Membership GoalsCurrent Members: 974 Current Goal: 1,000
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Thank You!
Since the co-op is a community initiative, we want to take the time to thank community members for contributing their time, skills and passions to the Monadnock Food Co-op.
Thank you to Mary Veerkamp, who has been volunteering in the Co-ops office researching and improving our member records. |
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Construction Updates
Harvey Construction is busy with site work at the co-op's future building location. Because our project is part of Monadnock Economic Development Corporation's larger redevelopment of the Railroad Square area, there are many time-consuming pieces that need to be coordinated in conjunction with our project. Please be patient, progress is being made.
One of the first steps is to relocate utilities that run through the area where our building will be built. Once the utilities are relocated and other general site work completed, the installation of our building's foundation begins, starting with the installation of Geopiers -- currently planned for the first week in August.
Geopiers are a type of foundation support system made of stiff rock columns used to strengthen soft soil. A Geopier is constructed by drilling a hole in the soil, referred to as the Geopier shaft. After drilling, 2 to 4 inches of crushed rock is poured into the shaft and then rammed into the bottom of the shaft with a hydraulic hammer and specially designed Geopier rammer tool to create the pier.
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Image from http://www.farrellinc.com/what-is-a-geopier.htm
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We will include some photos of this fascinating process once it is underway.
Yours Cooperatively,
Michael Faber
Monadnock Food Co-op General Manager
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Board of Directors Update
By Jamie White, Board of Directors
I can't say I wasn't intimidated as I drove up the driveway to attend the Monadnock Food Co-op's Board Retreat. Here I would "bond" with the people that worked to create a Co-op in the Monadnock Region from the ground up. I had just been approved by the Co-op's member owners to be a Board Member and I wasn't sure what to expect.
When I arrived I knew I was in the right place, not just because I didn't get lost (for once), but because of how I was welcomed. I instantly felt like I was a part of the group, not an outsider.
As part of the Board's orientation and learning process, Marilyn Scholl, a professional Board consultant from CDS Consulting Co-op, was on hand to facilitate the retreat. We settled in to learn about the intricacies of being a Board member, become acquainted with the Board's Policy Governance Model and review and re-write the Ends Policies.
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Why We Joined the Co-op
We joined the Monadnock Food Co-op because we felt the need for one; food co-ops are good for communities. They encourage sustainable practice and they bring more business to an area.
We have always made it a point to visit local food co-ops during our travels. The co-ops are generally well-supplied with healthy foods and products and beyond that, we appreciate the warmth and good will that comes with this type of business.
~Alyssa Owens Tell Us Why You Joined!
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Events:
Food & Thought Potlucks
Walpole Valley Farms
Wednesdays, July 11, Aug. 15 & Sept. 12, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Walpole Valley Farms, WalpoleCome to the farm for a zero-waste potluck and local food discussion on the grounds of Walpole Valley Farms. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings while engaging in thoughtful discussion over dinner. Topics are spontaneous but focus on local food and health. Bring a blanket, your own plate, utensils, cup, napkin, and a dish to share. FREE Walpole Creamery ice cream provided for all. Family friendly. WalpoleValleyFarms.com or call 603-756-2805 for more information and directions.  National Ice Cream Day & Bike for Bovines
Stonewall Farm
Sunday, July 15, 10:00 am - 2:00 pmStonewall Farm, KeeneCome to Stonewall Farm to celebrate National Ice Cream Day with their own ice cream, made here on the farm with milk from our organic dairy herd. Take a tour of the Dairy Barn and the pasteurizer plant where the ice cream is made. Bike for Bovines is an annual mountain bike race held on the trails of Stonewall Farm that helps to support our mission. The race is organized by Root 66. Registration and more details are available at www.root66raceseries.com.  Keene Summer Street Festival
Center Stage
Saturday, July 21, 10:00am - 9:00pmGilbo Avenue & Railroad Street, KeeneCelebrating community! There will be rides, food vendors, crafts, entertainment and more. Come join the fun: https://www.facebook.com/KeeneStreetFair. Local Food Growers Tour
Monadnock Rotary Club
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Multiple Locations
A portion of the proceeds from the 2012 Monadnock Rotary Local Food Growers Tour will go to the Monadnock Food Co-op!
Visit food-growing farms and gardens in Dublin, Fitzwilliam, Hancock, Greenfield, Harrisville, Nelson, Peterborough and Temple, NH. Events include farm and garden tours and farming demonstrations. View the Local Growers Tour flyer for more details. Tickets: $10 for an individual/$20 for a carload. Stay updated.SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, August 21
Pizza Night Fundraiser for the
Monadnock Food Co-op
Orchard Hill Breadworks, AlsteadStay tuned for more details. RSVP & spread the word via Facebook.
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