Dear Farmers’ Market Members:
Farmers’ Markets Nova Scotia Cooperative (FMNS) is directed by a dedicated group of volunteers drawn from member markets and supporters of the farmers’ market movement. Each year one or two positions become available as the terms of current board members come to an end. My three year term ends this May creating a vacancy for a new member. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to be involved with our board. I am writing to you to encourage you to consider serving on the FMNS board of directors or to nominate someone from your market or community.
I have really enjoyed my time working with other board members from all over Nova Scotia and our Executive Director, Keltie Butler. The work of our board is very important to the health and development of the farmers’ market sector. The board of course is responsible for the overall direction of FMNS, ensures that the needs of member markets and vendors are represented on a provincial level, oversees the work of our executive director and monitors the cooperative’s finances. The board meets by telephone once a month, and twice a year for a face to face gathering. Occasional tasks are assumed by board members as needed. The responsibilities are clear as is the time commitment which is not onerous.
Again, I encourage you to consider serving on our board of directors. It provides an opportunity to get a bird’s eye of the farmers’ market sector and meet some great people who are passionate about local communities and local business. Please contact Keltie or me if you would like more details.
Sincerely,
Wayne Edgar
wayneledgar[at]gmail.com
