May 2022
Information Session for Board Candidates
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2022 board election. Candidates must be current owners of Seward Co-op and be committed to the long-term sustainability of our co-op. All candidates are required to attend an online information session + a board meeting to be eligible to run in the election. Upcoming meeting dates are May 31, June 28 and July 26. At the Candidate Information Session beginning at 5:30 p.m., you’ll hear…
Find out more »Board of Directors May Meeting
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, May 31. To indicate your intention to attend, please email board@seward.coop prior to May 31. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link. Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the…
Find out more »June 2022
Co-op Community Conversations- Why We Must Change the Narrator: An Evening with In Black Ink
Join Twin Cities co-ops for an evening with In Black Ink, whose mission is to “create spaces where the stories and voices of people from African heritage are celebrated, documented and archived.” Co-founder Rekhet will speak about representation in literature and the publishing industry as well as how In Black Ink supports storytellers in reclaiming their narratives. We’ll also hear from two local Black authors, Ericka Dennis and Jacqueline “Lady J” Maddix, who will read excerpts of their writing and…
Find out more »July 2022
Seward Co-op 50th Anniversary Block Party at Open Streets
Save the date and join us for a block party celebrating 50 years of Seward Co-op! We’re partnering with Open Streets Franklin Ave to bring music, food, and fun to Franklin Avenue between 25th and 26th Ave. •Community Meal featuring Seward Co-op-made meat and veg options •Community Foods Fair- meet and sample treats from local producers •Live music and DJs curated by Phillips-based local radio station KRSM •Family friendly activities with our community partners and SEED recipients •Live screenprinting- Screenprint your…
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