There are lots of exciting things happening at Tidal Creek, and the Board of Directors is working hard to make the co-op the best it can be. A co-op exists for the benefit of its owners and we value owner input above all.

Please know that Anthony Garguilo is the liaison between owners and the Board. We recently voted to suspend the monthly scheduled Owner Forums due to a lack of attendance. However, Anthony has volunteered to go on call. If you have any issues or concerns or feedback for the Board, you can reach him at 910-409-2735. Of course, all owners are welcome at every board meeting, the 4th Monday of every month from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Co-op.

We are also preparing for Board of Directors elections in September. Now is the time to contact Jessica Ashcraft at the store if you are interested in running for one of 3 open positions. See page 8 for more information on Board nominations.

The Board is thrilled that the Worker-Ownership Program is finally beginning to take flight. Because it is such an innovative approach to have a dual acting Worker – Ownership and Consumer-Ownership, it has taken some time to work out all of the kinks, and there may be a few more to work out by the initiation date of July 1st. It is our hope that the Worker-Owner Program will allow the staff members of Tidal Creek to take that much more ownership in their own place of employment.

Finally, an update on the bakery. The Stone Ground Bakery downtown has been subleased and some of the equipment is for sale. Any interested parties should direct inquiries to Elise Rocks of Worsley Real Estate, 910-256-0044.

Cooperatively yours,
The TC Board of Directors