It's because of people like you, Deep Roots Market Owners, that our Co-op provides a sustainable and just co-op experience for the greater Greensboro community. We are proud that Deep Roots has a robust Board of Directors to help guide the direction and growth of the Co-op through hiring and collaborating with the General Manager, setting organizational policies, and monitoring the Co-op’s operations.

In the spirit of democratic governance, we hold elections annually for owners interested in making a bigger contribution to the well-being of Deep Roots. We invite YOU to consider becoming a candidate for one of the open Board of Directors positions in the May 2024 election. Our goal is to have a diverse Board that can best represent the varied interests of our community with their commitment, energy, and vision. Training is provided for Board Members. Board Members attend monthly board meetings and work with one or more committees. Board Members receive a 15% discount on Co-op purchases for their service.

Find out more about what it means to serve on the Board of Directors:

• Attend one of our regular monthly board meetings, held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Community Room.
• Contact us at drmnomcom@gmail.com if you'd like to receive information and/or set up a meeting to talk more about this opportunity to serve.
• Come to a special “Board Meet & Greet” on Monday, January 22 at 5:00 pm in the Community Room. Several of our current Board Members will be there to answer questions and provide greater insight into Board activities.

All candidates will need to complete an application and submit it with a photograph no later than February 29, 2024.

Dear Co-op Community,

There will be a big change coming to the coop in January - Nicole Villano, our General Manager, will be leaving January 7th for a new role with National Co+op Grocers, (NCG) a vital business services cooperative for co-ops (including Deep Roots Market) located throughout the United States. Nicole joined Deep Roots Market in 2012 and was instrumental in the transition to our present location. So much of our progress and growth is a direct result of her passion and dedication to our store- she will be heartily missed!

While we are sad to lose such an important part of our culture and development, everyone on the Board of Directors is thrilled to see her move into this exciting new stage of her career. Rest assured, Nicole has developed an excellent team of managers at Deep Roots to support the market in this interim period. A new GM search is underway which should be completed sometime during the first quarter of 2024.

Deep Roots owners are cordially invited to drop by the community room on Friday, January 5th for an official send-off. If you'd prefer to reach out via email, you may do so at gm@deeprootsmarket.com. Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,
V. Ashleigh Odom
President
Deep Roots Board of Directors

Deep Roots Market Board of Directors Meetings

We welcome all Owners to attend our monthly Board of Director meetings, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Grab a seat at our meetings held in the Community Room or attend via Zoom. To attend virtually, email boardofdirectors@deeprootsmarket.com prior to the meeting for a Zoom invitation.

2024 Meeting Dates & Main Topic of Discussion

• Monday, January 22—Business Planning and Asset Protection
• Monday, February 26—Financial Condition Review
• Monday, March 25—Staff and General Manager Relations
• Monday, April 22—Owner Rights and Responsibilities
• Saturday, May 4—Annual Owners Meeting
• Monday, May 20–Welcome New Board Members and Roles
• Monday, June 24—Customer Experience
• Monday, July 22—Global Executive Constraint
• Sunday, August 25 (date to be confirmed) Annual Board Retreat
• Monday, September 23–Communication
• Monday, October 28—Goals
• Monday, November 25—Financial Condition Review
• Monday, December 16—Business Planning

The beautiful fall colors are an apt metaphor for your Deep Roots Market Board of Directors. Each person is different with unique talents all aligned to ensure Deep Roots Market remains vibrant today and in the years to come.

At our annual retreat and monthly board meetings we celebrate the creative ways in which staff have met many challenges in recent years to keep local, organic, healthy foods moving from area farmers to you. In the coming months, we’ll be working on the messaging and financial needs necessary to tout the value of Deep Roots Market more broadly.

Thank you for joining us in the commitment to promote our Co-op as a nourishing economic model for a strong democracy and thriving community. 

In Cooperation,

Spoma Jovanovic, on behalf of the Deep Roots Market Board of Directors

Interested in serving as a Co-op Board Director? Check out our Board webpage and send an email to drmnomcom@gmail.com

Great Day Owners,