Board Meeting Minutes
Official records of Fredericksburg Food Co-op Board of Directors meetings. Minutes are posted after board approval.
2026 Minutes
August 18, 2026 – Board Meeting
Status: Approval not confirmed in supplied documents
Highlights:
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Ownership reached 4,459 members, with a September ownership drive planned
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Store improvements continued, including HVAC servicing and anticipated delivery of new freezers
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Board finalized plans for the September Annual Meeting, including online voting and a proposed amendment to support future ownership growth
July 21, 2026 – Board Meeting
Status: Approved
Highlights:
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Interim General Manager John Walker scheduled to begin July 28
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Sustainability Advisory Committee established priorities for education, community engagement, and waste reduction
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Planning continued for the September 20 Annual Meeting and Owner Appreciation activities
June 16, 2026 – Board Meeting
Status: Approved
Highlights:
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Board welcomed Meredith Whittaker as a new director
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Food for All 5K Committee charter formally adopted
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Board continued reviewing the Co-op’s Ends Statement and governance priorities
May 19, 2026 – Board Meeting
Status: Approved
Highlights:
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Ownership reached 4,425 members, with sales continuing to grow more than 10% year over year
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New store freezers ordered as part of ongoing facility improvements
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Board adopted the new Annual Meeting Committee charter
April 14, 2026 – Board Meeting
Status: Approved
Highlights:
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Ownership grew to 4,399 members, with 42 new owners joining during March
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First-quarter sales increased 10.7% year over year
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Co-op committed $12,000 in sponsorship support to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
March 17, 2026 – Board Meeting
Status: Approved
Highlights:
- Ownership grew to 4,365 members
- Community Co-op Cash program gaining traction
- Events Committee transitioning to store-led model
February 17, 2026 – Board Meeting
Status: Approved
Highlights:
- Online ordering (Provisions Wholesale) in development
- Bilingual signage initiative underway
- Owner total reached 4,301
January 20, 2026 – Board Meeting
Status: Approved
Highlights:
- Annual sales surpassed $6 million
- Planning for 5th anniversary celebration
- Expansion of store offerings and staffing