Candidates Apply for Co-op Board by April 16
We need your skills!
Run for Basics Co-op Board of Directors
• all active Basics Co-op Owners eligible*
• volunteer board meets bimonthly
• 2 seats in this year’s election
• Co-op Owners vote May 2 - May 8, 2021
Your Co-op is governed by an elected volunteer board made up of 5 Basics Co-op Owners. The Basics Board establishes policies to advance the mission and goals of the Co-op, not limited to but including long-term financial planning, approval of major plans or commitments, and supervision of the general manager.
The Board meets for approximately 2 hours every other month to carry out these duties. 2 seats are up for election to 2-year terms beginning this June.
In keeping with our democratic cooperative governance, any active Co-op Owner can run for election, and all active Co-op Owners are encouraged to vote!
In addition to the satisfaction of helping our co-op grow and thrive, Board members receive an additional 15% daily discount.
This year’s Board election will take place May 2 – May 8 in-store and online. Results will be announced in June.
Thank you for your interest!
Application Information:
Please apply by April 16, 2021.
Email to basics4lynnette@gmail.com or mail to Attn: Lynnette Wirth, General Manager, Basics Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.
Include your name and Co-op Owner number
Include a photo (digital preferred)
Answer the following questions for your candidate profile:
Why do you want to be elected to the Basics Cooperative Board?
What special skills or experience will you bring to the Board?
What role do you think Basics offers in our Community?
