Full name: Jane Reid
Length of Society Membership: 50 years
Length of Service on the Regional Committee: 19 years
I have had a long association with Scotmid both as a customer of my local Prestonpans store and as an elected member. It has been my privilege to serve the Members of the East region on both the Regional Committee and previously the Member Relations Committee. I have participated in many of the decision making process which have helped to shape the Society over the years. During my time as a Committee member I have represented the Society and its members at many local and Society wide events. I particularly enjoy the opportunities to find out more about how Scotmid as a retailer serves our local communities, and to meet like minded people.
In my working life I was employed by Prestonpans Co-operative Society for 27 years starting as a clerkess then wages clerkess then accountant and ending my employment as C,E,O., a term of six years, where I was responsible for 80 members of staff. The experience I gained with Prestonpans Society helps me understand the challenges faced by Scotmid.
I believe in the Values and Principles of the Co-operative movement and one member one vote. I am a member of the local branch of The Scottish Co-operative Womens Guild (S.C.W.G.) and Vice President of Section IV S.C.W.G. and National Treasurer of S.C.W.G. Central Council. I am clerk to the Congregational Board and enjoy participating in the social and ecumenical events of my local Church.