The Annual Meeting of the Skagit Valley Food Co-op was held at 6pm on Wednesday May 12 at the Co-op Building.

27 people attended, including all 7 Board members and 11 staff people.

After a welcoming message from Board President Tom Theisen, election results were announced (see above).

General Manager Todd Wood presented his report on Co-op operations for the past year, followed by the Treasurer's report and summaries from the Community Relations, and Wage & Benefit Committees. There was also a report of work-in-progress by the ad hoc Policy Review Committee.

Some highlights:

.. The Co-op reported Sales of over $11.5 million for the first time ever, and was profitable in 2009.
.. The Co-op now has almost 9,000 active owners.
.. The 4% Friday program donated more than $14,000 to the community.
- In spite of the difficult economic conditions, the Co-op earned enough profit (over 2% net profit) to pay profit-sharing to staff members in each of the 4 quarters of the year.

General interest comments were also offered by owners in attendance which were duly noted by the Board and the General Manager. Among the topics noted by owners were a) Parking at the Co-op, and b) Patronage Refunds.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30pm.

ELECTION RESULTS

Kristen Ekstran and Donna Hegstad were elected to fill the 2 open positions. A total of 31 valid ballots were cast.
Kristen Ekstran, 31 votes
Donna Hegstad, 31 votes
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Staff Positions for 2010
Erin Treat is the new Staff Rep to the Board, 43 votes
Johnscott Lee begins year-2 of a 3-year term as the Staff Board Member.
(7 write-in votes were also cast by the staff)
Marc Oomen, 4
Denise Brock, 1
Steve Manthe, 1
Grocery Ian TaylorMixon, 1

2010 ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday May 12, 6pm, Co-op Meeting Room 309