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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP

Established 1973

Volume BB, Number 13 June 21, 2007 May General Meeting: Coop Ramps Up New Rules For Workslot Credit For GM Attendance Plastics Recycling By Walecia Konrad used during shifts for sweep- ing instead of regular brooms oop members seeking because they collect more workslot credit for dust. General Coordinator Cattending the General Jessica Robinson commend- Meeting will be subject to ed the suggestion to show new rules that have been in concern for asthmatic mem- place provisionally since bers, but she said that a solu- March 2006 and have now tion “wasn’t a no-brainer.” been approved at the Park The Coop doesn’t sell Swif- Slope Food Coop General fers and because of the Meeting held on May 29. In throw-away aspect of them, addition, an administrative they aren’t considered envi- change concerning voter eli- ronmentally friendly. It was gibility at the Annual Meeting then recommended that the was also passed by the mem- member look into presenting bership. this issue as an agenda item Before the formal propos- at a future meeting. als were presented, the meet- Next, Coop member Orville ing began with the traditional Nelson recommended the open forum, during which general meeting start with a members are free to voice reading of the PSFC mission opinions and raise concerns statement. “It’s a beautiful that are not on the meeting’s document and if we found a agenda. One member sug- way to read it at each meeting gested that more care be we would all be reminded why taken for members suffering we are here.” The suggestion from asthma at the Coop. She recommended Swiffers be CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ILLUSTRATION BY ROD MORRISON BY ROD ILLUSTRATION

By Hayley Gorenberg

hree dedicated squads and the Coop members who haul their plastic to Union Street are working to decrease the size of our environmental Tfootprint on the Earth. The plastic recycling effort has ramped up from a once- to thrice- monthly collection schedule (see box), trying to pick up recycling plastic where New York City’s limited recycling program leaves off. Twelve-year Coop member Regina Sandler-Phillips, who works the monthly Thursday evening recycling shift, has until recently handled PHOTO BY INGRID CUSSON PHOTO additional education work, like helping to pull together the Coop’s plas- Members discuss Coop issues at the May General Meeting. tic FAQ’s (http://foodcoop.com/files/PlasticRecyclingFAQ.pdf). Next General Meeting & Annual Meeting on June 26 “It’s a constant process of We are trying to have people and melts it, adds coloring The General Meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop is held on the education,” said Sandler- think about the volume of (devoid of heavy metals), and last Tuesday of each month. The next General Meeting and Phillips. “A miniscule per- disposables we are sending uses injection molding to Annual Meeting will be Tuesday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Con- centage of members are to landfills.” fashion it into toothbrush gregation Beth Elohim Temple House (Garfield Temple), 274 actually participating in the At this point, each day’s and razor handles and plastic Garfield Place. recycling program. We find effort can yield a truckload of plates that are sold at the The agenda is in this Gazette and available as a flyer in the that many otherwise educat- bags full of plastic, which Coop. entryway of the Coop. For more information about the GM and ed and enlightened people Coop drivers cart to Green- about Coop governance, please see the center of this issue. aren’t that sure what the City point for processing. Number Recycling Partnership * Exceptions for November and December will be posted. recycles—never mind what 5 plastic travels to Massachu- Kathryn Lively, a customer the Coop recycles. So we are setts, where the entrepre- service associate with Recy- IN THIS ISSUE trying to raise the awareness. neurial firm Recycline grinds CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 David Meltzer & the Disciplinary Committee...... 3 Quick & Easy Coop Meals ...... 5 Sat, Jun 23 •Pocketbook, Purse and Bag Exchange: 10:00 am Candidates for Board of Directors ...... 6 Coop Tue, Jun 26 •Board Elections, Annual and General Meeting: June Annual Meeting & General Meeting Agendas ...... 7 7:00 pm Coop Hours...... 8 Coop Calendar, Workslot Needs, Sat, Jun 30 •Adult Clothing Exchange: 9:30 am Event Governance Information, Mission Statement...... 9 Fri, Jul 6 •Film Night: Bloquero, 7:00 pm Community Calendar ...... 10 Highlights Look for additional information about these and other events in this issue. Letters to the Editor...... 11 Classified Ads ...... 15 07-06-21 p 01-09 6/19/07 11:16 PM Page 2

