Join Our Board!

Do you love being a Member of the Littleton Food Co-op?
Do you have a vision and a passion for building and advancing a cooperatively-owned local business?

If you answered yes to these questions, we think you’d be an excellent Board Member!

The Co-op Board consists of nine Members elected by the general Membership. Board terms are three years. Co-op employees are also encouraged to run for the Board. Per our Bylaws, up to two seats on our Board may be held by current employees. Responsibilities and expectations for those serving on the Littleton Food Co-op Board of Directors are outlined in this application.

Serving on the Board can be rewarding and fun, but it’s also important. Littleton Food Co-op’s Board of Directors plays a critical role in representing the Co-op’s Members in developing and maintaining the vision and long-term viability of the Cooperative.

Applications will be accepted until March 19, 2022. In March our Board of Directors will review the list of potential Candidates and approve the final slate, and then Board Elections will be held from April 27 through May 10, 2022. There will be opportunities before and during the election to promote yourself to our community.

We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us via info@littletoncoop.org and we will be happy to assist you.

To apply, please complete the following steps:

Submit a completed application by March 15 2022. You may apply online, or pick up a print application at the Service Desk. Include all of your contact information, complete all of the questions, and send us a quality photo.
Attend an upcoming Board Meeting. You may also read the minutes here.
Review the Bylaws governing our Cooperative, which are available here.
Newly elected Board Members must sign a Media Release as well as a Disclosure of Conflict of Interest on or before their term begins.
Newly-elected Board Members should also attend a Columinate CBL 101 seminar to learn about our Governance and Leadership policies.

Board Expectations

Members of the Board are expected to:

Represent the entire Co-op Membership, not just a single constituency.
Serve a full three-year term.
Make a good-faith effort to attend all monthly Board Meetings and retreats, including our Annual Meeting.
Dedicate 10-25 hours per month (as needed) to digest Board materials & reports, review previous months’ minutes, attend Littleton Food Co-op events, as well as Board events, sub-committee meetings, trainings, and retreats.
Attend 2-3 conferences or training sessions annually, either virtual or in-person. We recommend Columinate’s Cooperative Board Leadership 101.
Serve on one or more Board or Joint Board/Staff Co-op Committees to help govern the Co-op.
Provide regular, lucid, input during Board Meetings and group digital (including email) communications.
Accept and abide by the Board’s Decisions.
Accept fiduciary responsibilities as a Board Director; ie act in the best interest of the Co-op’s assets.
Read and Understand the Co-op’s Bylaws.
Understand the Co-op’s Governance and Business Model.

Being a Board Member

Eligibility
Full Membership (four or more shares) affords you the privilege of being a Board Candidate as well as the right to vote in Littleton Food Co-op elections.

What to Expect
Board Meetings are interesting, informative and fun! Our Management Team & Staff provide us with knowledge and data that is through-and-through extensive. Each meeting will include (but is not limited to): Weekly Sales Figures, Monthly Financial Summaries, Updates on active Marketing Initiative(s) and goings-on, an Education Piece presented each month by you or another of your peers on the Board of Directors, Occasional Guest Speakers, and a General Manager’s Report — the last of which may include reports from other Cooperative Association Meetings (both regional and national) that our General Manager attends. Our Board Meetings are open to Employees and Member-owners, who may attend at their discretion.

Our Board’s diverse background contributes to a stronger ability to govern democratically and holistically. All life experiences are valuable. Input at our monthly meetings is encouraged and can determine the direction that the rest of the board will support and vote on.

Columinate Consulting Cooperative
Columinate provides guidance and resources via board retreats and training sessions. There is a wealth of information to rely upon. Board members are encouraged to attend workshops, events and Coop Cafes, which will strengthen your knowledge, good faith and neighborly relationships.

We Own a Grocery Store (with some Friends)
Littleton Food Co-op is unique and outstanding in its field! Being a contributing part of our cooperative is not only about turning a profit — it’s about health and wellness, supporting local farmers, protecting our planet, competitive pricing, sustainability, education, and community involvement.

2022 Electoral Timeline

February 21, 2022
Littleton Food Co-op Board of Directors Meeting @ 5PM via Zoom. Please RSVP to info@littletoncoop.org if you’d like to attend.

March 15, 2022
Completed Applications for Potential Candidates due by 11:59 PM.

March 22, 2022
Littleton Food Co-op Board of Directors Meeting @ 5 PM via Zoom. Please RSVP to info@littletoncoop.org if you’d like to attend.

Mid-April, 2022
The Spring Issue of our Biannual Newsletter, the Radish, is released in-store and online. Candidate Bios & Photos will be included in this issue.

April 25, 2022
Littleton Food Co-op Board of Directors Meeting & Audit Presentation. Please RSVP to info@littletoncoop.org if you’d like to attend. (Time & Details tbd)

April 27, 2022
Voting Begins in-store and online. To Vote (1) Must have a Full Littleton Food Co-op Membership of 4 or more shares. (2) Each Membership may only vote once.

May 4, 2022
Littleton Food Co-op Annual Meeting will be held online. This is also an opportunity to introduce yourself to our Members as a candidate. (Time and details TBD)

May 10, 2022
Voting Ends.