What Is A Member-Owner?
A member-owner is someone who has submitted their membership payment and commitment to buy a share of ownership in the co-operative. They provide the only means of capital we have to start and then also become our regular patrons. You do not have to be a member to shop at a co-op!
Take the first step and become a member-owner in this locally-owned, community-supported, natural foods initiative to help make natural foods available to the majority in our area.
Milestones On Our Journey
The Seven Co-Op Principles
Open & Voluntary Membership
Democratic Member Control
Member Economic Participation
Autonomy and Independence
Cooperatives are independent self-help organizations controlled by their members. They limit the influence of outside agencies or business partners to ensure their independence.
Education, Training & Information
Co-ops have an obligation and need to educate members about co-ops. This mandate also encompassing educating the general public, young people and community leaders about the nature and benefits of cooperation.
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
To bring the theory of working together full-circle, co-ops recognize the vital importance of working with other co-ops -- locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Through these efforts, co-ops try to help each other -- to strengthen their economic position and to contribute to the co-op movement.
Concern For Community
While member needs are their primary concern, cooperatives also work for the sustainable development of their communities.
Member Health
Employee Health
Four Measures Of Health
Environmental Health
