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Board of Stewards
Become an Integral Part of Your Co-op
The Board of Stewards is a group of Co-Op owners that act as a bridge between the body of owners and the staff. They use this position to participate in both crafting and implementing the strategic vision of the organization.
Join a committee or run for a board seat at the annual General Membership Meeting every fall and help ensure the future of the Newark Community Co-Op.
The Board of Stewards can be contacted at BOS@newark.coop.
Newark Natural Foods, Board of Stewards
Store Meeting
February 25, 2026
NNF Community Room & Zoom
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88229668381?pwd=NPM6aYb6dGtcZIGnOx0IHJA2tLJKzV.1
Agenda
● Member commentary & followup [5 min.]
● Staff commentary & followup [5 min.]
● Approval of minutes from BOS/Store Meeting 12-17-25 (tabled from 1-28-26) [5 min.]
● Approval of minutes from BOS/Store Meeting 1-28-26 [5 min.]
● Committee reports [10 min.]
○ Revised Finance Committee Charter [5 min.]
● Conflict of interest forms for board [5 min.]
● Store Manager’s report [20 min.]
● Finance report [10 min.]
● New business [10min.]
● Adjourn
Meet our Board
Rebecca Faye Northrop
President
Up for re-election: November 2028
"I am a lifelong member of Newark Natural Foods and am dedicated to expanding the production of and access to local, whole, and responsibly grown & raised foods. I work at Flying Plow Farm by day, teach yoga at night, and occasionally perform professionally as a percussive dancer."
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Jerry Dorsman
Vice President
Up for re-election: November 2028
"I want to ensure that our Co-op continues to provide a wide variety of high quality foods at the most affordable prices."
Jeremy Firestone
Secretary
Up for re-election: November 2027
"I am a mission-oriented, forward-leaning, place-based committed environmentalist who by day works as a UD Professor on Energy and Climate issues. I want to work to help the Coop grow and thrive as a community, reimagining progress through the provision of healthy, diverse, and where possible, local food choices."
Jeff Headley
Treasurer
Up for re-election: November 2026
"I am committed to strengthening our community by supporting local food systems, sustainability, and access to high quality food. I believe in the mission of the Co-op and all the ways it makes Newark a better place to live."
Rachel Brewer
Board Member
Up for re-election: November 2026
'I am a dirt loving, community minded, outside of the box thinker. who has grown organically (both personally and as a farmer) for the last 10 years as a member of the co-op."
Scotty Hartman
Board Member
Up for re-election: November 2026
"I believe it is a civic responsibility to promote and participate in activities that improve the wellbeing of our communities."
Jerry Bilton
Board Member
Up for re-election: November 2027
Dave Nuttall
Board Member
Up for re-election: November 2028
Bill Grayson
Board Member
Up for re-election: November 2027