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Why Does Our Grocery Store Have a Board of Directors?

We’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a food co-op! As a food co-op, our unique cooperative structure relies on collective decision-making and owner participation, that’s where our board comes in. Elected by co-op owners, the nine-member Board of Directors is the policy-setting arm of the Friendly City Food Co-op. They serve as representatives of co-op owners, working diligently to plan, review, and oversee the Co-op’s activities.

Our Board is made up of co-op owners who are committed to maintaining the co-op’s health and prosperity, safeguarding the values that make it a community-driven grocery store.

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It’s Board Election Season!

Meet Your Candidates

As an owner of Friendly City Food Co-op, your voice matters! It’s time to cast your vote in the Board of Directors election. This year, we have 3 open board seats and 4 wonderful candidates. Learn more about them by clicking here.

Voting starts October 1st, and runs through October 31st. You can easily vote online here or by cast your ballot in-store by the registers. Remember, each equity share gets one vote.

Amanda Presgraves

Randall Bowman

Rory DePaolis

Zach Baker

Stay In The Loop With Our Board!

Information About The 2025 Board Election

Board Interest Meeting

Board Meet & Greet

September 4, 2025

Candidate Applications Due

September 26, 2025

Election Period

October 1-31, 2025

Annual Meeting

October 12, 2025

Join Us Virtually!

Attend Our Online Board Meetings

All Co-op Owners are invited to attend our online Board Meetings and witness firsthand how our grocery store is guided and shaped by the board.

When:
The third Thursday of every month from 7:30-8:30PM

Where:
Our meetings are held virtually, email Board President, Monisha for the meeting link.

Join us, engage with your community, and play an active role in the cooperative spirit that defines your co-op!

Want To Get Involved?

Join The Board!

As an owner of the Friendly City Food Co-op, you have governance rights – including the right to vote in a Board of Directors election and the right to run for a seat on the Board. If you’re a co-op owner who’s enthusiastic about making a direct impact on your community and co-op, consider running for an open board seat in 2026!

You may download and read the Board Candidate Packet at any time to learn about the process of becoming a board member. If you think you’d be a good fit for us, please fill out the application.

Apply To Join Our Board
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Policy Governance:

How Our Board Governs Our Grocery Store

Our Board uses a method called Policy Governance. Simply put, we set clear goals for the organization and say what actions are not allowed. We also have rules for how the Board and the General Manager should work together. The Board’s main job is to define expectations through rules and then let the General Manager handle everything related to achieving those goals and avoiding certain actions. If the General Manager meets our goals and follows the rules, the Board is happy. We focus on our role, and the General Manager keeps us informed by regularly sharing how they are following the rules we’ve set.

Read Our Bylaws

Click here to view our bylaws and learn more about our grocery store.

Have Questions For Our Board Of Directors?

We Want To Hear From You!

Whether you have a question, product suggestion, or just want to say hello, we want to hear from you. Drop us a line & let’s continue building a healthier and more connected community together.

Get In Touch!

We Want To Hear From You!

Whether you have a question, product suggestion, or just want to say hello, we want to hear from you. Drop us a line & let’s continue building a healthier and more connected community together.