2 June 21, 2007 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY Nadel urged that everyone The Park Slope Food Coop Recycling CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ‘reduce or reuse or, even better, Buys refuse the plastic bags we Wind Power acquire when shopping.’ them in landfills, or inciner- six-member recycling squads and you can too! ating them, “so from cradle —with hopes one day of to grave, the impacts of plas- adding additional squads so tics,” he said. “We were look- that Coop members don’t 100% clean power, no fossil fuels ing at air emissions, water, have to track which Thursday, solid waste generation for a Saturday, or Sunday of each couple different resin types.” month is a recycling date. Cheap, easy way to Some of the work fed into Partly as a liaison with make a difference calculators to quantify the General Coordinator Jessica benefits of additional recy- Robinson, Nadel helps bring cling. “It’s a way of giving a in new squad members, Still only one bill tool to back up some of the works on training for them, design changes that need to and even brainstorms how to No binding contract happen,” he said. deal with storing bags of plas- ILLUSTRATION BY ROD MORRISON BY ROD ILLUSTRATION At the Coop, Hicks has of tics if a driver doesn’t show cline, said the company late focused on the use of up to cart them away. chose Number 5 plastic for plastic bags. “What we’re Nadel’s environmental Get four FREE the characteristics of its poly- doing is very much appropri- aptitude runs through her “day mers. “It can be recycled ate: we’re charging folks for job,” as well. She heads the energy-saving CFL bulbs again and again and it does- bags.” His perspective is col- Niche design firm and has n’t lose its integrity. Others ored by his time living in Ger- worked as an “eco-interior when you sign up at may break down over time many and Sweden, where he designer” since the early after they’ve been ground said paying for plastic bags 1990’s. “I incorporate recycled nywind.com and melted a few times.” was compulsory, whereas at content in my practice,” she Commenting on Recy- the Coop, “it’s more an honor said. “I incorporate sustain- cline’s work with the Coop, system.” ability in my work, but you Lively said, “It’s really a But rather than having the can’t really tell by looking at groundbreaking partnership. Coop enforce payment for the designs.” Instead, she The reason for the success of bags, Hicks would like to see said, she reduces toxic con- this project is the army of vol- a statewide approach, and tent in materials, with “low- unteers you have over there. remarked with approval that emitting floor sealer, furniture They’re just really devoted.” a “bag tax” bill was recently that doesn’t off-gas, low-VOC “It’s a matter of making introduced in the state paints.” She also incorporates sure we’re getting all Number assembly. recycled materials, including 5, and everything’s clean. On the recycling side, he content in concrete counter- One of the problems with urged “more consistent col- tops, engin- eered recycled recycled plastic from con- lections for the bags. If peo- flooring, and reclaimed wood sumers is, the contaminants ple knew there was a place to waste. are really high. With the come and put them…. But Speaking on behalf of the Coop, that’s not the case so Receiving isn’t set up for it.” Environmental Committee, far. It’s their diligence that Meanwhile, he forecasts Nadel urged that everyone makes us successful.” that the city will begin col- “reduce, or reuse or, even bet- The Coop’s participation lecting plastics coded 3 ter, refuse the plastic bags with Recycline is distin- through 7 within the next that we acquire when shop- Looking for guished because the plastic couple of years. Thus, the ping….we all try to have an materials are post-consumer. sorting challenges will con- extra plastic bag or collapsi- Another of Recycline’s notable tinue, as the opportunities to ble bag when out so that we something new? partnerships is with Stoney- recycle increase. don’t have to accept the field Farms, which supplies Hicks explained that, for store’s plastic bags.” Check out the Coop’s products blog. about 65% of the material the instance, #6 and #7 plastics The plastics recycling company uses for toothbrush are clear and can look decep- squads currently have open- The place to go for the latest and razor handles, “but that’s tively like #1. Meanwhile, nei- ings for collection work and information on our current coming mostly from a post- ther the city nor the Coop particularly for drivers with industrial process,” Lively accepts #6, and #7, which large vehicles who can trans- product inventory. noted. Hicks referred to as “the wild- port recyclables to Green- card” may be corn-based, point. In the words of You can connect to the blog Recycling Expertise with a lower melting point Sandler-Phillips, “Our recy- Expertise—as well as com- that “can really mess up the cling program does not work via the Coop’s website: mitment—runs deep on the recycling process. There’s a without drivers.” www.foodcoop.com recycling squads. Lloyd lot of discussion now in the Coop members interested Hicks, a Coop member for industry about how to man- in getting involved with about two years, recently age a natural resin…com- the recycling squads should became a recycling squad postable plastic. It actually contact Kim Nadel at leader and for the past two could be really screwing up ecobluedolphin@ gmail.com. years