Community Membership Ownership Agreement
For the purpose of facilitating access to consumer goods by providing necessary funds for Southside Market’s proposed retail grocery store and to acquire an ownership interest in Southside Market, I hereby purchase an ownership interest of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 shares for $50.00 each (between $50 to $250 total).
The ownership interest hereby purchased is intended to confer the right to purchase consumer goods and services at Owner prices and to participate in the governance of Southside Market in accordance with its bylaws. The ownership interest hereby does not guarantee the holder to dividends or other monetary return, will be non-transferable except to Southside Market, will be redeemable only in limited circumstances in accordance with the bylaws of Southside Market, and will be subject to other terms and conditions in Southside Market’s bylaws.
The funds remitted hereby are intended to be used to fund the development of Southside Market, including the securing of additional financing for Southside Market. All such funds are subject to the risks inherent in any start-up enterprise of this character and may result in the loss of part or all of such funds. Persons who cannot afford to incur such losses should not purchase ownership interests in Southside Market.
Ownership will be effective upon conversion to Cooperative Corp (estimated date: June 1, 2024) and an official acceptance with confirmation of IL residency.