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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.
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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.
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The Board of Stewards can be contacted at BOS@newark.coop.
The Board of Stewards is seeking new Board members. You must be a member of Newark Natural Foods Cooperative in order to serve on the Board. Anyone interested, please send us your name and contact information along with a statement concerning your qualifications. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Send your intention to run for a seat on the Board to bos@newark.coop.
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Topic: Board of Stewards Monthly Store Meeting
Time: May 21, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Virtual Only
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Agenda
1) Member Commentary and Follow Up [0.05]
2) Staff Commentary and Follow Up [0.05]
3) Consent Agenda [0.05]
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Meeting Summary of Store meeting on 4/23/25
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Committee Reports
4) Store Manager Report – Catherine Hallman [0.20]
5) Finance Report – Bill Grayson/Catherine Hallman [0.10]
6) Update on Finance Committee schedule of quarterly meetings
7) Follow-Up on implementing member account loading to reduce credit card fees
8) Follow-up on improved hybrid audio/video esp for annual mtgs
9) New Business [0.10]
10) Adjourn
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 757666
Meet our Board
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Jerry Dorsman
President
Re-elected: 11/13/22
Up for re-election: November 2025
"I want to ensure that our Co-op continues to provide a wide variety of high quality foods at the most affordable prices."
Rachel Brewer
Vice President
Re-elected: 11/12/23
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
Secretary
Elected: 11/12/23
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."
Bill Grayson
Treasurer
Re-elected: 11/10/24
Up for re-election: November 2027
Cheryl McDonaugh
Member at Large
Elected: 11/10/24
Up for re-election: November 2027
Jeff Headley
Member at Large
Elected: 1/22/25
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."
Dave Nuttall
Member at Large
Elected: 11/10/24
Up for re-election: November 2025
Rebecca Faye Northrop
Member at Large
Re-elected: 1/22/2025
Up for re-election: November 2025
"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."
Jeremy Firestone
Member at Large
Elected: 2/28/25
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."​