Owner Members are encouraged to participate in the ownership of their co-op (see the By-laws and Articles of Incorporation in the Owner Manual). Becoming an Owner Member  of a co-op means accepting the rights and responsibilities of a business owner. If co-ops are to succeed, Owner Members need to understand and take their rights and responsibilities seriously.

Rights

• Elect Directors at the annual election held by ballot.

• Review reports on financial performance at the annual meeting.
• Run for a position on the Board of Directors.
• Vote on questions put before the membership by the board.
• Vote for changes in bylaws as needed to keep the Co-op current with the law.

• Attend board meetings. Meeting dates are publicized in the newsletter.

• Serve on committees established by the board.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Co-op’s capital. Each adult must purchase $75 in stock or buy one share of $25 Class B stock and two $25 Class A shares over the next two years.

• Patronize the Co-op, give your business to your business.

• Attend annual meetings.
• Vote in elections and respond to surveys.

• Seek information on issues related to the mission of the Co-op–read the newsletter and mailings.

• Contact local, state and federal representatives on issues related to the Co-op’s mission. 

• Encourage others to become members and shop frequently at the Co-op.

If you have issues or concerns regarding Policies of the Co-op, you can contact (or run for) your Board of Directors.