Board of Directors Update (Feb 2025)

libby larson coop boardHappy February, Owners!

As the new year is well underway, I’m excited to share some updates from the board’s busy January.

We convened for our annual retreat in the middle of the month, taking some focused time to reflect on the co-op’s strengths and to explore possibilities for the future. It was our final session with Leslie Watson, our longtime consultant with Columinate, as she embarks on a new path as Executive Director of Cooperative Development Services. We’re so thankful for the guidance and support Leslie provided, and are excited to continue this good work with our new consultant, Molly Phipps!

As many of you know, we celebrated Erik Hahn and the completion of his time on the board during the annual meeting in October. As we enter this new year, we welcome Holly Lamond to her first term! We completed board officer elections during the recent January board meeting, and I’m honored to be stepping into the role of board president. I joined the board back in 2020, and have had the great fortune of serving with many dedicated members through years that have spanned the pandemic, major road construction, the process of hiring a new General Manager, and the many seasonal ebbs and flows in Cook County. Through it all, I continue to be inspired by the dedication of our Owners to our co-op’s values and the vitality of this important community resource, and I’m looking forward to the work ahead in collaboration with Ahren and my fellow board members!

Neil Pederson is taking on the role of board secretary, and Amanda Weberg and Kathy McClure will continue their respective roles as vice president and treasurer.

We encourage you to connect with us – reach out via email or consider attending a meeting (typically the fourth Tuesday of each month). Look for information on new ways Owners can save, opportunities to support our neighbors through the Round Up program at the register, and more updates in the coming year!

Sincerely,
Libby Larson
Board President