worked on policy con- the recycling process.” cerning electronics recycling Recent Recycling at the nonprofit recycling Nuts and Bolts Snapshot outfit Inform. “My day job Kim Nadel now coordi- The Saturday recycling was all about recycling, so nates logistics for the three squad in May 2007 collected that’s what brought me to 2.5 bags of #1 plastics (of the that shift,” he said. type that New York City’s pro- In addition to dealing with gram does not accept); 3.5 “e-scrap” like circuit boards bags of #2; .25 bags of #4; 11 lithium batteries, and lead- bags of plastic film (plastic ed-glass television and com- bags, dry cleaner bags, etc.); puter monitors, Hicks worked and 8 boxes of #5 plastic. on “lifecycle assessments” for In April 2007, the Saturday plastic packaging, helping squad collected 3 bags of #1; companies quantify the 2 bags #2; 1 bag of #4; 19 bags impact of plastics, from using of plastic film; 9 boxes of #5; oil to make resins, to the and 1 bag of trash, in the expense of molding plastics, BY KEVIN RYAN PHOTO form of “unacceptables” or to eventually collecting and A Coop member takes care dirty but otherwise recyclable recycling them, dumping of cardboard recycling. containers. ■ 07-06-21 p 01-09 6/19/07 11:16 PM Page 3

Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY June 21, 2007 3 David Meltzer and the Disciplinary Committee

ditor’s Note: The following letters address David Meltzer’s fitness Directors elections, I am sure my fel- effect was presented at a General for the Coop Board of Directors based on Mr. Meltzer’s previous low coopers would be interested in Meeting and was approved. One case before the Disciplinary Committee. That case was covered knowing that one candidate, David would think that a person who had E Meltzer, is the former squad leader loudly complained that the discipli- extensively in past issues of the Gazette. Because the facts of that case who was only recently suspended from nary committee had too much power remain in dispute––and this is the last issue of the Gazette to be pub- the Coop for 6 months after a discipli- would approve of such a self-initiated nary committee found him guilty of change. However, it is much more lished before the election––we have given Mr. Meltzer the opportunity repeatedly cheating the Coop by not self-serving to use innuendo about to respond. His response appears at the end of this section. working his full shift and by signing in “three disciplinary committees,” as if others who were not even there. the paid coordinators had dictatorial- TO THE EDITOR: GM voted to approve these changes in I find it curious that he failed to ly seized three times as much power. This is in response to several October 2006. I wonder…was Meltzer mention this in his candidate state- And by the way, how is dividing the points Board Candidate David at that GM? ment, since I’m sure that voters would responsibilities of disciplinary pro- Meltzer made in his statement pub- In Cooperation have appreciated the insight this fact ceedings “expensive” or “unfair?” lished in the May 24, 2007, Gazette. To Karen Kramer provides into his disdain for discipli- I think that a person who has been set the record straight, I was and con- nary committees and his novel ideas judged guilty of a very serious malfea- tinue to be a member of the Discipli- TO THE EDITOR: on squad rights and attendance. sance should not have the right to nary Committee that presented a I am disturbed by the failure of a I would hope that Coop members serve on the Board of Directors, espe- Hearing before a random panel when candidate for the Board, David would not vote for someone who, as a cially when this candidate’s statement Meltzer’s own Coop behavior was Meltzer, to have disclosed informa- squad leader––a position of trust and fails to disclose that history. It is quite seriously at odds with Coop policy, tion which I believe bears directly on responsibility––demonstrated such a ironic that this candidate expresses and which led to his lengthy suspen- his fitness to serve. Mr. Meltzer was lack of regard for his fellow workers, as concern that a small group may sion from the Coop. My discussing the subject of a disciplinary hearing well as for the Coop and its rules. “stack” the vote at a general meeting. this interaction with the Disciplinary concerning abusing his status as a I therefore urge you to vote It is my great concern that members Committee is NOT a violation or Squad Leader by awarding days off to AGAINST David Meltzer and for Bill who vote for this Board of Directors, breach of his privacy as Meltzer him- “deserving” squad members, shop- Penner, Elizabeth Tobier and John unaware of the history of one of the self published his troubles in the ping during a shift and leaving early, Urda. candidates vis-à-vis the Coop, may Gazette and The New York Times. I won- and directing his squad to refuse work In Cooperation inadvertently elect someone who car- der why he has left these circum- late in the shift. That hearing, heard Laura Sunderlin ries a destructive personal agenda, stances out of his detailed Board by a group of randomly selected Coop rooted in