LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Community (Lake) Co-op is in the process of recruiting board members. The deadline for applications is Wednesday.
The co-op, which began in 2008, is a member-owned and operated enterprise that facilitates an online ordering and distribution system for organic produce (sourced from Lake County, from the region and beyond), value-added items and household products.
According to JoAnn Saccato, the co-op”s sister organization, CREATE, operates the Friday Night Farmers” Market in Clearlake, a community garden effort with the Highlands Senior Service Center and “LCCC Presents…,” a televised educational series on food and farming in Lake County.
“Co-ops are unlike any other business because they”re designed to serve the needs of their membership,” Saccato said. “Owners can participate in the unique democracy of a co-op by serving as a member of the board of directors.”
According to Saccato, co-op board members serve the dual role of sitting on both organizations” boards.
The responsibilities of the board are to uphold the mission of the co-op, oversee the financial viability of the business and help build community and cohesiveness among co-op owners and customers.
According to Saccato, the board is not responsible for day-to-day operations of the co-op or CREATE, though board members are encouraged to participate as much as possible.
For more information on becoming a board member of the Lake County Community Co-op and CREATE, visit the co-op”s website at www.lake.coop and select “Our Board” under the “About Us” section or call 513-5226.
