Congratulations to the new officers for the Three Rivers Market Board for 2014. They are: Chair, Kim Davis; Vice-Chair, John Ledbetter; and Secretary/Treasurer, Allyn Richardson. These officers will be joining our new Board members (Fiona McAnally, Jill Mikucki, and Dave Penegar), General Manager Jacqueline Arthur, and numerous other food cooperative representatives from our region at Cooperative Board Leadership Development classes in Asheville, NC at the end of January. The purpose of this training is to gain a shared understanding of effective governance strategies that will enhance the store’s growth and positive impact in our community.

As always, we welcome your thoughts and ideas in advancing TRM’s vision! Members are welcome to attend the board meetings or you may email us at board@threeriversmarket.coop.

Election News & Congratulations
Hearty accolades, fond farewells and financial success mark the end of 2013 for Three Rivers Market.
First things first: Congratulations to our three new Directors!

Jill Mikucki
Fiona McAnally
Dave Penegar

Attracting and electing a dedicated Board of Directors ensures inspired leadership and a solid connection with our membership. This year’s top-notch field of applicants, including Bill Collins and Jessica Brewton-Turnbough, attests to East Tennessee’s growing involvement in TRM’s long-term vision and global Ends:

“Three Rivers Market, a cooperative center of sustainable commerce, exists to benefit its members by creating and nourishing a healthier environment, healthier people, and a healthier community.”

Following this year’s strong election turnout, the current Board is poised to smoothly and cohesively bridge the interests of members with the talents of management for a healthier Knoxville. We encourage all members and future Board candidates to stay involved!

Farewells
As the fanfare settles, … Read More »

On a rainy Saturday in a roomy cabin on a hillside overlooking the Smokies, your Board of Directors gathered this May to envision the world we wish to live in. They call it a retreat, but don’t imagine us rocking away, musing peacefully on a sunlit southern porch. The retreat is a cross between a heavy-duty think tank and a highly evolved “Breakfast Club” designed to involve the nine Directors and General Manager in a productive, inspired huddle. Our goals are to hone our understanding and fluency on the advantages of cooperative business and become a cohesive force for positive, long-term change in Knoxville.

The setting of this retreat couldn’t be more appropriate—Highlander Resource and Education Center. For those unfamiliar with this East Tennessee gem, Highlander has been a heroic force for social and economic justice since 1932. In the spirit … Read More »

The 2012 Board Retreat at The Highlander Center

Greetings! Welcome to the Three Rivers Market Board of Directors blog. That’s a mouthful, isn’t it? Let’s just call it Board News.

This blog represents an opportunity for the Board to communicate with the Three Rivers Market community. And what a community it is! The beautiful new store has been open for just over a year, sales have been great, and we have a bunch of new members.

So what’s the Board been up to? Well, we’re searching for the Next Big Thing.

As you may or may not know, the Board is not involved in the day-to-day operations of the store. We practice something called Policy Governance. That means that the Board delegates store management to the General Manager, and we focus on big-picture items like compliance with policies and the future of … Read More »