Black Star Co-op’s member-owners approve Ends Policies for the Co-op that help guide our actions. Ends Policy A.2 states, “Black Star Co-op will be a model for, and encourage involvement with, the local community. Sub-policy A.2.2 requires us to “provide financial and member service support to charitable/community service organizations selected by the membership.”

We are asking for your input on which charitable organizations we should support in 2013. We’ll take your suggestions and present them to the membership to vote on during our Fall Board elections. The top vote-getters will receive support from our Co-op!

Please vote here.

There’s quite a few things going on with your Board! As always, your Board of Directors meets every third Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at 5604 Manor Rd. and we would love to see you there.

2012 Board Election
Fellow Black Star Member-Owners, now is a great time to help lead our Co-op! There are four (4) seats open this fall on the Board of Directors. We have another Candidate Information Session coming up on July 15th, following the July Board Meeting.

Member-Owner Happy Hour Extravaganza
Join us on July 31st from 5-8 p.m. for a member-owner happy hour. We’ll provide light snacks and some pitchers to get things started. This is a great way to connect to your co-op, the Board of Directors, and fellow member-owners.

Annual Report Review Committee
We are still looking for member-owners to serve on the Annual Report Review Committee. Please contact us at board@blackstar.coop to participate in this important work.