In order to keep the co-op’s articles and bylaws up to date, the Board of Directors endorses four articles and bylaws proposals on the 2020 ballot. A full description of the proposals and complete mark ups are available here. Below, find frequently asked questions.

Claire Purvey Houston Bookkeeper As an employee of 12 years at Seward Co-op I care deeply for the business, the workers, and the community we serve. I’d like to carry my knowledge and experience onto the board to assist in the ongoing evolution of our cooperative. I’ve worked in the Finance department my entire tenure…

Brit Miller Customer Service I’m Brit, my pronouns are they/them/theirs/ she/her/hers, I’m bi and nonbinary and I’ve worked at the Friendship store since 2016. Previous to working at Seward, I worked for two other grocery co-ops, beginning in 2011. I currently serve as a UFCW 663 union steward, and as a representative and agenda champion…

Vina Kay Vice President, Movement Capacity Building at Race Forward Incumbent I am running for re-election to the Seward Co-op Board of Directors after having served one term. My first three years as a board member have presented multiple challenges to our co-op and to our community, and I believe that having the experience I…

Tami Bauers Freelance Project Coordinator Since 1994 I have served co-ops as an employee,  member, owner/shopper and, most recently, on a freelance basis in project coordination. I am enrolled in the Certificate Program at the International Centre for Co-operative Management at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, which has expanded my understanding about the cooperative movement.…