In 2012, the Cornwall Community Co-Op will have openings for President, Vice President, and several board memberships. Founded in 2008, the Co-Op’s mission states “We are a sustainable cooperative enterprise committed to increasing the accessibility of local, wholesome, ethically produced products. We cultivate a spirit of belonging and well-being in our communities.”
Since its founding, the Co-Op has operated a retail storefront, managed the Cornwall Farmer’s Market, hosted numerous food-related and educational events such as film screenings and lectures, and operated a buying club for healthy food products such as grass-fed beef. We have more than 200 member families and many more community members who have shopped with us or attended events in the past.
Your Co-Op needs you now more than ever. To explore a leadership role, email Claudia Depkin at claudiajd@yahoo.com today, and help continue a great tradition of sustainability!
Who should join the board?
Anyone from the community (not just current members!) who believes in and wants to help bring the Co-op’s mission to life.
What’s expected of board members and officers?
- Attend monthly Board meetings
- Join and participate on committees
- Volunteer for and lead specific initiatives/tasks
What skills do I need?
Anyone willing to make the Co-Op a priority and interact with other members is well-qualified to serve. In addition, experience and contacts in any of the following areas can be a plus:
- business management
- education
- event production
- financial management
- food service
- fundraising/development
- general contracting
- government
- law
- marketing
- media/journalism
- non-profit management
- project management
- PTO
- retail
- website management or social media
- …other professional, volunteer, or project-based work