Board Governance & Strategic Planning
- Charity & Nonprofit Board Service in Washington State, a Quick Guide and Twelve Principles of Governance
- 2018 Annual Implementation Plan
- 2019 Annual Implementation Plan
- 2020 Annual Implementation Plan
- 2021 Annual Implementation Plan
- 2022 Annual Implementation Plan
- 2023 Annual Implementation Plan
Five-Year Strategic Plan (2019 - 2024)
Cindy Bracken, Director
Our June 2021 Co-op Membership Meeting at Swan Lake Kitchen
Board of Directors
As of February 4, 2023, YOUR Membership elected Co-Op Board of Directors includes:
- Cindy Bracken, Director - term ends 2025
- Kristine Carlson, Secretary - term ends 2025
- Sharon Sattler, Vice President - term ends 2024
- Paivi Morse, Treasurer - term ends 2024
- Karrie Stevens, President - term ends 2024
Scroll WAY down toward the bottom of this page for photos!
Contact your Board at ferrycountycoopboard@gmail.com
2023 Board Meeting Dates
Contact your board at ferrycountycoopboard@gmail.com
Meetings occur on the 4th Wednesday of most months at 5 pm at the Co-op in The Meet Locker
- Planned Meeting Dates: January 25, February 22, March 22, May 24, October 25, and November 15
- Board Meetings will not be held: April, June, July, August, September, & December
- December 6, 2023: Annual Board & Manager workshop.
Kristine Carlson, Secretary
Photos from our February 2023 Membership Meeting & Kettle Crust Bakery Catered Dinner
Current Board of Directors
Volunteer Info
We strongly encourage members to get involved by volunteering 8 hours a month or more, although it is not required. Volunteers working at least 8 hours per month receive a 10% discount on most purchases.
Active Volunteers
Nancy McCambridge - Packaging, Clerk
Anita Brucklier - Bookkeeper
Dave Robinson - Taxes (State & Federal)
Keith Bell - IT
Sarah Sundstrom - Produce, shelf stocking
Patrice Beckwith - Specialty orders, shelf stocking, clerk
Karrie Stevens - clerk, webmaster
Colleen Drake - eNewsletter editor
Plus, your entire all volunteer Board of Directors
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME, HARD WORK, AND DEDICATION TO YOUR LOCAL CO-OP
More Information Below
Scroll down this page for information on Board Elections, Board Candidates & Bio-s, Policies, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Meeting Minutes, and Strategic and Annual Implementation Plans
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Evelyn and Josh beautifully entertaining our members
Board Candidate Election Information
2023 - 2024 Board Election Cycle
Nominations: TBD in December 2023
Candidate Statements Due: TBD January 2024
Election Period: TBD January 2024
Votes Counted: TBD
New Board Members Seated: At the Annual Membership Meeting to be scheduled in February 2024
Considering running for a board position? If so, inform and educate yourself. See this website page for more information on What is a Co-op?, Board Governance, Strategic Planning, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies, and past Board Meeting Minutes.
Plus, review the following documents for more information about Board service and how the Co-op Board operates.
- Board Candidacy Overview - everything you need to know when considering a run for the board
- Board of Directors Philosophy & Operations
- Board Meetings & Communications
- Board Member Job Description
- Candidate Statement Instructions for Board Candidates
Karrie Stevens, President
Posters from Membership Meetings
Sharon Sattler, Vice President
Paivi Morse, Treasurer
Rusty and Gene holding our new Storefront sign
Sign custom designed by Colville Sign of Colville, WA
Membership Info
(one member, one vote)
Membership is not Required to Shop at the Co-op!
For just $25 per individual 18 and older, you can become a Lifetime Member (Level 1) of the Co-Op. During your first year of lifetime membership, you will receive Level 2 membership benefits.
SUPPORTING Members (Level 2) are the LIFE blood of the Co-op. They support the Co-op by annually paying an additional $10 Capital Investment Fund (CIF) fee. Supporting members are rewarded with in store member sale prices.
Click here to download a copy of our "CIF fee" flyer.
Memberships can be purchased at the Co-op. Purchase of a Lifetime Membership is required; purchase of a Supporting Membership is optional.
Click here to download a copy of our "Membership Benefits" flyer.
The Identity of a co-op is defined as "an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise."
Co-op Values are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, co-op members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.
Co-op's put their Values into practice through the guidelines of the Seven Cooperative Principles.
Ferry County Co-op's Guiding Documents
Like Co-op's world wide, our Co-op is guided by our Articles of Incorporation (Washington State), our membership approved bylaws, International Cooperative Alliance Identity & Values, and by the 7 Cooperative Principles.
Click here to download a copy of our "What is a CO-OP?" flyer.