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Board of Directors

The Ashland Food Co-op is governed by an elected Board of Directors. The Board oversees and guides the business and affairs of the Co-op. The primary duties of the Board are setting long-range strategic goals and plans for the Co-op’s future, acting as trustees on behalf of the ownership, conducting financial oversight and hiring and supervising the General Manager.  

Upcoming Board Meetings

Co-op Board meetings are held aat 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month unless otherwise posted. Owners have the option to attend in person or via Zoom. The in person meeting takes place at 300 Pioneer Street. Owners on AFC’s mailing list will be emailed a link to the meeting agenda and a Zoom link to attend the meeting. The Board meeting agenda is posted the Friday before each meeting on the Board Bulletin Board to the right of the Information Desk, next to the Suggestion Board. All Co-op owners are welcome to attend.

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August 12, 2026 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Board of Directors Meeting | August 2026

All owners are welcome and encouraged to attend the Co-op Board meetings. The Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, except for July and December. Owners have the option to attend in person or virtually. The Board meeting agenda is posted the Friday before each meeting on the Board Bulletin Board to the right of the Information Desk, next to the Suggestion Board. Owners on the Co-op's email list will also be emailed a link to the meeting agenda and a link to attend the meeting online. 

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Meet our Board of Directors

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Learn more about the Board

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Board Roles and Duties

Board Directors are volunteers who are elected for three year terms. The Board of Directors has  four primary duties:

  • Make key decisions to oversee and guide the business and affairs of the Co-operative
  • Act as trustees for AFC owners and inform owners about the status of the Co-operative
  • Ensure sound management of the Co-operative
  • Set long-range goals and plans for the future
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Board Committees

Board committees roll up their sleeves between meetings to take on special projects, plan recurring events, and help advance the Co-op’s Ends. Many committees also welcome participation from Co-op Owners who aren’t on the Board - offering a great way to get involved and make an impact.

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Board Meeting Minutes

We currently keep an archive of Board of Directors meeting minutes going back to 2004. Recent Board meeting minutes are posted shortly after the meeting.

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Annual Meetings and Annual Reports

We keep an archive of our virutal annual meetings and our annual reports. In 2019 we transitioned to creating an impact report which outlines our ever increasing sustainability efforts.

Contact the Board

Please note the Board of Directors does not manage the day-to-day operations of the store. Questions about store operations should be addressed to the General Manager through our  contact form.

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Become a candidate

The Ashland Food Co-op Board elections cycle begins each year in March when applications become available. The Board candidate application packet is updated annually. Interested owners may also contact the Board Development Committee throughout the year to learn more about becoming a Board candidate.

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