2024 Voting Information

When

The voting period runs from April 1-30.

Vote Here

How

You can vote online or in person. To submit a paper ballot, stop by one of our 3 food store locations or mail to: PO Box 633, Hanover, NH 03755 (use the ballot from the Co-op’s voting mailing or pick one up in the store).

What

This year we have 3 things for members to weigh in on.

1) Co-op’s Vision and Values

The Co-op’s Board of Directors is asking for your input on the Co-op’s Vision and Values. You’ll be able to provide feedback when you vote online.

2) Co-op’s Bylaw Revisions

The Co-op has 5 important proposed Bylaw revisions on the ballot. Here’s more info on the Bylaw revisions.

Want to see the full text of the Bylaw revisions in track changes? View them here.

3) Co-op’s Board Candidates

The Co-op has 3 Board Candidates. Here’s more info on the Candidates.

Conicia “CJ” Jackson

Alice Kennedy

Infiniti D Sanderfer

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A Letter From your Board President

Dear Members,

Our annual election period is coming up April 1-30, and this election is a little different.

Why? This year, in addition to voting for the Board of Directors, members will also have the opportunity to vote on 5 important revisions to the Co-op Bylaws.

What are Voting for?

Question 1: Emphasizing "We own it!"

We want to change every instance of "Members" to "Member-Owners".

Question 2: A change in borrowing.

Right now we need your permission to borrow money that's more than 4% of sales. We want that to apply to new debt and not to refinancing or restructuring existing debt. In the case of emergencies, the Board would also be able to authorize new borrowing.

Why? In an emergency, waiting for a vote could put our finances at risk, so this fixes that. Also, this gives us the flexibility to take advantage of timely opportunities to refinance existing debt Learn more about this change.

Question 3: A change in employee directors.

Right now 2 employees can serve on the board. We want to change that to 3.

Question 4: A change in share redemption.

We want to enable you to redeem your shares promptly.

Question 5: A change in Class B shares.

We want to get rid of this section entirely. This section of the Bylaws has expired and timeline for its removal has been reached.

Voting & More Info

Remember, voting opens at 7 a.m. on April 1 and closes at 9 p.m. on April 30! You can vote online, by mail, or in stores. Also, join us for our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 2 from 5-7 p.m. (more details soon), where we can enjoy delicious food and discuss all this in person.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime at memberservices [at] coopfoodstore.com.

Thanks for being a member,

Nick Clark
President, Co-op Board of Directors