The Board of Directors is responsible for the financial viability of the Co-op by evaluating and approving the Co-op budget, evaluating the General Manager’s performance, setting goals and objectives for the Co-op, and making sure the Co-op continues to operate in accordance with and in the spirit of its mission and by-laws.
The Co-op Board expects Board members to attend and participate in monthly 2-hour meetings, held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Certain annual events hosted by the Board also require Board attendance, such as the Co-op Annual Meeting, the Staff Holiday Party, and the Co-op Open House. The Board accomplishes a great deal of work in committees and the Board expects members to participate in committees of their choosing. Currently, the Board has the following standing Committees: Executive, Finance, Governance/Nominating, Education/Outreach, and Buildings & Grounds.
You will find information about current board members and governance below. All approved meeting minutes will be posted on this page.
The purpose of the Co-op is to meet the community's need for specialty and whole foods at the lowest possible cost, to support local suppliers, to encourage environmental respect, and to provide a model of responsible business practices based on co-operative principles. The bylaws contain guidelines and rules to help govern the Potsdam Food Co-op. Click the scale icon for more information.
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the POTSDAM CONSUMER COOPERATIVE, INC. was held on Wednesday, March 19th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Click the chair icon for more information.