Archive

Reference location for past proposals, outdated operations information, etc.

Active Agreements

11 Questions for a Lawyer

Since the co-op is considering incorporating in some form, we have been talking to Beloved Commun...

Adoption of the Greens & Beans Grocery Co-operative Bylaws

Background Since its inception, Greens & Beans has grown from an informal organizing group into ...

Criteria for accepting Customers

Proposal The cooperative may begin accepting shopping by 'customers' when all of the following c...

Customer Shopping Policy

This proposal is to allow customers to be able to shop from the coop, while reserving voting priv...

Formalizing the proposal and voting process

Context / Problem Our grocery cooperative values democratic governance and inclusive participati...

Guest Shopping Policy

This proposal is to allow guests to be able to shop from the coop, while reserving voting privile...

Markup Policy

Context / Problem Since the co-op moved away from using Venmo for order payments and transitione...

Quarterly Task Roundup Proposal

by Jon Background As previously raised by Hadley in her proposal for task assignment, we have s...

Sign on to the Free DC Local Business Pledge

Proposal This is a proposal for Greens & Beans to sign on to the Free DC Local Business Pledge. ...

Trial Period for New Members

As Greens & Beans continues to grow, we should ensure that new members demonstrate consistent int...

11 Questions to Discuss Before You Talk to a Lawyer

Please answer the following questions as a team to the best of your ability. How do you want t...

Proposal - Amendment to Probationary Period for New Members

As Greens & Beans continues to evolve, so do our policies and procedures. The current policy on t...

Discussion on Incorporation

Greens & Beans has been considering legal incorporation this year to ensure legal operations, red...

Committee Structure

Background Greens & Beans has implied committees based on WhatsApp group chats. Decision-making ...

Proposal - Meeting Operation

Proposal 1 By Ari Meeting Time Meetings are on Sundays 6:15-7:15pm. At 7:15pm, the meeting sto...

Proposal - Expanding Coop Access

This proposal is to allow non-members to be able to shop from the coop, while reserving voting pr...

Proposal - Task Management 7.29.25

By Hadley Developed 7/29/25; Discussed 8/3/25 Current State Members sign up for tasks monthly ...

Proposal - Non-Member Shopping