• Act in the interests of all
members rather than any
particular member constituency,
while understanding and
balancing the concerns of
other stakeholders, including
employees, customers, and
communities.
• Be willing to challenge
management constructively
about corporate strategy, the
adequacy of internal resources
and the soundness of controls,
and to insist upon a management
tone and environment that
values accuracy in accounting,
transparency in reporting and
integrity in business conduct.
• Be able to work as part of a
team in an environment of trust.
• In light of their other
commitments, be willing and
able to devote the time and
effort necessary to serve as
an effective director, including
preparation for board and
committee meetings.
Requirements for nomination:
• A petition signed by 15 members
from the district in which the
potential nominee wishes to run,
filed by
September 1
.
• An optional statement of
candidacy (written statement of
not more than 500 words stating
the candidate’s qualifications
and interest in being a director)
filed by
September 10
.
Grower Liaison Committee
Blue Diamond
’s Grower Liaison
Committee (GLC) comprises nine
growers elected by the membership
in their respective districts for three-
year terms, plus three members
appointed by the committee. Three
GLC positions in each district are
up for election each year. Of the
twelve committee members in
each district, up to three can hold
a non-member purchase and sale
agreement with
Blue Diamond
.
These committees serve as
communication links between
members and the board and
management of
Blue Diamond
. They
meet two times each year with their
district director and management to
discuss issues of concern and crop
status but may request additional
meetings. To become a candidate,
file a petition signed by five
Blue
Diamond
members in your district
by
September 1
. Incumbent
members from each committee are
responsible for ensuring that there
is at least one candidate for each
vacancy on the committee.
Advisory Committee
The advisory committee provides
even closer communication
between the board, the GLCs
and the membership. It is made up
of two members appointed from
and by each of the nine GLCs.
Advisory committee members meet
periodically with management and
members of the board of directors
for in-depth discussions on issues
that affect the membership.
2018 Election Deadlines
and Procedures
9/1
Deadline for filing petitions.
9/10
Deadline for filing a
statement of not more than 500
words.
9/14
Ballots mailed for primary
election of directors.
9/28
Postmark deadline for
primary election.
10/4
Election Committee meets
to canvas ballots in primary
election of directors.
10/12
Results of the primary
election are mailed to members
in districts having primary
elections.
10/22
A copy of primary
election results of directors
is mailed to each member in
all districts. Notice of annual
meeting and first proxy mailed
to members. Ballots mailed for
statewide election.
11/2
Deadline for postmark of
ballots in statewide election of
directors and Grower Liaison
Committee members.
11/8
Election Committee meets
to canvass ballots.
11/14
108th Annual Member
Meeting. General election
results announced.
Being a co-op member involves an ownership responsibility that includes
being well informed and involved in the off-farm aspect of your business. It’s your
co-op. Take part in its activities. Help keep it successful and growing!
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