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From: REI_Gearmail@notices.rei.com
To: aspensmonster@riseup.net
Reply to: REI Membership <REI-GM@notices.rei.com>
Subject: Preston, vote for your board of directors
REI CO-OP MEMBERSHIP
Vote for your board of directors.
Image of a woman in bluejean shorts and a yellow top standing, hands on hips, on top of a rock, with mountains in the background.
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Woman in photo is captioned as "Peyton C., REI Co-op Member, On top of Cannon Mountain in Washington state."
We rely on members like you to cast your vote for board candidates who will guide the co-op to fulfill its purpose. Learn about the candidates and vote at REI.com/board-vote. Voting opened March 3, 2025, at 12:01am PT, and closes May 1, 2025, at 11:59pm PT.
Learn more about the co-op at the REI Annual Member Meeting. Join us virtually on May 8, 2025, at 9am PT at REI.com/jointheannualmeeting.
VOTE NOW
2025 REI Board of Directors Election
Active members* vote March 3, 12:01am PT through May 1, 11:59pm PT
*To be considered an "active" member and entitled to vote, a member must have purchased at least $10 worth of merchandise, had a shipping charge of at least $10, or become a new member in 2024.
Step 1 of 2: Register to vote
Every year, REI members have the opportunity to elect members to the board, each of whom is elected to a three-year term. Board members work with our president and CEO, along with our senior leadership team, to set the direction of the co-op—always centering on our shared values. Learn more about the board and its responsibilities here.
For the security of your ballot, please verify your identity.
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REGISTER
Step 2 of 2: Cast your vote
Your board has carefully vetted and recommends casting a "For" vote in support of all nominees.
The Board seeks out passionate co-op members with the wide variety of skills and diverse experiences necessary to guide our business.
Nominees must get more "For" votes than "Withhold" to be elected
Votes are 100% confidential and tabulated by a third party
2025 Board Nominees
Elizabeth (Liz) Huebner (she/her/hers) [image of white woman with brunette hair, wearing a jean jacket.]
Incumbent nominee, term: 2025-2028
For
Withhold [selected]
As an experienced Chief Financial Officer, I bring deep financial and operational skills that will guide REI’s growth in a challenging retail environment.
Michael McAfee (he/him/his) [image of black man wearing a white collared dress shirt]
Incumbent Nominee, term: 2025-2028
For
Withhold [selected]
I know how to build businesses that have enduring legacies of doing well by doing good.
Read Michael McAfee's profile
Monica Schwartz (she/her/hers) [image of white woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a black top and white puffy jacket.]
Nominee, term: 2025-2028
For
Withhold [selected]
I’m excited to bring my digital expertise to support REI’s growth and relevance to the next generation of consumers who love the outdoors.
Read Monica Schwartz's profile
"Preston, vote for your board of directors"
REI, a fucking *co-op*, is engaged in union busting. The union wants us to vote down (vote to "withhold") all three of the candidates put up for the board. See screenshots for what the email and process looks […]
[Original post on tenforward.social]