Council Resources and Documents

Ends Policies

The Coop Council governs by a system of policy setting and monitoring call the Ends Policies. The Ends Policies state The Coop’s purpose and they define what our organization must achieve in order to be successful and in line with our Mission. The Council reviews its policies according to an annual calendar and monitors compliance with its policies through reports prepared by the General Manager.

Hunger Mountain Coop Ends Policies

Current Ends Report

Bylaws

Hunger Mountain Coop's Bylaws generally provide guidelines for meetings, elections of The Coop Council, filling vacancies, notices, types and duties of officers, committees, assessments and other routine conduct. Bylaws are, in effect, a contract among our Member-Owners, and must be formally adopted and/or amended, a process that typically happens at our Annual Meeting in November. Notice of the proposed changes to the Bylaws are given to our Member-Owners in writing at least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting.

Hunger Mountain Coop Bylaws

Meeting Information

The Coop Council meets once a month in our Coop Community Room and the meetings are open to all Member-Owners. We encourage Member-Owners to get involved in shaping the direction of their Coop by providing feedback to their elected Coop Council Members and by participating in Coop Council Meetings.

Upcoming Meeting Agenda

Minutes from our Recent Council Meetings.

Annual Meeting

The Hunger Mountain Coop Annual Meeting is free, fun, and open to all Member-Owners! The meeting typically lasts a few hours, and includes a delicious brunch provided by the Hunger Mountain Coop Deli. Childcare is also provided free of charge. The Annual Meeting is a great gathering and a perfect opportunity to meet other Member-Owners in our community and offer your voice to discussions that help shape the future of our Coop. Annual Meeting packets are mailed out to Member-Owners prior to the meeting, and include all the details and happenings of the day.

2012 Annual Meeting Packet

2012 Annual Report

Policy Governance

Like many food cooperative boards these days, The Coop Council employs the model of Policy Governance®. This model of leadership results in a great deal of clarity in terms of roles and responsibilities, with The Council spending little of its time making operational decisions. Rather, the Council focuses its attention on connecting with Member-Owners, establishing strategic direction for our Coop, evaluating management performance, and developing policies that help to steer The Coop toward our Mission. Management reports to the Council in monthly written monitoring reports to assure that The Coop is compliant with the governing policies. Council meetings are open to anyone who would like to learn more.

Hunger Mountain Coop Council Governing Policies

John Carver’s model of Policy Governance®

Cooperative Grocer Article on Policy Governance®

Running for Coop Council

Coop Council members are actively involved in shaping the direction of our co-op. As a Council member you will have the opportunity to learn more about The Coop while offering your leadership skills and focusing on long-range, Big Picture ideas. You’ll work with other talented and energetic individuals and be able to make a lasting contribution to Hunger Mountain Coop. Council members (and their partners) also receive a 10% discount off most Coop purchases.

Information on Running for Coop Council

Current Council Members

Council Petition and Information