Global Ends Policy

The Williamson Street Grocery Co-op is, and will remain, an economically viable and environmentally sound business cooperatively owned by its owners; its primary mission, as expressed in article 1.1 of our bylaws, is to operate a retail grocery store that forms a cornerstone of a vibrant community.

To evaluate progress towards these ends, the Board shall monitor whether;

Policy A1:

Owners make informed choices about food, agricultural practices, environmentally sound practices and the cooperative movement.

Policy A2:

Owners have a sense of Williamson Street Grocery Co-op (WSGC) community and realize the responsibility of ownership.

A2.1 Owners participate in decision-making.
A2.2 Promote owner involvement.
A2.3 Celebrate, educate, and promote community.

Policy A3:

WSGC is a cornerstone of a vibrant economically and environmentally sound community.

A3.1 Local farmers, manufacturers and distributors work in partnership with WSGC.
A3.1.1 Foster local production of goods, including food.
A3.2 Other businesses and co-ops link with WSGC to improve services.
A3.3 Persons of all ages and economic groups view the Co-op as an important resource for their well-being.

Policy A4:

Workers participate in management, work in a humane environment and are recognized and rewarded as being fundamental to a thriving community.

A4.1 Become an employer of choice in Madison, WI

Policy A5:

The Co-op pursues growth and expansion opportunities that meet the long-term needs of its owners and workers.

A5.1 Grow and link neighborhood grocery co-ops.

Policy A6:

Board and management commit to ongoing system improvement.

A6.1 Make healthy, timely decisions.
A6.2 Best operational practices are identified and implemented.
A6.3 There exists a systems approach to sustainability.

These policies statements shall be reviewed at each board meeting, and the GM shall provide a monitoring report in February.

Adopted by action of the Williamson Street Grocery Co-op Board of Directors on October 12, 2002.
Amended by action of the Williamson Street Grocery Co-op Board of Directors on February 8, 2003.
Amended by action of the Williamson Street Grocery Co-op Board of Directors on April 4, 2005.

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