We are especially eager to welcome new Board members with skills and background relevant to a large, complex business, for example, experience in business, community development, real estate, law, retail operations, or human resources. Elections are held each year in September, in conjunction with our Annual Membership Meeting. For more information on how to run for the Board, contact the store. Our mission statement is part of our bylaws . The primary mission of the Co-op is to operate a financially sound retail grocery store serving the near east side community of Madison.
Cooperatives operate according to seven basic principles.
In 1995, the ICA restated, expanded and adopted the 1966 principles to guide cooperative organizations into the 21st Century. Open to all without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination. One member, one vote. Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of the cooperative. The economic benefits of a cooperative operation are returned to the members, reinvested in the co-op, or used to provide member services.