Ask not what your co-op can do for you; ask what you can do for your co-op. Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but when you make the decision to become a member of Three Rivers Market, you can contribute to its wellness in various ways. As a member of Three Rivers Market you are currently granted a number of benefits such as saving 10% on a shopping trip each month and placing quick orders for cases quantities that you also save 10% on, and more. In profitable years, you have the opportunity to share in the cooperative’s net profit in the form of a patronage dividend.

What you may not realize is that as a member you also have certain governance rights. These include voting for Directors of the Board. As a member of Three Rivers Market, it’s a given … Read More »

COOPERATIVES IN ACTION

Last October, we joined cooperatives nationwide to celebrate National Co-op Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted and proven way to do business and build community. As a member of Three Rivers Market, you know the value of our cooperative and its impact on our community and we thank you for your commitment.

The theme for the year is “Build Back for Impact,” which we find very timely given the past two years of uncertainty and loss. As a Board, we have an opportunity to help you “build back” through our annual patronage dividend to members.  For the second year in a row, we voted to allocate 80 percent of the patronage dividend as a refund, which will be returned to you, our members, in the form of a store credit. The remaining 20 percent of the … Read More »

What another year it has been! The world and our region have continued to be challenged by a pandemic as well as social and economic disruption. Through the uncertainties, Three Rivers Market has remained strong and been a beacon of reliability to those it serves. The deep roots anchoring the success of our Cooperative have been intentionally and thoughtfully cultivated over the years. Dedicated employees, leaders, and members have continually planted purposeful seeds thinking beyond today to tomorrow’s growth.

In November 2021 General Manager Jacqueline Arthur announced that she will be leaving Three Rivers Market at the end of May 2022 to embark upon new opportunities.  Since December 2000, Jacqueline has served as General Manager, growing our business from sales of $800,000 per year to over $9,000,000 per year, from 12 to 50 employees, from a minimum wage … Read More »

As a member of the Three Rivers Market cooperative, you are a co-owner with equity in the business of the cooperative, governance rights, and responsibilities of ownership.

One of the biggest responsibilities a member can take on is serving on the board of directors for your cooperative. As a member of the board, you have three primary responsibilities:

Ensure the sound management of the cooperative’s resources.
Act as a trustee on behalf of our members.
Set long-range goals and plan for the future.

We advocate for our members’ interests and represent the best interests of the cooperative. Each board member contributes ideas that support our Values and Principles. Under a system of Policy Governance, we ensure our collective actions move the board and cooperative forward to our Ends rather than get bogged down by transient personalities each board member brings to the table.

“Serving on the … Read More »

Three Rivers Market experienced significant unanticipated sales growth during Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 that accelerated with the onset of the pandemic in our region. The superb managers and staff adapted to an unprecedented operational challenge with the ingenuity, fortitude, and unwavering commitment that over the years have established Three Rivers Market as a cornerstone of our community, an exemplary leader among food co-ops, and, now, a model in the provision of essential services in the midst of a public health crisis. This has resulted in a surplus that also can be attributed to the strong support of members who have demonstrated gratitude and concern for the staff and respectful compliance with policies.

In respect for Cooperative Principle 3, Member Economic Participation, the Board can allocate this surplus to develop the co-op, issue a patronage dividend, and/or support the community … Read More »