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Information Session for Board Candidates

June 28, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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 June 28 and July 26.

At the Candidate Information Session beginning at 5:30 p.m., you’ll hear from current directors and receive documents detailing the expectations of candidates. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by Aug. 1. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Co-op Community Conversations- Why We Must Change the Narrator: An Evening with In Black Ink

June 16, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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 speak on their experience as part of the event.

You can find more information and register for this event here.

Seward Co-op 50th Anniversary Block Party at Open Streets

July 10, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

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.

•$5 Community Meal featuring Seward Co-op-made meat and veg options

•Community Foods Fair- meet and sample treats from local producers

•Live music by Malamanya and Kashimana; plus DJs from Phillips-based local radio station KRSM

•Family friendly activities with our community partners and SEED recipients

•Live screenprinting- Screenprint your own reusuable co-op grocery bag! Bring your own tote bag to print on, or we’ll provide one to the first 75 people.

•Seward Co-op staff art fair

•Bounce house

•And more! See Eventbrite link below for more details.

This event is open to all! RSVP is not required, but if you register via the Eventbrite link below, we will send you a reminder email the day before the event.

Celebrate 50 Years of Seward Co-op!

Open Streets Franklin Ave 2022

Information Session for Board Candidates

May 31, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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 from current directors and receive documents detailing the expectations of candidates. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by Aug. 1. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.