by Tatiana Dennis, Board Member
THANK YOU
The holiday season is upon us, and as the year comes to an end, we want to thank each and every Owner for choosing the Co-op as your grocer of choice! Keep an eye out for deals on your favorite local products.
STEP UP
Over the past year, the Willy Street Co-op Board has continued working with Step Up Equity Matters. Step Up is an organization that centers recognizing bias, accepting personal and organizational responsibility, and disrupting biases creating a clearer path to equity. Through it all, I saw each and every Board member step up to the plate to learn how to show up for their entire community and all Co-op Owners.
As the Board continues to address cultural and racial biases, I want our Owners to know that we are committed to building a more inclusive and accepting environment.
FINANCIAL
Because the Co-op was profitable in the last fiscal year and doesn’t have a major planned expense in the near future, the Board approved a patronage refund. Twenty percent of the total will be distributed to Owners in the form of a store credit and 80% retained for business needs, as allowed by our Co-op bylaws. You can read more about this in the GM Report above.
MY EXPERIENCE
Well, I officially have my first year of being on the Willy Street Co-op Board under my belt and am so grateful for the opportunity to serve my community. During my time on the Board, I have seen how devoted the Co-op is to our community and customers. Each day, we are eagerly working towards becoming a more sustainable, equitable grocer.
