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Co-op Update: October 23-29

1. Lunch Menu: October 24-28
2. Fall Membership Meeting: October 30 @ 4pm
3. New Bulk Bins? WE HOPE SO

1. Lunch Menu: October 24-28
Monday: Red Lentil Dal with Brown Basmati Rice
Tuesday: Black Bean Tortilla Casserole
Wednesday: Goat Cheese and Carmelized Onion Pizza
Thursday: Vegetarian Chili and Cheddar Corn Bread
Friday: Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

2. Fall Membership Meeting
Sunday, October 30, 4:00-5:30pm @ the Co-op
Membership meetings are the one of best places to excercise your role as a
member and is the place where we continue the conversation about the
direction of the co-op!  If you are a member, your participation is
crucial and your voice is needed!  We'll update on the continuing
development vision that we began at the Spring meeting.  Snacks will be
served...and everyone loves snacks!

3. New Bulk Bins? WE HOPE SO!
Many of you know that there is a strong energy behind moving the Co-op
into new areas.  There has been talk of expansion, talk of growth, talk
about our niche.  Recent discussions have led us to explore a development
plan for the next three to five years.  Most immediately, we are seeking
ways to more fully the develop the space we are currently in.

Our first goal is to purchase new, state-of-the art bulk bins to enhance
appearance and accessiblity, as well as quality and variety of our organic
bulk foods.  These bins cost $9000, an extraordinary amount.  The past few
years have shown an increasingly positive financial picture for the Co-op,
due to good management and support for the Co-op from people like you. 
But this is still a considerable amount.

The Co-op has already put aside $4,000 for this project.  We need to raise
$5,000 in the next two months to reach our goal and ensure continual
positive growth for the Co-op. We have already raised $900 (18% of our
goal!)  How can you help?

ADOPT-A-BIN! Each bin costs approximately $100.  If we have 50 people
adopt-a-bin at $100 we will meet our goal!  There are many ways you (and
your family, your community, your place of worship, your workplace) can
contribute to adopting a bin, no matter what you feel you are able to
give!  If you are able to help in the following ways, please respond to
this e-mail or contact the Co-op at 983-1547.

Olive Oil Level : $150
*will purchase one bulk bin plus the contents of that bin
*will feature your name/family's name/house name on the bin of your
choice! Great way to talk up your favorite foods!

Granola Level: $100
*will purchase one bulk bin for the Co-op
*Your name or name of organization will be featured on available bins

All levels of donations are appreciated and needed!

Couscous level $50-100
*will purchase a section of the sturdy structure to hold and display the bins

Garbanzo Bean Level $25-50
*will help restock familiar and new products in the bins!

Whole Wheat Flour Level $5-25
*will purchase a medley of screws, bits, tongs and scoops that are
essential to completing the new structure

Who Can Adopt?...anybody!
Individuals
        Families
                Campus Houses (6 or 10 or 12 people giving $16 or $10 or
$8 ea)
                        Faculty Departments
                                Any group of friends wanting to support
the Co-op
                                        Churches, Meetings, Workplaces

If you are able to help, please resond to this e-mail or contact the Co-op
at 983-1547.  Be watching for more information in your mailboxes soon!

Other upcoming fundraising events to watch for:
Second Annual Alternative Holiday Bazaar: Saturday, December 10
Benefit Dinner: date TBD
Silent Auction: in conjunction with Holiday Bazaar

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT IN THE CLEAR CREEK COOPERATIVE,
giving an alternative food source to the Richmond community since 1972! --
Clear Creek Food Cooperative
"Food for Life, Not for Profit Since 1972"

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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