Committees, Clubs, and Community Groups

Committees (and other groups formed under the auspices of Weavers Way) are vehicles by which members contribute to the evolution of the Co-op every day. Committees promote public dialog and education, plan and lead workshops, organize panel discussions and other events, serve as pools of expertise, and stand by as informal consultants. They contribute regularly to our monthly newspaper, The Shuttle. They also represent the Co-op at community events and act as liaisons to our many community partners.

Any member can join an existing Weavers Way committee, club, or community group, or propose a new one. Committee members earn working member credit for participating in monthly meetings and/or special projects for a minimum of six consecutive months. The commitment of time generally translates into one to three hours per month.

Weavers Way Bylaws, Article VII, states that committees “are formed to provide members with a way to participate actively and meaningfully in the life and mission of the Co-op, and are vital to the Co-op and its community.” Committees form important bridges between Weavers Way staff, the Board of Directors, membership-at-large, and the neighborhoods we serve.

Check the Weavers Way events calendar for meeting dates and times, or contact the Membership Department for assistance. Committee chairs have mailboxes on the second floor of 559 Carpenter Lane in Mt. Airy.

Jump to a Committee:

Environment Committee

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The Environment Committee researches environmental concerns and informs the Co-op and its members about current environmental issues. This committee develops green projects locally, monitors store-related environmental concerns and makes recommendations.

Regular meeting times: Second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., Community Room, 555 Carpenter Lane.

Farm Committee

The Farm Committee lends critical support to our two farms. This committee provides extra help directly to our farm manager, Nina Berryman, and her hard-working staff, and also helps organize special events and volunteers at the farms.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee advises the board and staff about issues related to Co-op finances.

Regular meeting times: Third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m., Community Room, 555 Carpenter Lane.

Food Justice Committee

The Food Justice Committee works to alleviate hunger and advocates for fair food-production and food-distribution systems. This group studies how food insecurity directly affects our neighborhoods and examines ways to promote equal access to whole, natural foods. Email: foodjustice@weaversway.coop, or visit the Weavers Way Food Justice Committee page.

  • Chair: Sarah Mitteldorf
  • Administrator: Seth Lerman
  • Education Coordinator: Suzanna Urminska
  • Co-op Outreach Coordinator: Julie Martini

Regular meeting times: First Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m., location TBA.

Leadership Committee

The Leadership Committee identifies and encourages members to serve on the committees and the Board of Directors, and manages Board elections.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee provides support for the Membership Department in monitoring, maintaining and promoting our working member program, planning and executing General Membership Meetings, and other member engagement projects and programs.

New Economy Incubator Committee

The New Economy Incubator Committee will research, imagine, identify and incubate models for locally based, co-designed, cooperative and collaborative development in Germantown and other parts of Northwest Philadelphia. We hold out a vision of shared enterprise that can catalyze communities as community members take their economies into their own hands.

Objectives for the committee in the coming year:

  1. To launch FLAG, Free Loan Association for Germantown — writing its bylaws, selecting a Board, becoming a 501 (c)(3) organization, presenting the project to members of Weavers Way, soliciting donations for its revolving loan fund.
  2. To review and prioritize already-identified project possibilities, and to solicit input for new incubator projects, prioritizing those based in Northwest Philadelphia, especially Germantown.
  • Founding Members: Chris Hill, Herb Levine, Peter Winslow, Susan Christian, Andy Trackman

Regular meeting times: Third Friday of the month at 9 a.m., Community Room, 555 Carpenter Lane.

The Northwest Coalition for Healthy Aging

The Northwest Coalition for Healthy Aging is a partnership between Weavers Way Co-op, Mt. Airy CDC, Northwest Village Network, Ralston My Way, UU House Outreach Program, and Center in the Park. The Coalition was formed in response to the need for senior engagement identified as part of the Mt. Airy 2025 planning process. Through regular meetings, programs are planned and created to provide local seniors to stay engaged, keep learning, and remain in the Mt. Airy community they love.

Philadelphia Backyard Chickens

Philadelphia Backyard Chickens acts as a resource for members who are interested in raising and keeping chickens. Members share experience and information, advocating for the legalization of raising and keeping backyard chickens in Philadelphia. For more info, visit the Philadelphia Backyard Chickens Facebook page.

Plastic Reduction Task Force

Formed in the spring of 2018, the PRTF is a sub-committee of the Weavers Way Environment Committee. The Task Force investigates waste issues associated with the full life cycle of plastics, raises awareness about the effects of unregulated plastic production and advises the Co-op on ways to reduce single-use plastics in our operations.

  • Chair: Alisa Shargorodsky
  • Vice Chair: Stephanie Bruneau
  • Staff Liaison: Bettina de Caumette

Contact the PRTF at prtf@weaversway.coop.

Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee seeks to expand racial diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of Weavers Way Co-op, including the Board, management, staff, members, customers, and vendors. We do this by modeling racial awareness ourselves, assisting in gathering data to guide decision-making, supporting the creation of a Racial DEI Plan with measurable outcomes, and holding Weavers Way accountable for continuing to cultivate a racially diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.

  • Co-chairs: Roz Dutton, Rosa Lewis - DEI@weaversway.coop
  • Staff Liaisons: Candy Bermea-Hassan (Administration), Stephanie Johnson (Mt. Airy), Gerald Moore (Chestnut Hill), Jaxson Arnold (Ambler)

NEW! Weavers Way Vegan Meet-Up Group

Meet fellow vegans near you! Share delicious meals, swap your favorite vegan recipes, and make new friends! The purpose of this group is to provide a network of vegetarians/vegans for social dining, peaceful education about veganism, and an opportunity to meet with other like-minded neighbors. We strive to keep all events zero-waste. All are welcome, from the veg to veg-curious.

Regular meeting times: Every second Tuesday of the month, from 6:30-8 p.m. Locations and events may vary.