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December 2009 Oh the weather outside is ___fill in the blank__, but the fire is so delightful…As I write, wintry weather moves into our forecast while the holidays fast approach. Hard to believe we were so recently experiencing 80 degrees. You know what else December brings? Your opportunity to give a very unique gift: Tell someone you care about them by giving them a Founding Member South Austin Food Co-op gift membership! They're only $50 and come with a nice certificate. It'll probably be the most memorable thing they get this year. For details, write to info@southaustinfoodcoop.org. Our Recent Activities |
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Membership and Outreach Coordinator The South Austin Food Co-op is a member-owned and worker-operated cooperative dedicated to promoting healthy, organic and local food (when available) at fair prices. We follow the International Cooperative Principles and are committed to practices that are non-exploitative and sustainable for both the community and the planet. |
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When It Rains When it rains in Austin, you know it must be October. It’s also the extreme busy season, when the hot weather has finally broken and every weekend erupts in the numerous annual festivals. South Austin Food Co-op is ready to jump into the fray. We have several big events coming up and would love to see you at any and all of them. Sunday, October 18: SAFC Community Potluck. 1pm – 3pm. |
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Labors of Love Happy Labor Day. To all of you who are nurturing along a labor of love—be it a home project, going back to school, starting a new hobby—imagine how laborious it might be to start a new business in this unpredictable economy. But good days approach with the cooler weather, Texas fall garden planting season is here, and the big cycle of life keeps rolling. So do our plans for a community supported grocery store. |
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Announcing Friday "Sustainability" Happy Hour At Casa De JBird Friday August 28th at 6p, we are hosting a special potluck screening of the movie Fresh, a film by Ana Sofia Joanes, sponsored by the South Austin Food Co-op. Following the movie, there will be a discussion about integrating healthier food choices into our lives. Seating is limited, so RSVP quickly to ensure your seat. $1 minimum donation requested, to be given to the makers of the film for graciously allowing private showings. For the potluck: Bring something fresh, ideally locally sourced, to share with your community. We will provide light snacks and refreshments. BYOB. |
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We have a few changes to the meeting schedule listed in the August newsletter earlier this week. The Board meeting on the 16th will begin at 4:30PM, not 4:00PM. There will be a Business Planning meeting on the 23rd, not the 22nd. |
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August is finally here, meaning cooler weather is just around the bend. It also means we'll be ramping up events for the South Austin Food Co-op. Come on out and meet fellow co-op members. If you haven't joined yet, these will be good opportunities to find out more about the project, join up, and get involved. If you have joined, come over and bring a friend- the more the merrier. Remember folks, co-ops are true grassroots organizations. We can only get a community owned store by investing in it as a community. That means more members and more volunteers. Happy Hour August 19th, 5:30-7PM Opal Divines at Penn Field |
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South Austin Food Co-op Newsletter So, while we’re spending as much time as possible in cooled environments, the harvests are also feeling the heat and gardens are yielding less at this time of year. But in Central Texas, there’s never a season when there isn’t some food to be had from local sources. This is a great time to think about how you are supporting food production that is truly sustainable--and there are so many ways to do that. Members and Board members alike are currently working on a plan for a food co-op in South Austin that takes into account local and global community needs. Envisioning a Food Co-op for South Austin… |
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I know, I know...this has been a long time coming. I'm learning that keeping things "fresh" can be an amazing challenge. Please bear with us in publishing this newsletter during our tumultuous early stages. With energy and perseverance, this community will ultimately have ONE INCREDIBLE FOOD STORE. As we roll into the height of summer (judging from the temps out there) the board of SAFC is rolling up their sleeves and getting down to business. Our major project underway is development of a Business Plan. This plan is what will drive determining not only where we will start our store (which is the question on just about everybody's mind) but also how we will thoughtfully, methodically, and cooperatively approach all facets of building a business, including: |
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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MEETING Come outside and play with us! South Austin Food Co-op invites the Austin community to a potluck picnic at Little Stacy Park on Saturday April 25, 2009 from 12 to 2 p.m. South Austin Food Co-op wants to get to know our neighbors, conduct a membership drive, and introduce the members who are running for our first board. Here is your golden opportunity to become a Founding Member! You can learn about co-ops, find out what we’ve accomplished so far, ask questions, join our group, and enjoy meeting other community members. In honor of Earth Day we will also have a seedling give-away for attendees. This is a family-friendly event and children and pets are welcome. The South Austin Food Co-op is a member-owned and operated co-operative dedicated to promoting healthy, organic and local food (when available) at fair prices. We follow the International Cooperative Principles and are committed to practices that are non-exploitative and sustainable for both the community and the planet. South Austin Food Co-op Potluck Picnic For more information, contact us at info@southaustinfoodcoop.org |
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