PCC Board of Trustees report, September 2016
This article was originally published in September 2016
July Board Meeting
The board met on July 26. The trustees reviewed the co-op’s second quarter financials, which indicated strong results.
Each of the four standing committees — Board Development, CEO Evaluation, Finance, and Member Relations — presented their 2016-2017 work plans, which were approved by the board.
PCC Farmland Trust Executive Director, Rebecca Sadinsky, and PCC Farmland Trust Board Member, Betsy Lieberman, updated the board on trust activities over the past year. Noting the continued importance of PCC’s member contributions to the Trust’s annual funding, Sadinsky made an official request to the board for permission to access PCC’s membership list. She noted that all PCC member data, including members’ questions and donations, are handled with care, discretion and speed. The board approved the request. The trust letter will go out later this year.
The board also discussed the grand opening of the Bothell store.
Ends Policies
At least once each year, we share our Ends Policies and seek input from the membership. If you would like to share your input, please email board@pccmarkets.com.
Global Ends
PCC exists to create a cooperative, sustainable environment for our members and patrons where the natural and organic supply chains thrive.
- Ends A: PCC members and patrons will have access to high quality, healthful food that is fairly priced.
- Ends B: PCC membership is a respected and valued choice.
- Ends C: PCC has a local focus.
- Ends D: PCC members and patrons are well educated in matters of healthful foods, healthy sustainable living, and the cooperative business model.
- Ends E: An inherent part of PCC’s business is the balance of economic, social and environmental responsibilities.
Next board meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled for September 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the new PCC co-op office located at 3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA, 98121. Please email us at board@pccmarkets.com if you are planning to attend. This helps us in agenda planning.
Board recruiting ongoing
The 2016-2017 Nominating Committee encourages PCC members to look into board service as a way to contribute to the co-op’s continued success. This Policy Governance board leads through policy development and monitoring management’s progress. Learn more at pccmarkets.com/member/gov.
Contact the nominatingcommittee@pccmarkets.com with questions or to request an application.