Call for Board Candidates

The Board of Trustees of the Skagit Valley Food Co-op has always been fortunate to have a good group of qualified, involved owner members who were willing to volunteer their time and varied expertise in serving on the Co-op Board. This has provided the governance necessary to allow the Co-op to broaden our offerings of high quality, healthy food, support our environment, support our community with relevant education, and support local farmers, international fair trade, and other co-ops. We have been able to manage our finances appropriately to provide a base for growth and a cushion for harder times while still providing support to members of our community in need.

Each year, two positions are open for candidates from the community. (The dedicated Staff Board Position is elected every third year.) The election runs through the May Annual meeting, and we hope for a good turnout.

We are especially interested in bringing in owner-members with skill sets that will enhance our role. As the Co-op is a business, business, finance, and leadership skills are always welcome.  We work collegially and are looking for people who understand working within a group towards consensus while bringing their own experience and viewpoint to the table. The Board is hoping to increase its representation of the diversity of our community, and we encourage owner-members of all backgrounds and lived experiences to run for office, especially those from underrepresented groups.

If you are interested in being on the Board, we ask that you fill out the Notice of Intent and submit it to: board@lvyanbo.com

We ask that interested owner-members also attend at least one board meeting and meet with current Board members to go over what the Board does and what you could expect if you joined.

The deadline for the next Board election is fast approaching. If you are interested in being on the ballot, you’ll need to submit this paperwork by February 3 and complete the meetings prior to February 17 in order to have your name and info included in the Notice of Election in the Natural Enquirer and online. (We’d also like a photo for the publication.)

If you are interested in being considered for Board vacancies that might arise between elections, the timing isn’t quite as urgent, although it would still be valuable to get the process started.

Note to Spanish-speaking owner-members: Si usted desea ser candidato para la Junta Directiva de Skagit Valley Food Co-op, por favor visite: lvyanbo.com/our-board. Complete la forma con la informacion requerida.