Weekly update for March 5

Membership meeting Saturday, March 30th at 11 AM at the Co-op.

Announcements

2019 Membership Renewals

Memberships are due the first time you shop at the Co-op in 2019. The cost is still $24 for the entire year. Thank you for your continued support!

Honey Manager Needed

The Honey Manager works with local honey suppliers to stock the Co-op with bulk and packaged honey. The current manager, Tatiana Burtova, is leaving in June, so we will need to fill the position by May to ensure the new manager has an opportunity to train with Tatiana before she leaves. If you are interested or want to learn more please contact Theresa Pizzuto.

Assistant Manager Needed
Officer position – 0% markup

The Assistant Manager assists the General Manager and Associate Manager in management activities and decision-making, serves in the absence of the Assoc. Manager or General Manager as needed, attends Manager, General Membership and agenda-planning meetings and works to gain knowledge of all jobs, policies and procedures associated with the operation of the Co-op.  Good organizational, communication and computer skills are required, including basic knowledge of Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Docs, MailChimp and email lists is a plus. You will work closely with the the Associate & General Manager and we will provide training as needed. If you are interested or want to learn more please contact Theresa Pizzuto

Board of Directors Open Position

Interested in helping the Co-op grow, solve problems, brainstorm, and be pro-active? We currently are looking for members who would be interested in filling an open position on the Board of Directors; term would begin January 2019. Meetings are generally held 2-4 per year, term is for 2 years and it’s a nice group of people to spend an evening with while serving the Co-op. Markup is reduced 5% for service. For more information please contact Theresa Pizzuto at theresa.pizzuto@gmail.com

Monthly Senior Discount Day

The Co-op offers a 5% discount to seniors 65+ on the 3rd Saturday of each month. The next senior discount day will be held on  Saturday, March 16th.

Order Deadlines and Delivery Dates

UNFI — The next order deadline is Monday, March 11th. The next delivery will be available on Thursday, March 7th.

Happy Cow — The next order deadline will be Saturday, March 16th, for a delivery on Monday, March 18th.
Sami’s Bread — A Sami’s order arrived on Thursday, February 28th.  Please check the freezer for Bagels and Bread.
Dimpflmeier Bread — Dimpflmeier Bread is available and in the freezer.  Next order will be placed when minimum requirement is met.

New Arrivals
Personal Care
There are currently no new Personal Care Products at the moment.

New Pet Products




Consignments

No New Consignments this Month.  

Supplements
Supplement by Brand
Supplements by Shelf Order
Discontinued Products

Discontinued by UNFI

  • Dalfor Gourmeet Go 3 Bean Salad

  • Traina Natural California Bing Cherries

  • SunSpire Coconut Dark Chocolate Bar

  • Rapunzel Brand

    • Coco Powder

    • Veg Bouillon (no salt, w/ herbs, w/ sea salt)

  • Organic  Almond Coconut Bar

  • Nutiva brand Organic Red Palm Oil 15oz is discontinued from the Co-op shelf.

    • Full cases of six jars are still available by special order only.

  • Reed’s Cherry Brew beverage

  • Canned Santa Barbara brand large black olives

    Still Available by Special Order

  • Eden Organic Red Kidney Beans, 15oz cans

  • Eden Organic Cannellini White Kidney Beans, 15oz cans

Discounted Items

There are a variety of discounted items located on our Clearance shelf.

Recipes and Health Articles

Anise Cookies

  • Total Time: 39 mins
  • Hands-on Time: 15 mins
  • Makes: 12 servings

The licorice-like bite of anise cookies is addicting, so you might want to double this recipe!



Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and anise seeds.
In another bowl, cream the butter. Add the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract and blend well.
3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, beating until well blended.
4. Form dough into balls (about 1 tablespoon each), and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, about 12 minutes.