize and invest in the co-op.
Autonomy & Independence
We are an autonomous, self-help organization governed by our owners. If we enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, we do so on terms that maintain our cooperative autonomy.
Education Training & Information
We provide education for our owners and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of our cooperative. We proactively inform and engage our community about issues that contribute to our Ends.
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
We actively strengthen the cooperative economy locally, regionally, nationally and internationally by working together.
Concern for Community
We support the sustainable development of our communities. We respect animal habitats, human habitats and recognize our dependence on the Earth.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We value the contributions of a diverse group of individuals whose shared experiences enrich our community and we assert an unambiguous commitment to a culture of positive inclusive change.