The Co-op Difference
You Own It!
Basics is governed by an elected volunteer board made up of 5 Basics Co-op Owners. They started as Basics shoppers, just like you! Learn more below.
The Basics Board establishes policies to advance the mission and goals of the Co-op, not limited to but including long-term financial planning, approval of major plans or commitments, and supervision of the General Manager (excluding staffing and operational details).
Our volunteer board meets for approximately 2 hours every other month, currently virtually, to carry out these duties. An additional 1-2 hours per month participation is encouraged for email discussions and committee projects.
An election is held each May and board members are elected to serve rotating 2-year terms. In keeping with our democratic cooperative governance, any active Co-op Owner can run for election, and all active Co-op Owners are encouraged to vote! In addition to the satisfaction of helping our co-op grow and thrive, board members receive a 5+15% daily discount on most regular-priced items.
Interested in running for Basics Board of Directors? All active Basics Co-op Owners are eligible. Watch for election announcements in The Scoop newsletter each spring.
Contact the Board
Written communications remain sealed until the next scheduled meeting. Watch for Coffee with the Board listening sessions during select in-store events throughout the year!