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Co-op members who are interested in helping oversee big picture projects, policies that affect the stores, and membership can apply to serve as a member-at-large on Board committees. Each committee includes Board, staff, and members-at-large. They usually meet 1-2 times a month, and Co-op members earn working member hours (which offer discounts on purchases) for their time spent at meetings and doing committee work.
This is a great opportunity to gain greater knowledge of the Olympia Food Co-op, cooperatives in general and to help our organization thrive. Current Board committees are listed below, with contact information for each. Member-at-large positions are limited, and may not be currently available for all committees. Please reach out to inquire.
Advocacy Committee
Board Development Committee
Ensures that board application and vetting process incorporates the Co-op’s DEI goals, level of commitment, and board expectations. Supports staff team in organizing annual board elections.
Board-Staff Relations Committee
Capital Campaign Committee
Charged with developing and implementing a capital campaign to raise funds in support of OFC expansion projects.
capitalcampaign@lists.olympiafood.coop
Expansion Committee
Plans for the expansion of the Eastside store by exploring input from Staff, Members, consultants, local government. Develop strategic steps and financial projections for expansion.
expansion@lists.olympiafood.coop
Finance Committee
Meets with staff to oversee the Co-op’s finances, and to provide recommendations to the Board regarding budget and capital plans, as specified in Bylaws.
ofcboard@lists.olympiafood.coop
Local (Farms, Foods & Products) Committee
Supports and promotes our local vendors, increases awareness of local products, and strengthens food security in our community.
localcommittee@lists.olympiafood.coop
Member Relations Committee
This committee exists to increase communication with the membership and can also trouble-shoot member complaints and hear appeals.
Member Relations Committee Charter
memberrelations@lists.olympiafood.coop
Newsletter Committee
The Newsletter Committee is primarily comprised of Co-op staff. One board member serves as the liaison between the board and the committee. The Co-op produces The Table newsletter (in both printed and digital format).
Personnel Committee
Oversees personnel policies for the Olympia Food Co-op
ofcboard@lists.olympiafood.coop
Standing Hiring Committee
Task Forces & Ad Hoc Committees
The Board authorizes these temporary sub-groups as needed:
Elections Task Force
Bylaws Revision Ad Hoc Committee
Liaisons:
Co-Sound / Olympia Food Co-op Liaison
Community Sustaining Fund / Olympia Food Co-op Liaison