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Candidates Apply for Co-op Board by April 16

 

We need your skills!

Run for Basics Co-op Board of Directors

• all active Basics Co-op Owners eligible*

• volunteer board meets bimonthly

• 2 seats in this year’s election

• Co-op Owners vote May 2 - May 8, 2021

Your Co-op is governed by an elected volunteer board made up of 5 Basics Co-op Owners. The Basics Board establishes policies to advance the mission and goals of the Co-op, not limited to but including long-term financial planning, approval of major plans or commitments, and supervision of the general manager.

The Board meets for approximately 2 hours every other month to carry out these duties. 2 seats are up for election to 2-year terms beginning this June.

In keeping with our democratic cooperative governance, any active Co-op Owner can run for election, and all active Co-op Owners are encouraged to vote!

In addition to the satisfaction of helping our co-op grow and thrive, Board members receive an additional 15% daily discount.

This year’s Board election will take place May 2 – May 8 in-store and online. Results will be announced in June.

Thank you for your interest!

 

Application Information:

Please apply by April 16, 2021.

Email to basics4lynnette@gmail.com or mail to Attn: Lynnette Wirth, General Manager, Basics Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.

  1. Include your name and Co-op Owner number

  2. Include a photo (digital preferred)

  3. Answer the following questions for your candidate profile:

  • Why do you want to be elected to the Basics Cooperative Board?

  • What special skills or experience will you bring to the Board?

  • What role do you think Basics offers in our Community?

Please feel free to contact Basics General Manager Lynnette with questions at (608)754-3925 or basics4lynnette@gmail.com.

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* active membership = fully vested or up to date on installments