Greetings!
An exhilarating drive to Delta Junction today and we are another step closer to having a food co-op. A group of board members took the day to meet with a former grocery store manager and talk shop. We came away with more knowledge, more kindling for ideas and new inspiration.
But, what exactly is a food co-op? To learn more about food co-ops here is some interesting reading material:
GoCoop is an educational yet fun website that gives a good description of cooperative structure. Link here to learn more about food retail co-ops.
And, how do we go about starting a co-op?
This very interesting site describes the ins and outs of How To Start A Food Co-op and has been a good guide for this process.
Are you eager to shop in our food co-op? For a taste of what a food co-op can be check out this website from the Wheatsville Co-op in Austin, Texas. One of our members traveled there a few weeks ago where she took the food co-op pictures you see on our website.
A cooperative exists for its members. The co-op I imagine is a fresh, inviting atmosphere full of good food, a welcoming staff, good customer care, and services like bulk ordering and bush orders; all in a small store that focuses on giving you the best food choices possible.
What do you envision for our co-op? Share your thoughts with us or spend some time working on this project with us. Read below for ways to volunteer.
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How to Volunteer
Visit our new Volunteer Center, open Tuesday through Friday, 1-5 pm.
Evan Daigneault, our membership manager and volunteer coordinator will help you find how you would like to help out.
The big need this week is to assist with our call drive. If you can help with this, call 457-1023 or email fccmevan@gmail.com.
Join a Committee! See committee schedule in column at left.
Our Store Design Committee meets again this week to discuss store layout and design and our Health and Wellness Education Committee has a chair, Sharon Alden. Email her at fwxsca@yahoo.com if you are interested in this committee.
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