his own misconstrued per- statement? members, resulted in his suspension TO THE GAZETTE: ception that he was wronged. The first point is short. Someone from the Coop for six months. I have just received my proxy vote Michael Esterowitz interested in the PSFC governance I want to make clear that I was a form and candidate statements from would know that our monthly GMs member of the Disciplinary Commit- those seeking election to the board of TO THE GAZETTE: take place on Tuesday nights, not the tee at that time, although neither I directors. I have read the statement of the Wednesday’s Meltzer indicated. Also, nor any other member of that com- I am deeply concerned that one of candidates to the Board, and noticed his statement that he would not be a mittee had any part in the panel’s the candidates is a person who was that one of the candidates, David “rubber stamp” and thus not approve what deliberations which resulted in the subject to a serious disciplinary Meltzer, has proposed giving squad the GM has voted on goes against suspension. We merely presented action several years ago, was judged leaders the discretionary authority to what the GM, that is, what the entire information to the panel, as did Mr. guilty by a randomly-chosen jury of release squad members he or she Coop membership, has decided is Meltzer. But it seems imperative to Coop members (not coordinators), deems deserving from their work shift how they want the Coop run. Meltzer, me that, before voting for Board and was as a result suspended from responsibilities. who claims to be a 14 year member, members, this information be men- the Coop for some time. This person In my opinion, this is truly an awful must well remember the last time tioned. Mr. Meltzer’s defense includ- also sought to publicize his “case” in idea, and contrary to our essential Board members decided they were ed accusing Coordinators of the pages of The New York Times and the philosophy as a cooperative. Given “above” the wants and desires of the conspiracies against him, of abridge- Gazette for some time, and has never human nature and predictable group rest of us. We spent months dealing ment of his constitutional rights, and acknowledged any wrongdoing. In fact dynamics, how could the perception, with the very unproductive aftermath, similar grandiose (and, ultimately, he has publicly presented himself as a if not the actuality, that certain people losing valuable time in deciding real rejected) notions. This sense of enti- victim of a “conspiracy” by the coordi- are favored in the dispensation of issues facing us. tlement to break Coop rules, and nators. The disciplinary proceedings such rewards ever be avoided? We are More important, however, is his utter lack of remorse, remains evi- were not about missing shifts or successful as a coop precisely belief that Squad Leaders should be dent in his attacks on the disciplinary shopping while working; the infrac- because everyone, except those who able to make their own rules and reg- process as he now seeks a place on tions concerned misusing one’s are disabled, is subject to the same ulations. While it is true that each the Board. I hope that Coop mem- authority as squad leader and com- work requirements and rules. squad has its own particular quirks, bers will give serious thought to mitting deliberate deception. I read the coverage in the Gazette the Coop functions as well as it does whether an individual who believes It is telling that part of this candi- reporting on a disciplinary hearing of because of these rules. Rules which the rules don’t apply to him, and who date’s statement complains that there which Mr. Meltzer was the subject, Meltzer and his co-squad leader took believes that efforts to enforce those are now three disciplinary commit- which involved the kind of squad advantage of. It was presented in rules constitute conspiracy and tees. Not long after that case, the leader behavior that he now proposes great detail at the Hearing held vendetta, belongs in a position of committee decided that for practical be made into standard procedure. I before a randomly chosen Hearing Board member. reasons in terms of the workload, and believe such a policy would have dis- Group that Meltzer and his co-SL In cooperation, out of concern for the perception of astrous consequences and oppose it would share their shift, one coming in Robin Germany fairness in the proceedings, it would vehemently. half way through the shift so the be best to divide their functions Michael Esterowitz other SL could shop and leave. Fur- TO THE EDITOR: among three separate groups. An ther, the idea that a SL can “award” a With regard to the current Board of explanation and proposal to that DEAR EDITORZ: member a free shift, while seemingly Well another year and I hope you’ll a “nice way to play,” opens up those continue to support us at the Co-Op who don’t get this reward to bad feel- as well as WBAI election in November. ings. And who is to make these We thank you for our many good con- awards? The SLs themselves who are versations in Child Care, on the Shop- already breaking Coop rules. Oh ping Floor and sometimes elsewhere. yeah—this “policy” was in place in Recently I received an EMail from their squad. David Meltzer, another candidate—for Finally, his complaint that the dis- once!