Board Blog
Co-ops Keep Democracy Alive
Our society should work for everyone This should not be as lofty of a goal as it is made out to be. And yet, this simple idea must work through a web of institutional failures that we are tasked with undoing and fixing in order to become a reality. This work requires,...
Co-op Board Members Make a Difference
As a member of the Davis Food Co-op, have you ever stopped to consider the role that the board of directors plays in ensuring the success and sustainability of the organization? The board serves as the governing body, responsible for setting the vision and direction...
2021 Annual Meeting Q&A
2021 Annual Meeting Q&A The 2021 Davis Food Co-op Annual Meeting took place via Zoom on Thursday May 6, 2021. During the course of the meeting, the General Manager and Board of Directors presented an annual report for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Owners were also...
Davis Food Co-op
Announces Laura Sanchez
as new General Manager
The Davis Food Co-op Board of Directors proudly announces that the vacant General Manager position has been filled by Interim General Manager, Laura Sanchez. Filling in as the Interim General Manager since May 2020, Laura has successfully guided the Co-op during a...
Meet the Board:
J. Faye Dixon
Every couple of months, we will be interviewing one of our Board Members so that you can get to know them better! This month, we are featuring J. Faye Dixon. Some other answers from Faye: How do you take your coffee? I am a green tea drinker! But I do love a good...
Fall 2020 Board Updates
Welcome to the Fall Season! Now that Fall is here, we would like to give a shout out and welcome to all of the UC Davis students starting the 2020-21 school year. Our city has felt so empty without the vibrance of the students and we are happy to finally see returning...
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF DAVIS FOOD COOPERATIVE
Dear Davis Food Co-op Members, I hope this letter finds you and your household well. “Stay at Home” orders keep us safe, but for some it can be isolating. At times like this, it can help to recognize the many community connections we have, and one of those is your...
Calling Davis Food Co-op Owners to run for the Board of Directors!
Calling Davis Food Co-op Owners to run for the Board of Directors! If you are feeling like 2020 is the year for you to get involved in the esteemed democratic process and if you value a cooperative business that is collectively owned and governed by its members, then...