2015 Board of Director Candidates
Debi Boen: Incumbent
I have lived in Medford for many years and enjoy contributing to the community as an active volunteer. I served the American Red Cross, Jackson County Public Library System,
Winter/Spring, and the State of OR Dept of Human Services.
I joined the Medford Food Co-op Board of Directors in 2011, just a few months before
the store opened to the public. I have served as Board Secretary for much of that time. It
has been exciting to watch the Co-op bloom into its mission, serving the community by
providing local, fresh, and organic options.
During the last year, the Board implemented a Policy Governance form of oversight. As
the Secretary, this project required a lot of time in setting up a new system of reporting and tracking. It has been
a massive undertaking, but is already making a positive impact. The Co-op continues to thrive, and we are considering many exciting forms of future expansion; it would be a privilege to continue to be part of the infrastructure
Fran Batzer: Incumbent
I have been a member of the Medford Food Co-op board for two years and am seeking
a second term. I am happy that there is now a store in Medford that has the same commitment to health that I do. Serving on the board is important to me, because I want to
support the Co-op and help it develop to its full potential.
I am a Certified Holistic Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and a Gerson Certified
Home Set-up Trainer. I enjoy helping my clients achieve better health by improving their
diet. I teach clients how to organize and equip their kitchen and pantry and the benefits of
local and organic foods. I offer instruction in food preparation, juicing, and how and why
to avoid toxins. Of course, I encourage them to shop at the Co-op and become an owner!
Patty Casebolt
I am running for the Medford Food Co-op board position because I am passionate about
local and organic food, as well as the sustainability and the continued success of the co-op.
Having grown up on a small farm in the valley, I appreciate the hard work and dedication
of local farmers to bring healthy, quality food to local families.
I am the clinical director of a large multi specialty clinic, with more then 25 years of management and marketing experience. I also volunteer for a community medical clinic with
their outreach program, as well as serve on their customer service committee. Although
I have been involved most of my career in mainstream medicine, my own personal health
journey has led me to alternative choices. I have found my own healing has been attributed
to healthy nutrition, and because of this, I am strongly invested in the continued viability of the co-op.
I believe my experience with long term strategic planning and business development, as well as my love for living a
healthy lifestyle would be beneficial to becoming a board member with the Medford Food Co-op.
Medford Food Co-op • 945 S Riverside Ave • Medford OR 97504 • 541.779.2667
2015 Board of Directors
Proposed by-law change
Current By-Law reads as follows:
Section 4.3 – Nominations, election and terms. Directors may be nominated in any of the following ways:
by the Board; by a committee of owners appointed by the board; or by petition signed by at least fifteen owners and
submitted to the Co-op at least forty-five days before commencement of election of directors. In addition one director may be nominated by the staff. Directors shall be elected by owners at the annual meeting or at a meeting in lieu
thereof. Terms of directors shall be so staggered that one-third of the terms, or as nearly so as may be practicable,
shall expire in each year. Directors shall be elected for terms of two years. To facilitate staggering of terms, some
directors may periodically be elected for a one-year term. Directors shall hold office until their successors are elected
or until their terms are terminated sooner in accordance with these bylaws.
The Medford Food Co-op Board of Directors propose the following change:
The Medford Food Co-op Board of Directors proposes that the highlighted sentences above be changed to:
‘Directors shall be elected for terms of three years. To facilitate staggering of terms, some directors may periodically
be elected for a two-year term.’
Official 2015 Election Ballot
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To vote ballots may be mailed or dropped off at your store by Friday, May 29, 2015
Or vote in person at: Picnic On The Farm & Annual Owner Meeting • Sunday, May 31 2015 • on Pheasant Field Farms • 4 to 6
Owner/Member Number (if known): ____________________________
Voting Owner Name (printed name): ___________________________________________________________________
(name of voter must be included to validate vote) Four (4) seats are open, one vote per seat:
I ____________________________________________________ hereby cast my vote for the following candidate(s):
(signed name)
q Debi Boen
q Fran Batzer
q Patty Casebolt
I vote to approve the Proposed By-Law Change of Section 4.3 :
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Yes
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No
Medford Food Co-op • 945 S Riverside Ave • Medford OR 97504 • 541.779.2667