—who is not endorsed by the ciplinary process that now entails Generals. Looks good, and one of his three separate committees is “bur- ideas, for members to approve meeting densome, expensive, and unfair” part- decisions, I hadn’t thought of. (Anoth- ly came into being because of the er one—that squad leaders give out Meltzer Hearing experience. Prior to “furloughs” to deservingly fatigued the separation of duties, the one members!—is highly suspect.) Then I existing committee acted as investi- wrote him a hot reply—let’s get gators and judges and we believed together—Or we’ll throw *all* our this was inherently unfair to Coop support to you…Which produced a members. The system now has a sepa- tepid reply that, DUH, he would accept ration of powers that provides a much our endorsement of we cared to give it. more fair system for the accused Coop member to deal with. That’s why the CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 07-06-21 p 01-09 6/19/07 11:16 PM Page 4

4 June 21, 2007 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 tioning” could be applied as their support. I have never The Linewaiter’s Gazette reporter schools, where I ran the Old Wehehelll! That’s a real team well to Nazi Germany or mod- denied the fact that our also supported my position, First Tree Sale. I have been an player for you, eh? Partly ern Saudi Arabia, squad’s procedure was to based upon her hearing AYSO coach, linesman and because of all the excitement “encourag[ing] member allow for a “sick day” on rare notes. She too was criticized. referee. I volunteer at MS 51, he had generated, We did not involvement” is the very occasions. Coop members do Finally, as the Coordinators where I was the stage manag- send a letter to the May 24th opposite of what our town- have other lives and obliga- did not get the expulsion that er for the Chorus perfor- Gazette! Which could damage meeting-star-chamber sys- tions. We believed that this they wanted, they merely mances. Maybe I was not the our campaign—though with tem does—representation policy improved squad changed the rules so that one being uncooperative. the kind of supporters we would be ace we assure you, morale. I have also never now only members of the When I ran for Coop Board, have, we suspect that *noth- and “putting [our] best inter- denied that my fellow squad Disciplinary Committee can I hoped that this would be a ing* much can damage that ests of the Co-Op ahead of leader and I split our shifts. decide the charges. campaign of ideas. I hope my support. their own interests” is a rot- The late night squad leader The basic charge against critics’ undeserved attacks on Not to mention that most ten ploy that clearly, blatantly has to do the count-out and me was “uncooperative my character do not distract of David’s “ideas” were ours, does nothing but impugn the the lockdown; it was not behavior.” I am the president the membership from the without attribution or even motives of all that question unusual to leave the Coop of the coop board where I validity of my ideas. mention of my name. But the views of Dear Leader long after everyone else left. live. Both of my children Sincerely, crucially, David failed to men- Generalissimo Holtz and his To compensate for this, one attended cooperative pre David Meltzer tion that he is the David mealy-mouthed lieutenants. squad leader came in 30 min- Meltzer, the squad leader who Oh, we forgot to say that utes later, and stayed to do was suspended for six months above all we are for representa- the extra concluding tasks. by a disciplinary hearing for, tive democracy, which for all Both of these practices were among other things, signing its faults will preserve much long established squad pro- Adult people in when they weren’t of the transparency and account- cedures before I became the there! No one has a right to do ability that the current regime squad leader. I recognized Clothing Exchange that, so if this question is not so “smoothly” and thorough- the benefits of these actions, answered no one should ly destroys. and carried them forward. Have you noticed that Coop members endorse him, including us. Sincerely, When the charges were are great dressers? Since he won’t return Emails Albert Solomon brought, we offered to medi- The season is changing, and this is your opportunity to trade gen- or speak to me on the phone ate the issues and to resign as tly used and beautiful clothes that you no longer wear with other as I asked, we’ll be sure to ask squad leaders. We were told Coop members. this question at the Annual that we were to be expelled. DAVID MELTZER’S A clothing exchange is a community event that is ecologically Meeting, and we’re sure we’ll RESPONSE At the hearing, we were not responsible and fun. Why support the consumer market and buy, get an answer then. So for the allowed to cross-examine when you can wear clothes that have already been well loved? moment sorry, David, you I wish to thank the Linewait- witnesses, and had evidence won’t