admin on Jun 21st 2011
June 20, 2011
Dear owner-members,
Owners of the Clear Creek Food Co-op affirmed their gratitude for the unique and wholesome products, generous educational culture, and niche of specialized services provided by their Co-op at an owner-member meeting on June 16. Twenty-three members and one guest speaker gathered for two hours at the Co-op to discuss the Co-op’s future, financial reality, and the challenges of limited resources.
After dire predictions that the Co-op would be out of business by July due to rising food and transportation costs, as well as slow summer sales, Co-op board and staff members reached out to all owners for a realistic assessment of owners’ priorities and commitment. In 2009 the Co-op’s owners voted to move to the heart of Richmond in 2009, and with only $19,000 in start-up capital, the Co-op has been reaching out to new customers, owners and community partners for 18 successful, exciting months.
There is a plan to get through lean summer months, the Co-op needs to raise $8000. To reincorporate as a non-profit (thereby increasing access to funding, especially grants for the Co-op’s extensive educational efforts), the Co-op needs to raise approximately $4000. To replace the large fridge that has been breaking down regularly (and has now completely died), the Co-op needs to raise $5000.
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admin on Mar 7th 2011
Wipe out unsafe chemicals in your household by making your own cleaning products!
The Clear Creek Food Co-op is hosting a Green Cleaning Workshop on Saturday, March 26th from 3-5pm.
You will learn how to make household cleaners from simple, non-toxic ingredients and essential oils.
To register, stop by the Clear Creek Cooperative at 710 East Main in Richmond or call 765-939-4390.
View the workshop flier for more details.
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Coop on Mar 3rd 2011
The Clear Creek Co-op cordially invites you to participate in our bulk-bin sponsorship program. Sponsoring one of our bulk bins is a way for you to reach new customers and support a growing local business! Family, individual and even pet sponsorships are available, too!
The Clear Creek Co-op offers local, organic and healthy foods and other products, and bulk bins are an essential part of our grocery. We offer dozens of products in bulk, allowing customers to purchase as much or as little as they want, for a particularly good price, with very little packaging. As customers scoop out their favorite foods (from pasta to fruit to beans to cereal), your business name could be what they see!
Download our Bulk Bin Sponsorship Form [PDF] to learn more!
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Coop on Feb 8th 2011
Announcing the new schedule of Clear Creek Food Cooperative COOKING CLASSES! The classes will happen the Third Tuesdays of the Month at 6:00 pm, at the Co-op (710 East Main Street in Richmond) and are taught by Jen Ferrell.
Learn more about the classes and see the upcoming class topics!
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Coop on Nov 3rd 2010
Vendor guidelines for the 2010 Clear Creek Co-op Holiday Bazaar
To all of our prospective vendors:
We are delighted that you want to participate in the Holiday Bazaar! We hope you will enjoy the festivities, and make some money!
We need to have your registration by November 23. Simply send an email to coop@clearcreekcoop.org with your name, phone number and mailing address, and verify that you can follow these guidelines:
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Coop on Nov 3rd 2010
These proposed bylaws are pending final inspection by the Co-op’s accountant. If any changes are made due to her consideration, we will notify the membership. Otherwise, this is the document we will vote on during our member meeting on November 14.
BYLAWS OF EARLHAM FOOD COOPERATIVE
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Coop on Oct 28th 2010
The Clear Creek Food Cooperative Fall 2010 newsletter is now available!
In this edition, you’ll find information about our upcoming annual member meeting (we’ll be voting on important issues, please join us!), details of our Holiday Bazaar, a schedule of upcoming cooking classes, profiles of our staff, recipes you can use (and a great list of holiday grocery ideas), and much more!
To view the newsletter, click on the image to the right, which links to the full PDF version. You can also pick up a copy at the store.
We’ll see you at the Co-op!
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admin on Oct 17th 2010
Two new classes have been added to the schedule of our upcoming cooking classes:
- 10/23/10 @ 2pm Healing with Food
Learn about the healing properties of food and how to keep your whole family healthy by eating better. Taught by Kurt Ritchie
- 11/6/10 @ 2pm Healthy and Sugar Free Cooking
Learn how to cook delicious food that is still healthy and sugar free. Great for diabetics of people avoiding carbs for any reason. Taught by Bob Hunter
Both classes will be taught at the Richmond Church of the Brethren, 1 SW 17th Street. Learn more about the classes and register to join us!
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Coop on Oct 4th 2010
Come downtown to the Co-op between 2pm and 4pm on Wednesday, October 6th! Local radio station G101.3 will be there broadcasting the sounds of the shop. Your voice will be a wonderful contribution (even just as buzz in the background). Come in to do your regular shopping, (or just share some sound) and receive a 10% discount (local products excluded) on your purchases during the broadcast!
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Coop on Sep 2nd 2010
The Clear Creek Food Co-op is excited to announce our new Toddler Time Program. This seasonal series of classes will introduce young children (0-5) to local foods, farming, gardening and the environment. The 4-week sessions will incorporate storytelling, creative movement, singing and other hands-on activities that will allow children explore the natural world around them!
Learn more about this exciting new program!
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Clear Creek Food Co-op is a natural foods store located in downtown Richmond, Indiana. Our mission is to provide healthy food and high quality products to our members and the local community.