Dear Owners,
Hard to believe we’re already in the third week of the month. That means that our Board Meeting is THIS WEDNESDAY at 6:30pm over Zoom. Please see the draft agenda and information to join below. As fellow owners, the Board wants to emphasize how critically important owner participation is for the success of the cooperative. We have several events and an upcoming Board election occurring over the coming weeks that demand your attention. Meet the candidates for the upcoming board election THIS SATURDAY, July 19th and be among the first to cast your vote in this year’s Board Election!
MOST IMPORTANTLY: Attend our Town Hall on July 26th @2pm at 970 Embarcadero Del Mar.
Upcoming Events:
- Board of Directors Meeting, July 16th, 6:30pm, Zoom
- Co-op Support Market, Featuring AllBookedUp SB and IV Small Artist Co-op – July 19th, 11am-5pm
- Meet the IVFC Board Candidates, July 19th
- 11am, IV Co-op Patio
- 1pm, Downtown Market
- Town Hall: Business Plan – July 26th, 2pm, 970 Embarcadero del Mar
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Board Meeting, THIS WEDNESDAY, 7/16 @ 6:30PM
Board of Directors Meeting Draft Agenda
Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm
Held online via Zoom
Join by phone: 1 (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID: 377 715 3488, Passcode: 672404
Join by computer: Meeting ID: 377 715 3488, Passcode: IVFC
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1) Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting agenda (6:30pm, 5 min.)
2) Announcements (6:35pm, 5 min.)
3) Approval of June 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes (6:40pm, 5 min.)
4) Recording of Email Motions (6:45pm, 5 min.)
a) Board Applicant Candidacy Qualification
b) Authorization to Access 401k Management Module in Paychex
5) Board Calendar, Discussions & Reporting (6:50pm, 50 min.)
a) Owner Engagement Committee – Updates, Round Up Program Proposal
b) 2025 Board Election Update – Ballot for Approval
c) HR Committee
d) Business Plan
e) Board Resolution Regarding Class C Memberships
6) Owner Input (7:40pm, 15min.)
7) Interim GM Reporting (7:55pm, 45 min.)
8) Upcoming Meetings (8:40pm, 10min.)
a) Owner Engagement Committee
b) Business Plan Town Hall – July 26
c) Finance Committee
d) Tiger Teams
9) Action Items Checklist (8:50pm, 10 min.)
10) Closed Session (9:00pm, 30 min.)
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Estimated meeting length: 3:00
Estimated end time: 9:30pm
This draft agenda has been written by the Board Vice President, Tyler Marton
The agenda is not finalized until approved by Board motion.
Times listed are estimated and subject to the discretion of the Chair.
Tiger Team Updates: What’s New This Week?
Here’s what’s happening across our Tiger Teams:
- Owner Engagement Team
- Director Megan engaged owners in conversation to review the owner-led event “Cooperatives Under Capitalism”, a review of restarting the round-up program +proposal to the board, and how to best support co-op voter turnout in the upcoming Board election. Sign up to support election tabling on this spreadsheet here. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, July 20th at 2:30pm over Zoom.
2025 Business Recovery Plan: PRIORITIZE YOUR ATTENDANCE
Fundraising remains our most urgent need. We’re incredibly grateful to our owners, staff, and community who have contributed money, time, and expertise to help stabilize the Co-op.
The Board has finalized the 2025 Business Recovery Plan — our roadmap to keep the Co-op from insolvency and build a more sustainable future. We look forward to presenting it to the ownership soon and receiving your feedback.
Mark your calendar for our next Town Hall on Saturday, July 26 from 2–5 PM.
Keep Building Momentum:
- Shop at the co-op – every purchase counts – and encourage your networks to do so, too. Summertime in IV means lots of parking!
- Make a donation to our GoFundMe of any amount – every bit helps
- Donate through our website: https://islavistafood.coop/save-the-coop/
- Make a tax-deductible contribution of $500 or more—Please contact treasurer@islavistafood.coop for more details.
- Connect us with like-minded businesses – We’re eager to form business-to-business partnerships that strengthen both our local economy and our community.
- Join a Tiger Team– Help expand our efforts and bring fresh ideas.
Notes From The Ground:
The Board is finalizing in FAQ that addresses the current state of our organization and looks towards the beginnings of our future. We hope to have it on the website within the month.
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IVFC is seeking owner testimonials to post on our website, social media, and of course donation platforms. These owner testimonials will also be featured in our business plan to showcase the credibility that we have within the community. If interested, please click the button below to email us your testimonial.
Thanks for Your Continued Support
The commitment and passion of this co-op community continue to inspire the team towards improving the cooperative for all.In pursuit of a thriving cooperative,
Your Board of Directors
