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Becoming a Member/Owner

By joining the co-op you are making a commitment to support a cooperatively owned business in which YOU, the member/owners actively participate in shaping the priorities and direction of the cooperative.  Your investment entitles you to elect members to the Board of Directors, as well as many other benefits.

Owner Benefits:

  • Receive the Rising Times newsletter
  • Receive the quarterly Co-op Deals coupon book
  • Receive a free Rising Tide reusable shopping bag
  • Receive a  patronage dividend in years when the Co-op is profitable
  • Member/Owner Appreciation days 4 times a year when you get 10% off everything in the store.
  • Vote on the Board of Directors
  • Vote on Non-Profits supported through the Co-ops for Community Program
  • Eligible to run for a seat on the Board of Directors
  • New Member/Owners receive additional coupons upon joining

Responsibilities of Co-op Ownership:

  • Stay informed via the newsletter
  • Participate through voting, economically by patronizing the Co-op, and providing informal feedback
  • Purchase $10 shares annually or all 250 shares at once ($250) to become a Co-op Invested Owner, providing critical capital for new services and equipment.

How to Join:

An Equity Share for your Ownership in Rising Tide Community Market costs $250.  This consists of 250 shares, and can be purchased in the following ways:

  1. Purchase $10 in shares annually until you reach the $250 Equity Investment (25 payments)
  2. Purchase all 250 shares at once for $250 and become an Invested Owner of the Co-op
  3. Pay off remaining equity at any time to reach $250 (250) shares

Member/Owners who pay their entire Equity Share up front receive a free recycled cotton Rising Tide grocery bag.  Member/Owners choosing the annual payment option receive a regular Rising Tide grocery bag.  New Member/Owners paying annual equity payments must keep their payments current to receive Member/Owner benefits such as Membership Appreciation Day, and voting in Co-op elections.  Equity Shares are non-transferable.  An Equity Share can be refunded at the Board of Directors discretion.

Interested in becoming a Member/Owner of Rising Tide?  Ask your cashier next time you are in the Co-op and they can get you started!

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