Annual Meeting Re-cap

Annual Meeting The annual meeting had great turn-out with over 50 people attending and the sharing of delicious food.

Future of the Co-op The membership has voted almost unanimously to continue progressing with the efforts of the co-op. These efforts will begin with a partnership store as voted by the membership. Many exciting things will be developing in the coming months as this vision is created and brought forward.

Board of Directors After hearing or reading 11 candidates statements the membership has voted on 9 members to serve as the Tacoma Food Co-op's first Board of Directors. In alphabetical order: Molly Archer Libby Clow Amber Englund Casandra Gorell David Hanson Corrinne Henderson Anders Ibsen Michelle Jones John Toler Expect many great things to come as the Board of Directors and Steering Committee come together to learn from one another and as the Board of Directors begin their terms with the new year.

committee update

The TFC Technology committee is hard at work developing a new and improved website with up-to-date information. We have held two Technology planning meetings in October so far to discuss the website’s new look, new content, blog function, and overall usability in an effort to keep existing members, potential members and curious onlookers informed about the progress being made on the Tacoma Food Co-op project.

Our aim is to have the new website launched and accessible to you in January 2010 athttp://www.tacomafoodcoop.com .

Thank you to all the vendors, volunteers, musicians, members and Tacoma Food Cooperative supporters that made it out to our 2nd Annual Summer Benefit in Wright Park on August 29th. We increased our # of member-owners by 10% the day of the event - we now have over 230 Tacoma Food Co-Op members. The talents of Josh Rizeberg, Out-of-Sight Out-of-Mind, Siderailers, and Novemthree were enjoyed by the crowd. Attendees heard encouraging words from our friends at The Central Co-op at Madison Market of Seattle. And the Co-Op made a special announcement about a proposal from The Neighborhood Market to house the co-op at their location on 6th Ave. Thanks again to the Events Committee and the 30+ volunteers who made the whole thing possible!

The co-op will be holding its first-ever annual meeting and election for the Board of Directors on Monday, October 5th, from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Evergreen College Tacoma Campus (1210 6th Ave.). There is a potluck dinner that begins at 6:00 pm. All are welcome.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

6:00 - 6:30 -- Potluck Gathering

6:30 - 6:45 -- Report on Financial State of the Co-Op

6:45 - 7:30 -- Presentation on Feasibility of Co-Locating with The Neighborhood Market, Q&A and Vote

7:30 - 8:00 -- Board of Directors Candidate Statements and Elections

8:00 - 8:30 -- General Discussion


This is a great opportunity to see the inner-workings of a cooperative. We hope you can join us.

SUMMER BENEFIT

Come and Cultivate at the 2^nd Annual Tacoma Food Cooperative Benefit Saturday, August 29, 2009 in Wright Park from 4 to 9pm.

Learn about how to become a member from the current 200+ members and volunteers of the Tacoma Food Co-op. The mission is to operate a cooperatively owned grocery store for the health and well-being of our community.

Like-minded vendors will be giving out information and selling products.

*The Health Connection will be offering free massages.

*Tacoma Power will be giving out Eco-friendly light bulbs.

*South Sound Healers Network will be providing games & activities for kids.

Announcement from members of the Steering Committee: Dan Hulse, Julio Quan, and Amber Englund of surprise developments providing grand steps forward in the progress of the Tacoma Food Co-op.

Enjoy solar-powered music from Josh Rizeberg, Gone Postal, The Sideralers, and Novemthree.

Don’t miss this exciting evening and an opportunity to see average people bringing together their natural skills to co-operatively benefit the community. Make your natural life co-operative and join us!

We are trying to make this night as sustainable as possible, so please ride your bike, take the bus, carpool, and think twice about your method of continuing to spread the word. Go Co-op!

For more information: Amber Englund, tfcevent@gmail.com

Food, Inc showtime announced

Join us at The Grand Cinema as we host the showing of Food, Inc.  Mention the Tacoma Food Co-op when you buy your ticket $1 will come back to the TFC.

SHOWTIMES

Fri Aug 14                (12:25), (2:35), 7:00, 9:10

Sat Aug 15               (12:25), (2:35), 7:00, 9:10

Sun Aug 16              (12:25), (2:35), 7:00, 9:10

Mon Aug 17             (2:35), 7:00, 9:10

Tue Aug 18              (2:35), 7:00, 9:10

Wed Aug 19             (2:35), 7:00, 9:10

Thu Aug 20              (2:35), 7:00, 9:10

For more information about Food, Inc. visit www.grandcinema.com.  

Be sure to stop by our table in the lobby before or after the shows!

Tell your friends, and we cannot wait to see you there!

correction!

Yes, you are correct - the summer benefit is Saturday, August 29th (not 28th)!  

So make sure you marked your calendars correctly and we cannot wait to see you there!

Food, Inc

Please join the Tacoma Food Co-op as it partners with The Grand Cinema to host Food, Inc.

Show opens August, 14th - with more details to come.

This is a great opportunity to support your local community while learning about the impact the government has on your dinner table.

Mention the Tacoma Food Co-op when you purchase your ticket and $1 will come back to us.

Also, stop by our information table that we will be hosting during show-times to learn more about our progress, the summer benefit (August 28th), and how you can get involved.

If you are interested in helping out with this event please email tfccommittees@gmail.com.