September 2021 Newsletter
Accepting applications for the Board of Directors!
Free Range Food Co-op is governed by a democratically elected board of nine directors serving three-year terms. With three positions open each election cycle, the board is always seeking passionate owners who care about the Co-op and want to take a more active role in ensuring its continued success.
As an owner, Free Range Food Co-op is your co-op. The success of the co-op is your success. You have a voice in your co-op’s future through voting in elections, serving on committees and/or on the board as an elected director.
Serving on the Board of Directors is one of the most rewarding ways to become involved, to learn and practice good leadership and governance, serve your community, and help steer the future of our cooperative. Any co-op owner in good standing can become a candidate to serve on the Board of Directors, and the board is always striving to broaden its perspective and better represent the community it serves. Click the link below to learn more and apply now for elections happening in October!
WOW! We can't spotlight only 1 volunteer this month, because so many owners stepped up and truly exemplified the cooperative spirit!
Owner volunteers are vital to FRFC's success during development because the work being done right now is all on a volunteer basis (including the board of directors). If you have an interest in helping build your food co-op, we welcome you as part of the team! Click below to fill out our volunteer survey and let us know what team or project suits your interests and skills.
Owner & Community Listening Sessions:
Join on Zoom during the half hour before all board meetings to chat with directors, learn more about the cooperative, and share your thoughts. (Listening sessions prior to board meetings only. All owners are encouraged to join any board meeting or work session.)
This month's work session is on Tuesday, September 7th, 6:00-7:30pm. Open to everyone! Click to join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4508384438
This month's board meeting is on Tuesday, September 21st, 6:00-7:30pm with listening session at 5:30pm. Open to everyone! Click to join via Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4508384438
Other meetings and events:
Bovey Farmers Day: Monday, September 6th 9:00am-4:00pm. Visit our booth at the Bovey Farmers Day celebration on Monday! The celebration goes the whole weekend and you can find more details on their Facebook page.
Book Club: Thursday, September 16th 6:00-8:00pm. Join us for a fun, intriguing discussion about our latest reading: "Simple Food for the Good Life" by Helen Nearing. All community members welcome (even if you haven't finished the whole book!)
FRFC Book Club
"Simple Food for the Good Life: Random Acts of Cooking and Pithy Quotations"
by Helen Nearing
Book club is open to everyone! The next meeting date is Thursday, September 16th, 6:00pm. Email Kari for more information: jkritter@paulbunyan.net
Grand Rapids Farmer's Market
Wednesdays and Saturdays through the summer, from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Located at: 11 Golf Course Road, Grand Rapids, just off the corner of Hwy 169 and Golf Course Road next to the Grand Rapids State Bank branch.
http://www.grfarmersmarket.org/
Thank you for being an owner of Free Range Food Co-op!
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