My Secret Revealed
It's official as of tonight, I am now a Board of Director for the Menomonie Market Food Co-op! I gave you all a hint about six weeks ago with my Lego accounting workshop. I have to admit that I was giggling when some of you commented back thinking I was leaving my job!
After attending six board meetings of observing and learning, I was excited for tonight. Finally, the night of membership elections and the annual meeting. Did I vote for myself.....I sure did!!! The annual meeting lasted two hours and consisted of the General Manager's report and financials for 2011, and lots of stories from co-op members looking back to the 70's. My first co-op experience was in 1981 when I moved to Menomonie, Wisconsin. I still remember the small store and discovering carob chips.....a nice substitution for chocolate. 
We were all treated to healthy snacks tonight, which is always the highlight of any meeting. So as of tonight, I will now be involved in the future expansion of our food co-op, which is very exciting for our local community. I love to be around people that believe in sustainability of our environment , local foods, and organic foods. I'm looking forward to the next three years!
It's official as of tonight, I am now a Board of Director for the Menomonie Market Food Co-op! I gave you all a hint about six weeks ago with my Lego accounting workshop. I have to admit that I was giggling when some of you commented back thinking I was leaving my job!
After attending six board meetings of observing and learning, I was excited for tonight. Finally, the night of membership elections and the annual meeting. Did I vote for myself.....I sure did!!! The annual meeting lasted two hours and consisted of the General Manager's report and financials for 2011, and lots of stories from co-op members looking back to the 70's. My first co-op experience was in 1981 when I moved to Menomonie, Wisconsin. I still remember the small store and discovering carob chips.....a nice substitution for chocolate. 
We were all treated to healthy snacks tonight, which is always the highlight of any meeting. So as of tonight, I will now be involved in the future expansion of our food co-op, which is very exciting for our local community. I love to be around people that believe in sustainability of our environment , local foods, and organic foods. I'm looking forward to the next three years! 
Congrats Lisa! That is great! Love that place :)
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