VOTING FOR THE 2025 ELECTION IS OPEN UNTIL 10/30/25 UNTIL 5:45PM – CLICK HERE
DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: CAST YOUR VOTE
You can vote from the comfort of your own home, it’s easy! Voting on candidates for our Board of Directors is your right and responsibility as a Member-Owner of our Co-op. Our nine-member Board works to represent our Member-Owners, staying aware of owners’ needs and aspirations for our Co-op. Working in partnership with the General Manager, the Board helps ensure that our business runs in a way that is financially responsible, socially conscious, and genuinely responsive to the broad interests of our Member-Owners.
ONE MEMBERSHIP, ONE VOTE
- Each Member-Owner is allocated one ballot only.
- Your equity must be paid in full to be eligible to vote.
- Only the legal owner of the membership may vote; other household members are not eligible.
- One vote per Member-Owner ensures equitable distribution of power between owners of our Cooperative.
Please email Aleta at [email protected] if you have any questions!
MEET YOUR 2025 CANDIDATES
Elijah Rubin
Elijah is passionate about community connection and entrepreneurship — two values that closely align with the mission of the Monadnock Food Co–op. He’s eager to become more involved in local efforts that strengthen our region and is excited to bring fresh ideas and thoughtful insight to the Board of Directors. As a small business owner (Frisky Cow Gelato), Elijah thrives on building relationships and exchanging ideas with others. He’s often found chatting with fellow entrepreneurs, brainstorming creative ways to support one another, and helping foster a strong, resilient local economy. Through board service, Elijah hopes to support the Co–op’s mission, contribute to a thriving community, and help shape a sustainable, connected future for all.
Sandy Hamm
Sandy has been an engaged and passionate supporter of the Monadnock Food Co–op since its earliest days, and this October she will complete her first term on the Board of Directors. Now seeking a second term, Sandy is excited to continue learning, listening, and contributing to the success of the Co–op through active board service. Her long–standing commitment to supporting local farmers, producers, and small businesses reflects her belief that a strong local economy builds a stronger, more connected community. For Sandy, the Co–op represents more than a place to shop — it’s a cornerstone of the community she loves, and she’s honored to continue serving and strengthening it.
Don Driscoll
Don deeply values the Co–op’s mission, especially its commitment to local farmers and community ownership — principles that reflect Don’s own dedication to supporting the people and places that make Keene special. Now retired, Don brings with him a wealth of experience from senior management roles in the corporate sector, along with a strong background in nonprofit governance. He has served on several local boards, including the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce (as Board Chair), the Keene Lions Club (as President), and NGM Credit Union (as Treasurer). Don hopes to bring this leadership experience to the Co–op Board to help the organization thrive and continue to serve the community for years to come.
Cauley Powell
Cauley is passionate about supporting organizations that model cooperative values and create meaningful alternatives to the status quo. With a strong belief that building local resilience is essential to our collective future, Cauley is eager to contribute her time and energy as a board member. She views the Co–op as a vibrant example of what it means to be truly rooted in place — supporting local producers, fostering community connections, and stewarding a more sustainable world. Cauley hopes to extend her passion for community and stewardship in a new direction — one that honors the past, meets the present moment with care, and helps shape a thriving future for all who call this region home.
Bill Swinburne
Bill has been a longtime admirer of the Monadnock Food Co–op and sees it as a vital and inspiring part of the local community. With a professional background as a clinical psychologist, Bill has dedicated his life to helping people feel better about themselves and build more compassionate relationships with others. His deep commitment to service and well–being continues to guide his day–to–day life — and he brings that same care and insight to everything he does. Bill believes strongly in the power of community and cooperation, and he’s excited for the opportunity to help ensure the Co–op remains the incredible asset it has become for the Monadnock Region.
