Interested in helping to guide the future of your Co-op? Run for a seat on the Board of Directors! Candidate applications are due Thursday, August 28 at 3pm, and the election will be in October.
The Board of Directors plays a critical role in ensuring the continued success and health of the Co-op. They represent all Owners in setting the standards for the Co-op’s performance, engaging primarily in developing the vision and long-term viability of the Co-op. The Board uses the Policy Governance Model to oversee the Co-op, a system that emphasizes values, vision, and the empowerment and accountability of both the staff and the Board.
Attending a Board Orientation Session OR a Board meeting is required for candidates (current Board members are exempt from this requirement). There are two scheduled Orientation Sessions and a June and July Board meeting; an alternate Board Orientation Session may be scheduled with sufficient notice (see the Candidate Packet for details).
Board Orientation Sessions
- Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm at the Willy Street Co-op Central Office (1457 E. Washington Ave., Madison).
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm virtually. (Email BDC@willystreet.coop at least 72 hours beforehand to get an invitation.)
Summer Board Meetings
Board Meetings start at 6:30 pm and are held at the Willy Street Co-op Central Office (1457 E. Washington Ave., Madison), but can be attended virtually – email BDC@willystreet.coop at least 72 hours beforehand to receive an invitation. Scheduled Board meetings before the August 28 deadline are:
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025
