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Co-op E-News: December 2014

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Board Updates

Looking for Member Volunteers for Committee Work

By Kathy Burke, Board President

Interested in volunteering on a board committee? The Board has three active committees: the Member Linkage, Board Development and Board Nominating Committees.

The Member Linkage Committee works to ensure that members are informed about the board's activities and decisions. It is responsible for planning the Annual Meeting and for quarterly "tabling" at the Co-op to glean member feedback.

The Board Development Committee makes sure the board has the training and education it needs and seeks to ensure that the next board is as good, if not better than, this board. It researches relevant articles for the Board to read and discuss at board meetings and assists in the annual board retreat.

The Nominating Committee develops a plan for recruitment of Board candidates for election and appointment. It also oversees the Board election process.

Here is your chance to serve! Contact the board at board@monadnockfood.coop and let us know what committee you would like to join.

Happy holidays!

Sugar, Sugar Everywhere...

By Mary Veerkamp, Marketing & Membership

Have you noticed the holiday refrain in our culture? "As soon as the holidays are over, I'm going on a DIET!" (Usually said while reaching for another [insert dessert item here]). I've always been fascinated by this mindset/behavior. It seems to be the same every year, so it isn't as if it sneaks up on us. The holidays, replete with cookies, candies, cakes, and rich meals, are a free ticket to overindulge to our own detriment. And we know we're doing it! So, how does one navigate this terrain?

Company Coming?

Pre-Order Your Holiday Hams, Roasts and Other Meats at the Meat Department

5 Tasty (and Tasteful) Kitchen Gifts

From Co-op, Stronger Together

'Tis the season of giving. And nothing feels quite so jolly good as sharing a great gift with a loved one. Do you have someone on your list who loves food? Well, look no further. No matter the level of foodie passion-beginner cook or master home chef-everyone can appreciate a thoughtful gift that invigorates the senses and warms the heart. Here are some tasty, tasteful kitchen gift ideas to get you started.

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What's On Sale?

Shift Your Shopping at the Co-op

Buy Locally Made from a Locally Owned Business
Take the Shift Your Shopping Pledge and commit to shifting at least 10% of your holiday purchases from non-local businesses to locally owned businesses. Or better yet, shop for locally made products at locally owned businesses, like the Monadnock Food Co-op. Here are locally made products on sale now at the Co-op: