Monthly Archives: October 2016

SECOND ANNUAL OWNERS MEETING & SOCIAL, OCT. 18

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The Cedar Falls Food Co-op’s second annual Owners Meeting & Social will take place on Tuesday, October 18 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Oster Regent (103 Main Street, Cedar Falls). We’ll come together as a community and practice our core principle of “Democratic Member Control” as we elect new board members (and help develop the Co-op’s key values statement). Only owners can take part in this event, but everyone is welcome to become an owner—you can even join at the door.

The evening will start with reports on operations, finance and other key growth indicators. We’ll look ahead at upcoming milestones and projections on opening. We’ll also announce the results of the board elections. Plus, there will be plenty of time for Q&A from members. The second half of the evening will be a social gathering with food and drink, including homemade cider, fresh baked goods, and fall-inspired snacks. Members attending will have a chance to provide input on the Co-op’s values statement, and will be the first to hear the results of the carrot naming contest!

What sets the Co-op apart from other business models is that YOU are an owner, and the annual owner meeting is a part of the Co-op’s bylaws. Exercise your right as an owner…join us!

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Board Elections Underway. Vote Today!

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Voting is underway for new directors to serve on the Board of the Cedar Falls Food Co-op. Four candidates are running for three seats. Details about the candidates and their full statements are here.

This year, voting is done completely online. Details and instructions have been sent to all member-owners via email. If you haven’t received instructions, or are having difficultly with the online system, please contact Outreach Coordinator Melanie Drake at outreach@cedarfallsfood.coop.

By reducing the amount of paper generated in creating nearly 450 ballots and mailing them, plus using a highly respectable and very secure online system called Simply Voting, the Co-op anticipates an even greater participation in the elections, which is important, as Democratic Governance is one of the Co-op’s key principles.

The deadline to vote is 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 18. Those who do not have a computer can vote during the first half hour of the second annual Owner Meeting & Social on Oct. 18.

Exercise your right, and vote!