Board Candidates Apply by April 15
We need your skills on the Basics Board!
Run for Basics Co-op Board of Directors
· All active Basics Co-op Owners eligible*
· Volunteer board meets bi-monthly (currently virtual)
· 3 seats in this year’s election
· Co-op Owners vote May 1 - May 7, 2022
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 providing vision and direction for the ownership and the general manager (excluding staffing and operational decisions). The Board meets for approximately 1 hour every other month to carry out these duties, with an additional 1–2-hours of monthly participation encouraged to read and contribute to emails and committee projects.
This year, 3 board seats are up for election to 2-year terms beginning in 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 on regular-priced products.
This year’s Board election will take place May 1 – May 7 in-store and online. Results will be announced in June.
See application info below. Thank you for your interest!
* active = fully vested or up to date on installments
Basics Co-op Board of Directors Application Information:
- Apply by Friday, April 15, 2022
- Email to basics4lynnette@gmail.com, or mail to: Lynnette Wirth, General Manager, Basics Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville, WI 53545
- Include your name and Co-op Owner number
- Include a digital photo (or call Amber in Marketing, at (608)754-3925 to arrange to have your photo taken at the store)
- Answer the following questions for your candidate profile to accompany the ballot:
1) Why do you want to be elected to the Basics Cooperative Board?
2) What special skills or experience will you bring to the Board?
3) What role do you think Basics offers in our Community?
Please feel free to contact Lynnette with questions at (608)754-3925 or basics4lynnette@gmail.com.