KATHRYN WAPLE
Meet Kathyrn Waple and learn more about how she would like to help make a difference in our community!
Are you an Owner?
Yes!
How often do you shop at the Co-op?
3-4 times a week.
Have you ever volunteered or worked at the Co-op?
Yes. I worked at Tidal Creek for 8 years and am in my 7th year as a volunteer on the board.
Do you have any experience sitting on a Board of Directors? In addition to the 7 years as an elected board member, I have been secretary on the board for Tidal Creek for 4 of those years, until April of this year when I resigned as secretary while on maternity leave. Prior to my work on the Tidal Creek board, I had also served on the board as secretary of the Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation.
What unique skills or perspective do you feel you would bring to the Board?
Having been an employee and board member for so long, I bring continuity to the board as well as working knowledge of many aspects of the coop. I have also served as Marshall of Elections for the past two years. I am very familiar with Policy Governance and consensus decision-making.
What is your reason or motivation to run for the Board of Directors?
If I am reelected to the board, I think I can help the coop thrive and grow during this time of intense competition. I have seen the coop grow and change over the years and I think my experience can be of value as the coop continues to change.
What makes Tidal Creek Coop Important to you?
Tidal Creek is a place of community that is unique to Wilmington. I think coops in general are a superior business model that blends the positive aspects of capitalism with the benefits of the triple bottom line Ð if we are not taking care of our community, people and profits, we are not a successful business.
Are you able to donate the time necessary to be an effective Board member?
Yes, I am.
What else would you like Tidal Creek Co-op Owners to know about you?
I have enjoyed the extended family that the Co-op has become for me and I hope that I can continue to serve my community for another three years.
Good luck Kathryn!
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