Bellingham Farmers Market Committees
The Bellingham Farmers Market prides itself as a member-run organization. Committees of the Board serve two principal purposes; (1) to present ideas and suggest possible solutions of governing the Market to the Board of Directors and; (2) to enhance the communication between the Board and Market Manager who would implement such policies as the Board directs. Through Committees, there are ample opportunities for vendors to volunteer their time in leadership roles to help shape the future of the association.
Below is a list of Committees and a general description of their responsibilities:
Policy and Bylaws BACK TO TOP
(Download Policy and Bylaws Document)
The Policy and Bylaws Committee works with the Board of Directors and other committees to annually review the Market’s Vendor Handbook of policies and procedures, Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The Committee drafts proposed revisions and rationale for changes for Board and /or membership consideration and for approval at the Spring General Membership meeting. Then the Committee provides immediate notice of interim changes in the Handbook to the membership.
Policy & Bylaws
Chairperson
Mike Finger, Cedarville Farm
cedarville322@mac.com
Budget and Finance BACK TO TOP
Prior to the Annual Spring Membership Meeting the Committee
develops the Market’s annual
budget and submits it to the Board of Directors for approval. The Committee performs analyses and projections of Market finances and makes periodic reports and recommendations to the Board.
Finance
Chairperson
Sarah Deming
sarahmdeming@hotmail.com
Marketing
and Advertising BACK
TO TOP
The Marketing and Advertising Committee develops, for Board
consideration, an annual
strategy and implementation
plan for marketing the Market.
The Committee develops an
itemized advertising budget
to be submitted to the Budget
Committee and approved by
the Board of Directors. The
Committee prepares and conducts
customer surveys periodically
to evaluate the effectiveness of the
marketing program. The
Committee establishes programs
for, and manages the merchandising
of, products designed to
promote the Market.
Advertising
Chairperson:
Renee Bourgault, Breadfarm
info@breadfarm.com
Festival and Education BACK TO TOP
The Festival and Education Committee works to increase public knowledge of local agriculture issues through special events, educational programs and workshops. The Committee makes recommendations to the Board concerning Market celebrations and other events involving or having an impact on the Market.
Festival
Chairperson
Curtis Lowry, Chuckanut Roasters
chuckanutroasters@yahoo.com
Craft BACK TO TOP
The Craft Committee advises the Board and makes recommendations relating to the Market's craft jury process and procedures. Craft Committee members recruit jurors and supervise the jury process as directed by the Board. The Craft Committee members generally make themselves available to help new craft members with advice and guidance.
Craft
Chairperson
Kate Burge, Spincycle Yarns
Fundraising BACK TO TOP
The Fundraising Committee considers and implements ways to access the community to raise funds to build the Market's Capitol Improvements Fund. All plans are presented to the Board and approved by the Board before being implemented.
Fundraising
Chairperson:
Karen Durham, American Home Mortgage
karen.durham@americanhm.com
Staff BACK TO TOP
The Staff Committee formulates and implements plans for hiring
new staff, when needed, upon
approval of the Board. After
submission of candidates,
from the committee to the
Board, the final interviews
and hiring are conducted
by the Board. The staff committee
formulates job descriptions and evaluation criteria, to be submitted
to the Board for approval.
Mike Finner, Cedarville Farm
Site BACK TO TOP
The Site Committee develops, for Board consideration, recommendations
and budget estimates for maintenance, repairs and improvements/additions
to Market facilities. The Committee supervises Market maintenance
and makes repairs and improvements as directed by the Board.
The Committee advises and assists vendors who desire to install
temporary displays, modified stall tables, temporary enclosures,
etc.
Site
Chairperson
Rick Wright, Sunbreak Nursery
sunbreaknurserycompany@comcast.net
Membership BACK TO TOP
The Membership Committee provides draft policies/decisions/actions
that, in the committee’s view, are required to ensure an optimal
mix of vendors and products
at the Market. In conjunction
with the Site Committee,
by early February, the Membership
Committee develops an annual
Market map/site plan delineating
general stall assignments by vendor category and half/full booths.
This plan provides optimal product mix throughout the market and
is submitted to the Board for approval. The Membership Committee
maintains a current, accurate annual membership list and acts on
behalf of the Market to acknowledge births, illness, deaths and
other events within the Market vendor community.
Membership
Chairperson:
Renee Bourgault, Breadfarm
info@breadfarm.com
Farm Committee BACK TO TOP
The Farm Committee reviews
farmer related issues and makes recommendations to the board;
Develops farmer leadership by recruiting farmers to serve on the
board; Recruits farmers to vend in the market; Researches new
crops that could be included in the market mix; and makes recommendations
to the board regarding farm site visits.
Farm
Chairperson
Nick Guilford, Sunseed Farm
info@sunseedfarm.com
Wednesday Market Committee BACK TO TOP
The Wednesday Market Committee focuses on ways to successfully promote the Wednesday Market and increase customer awareness of that Market
Wednesday
Chairperson:
Kacy Sigl , Ralf's Bavarian Bakery
Long Range Planning BACK TO TOP
The Long Range Planning Committee develops and maintains a mission statement. The Committee reviews and updates the business plan for the Market, which describes long range goals regarding market location, management structure, capital improvement budget and community relations. The Committee develops and maintains short-range plans that address Market options in facilities, location, timing and negotiations. Members to this committee are appointed by the Board of Directors.
Long Range Planning
Chairperson
Mike Finner, Cedarville
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