Run for a Seat on the Board of Directors!
By: Dan Streit, Board Member
Do you remember what led you to become an owner of Willy Street Co-op?
Do you remember what led you to become an Owner of Willy Street Co-op?
Maybe you had an opportunity to access Owner Deals discounts at the cash register.
Maybe you noticed that the Co-op was featuring food produced by a local farm or vendor that you know and appreciate.
Maybe you wanted to support the health of Dane County’s local, independent food system, as it is threatened by ever-increasing consolidation in the national grocery industry.
Perhaps you just recognized that, amidst the wealth of natural and healthy foods on the Co-op’s shelves, you already felt like you belonged when you visited the store, and you thought that you might as well join. Maybe it was all of the above.
One of the benefits of membership is the opportunity to run for election to the Willy Street Co-op Board of Directors.
Last summer, I chose to submit my application to run for the Board for many reasons.
Local food systems are important to me. Buying my groceries locally, and seeking out items grown or made by producers who I can easily visit brings me joy and connects with my personal values. My family can anticipate that I will excitedly call out the local ingredients that I used as I bring dinner to the table!
As I have learned more about South Central Wisconsin’s food system, I have realized what a vital role Willy Street Co-op serves in nurturing producers in the region and offering a trusted source to eaters in the area. I was excited to run for the Board to learn more about the Co-op and to see how I could bring my experience to support this organization that is important to me. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve this organization as a member of the Board!
Why do you value the Co-op? How could your skills and experiences help to make the Co-op even better?
The next Board election will take place in October. To run for the Board, candidates must submit their applications in August and attend an information session or a Board meeting prior to the election. Please visit the Willy Street Co-op website for more information about the application process.
I hope that you will consider running!
