We want to hear from you. There are a number of avenues for owners to share their ideas and opinions with the board, staff, and the rest of the membership. This page will help you figure out who to speak with and how to get in touch with them.
Contact Board Members by E-mail
Ideas about the vision for, and the future direction of, the Co-op should be directed to the Board of Directors. Other organizational issues appropriate for board consideration include: our adherence to cooperative principles; concerns about Board conflicts of interest; or an idea for a more formal relationship with another community organization. Contact the board by e-mailing board@bluehill.coop. The current board members are:
President: Mia Strong
Vice President: Jim Picariello
Treasurer: Keith Herklotz
Secretary: Jerome Lawther
Allison Watters, Richard Paget, Chris Ramsay, Laura Livingston
Bring Your Ideas to a Monthly Board Meeting
The first ten minutes of each board meeting are set aside for owners to voice ideas and concerns. The meetings usually take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Blue Hill Public Library in the Howard Room.
Write a Letter to the Editor in Our Newsletter
Newsletters come out 4-6 times per year and get sent to over 1,000 Co-op owners. Letters to the Editor should be sent to newsletter@bluehill.coop or Newsletter Editor, Blue Hill Co-op Community Market & Café, PO Box 1133, Blue Hill, ME 04614.
Attend the Annual Meeting
Our annual meeting takes place every fall. Agenda topics may include voting on by-laws, electing new board members, presenting year-end financial reports, and discussing the future direction and vision for the Co-op as a whole. It is a great time to share thoughts, get updates, and exercise your VOTE!
Store Operations & Product-Related Questions
Issues related to store operations, such as discounts, the working member program, parking, product selection, and fair pricing, should be taken to the General Manager or other appropriate staff.
Post a Note on the Two Cents Board
This bulletin board is located across from the cafe cooler. It is a good place for questions or comments that require a reply. Staff members review this board regularly and post their answers.
Speak to Staff
Product questions and special order requests should be addressed directly to the buyer for that department:
- Grocery Items (most packaged items): Michael (Mon-Fri)
- Produce: Andy or Beth (Sun, Tues-Fri mornings)
- Bulk: Amy (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun)
- Fresh Bread: Michael (Mon-Fri)
- Health, Beauty, Vitamins & Supplements: David (Mon, Wed, Fri mid-day)
- Cafe: Char (Wed-Sun)
- Bakery: Nancy (after 2pm Monday – Friday)
- Cheese: Beth (weekday mornings)
- Housewares: Michael (Mon-Fri)
- Wine/Beer: John (Sun-Thurs)
- Store Advertising/Special Events/Co-op Connection: Jesse (Mon-Tuesday) marketing@bluehill.coop
Contact the General Manager
Ideas and questions about the day-to-day operations of the store, including finances, discounts, and employment opportunities, should be directed to Mark Deeny, our General Manager. The GM also handles requests for donations. E-mail Mark at generalmanager@bluehill.coop. In addition, contact:
- Advertising in the Newsletter: Deborah Wiggs, 374-2159
- Membership/Working Members: 374-2165, ownership@bluehill.coop
- Art in the Café: Mary Barnes, 359-5053
Comments or Questions?
Questions? Contact Deirdre, at ownership@bluehill.coop or 374-2165. Or just send a comment card with your compliments, concerns, or questions.
Hours of operation as well as other basic information may also be found here.
Blue Hill Co-op Community Market and Café