Category: Featured
Why I Serve…
15th August
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
Why We Serve on the Board…
10th August
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 »
UT Farmers Market
6th May
The UT Farmers Market starts next week at the beautiful UT Gardens, featuring local produce, plants, crafts, food, and monthly Three Rivers Market gift card giveaways! Buy fresh food direct from the source, get to know your farmers, and enjoy the scenery. Free public parking is available adjacent to the market. Visit every Wednesday 4pm-7pm this Summer starting May 14th!
Cascades of Diversity
17th March
We love teachers, bats, and cascades of diversity! Congratulations to Susie Kaplar – Knox County Schools, Alice Fisher – Gatlinburg-Pittman High, Kelly McCarter – Pigeon Forge Primary, and Gale Stanley – Campbell County Teacher Supervisor. These are the 4 teachers who received scholarships from Three Rivers Market to attend the Discover Life in America Cascades of Diversity Conference this week.
Board News, January 2014
22nd January
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.
