Clear Creek Coop Announcement Archives

Co-op Update: October 23-29

*Meal Plan Menu will be sent out soon!

1. Fall Membership Meeting: October 30 @ 4pm
2. Bulk Bin Fundraisiner Update: Our total so far is...
3. New Bulk Bins? WE HOPE SO
4. Calling all Artists, Crafty People, Bakers, Creative Folk (and striving!)
5. October Sales
6. Recipe of the Week: Jack-o-Pumpkin Bread

1. 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 Bulk Bin Fundraiser Update: Our total so far is...
$1550 towards our $5,000 GOAL!
That's 31 percent of the goal!
That's only $3,450 to go!

14 bins have been adopted by Co-op members and supporters like yourself,
and we have raised $150 by co-opers adding a dollar onto their purchases
at the cash register!  THANKS to those who have supported this very
important fundraiser!

WHAT BULK BINS? you might ask?? Read on...

4. 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.  Adopting a bin will help
pay for the cost of the bin AND we will put your name/your group's name on
one of the new bins!

To check out the "adoption" information, click on
http://www.clearcreekcoop.org/membership/adopt-a-bin.html

If you are able to help, print out a pledge form and send it to the Co-op
(address below), e-mail us, or give us a call!  We need everyone's
support!

Other upcoming fundraising events to watch for:
Benefit Dinner: date TBD
Second Annual Alternative Holiday Bazaar: Saturday, December 10
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! --

4. Calling all Artists, Crafty People, Bakers, Creative Folk (and
striving!)

The Clear Creek Co-op will be hosting its Second Annual Alternative
Holiday Bazaar on
Saturday, December 10th at the Coop from noon-5pm.  The bazaar provides a
space for local "artists" (from potters to bread bakers to knitters) to
sell their "wares",  provide the community with an alternative means to
get some holiday shopping done, and help the Co-op raise money for our
development goals (think...BULK BINS!).

We are looking for people who are interested in selling items.  How does
this work and who gets the money?  YOU DO and the CO-OP DOES!  You give us
the price you want from the  item and the Co-op marks that price up 25% so
the Co-op gets something.

We are looking for a variety of items, no item too small! Baked food is
OK! Help us provide a real alternative this holiday season.

If you are interested in selling your items,  or if you have questions,
contact Carrie at the Co-op!

5. October-November Sales

Member Sales
Knudsen Organic Apple Juice, 64oz  $3.82 (reg. $4.49)
Newman's Own Organic Balsamic Vinegar $3.19 (reg. $3.99)
Spectrum Organic Red Wine Vinegar $3.35 (reg. $4.19)
Ecover Stain Remover Stick $3.22 (reg.3.79)
Bionature Organic Whole Peeled Tomatoes $2.39 (reg. $3.19)
Jyoti Punjabi Chhole $2.39 (reg $3.49)
Newman's Own Fig Newmans $3.39 (reg $3.99)
Choice Tea, Mango Ceylon, decaf $3.44 (reg $4.29)

Everybody Sales
Nature's Gate Herbal Shampoo $3.41 (reg $5.25)
Imagine Creamy Sweet Corn Soup $1.99 (reg. $2.50)

6. Recipe of the Week: Jack-O-Pumpkin Bread

Mix together well:
*4 eggs, beaten
*3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
*1 C safflower oil

Add and mix well
* 3 C unbleached white flour
*1 1/2 t salt
* 1 t vanilla extract
*1 t ground cinnamon
*1 t ground nutmeg
*1 t double acting baking powder
*2 C pumpkin, pureed
*2/3 C water
* 1 C raisins
*1 C chopped walnuts

Divide the mixture between two standard loaf pans that have been well
greased.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a
toothpick comes out clean



-- 
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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