Semi-Annual Board Updates

July 2026

To the esteemed owners of the co-op,

We are thrilled to announce that Moonflower has purchased a piece of property downtown! The property, 67 S. 100 W., is a full acre with close access to the bike and pedestrian path.

The Board has long recognized the need for more store space and reliable parking, and we have been financially planning and waiting for the right opportunity to arise for many years. We were able to make a significant down payment and make up the rest with a low interest loan from a private lender, and are grateful to be able to make this investment in the future of our co-op. It is deeply meaningful that the co-op has been able to secure one of the few available downtown properties that could serve our needs, and even more so that we could be returning to the very origin street of the co-op—100 West!

Our plan is to move the store to this location that can host a bigger building and a parking lot, and ultimately increase our ability to serve the Moab community. Although we won’t break ground for at least three years or more, we’re excited for the future and will involve the co-op membership in creating that vision.

Keep an eye out later this month for information on the annual Board of Directors election. The Board has three seats that are expiring, with one incumbent and two appointed Directors running. We will be sending out ballots towards the end of July and encourage your participation in helping shape the future of our local community-owned co-op!

Your Moonflower Board of Directors,

Emily Stock, President
Kendra Cupps, Vice President
Jonny Jew, Treasurer
Josie Kovash, Secretary
Brook Indries
Sarah Stock
Nancy Kurtz

2025

November 20th
October 28th
September 18th
August 24th – Annual Owner Meeting
July 17th
June 26th
May 15
April 17
March 20
February 21st-22nd – Annual Board Retreat
January 16

2024

December 11
November 21
October 14
September 19
July 18
June 13
May 23
April (annual board retreat; no regular meeting)
March 21
February 22
January 18

2023

December 14
November 16
October 26
September 15
August 13 – Annual Owner Meeting Presentation
July 20
June 15
May 18
April (annual board retreat; no regular meeting)
March 16
February 16
January 19

2022

December 15th
November 17th
October 20th
September 15th
August 13th – Annual Owner Meeting Presentation
August 4th (July meeting)
June 15th
May 18th
April 17th
March 16th
February 16th
January 19th

Serve on the Board of Directors!

Members of the Board of Directors provide democratic, representative governance to Moonflower Community Co-op, a member-owned food cooperative. Consider applying to join the Board of Directors today!

The Board plays a vital role in the long-term health and welfare of the cooperative through setting a mission and vision as well as overseeing the General Manager and proactively managing the financial viability of the cooperative.

What is the Board’s role?

The Board of Directors is representative of co-op members/owners and is responsible for the overall well-being of Moonflower Community Cooperative. The Board exercises its authority through its relationship with the General Manager, whom it hires and monitors.

The Board does not involve itself in operational details. They do not make decisions about what the co-op stocks, the specifics of personnel issues, or the day-to-day operations.

Requirements:

The requirements for board service are written in our by-laws, legal documents governing Moonflower’s management. Accordingly, applicants must:

• Be eighteen years of age or older
• Not have any overriding conflict of interest with the cooperative
• Have been a co-op member for at least 6 months prior to the annual meeting
• Be able and willing to commit up to 10 hours per month and serve a 3-year term
• Prepare for and participate in monthly Board meetings, the annual Board workshop, and the co-op annual meeting
• Be available via phone or email between meetings as necessary
• Not have any demonstrated hostility towards the cooperative or any personal agenda contrary to the best interests of the cooperative

The benefits of becoming a Board member are many, but just a few are:

• Helping to support Moonflower in its mission “to provide socially responsible foods, goods and education to promote a healthy, sustainable community”
• Giving back to the community through your service on the Board
• Helping to diversify the Moonflower Board through your unique background and experience
• Receiving a 20% discount on purchases at Moonflower and a reduced markup on special orders

How to apply:

Contact the Board at board@moonflower.coop.

Moonflower Community Co-op’s (MCC) Board of Directors Policies & Processes describes the co-op’s mission and vision, the responsibilities of the Board, and more.

MCC’s Executive Expectations/Limitations outlines the responsibilities of the General Manager and their relationship to the Board.

MCC’s By-Laws (updated and approved on 8/21/2021 during the 2021 Annual Meeting)