Board of Directors Candidate Packet

Frequently Asked Questions

Why join our Board of Directors?

Being on the Board is a great way to serve your community, support access to healthy food & guide our co-op into the future. You get to work with a team of co-op owners dedicated to the store’s success.

What does the Board do?

Directors provide oversight via internal monitoring reports, create a vision for the future, increase owner engagement, and work with the General manager to guide the co-op forward.

What the Board does not do?

The Board focuses on high-level concerns and does not focus on operational details.

What are Board Members required to do?

Board Member terms are three years long. There is a monthly board meeting held with the general manager, all board members are expected to attend. The board also has five committees: policy governance & bylaws, owner engagement, nominations, GM performance & pay review & finance. Board members are required to join one committee and participate in committee activities. Board members are expected to attend the annual owners meeting, as well as the ½ day board training retreat held in August. General time spent on board duties is 5-10 hours per month.

Are Board Members compensated?

Our board members receive a 15% discount off all purchases at the co-op. Board members also receive a meal at each monthly board meeting. Being on the board is great professional experience, we offer training, workshops & conferences as part of board service.

Requirements for running?

Be a co-op owner for four months prior to running.

Next steps to consider for running for Board of Directors

Attend our board meet & greet to ask questions & get to know current board members. These take place from 5-6pm on the date of board meetings, and then you are welcome to stay for the following board meeting.
Attend a board meeting (Jan 27th or Feb 24th from 6-8 pm) to see what our monthly meetings are like or attend a committee meeting (email drmnomcom@gmail.com).
Submit your Board Candidate Questionnaire

2025 Election Schedule

January & February - Call for nominations
January 27 5-6 pm - Board meet & greet
January 27 6-8pm - Board Meeting
February 24 5-6pm - Board meet & greet
February 24 6-8pm - Board Meeting
February 28th - Deadline for applications
March 24 6-8pm - Board Meeting
April 28 6-8 pm - Board Meeting
May 3 2-5 pm - Annual Owners Meeting
May 3rd-10th - Voting period
May 11 - Votes counted
May 14 - Announcement of newly elected Board Members
May 19 - First board meeting for newly elected Board Members

Board Candidate Questionnaire

First Name

Last Name

Owner Number

Owner Since

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Country

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State/Province

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Zip Code

The answers to the following questions need not exceed 500 words in total

1. Describe your involvement with Deep Roots Market. Include the amount of time spent and specific activities, if appropriate.

2. Describe any volunteer or paid experience relevant to serving as a co-op board member.

3. What do you see as Deep Roots' role in the broader community?

4. Personal statement, including anything you feel is relevant to your candidacy.

Please specify other experience

Please attach a photo of yourself to be used for the board election process and, if elected, on the Deep Roots website.

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Board of Directors Candidate Packet

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