I just had hoped to be helpful to an organization I admire, admire because of its support for the local economy–including me–its commitment to better food, and its better treatment of staff.

-John Ledbetter

I serve because I care about the people in my community and believe safe, healthy food should be accessible to everyone.

-Jill Mikucki

 I ran for TRM Board of Director for the typical reason: to give back. However I found that Board work for our Co-op has given me more than I could repay in experience, community, and inspiration. Working for the betterment of our city, her people and environment, alongside a diverse group of passionate and compassionate individuals brings me closer to my heart and purpose.

-Jenny Weisent

As part of our upcoming Board elections, some of our Board directors shared why they serve on Three Rivers Market’s Board. We will be sharing these over the coming weeks as part of our Board Candidate round-up.

“I serve because Three Rivers makes me feel connected to the Knoxville community.  (Especially for a relatively recent transplant!)” -Jill Mikucki, TRM Board Director since 2013

If you are considering Board service, we will be offering an Orientation this Thursday prior to the Board meeting. In order to fulfill Candidacy requirements, you must attend at least one meeting and an Orientation for Prospective Candidates. Please email the Election Committee for location and time at election2014@threeriversmarket.coop if you plan to attend (email no later than 5pm, Wednesday).

Additional information about our upcoming election and candidate application can be found here.

As always, all members of the co-op are … Read More »

On July 1, 2014, the Three Rivers Market Board made some important changes to the bylaws and established the required equity requirement to assure a sound level of capital funding for the cooperative. In the past, the Board has required purchase of at least one (1) $25 Membership Interest per year. Once a member had purchased eight (8) $25 Membership Interests, the member was eligible for a patronage dividend. Some people have elected to pay the $200 all at once, or payments larger than $25, to avoid having to pay something every year. We have calculated that over the next five years, 1,055 additional members would eventually reach Fair Share status if they purchased one Membership Interest per year. As of June 30, 2013, TRM had 455 Fair Share members, and as of July 2014, nearly 6,000 own one or … Read More »