Member-owners are invited to get involved in the co-op by participating in committees. The following committees have been established by the Board to focus on short- and long-term priorities for the co-op.
Finance
To assist the Board in annual and long-term budget planning, member and commercial loan management, and federal, state, and local tax oversight. The Finance committee also manages the Member Loan program.
Chair: OPEN
Board Liason: Payton Chung | payton.chung@dillpickle.coop
Legal
To assist the Board with federal, state, and local laws pertaining to retail food operations, labor law, and contract review and creation.
Chair: Jason Guthartz | legal@dillpickle.coop
Board Liason: Billy Burdett | billy.burdett@dillpickle.coop
Membership
Assist the Board with membership policy issues and development of member handbook.
Chair: OPEN
Board Liason: Kevin Monahan | kevin.monahan@dillpickle.coop
Outreach
To assist the Board with recruitment of new member-owners, public relations within the Logan Square community and the city of Chicago, and with fundraising efforts for the co-op. El Pepinillo is a sub-committee of Outreach that focuses on the Latino community within Logan Square.
Chair: Becky Schillo | outreach@dillpickle.coop
Board Liason: Jessica Weisbach | jessica.weisbach@dillpickle.coop
Product Selection
At the General Manager's discretion, to assist in product research. Also, to assist the Board and General Manager by serving as a membership communication channel for product preferences and customer feedback.
Chair: Anders Bjornberg | product.selection@dillpickle.coop
Board Liason: Kasia Paprocki | kasia.paprocki@dillpickle.coop