Cooperative Principle #2: Democratic Member Control
Peter Bergquist, VFC Board President
Our community is more than just shoppers; it’s a growing group of individuals who are committed to working together.
At Coffee with Board last May, we heard from Viroqua Food Co+op owners who were grateful that our co-op maintained its commitment to offering high quality and organic foods during the pandemic and that we added Co+op Curbside Pickup for those unable to shop in-person.
Hosting events where owners have a chance to converse with their representation is one important way that co-ops differ from other business structures. Owner feedback is important, and we look forward to more owner engagement events in the coming months.
Annual Election
It's election season! The VFC’s Annual Election begins September 12th and ends on October 12th. This year, we have four candidates running to fill three vacant Board of Directors (BOD) seats with no bylaw changes. Thank you to this years candidates, for committing your time and talents to our cooperative. I encourage all owners to vote. Your role in setting policies and making decisions through our co-op elections ensure that we are a strong democratic organization. Find out more about each candidate and how to vote, in store and on our website at: viroquafood.coop/annual -election.
Meet the Candidates
Join us on the VFC patio from 4 pm to 6 pm on September 8th to meet the BOD candidates, celebrate local foods and kick off the Local Foods Challenge!
Annual Owners Meeting
VFC owners are invited to come to the Annual Owners Meeting on October 12th. Learn more about our co-op, our performance over the past year, our triumphs and the challenges we face. Enjoy a light meal and the camaraderie of co-op owners.
Reach out to the BOD directly anytime through the contact page on our website at: viroquafood.coop/board-of-directors.