Clear Creek Coop Announcement Archives

CO-OP UPDATE MARCH 27-APRIL 2

 1. PROJECTS FOR CO-OP WORK DAY THIS SATURDAY! APRIL 2ND (8am-5pm)
 2. MEAL PLAN MENU FOR THIS WEEK
 3. NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING! (April 24th, 4pm)
 4. MARCH SALES
 5. RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Curried Couscous Salad from the Clear Creek Co-op
Cookbook
 6. WHAT DO YOU THINK? PLEASE COMPLETE A CO-OP SURVEY


 1. PROJECTS FOR CO-OP WORK DAY THIS SATURDAY! APRIL 2ND (8am-5pm)

      To everyone planning to attend the work day (or maybe you're
thinking about it and you need a little incentive), we thought we'd
throw out some project ideas and let the people decide what had
better get worked. So here are our ideas so far and please feel free
to bring your own:

+complete the "construction" that's been "under" the front window forever
+gardening projects; the window sill herb planter and the outside spaces
+clean those hard to reach places
+repair picnic table and perhaps chairs
+build community in a working environment full of helpful folk
+make the recycling center more accessible
+provide the bulk section with consistent clear labeling(like the revamped
spice labels)
+update and process inventory sheets (how exciting and glamorous)
+paint cabinets
+eat good food and celebrate our hard work

Hope to see you this Saturday!

 2. MEAL PLAN MENU FOR THIS WEEK

 Monday: Wheatberry salad and Whole Wheat Muffins
 Tuesday: Samosas
 Wednesday: Boca(Veggie) Burgers & Not Dogs
 Thursday: Mac & Cheese
 Friday: Build Your Own Foccacia Sandwiches
*all meals served with fresh salad and homemade salad dressing

 3. NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING! (April 24th, 4pm)

 The first member meeting of the year and the first follow up convergence
since the October Membership/Expansion Meeting will be on Sunday, April
24th at 4pm in the Co-op. Our last meeting had a record turnout and (we
feel) was overall a positive experience for sharing and exploring ideas.
Whether you are a new member or long time friend of the Co-op, this is a
great opportunity to voice concerns and support, network with other
members, and facilitate the potential changes coming soon to the future of
YOUR Co-op. Stay tuned for agenda topics and come one, come all!

 4. March Sales

 Member Sales:

 Eden organic black soy beans 15 oz. can $1.43 (reg $1.69)
 Hain Honey Nut Rice Cakes $1.78 (reg $2.09)
 Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk, OG, Lite and Regular $1.95 (reg $2.29)
 Ecover Laundry Wash $6.71 (reg $7.89)
 Newman's Own Ginger O's $3.39 (reg $3.99)
 **Imagine Creamy Sweet Corn Soup $2.07 (reg $2.59)**NEW ITEM!
 Imagine Vegetable Broth $2.63 (reg $3.29)
 Jyoti Cholie- Spicy Chickpea $ 2.46 (reg $2.89)
 Choice Organic teas, Darjeeling
                   and Orange Spice $2.55 (reg $3.29)
Bulk:
 Save the Forest granola $2.80/lb (reg $3.29)
 Peanut Butter, smooth org valencia, $3.56/lb (reg $4.19)
 Frontier ground cinnamon $8.32/lb (reg $9.80/lb)
 Frontier ground cloves $16.48/lb (reg $19.49/lb)
 take sale price at scale!


