Here is the official ballot for the 2019 Coteau Community Market Board of Directors election, which will take place on June 8, 2019, at the annual membership meeting.
Members who are unable to make it to the annual meeting can vote absentee in the board election by email. To do so, please include the following information in the body of an email to wtnfoodcoop@gmail.com:
- your first and last name;
- the following statement: "As a member in good standing of Coteau Community Market, I vote for these seven co-op members in the 2019 election for the board of directors:"
- a list the seven people you're voting for,
- the date you're submitting your ballot,
- the following statement: "I understand that I am permitted one vote in co-op elections and that by sending this email, I am officially casting my ballot in the 2019 Board of Directors election."
- and "Signed, (your name)"
Send your voted ballot via email to wtnfoodcoop@gmail.com. It will be counted on Saturday with the rest of the ballots.
BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 6 P.M. CDT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019, TO BE COUNTED. You will receive an email confirming your ballot was received.
Sample absentee voting email:
Member name: Jane Likesgoodfood
As a member in good standing of Coteau Community Market, I vote for these seven co-op members in the 2019 election for the board of directors:
- Jen Dahle
- Chuck Baechler
- Mike Mullin
- Michelle Grant
- Annie Mullin
- Ron Hagen
- Jen Moos
Date submitted: 6/6/2019
I understand that I am permitted one vote in co-op elections and that by sending this email, I am officially casting my ballot in the 2019 Board of Directors election.
Signed,
Jane Likesgoodfood
Text version of the ballot:
COTEAU COMMUNITY MARKET
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
OFFICIAL BALLOT
PLEASE VOTE FOR SEVEN BOARD MEMBERS
Candidates are listed in order by submission date, earliest to latest.
Jen Dahle, steering committee member
I am interested in staying on as a member of the Board. We've come so far in this past year, I would love to be a part of the team as we continue to grow! Our food co-op will be extremely beneficial for all who are interested in local, sustaining, healthy food choices. I'm excited to see all of the producers we can help by getting their products on the market, locally.
Chuck Baechler
I feel a good co-op can serve many benefits beyond just making wholesome produce available. First and foremost, many lower income families forego the consumption of produce due to its expense. Providing a reliable accessible healthy source of produce specifically provides a significant benefit to those who can least afford a healthy diet. Finally, living in an agricultural community, I feel it's important to demonstrate at a local level the benefits of sustainable foods.
Mike Mullin, steering committee member
I am interested in staying on the Board and think that my experience on boards of state wide and regional organizations as well as my experience in budgeting and operations will be helpful. I want to do it because I think we need to develop outlets for our local producers.
Michelle Grant, steering committee member
I believe that we have the ability to do better for ourselves and our community. We live in the heartland and should have access to the products that are grown here! We should also be aware and vigilant regarding the processes used to ensure this area continues to be able to thrive in the agricultural market without compromising the earth that we live on.
Annie Mullin, steering committee member
I want to continue as a board member because I am passionate about good food, building connections between producers and consumers, promoting sustainable agriculture to protect the environment, and providing universal access to healthy food. We're building a community of like-minded people who want access to a local, healthy, equitable food system and I love being the instigator and an advocate of that process here.
Ron Hagen, steering committee member
After visiting several food co-ops while on vacation, I was able to see first hand the importance of a local food co-op. First to offer the highest quality product to the public at a fair price. Secondly to offer a direct line from to the local producer of the product to the public.
Jen Moos
A local food co-op is important to support the people and the foods that are in this area. It will help our health (local grown is proven to be good for you) and keeps jobs viable for local growers.