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Why Be a Co-op Owner?

Owner Appreciation Months

The Co-op announces special months during the year when owners can take 10% off one shopping trip.

Opt into E-Receipts

Sign-up: BriarPatch.coop/ ereceipt-opt-in

Vote and Become Involved

Vote for the Board of Directors, run for the Board and have a say in the strategic vision of the Co-op.

Be a PatchWorks Volunteer

Receive 15% off up to two shopping trips each month.

Text Alerts

Text PATCHOWNERINFO to 31996 to sign up to receive important Co-op text alerts and information.

Patronage Dividend

Receive a dividend on purchases made in the store in years when the Co-op nets a profit. Please redeem your 2019 Patronage Dividend before December 31, 2020 to help the Co-op avoid paying unnecessary taxes.

Ends Policies

BriarPatch Food Co-op exists so that Owners, customers and members of our community have:

1. A successful and vibrant cooperatively-owned business that acts as a leader among local businesses and food co-ops nationally and contributes to environmental stewardship through its business practices.

2. Access to high-quality, healthy products, especially local and organic food.

3. A community center where people experience a sense of connectedness, ownership and fellowship.

4. A stronger local food system.

5. A major employer that provides a healthy, fair and considerate workplace for employees.

6. Access to education about food and consumer issues that encourages customers to make healthier food choices.

Board Members and Meetings

Board of Directors

President: Alan Weisberg

Vice President: Alana Lucia

Treasurer: Mark Fenton

Secretary: Katie Ivy

Richard Drace, Kwong Chew, Jonathan Collier, Kali Feiereisel, Rachel Berry

To contact all the Directors, send an email to: directors@board.briarpatch.coop. For individual Directors: first name and last initial (i.e. alanw@board.briarpatch.coop). Letters may be left at Customer Service.

Upcoming Board Meetings

The upcoming meeting agenda is posted on the store bulletin board at least one week prior to the meeting.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

For meeting times or additional information, please contact Mary Hunter at maryh@briarpatch.coop.

Board Committees

To find out more about the Board’s standing committees, please add the following Committee names to the subject line when you email us at directors@board.briarpatch.coop.

Board Development Committee

Finance Committee

Executive Committee

Governance Committee

Do you have the vision to lead?

Consider running for the BriarPatch Board of Directors.

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. We encourage BriarPatch owners to explore this opportunity for service and to contact us with any questions!

Learn more or download an application at briarpatch.coop. Nomination period ends Jan. 31, 2021.

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