Clear Creek Coop Announcement Archives

CO-OP UPDATE APRIL 10-16

 1. NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING! (April 24th, 4pm)
 2. MEAL PLAN MENU FOR THIS WEEK (3 WEEKS LEFT)
 3. APRIL SALES
 4. RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
 5. WHAT DO YOU THINK? PLEASE COMPLETE A CO-OP SURVEY


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

The spring membership meeting is coming soon! On Sunday, April 24th at 4pm
in the Co-op all members are invited to voice concerns and support,
network with other members, and facilitate the potential changes coming
soon to the future of YOUR Co-op. Hope to see you there!


2. MEAL PLAN MENU FOR THIS WEEK (3 weeks left)

 Monday: Falafel
 Tuesday: Baked Couscous with Spinach & Pinenuts
 Wednesday: Sesame Noodles
 Thursday: Greek Platter
 Friday: Red Lentils & Rice
*all meals served with fresh salad and homemade salad dressing


3. April 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
**NEW ITEM!**  $2.07 (reg $2.59) Imagine Vegetable Broth                 
       $2.63 (reg $3.29) Jyoti Chole- Spicy Chickpea                    
$2.46 (reg $2.89) Choice Organic tea: Darjeeling and Orange Spice $2.55
(reg $3.29)
Bulk:
 Save the Forest granola      $ 2.80/lb (reg $ 3.29/lb)
 Peanut Butter, smooth org    $ 3.56/lb (reg $ 4.19/lb)
 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: Pasta Shells with Lemon Vinaigrette

12 Jumbo Pasta Shells

FILLING:
1.5  Cups ricotta cheese (part skim)
3    Tbsps chopped fresh chives (1 Tbsp dried)
2    Tbsps grated lemon peel
 .75 tsp black pepper
 .5  Cups very finely chopped almonds

VINAIGRETTE:
 .25 Cups lemon juice
2    Tbsps olive oil
1    tsp Dijon mustard
2    Tbsps chopped fresh parsley
1    Tbsp basil
1    Clove garlic, very finely minced

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook pasta until al dente.
While pasta is cooking:
  In a medium-size bowl, combine filling ingredients.  Set aside.
  In a large bowl, combine dressing ingredients.  Set aside.

When pasta is done, drain well, rinse under cold water, and drain well
again.  Toss shells with dressing to coat.

Stuff shells with filling mixture, allowing 1 heaping talbespoon for each.
 Arrange on a serving platter.  Drizzle each with some of the remaining
dressing.

Top with sliced almonds, cherry tomatoes, lemon wedges, fresh basil
leaves, parsley springs, sauteed pine nuts, and/or parmesan cheese as
desires.

Serve immediately or chilled.


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!


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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