St. John's Farmers' Market Cooperative - Application for Cooperative Membership


INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER?

The St. John's Farmers' Market is a Non-Profit Cooperative - a group of members who work together for the benefit of the SJFM and all it stands for.

Our mission is to enhance our community by fostering opportunities for local farmers, artisans, chefs, and bakers as well as to serve as an active community hub of learning and connection. We champion diversity, local sustainability, and environmental awareness, and believe that as a community, we can work collectively to build each other up. The SJFM is more than just a market space, it is a community space that celebrates the diverse richness that St. John’s has come to embody. It is a place of opportunity and discovery.


ABOUT SJFM COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP

The SJFM has two categories of membership:
  • Vendor Members: Individuals or businesses who sell their products at the SJFM Saturday Market.
  • Consumer Members: Individuals who are interested in the great work we do in the community and want to support the SJFM by getting involved.
Our Board of Directors is made up of six vendor members, and six consumer members. We want to make sure that everyone has representation in the guiding of our organization.

Cooperative members are able to run for a seat on the Board, or can get involved in a variety of ways through our committees or through other types of volunteering.

In becoming a cooperative member, what you are actually doing is purchasing a single share in the SJFM Co-Op. This one-time-only share purchase is $50. If you ever decide to leave the Co-op, we will purchase your share back from you.

Please note that membership is only effective upon receipt of the payment for your share purchase and approval of your membership by the Cooperative’s Board of Directors (normally at the next meeting after your application arrives).


COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP IS NOT THE SAME AS A VENDOR APPLICATION

***This form is not an application to sell products at the Saturday Market***
A SJFM Co-op membership application is NOT the same as a vendor application.

If you are a vendor who has applied for the Saturday Market, please read:
If you are approved to be a vendor at the SJFM Saturday market, you will also be required to become a Cooperative member.However, becoming a cooperative member does not guarantee that you will be approved as a vendor. They are two separate things. If you're not sure about this, please get in touch with us at info@sjfm.ca.


READY TO APPLY?

Please complete this application to become a SJFM Cooperative Member.  When we receive your application, it will be submitted for Board approval and you will be notified of the Board's decision.  This can take a bit of time depending on the timing of Board meetings.  If you have questions about the status of your application, feel free to get in touch with us by emailing info@sjfm.ca.



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Individuals, businesses, co-operatives or non-profit organizations may become members of this co-operative.

We have two membership groups: “Consumer” and “Vendor”.

Vendor - To apply as a vendor, you must be an individual or business that has been approved to sell your products at the SJFM Saturday markets.

Consumer - Individuals who support the SJFM and want to be more involved with the organization.  (If you are not an approved Saturday Market Vendor, this is the category you would choose)

Please indicate under which category you wish to apply.
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Your First and Last Name *
Pronouns you use *
If you are applying as a Vendor Member, what is your  Business Name
Phone Number *
Email *
Mailing Address (Street, City, Postal Code) *
If you are applying on behalf of a business or non-profit, please indicate the person who will represent you at meetings of the co-operative. Include their name and their phone/email details if different from above
Share Purchase Agreement: Members of the SJFM Cooperative are required to purchase at least one share in the Cooperative at a value of Fifty Dollars ($50.00). The By-Laws allow for a two payment options. Please indicate which option you prefer. *
SJFM Cooperative shares may be bequeathed to another person as a part of someone's estate.  Please list the name and contact information of the person you would like to receive your share purchase in the event of your passing.
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The St. John’s Farmers’ Market is an inclusive, diverse, multicultural, community-oriented organization.  We have vendors, staff, volunteers, customers and visitors that represent a variety of backgrounds, cultures, genders, and experiences.   How do you feel about being part of an organization like ours? *
By submitting this application I agree to abide by the By-Laws and Policies of the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Co-operative Ltd., to become aware of my responsibilities as a member, and to fulfill them to the best of my ability. *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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