 Everybody Sales:

 Eden Organic Refried Black Beans                 $1.59 (reg $1.99)
 Tropical Source Vegan Chocolate:Mint Crunch $2.12 (reg $2.49)
 Full of Fruit (box):         Strawberry          $4.15 (reg $5.19)
 Ryvita Crispbread:         Dark Rye                $2.03 (reg $2.39)
                            Light Rye                 $2.03 (reg $2.39)
 Bulk:(take price at scale)
 Corn Nuts  $2.74/lb (reg $3.29/lb)
 Shredded Coconut $1.91/lb (reg $2.24/lb)
 Organic Green Lentils $1.43/lb (reg $1.68/lb)

5. RECIPE OF THE WEEK:Curried Couscous Salad from the Clear Creek Co-op
Cookbook
 ingredients:
1.5 cups couscous (uncooked)
1 cup dried cranberries (4oz)
1 cup green peas (thawed if frozen)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup fresh basil(chopped)
15.5 oz can chickpeas(drained)

From Saya Harris

dressing:
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon salt
1.5 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic pressed

combine the first four ingredients in a bowl. pour boiling water over it,
cover, and let stand 5 minutes. fluff. let cool. mix dressing ingredients
in a jar with a lid. shake it and pour it over the couscous mixture. cover
and chill for one hour.

6. WHAT DO YOU THINK? PLEASE COMPLETE A CO-OP SURVEY

We've sent it out alone, and will continue to include it in our weekly
update because we desparately want to hear from YOU. If you're not into
the email thing, hard copies are available at the store, or if you can
print this we will gladly receive your completed paper survey here as
well. Thanks in advance!

                 CO-OP SURVEY
Dear Co-op Members,
        In case you haven’t noticed, the Co-op is trying to change.  In an
effort to include as much input as possible from YOU, we hope you
will create some thoughtful time to read and answer the following
questions.
        What change?  The Co-op is considering expanding to a second
location.  Many Co-op Members believe that we could expand our grocery
selection and customer base if we occupy a second store location (off
campus but preferably on the same side of town) while expanding the Meal
Plan and catering to the college population in our current store.
        We would like to get a sense from you, the Co-op supporters, on
the current state of the Clear Creek Co-op and to hear your ideas about
where and how we might move into the future.

Current Operations
To what extent do you feel the Co-op is meeting your food needs?
Feel free to comment:


Please rank your opinion on the following areas on a scale from 1-7
1=completely dissatisfied        7=completely satisfied

To what extent do the following Co-op services meet your food needs? •
   Bulk Buying
1  2  3  4  5  6  7 N/A

•        Special Ordering from a Catalogue
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7 N/A

•        Grocery
1  2  3  4  5  6  7  N/A

•        Refrigerated Grocery (Dairy/Eggs/Cheese/Tofu)
1  2  3  4  5  6  7 N/A

•        Frozen Grocery
1  2  3  4  5  6  7 N/A

•        Meal Plan/Prepared Lunches
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7 N/A
Sandwiches/Wraps To Go/Deli
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7 N/A



Expansion Opportunities

What goods or services would you most like to see the Co-op expand to
include?



How do you feel about the possibility of Co-op expansion?
do not support 1  2  3  4  5  6  7 completely support
comments:


How would you be willing to support the Co-op in expanding to a second
location?
monetary donation ____
increase purchases  ____
volunteer during move process ____
volunteer when up and running ____
other____


Are you a current dues paying member of the Co-op?         Y        N Why
or Why Not?
Comments:


Can we do anything to further include your interests/ cultivate your
involvement?
Comments:



Other Comments:



Name (optional) _________________        phone or e-mail______________
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:
COME TO THE SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING WHERE WE WILL BE TALKING MORE ABOUT
POSSIBLE EXPANSIONS, INCLUDING POTENTIAL LOCATIONS!
Sunday, April 24th, at 4pm in the Co-op!

CO-OP WORK DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 2 8am-5pm.  COME HAVE FUN AT THE CO-OP!

Please return this survey via e-mail, by bringing it into the store, or
mailing it to Clear Creek Food Co-op, 701 National Rd. W
Richmond, IN 47374, phone 765-983-1547, coop@clearcreekcoop.org





Clear Creek Food Cooperative
765.983.1547
701 W. National Road
(D Street Entrance of Earlham College, next to security)
www.clearcreekcoop.org

"Food is our common ground, a universal experience."
~James Beard~







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