be getting many votes er’s Gazette for providing an suppressed. After midnight, a Bring items that you think others might enjoy–and a snack to share. from the CCD! opportunity to respond to compromise decision was Now we’ll try to explain the letters that cast doubts reached. We were not expelled, FREE our Campaign for Co-Op upon my fitness to serve on nor were we exonerated. Non-members welcome Democracy (CCD). Turn to the the Coop Board. I was not Rather, we were suspended statement of Our Dear surprised by the vehement for six months. The deciding Saturday, March 10 Leader Kim-Jung Holtz on nature of their comments, as group also determined that 9:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. Page 11 of your June 7th issue Ms. Germany and Ms. Kramer we were to be allowed to in the meeting room for all the lies and half truths were members of the Disci- return to our squad, and even and worse than that, vicious plinary Committee that pros- serve as squad leaders, after To bring Clothes… innuendos you can stomach. ecuted, these charges. the suspension was conclud- • Do not leave clothing in the Coop before the hours of the exchange. We’d like to revise the whole I am proud of the eight ed. One week before I thing to something resem- years that I served as squad returned to work, Mr. Holtz • Bring up to 15 items only bling the truth, but let it suf- leader. I am proud that I informed me that he was not • Bring gently used, clean clothing that fice to say that the word stood up in support of my permitting my return to our you are proud to be able to exchange with it's new owner. “dedicated” can be applied to squad. I am proud that every squad. I requested that he the worst scoundrel, “overall member of my squad came to speak to members of the Unchosen clothing will be donated to a local shelter. stability and smooth func- the hearing to demonstrate deciding group. He refused.

Diversity and Equality Committee Looking for Additional Members The Diversity & Equality Committee (DEC) is To express interest contact Jess Robinson at the • Data entry skills: Qualitative & quantitative data dedicated to improving human relations and Food Coop via e-mail at [email protected] or analysis software (such as SPSS) experience communications through impeccable interper- phone at (718) 622-0560. Please be prepared to • Writing skills for documenting and presenting sonal interactions, policies and procedures in provide a listing of your relevant experience, along study findings the Coop. Our goal is to work toward preventing with your Food Coop member number. and eliminating discrimination in the Coop. The Complaint Review Sub-Committee Committee Secretary DEC has met on a monthly basis since 2004 to pro- Needs 2 new members, a secretary and a member To record and distribute the monthly DEC minutes. mote the ideal of equal and respectful treatment with mediation skills. The necessary skills for each The necessary skills are: between all Coop members and paid staff regardless position are: of each individual’s different identity. The DEC also • Ability to comprehend what is being stated and record it accurately in writing. • Mediator: Needs excellent conflict resolution and aims to provide advocacy for individuals who feel mediation skills; good editing and writing skills; • Ability to do word processing and distribute min- they have experienced discriminatory practices in compassionate; impartial; good investigative utes via e-mail from home. the Coop. skills; critical thinking skills; good interviewer; In order to be considered for the Diversity and The Diversity Education Sub-Committee attend a hour and a half subcommittee meeting Equality Committee, you must have at least one Needs 4-5 new members. The necessary skills are: every month in addition to the general DEC year of Coop membership, have an excellent atten- • Committed to the concepts of “diversity”. Other meeting. dance record, have the ability to be accountable, to terms that “resonate” in the “industry” are “multi- • Secretary: Take dictation and detailed notes; take initiative, to work independently, be organized, cultural” “pluralism” and “inclusion” transcribe and archive; data entry and general and have an ability to work collaboratively with oth- • Superior Relationship/People skills—pro-active, computer skills; good editing and ers. In addition, the committee meets monthly on sec- savvy, and non-judgmental relating to all types of writing skills; compas- ond Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm. people. sionate; impartial; These meetings are mandatory. Committee members • Basic Group Facilitation—have experience leading good investigative also work outside the meetings on projects for their workshops, ideally around diversity issues. skills; critical think- sub-committees. Work on the Committee is recorded ing skills; good • Public Speaking skills, conflict resolution skills, on an hour-for-hour basis. interviewer; able to and mediation skills The Committee is organized into subcommittees attend a hour and a by area. The specific sub-committee needs and The Survey Sub-Committee half subcommittee skills are detailed below. In addition, we are looking Needs 4-5 new members with interest relevant to meeting every for a secretary for the committee as a whole. Please conducting a study of Coop members’ experiences month in addition specify which sub-committee(s) interest you (each with bias or discrimination at the Coop. The neces- to the general DEC member participates in only one sub-committee). sary skills are: meeting 07-06-21 p 01-09 6/19/07 11:16 PM Page 5

Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY June 21, 2007 5 Quick and

Easy Coop BY LISA COHEN PHOTOS Meals by Ann Pappert New Members Deserve the hen you’re not in the yard or grill, so we just do mood to spend a lot them in a frying pan. I put Rose Edwards of time cooking or them on a bun with Swiss My fast quick meal would Royal Treatment! you’reW in a rush and need to cheese, lettuce, tomato, red be spaghetti with ground The Orientation Committee is looking for energetic get something on the table onions, alfalfa sprouts, may- turkey cooked with vegan Coop members with a teaching or training back- fast, if you’re like many peo- onnaise, ketchup and mus- cubes and tomato paste... I ground who can work Sunday afternoons, Monday or ple, you probably have a few tard, all together. Dagwood don’t make the ground turkey Wednesday evenings, or Wednesday mornings. old standbys—tried and true loves Happy Baby—which is into meat balls, it takes too Orienters lead sessions every six weeks, and on the quick and easy meals that fit frozen baby foods. His long. I just scramble the week midway between sessions you must be avail- the bill. favorite is peas and carrots, ground turkey into the pasta. able as backup for emergency coverage. Only Coop One of my favorite fast and but he also likes kale and I don’t put any cheese on top. members with at least two years of membership will simple meals made from spinach and multi-grains... Once in a while I’ll add frozen be considered. food purchased at the Coop green peas, lima beans or features smoked chicken. peas and carrots. I make this Workslot credit will be given for training sessions. Since it’s already cooked, as often as once a week. An annual meeting of the Orientation Committee is there’s no need to spend time part of the work requirement. at the stove. I love it in the warm weath- For more information, contact the Membership Office or write to [email protected]. er, cubed in a salad with PHOTO: JOHN H. SHEALLY II/THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT (VIA GOOGLE) arugula, tomatoes, onion and avocado, tossed in a dressing of balsamic vinegar, dry mus- tard, salt and pepper and WHAT IS THAT? HOW DO I USE IT? olive oil. If I want a hot meal, I warm the cubed chicken with Food Tours in the Coop an Indian cooking sauce from the Coop and a vegetable like green beans. I wrote this for you My friend Martha, a long- It was you I was thinking of time Coop member, buys Dave Kenneally chicken sausages with apples My go-to last minute din- when I opened the door or herbs at the Coop when ner option from here at the to the idea of how to eat better she wants a quick meat meal. Coop is always a stir-fry. Brian Uyeda She cooks them with pota- That’s because the Coop pro- I go with penne and pesto toes and a veg like chard. She duce is so good that if I sauce. I might steam broccoli I thought of your family makes this dish as often as already have organic soy or asparagus. Some really and what it takes to feed them well once a week. sauce or some hot chili pep- busy weeks I make this two or the shopping, the schlepping, In the warm weather, she pers in the house all I have to three times a week. But I try the storing and still, likes to make big salads with do is come in here and get not to overdo it. Right now nothing yet cooked! Coop produce. One of her two or three vegetables and a I’m just itching for some tofu favorite quick salads com- handful of rice and I have din- dogs. I thought of you coming home hungry bines romaine, radicchio, ner. I’m new to wok cooking, tired from tiresome tasks endive or arugula and water- so I’m trying a lot of different and all the ditches you have to dig cress with parmesan cheese, things. I run the gamut of veg- and fill again chick peas, blue cheese and gies from bok choy to cauli- almonds – or some other flower—whatever looks good I thought of the look on your face cheese and nut for protein. that day. when a plate of fresh food She dresses the salad with freshly made with love balsamic vinegar and olive oil. was placed before you Curious about what other quick and easy meals our How you paused members make with food very briefly they buy at the Coop, I spent I saw you soften a recent afternoon asking your heart open people about their favorites. Perhaps not surprisingly, And when you ate pasta with a Coop-bought peace flowered in the room sauce, topped the list. Come talk to me Jessica Senecal I use the basil pesto a lot. I about how to eat better like it with pasta but I also It’s all in a day’'s work add it to vegetables. But if at the Park Slope Food Coop you’re talking fast, then it would just be the pesto and by Myra Klockenbrink Sue Ohashi and Hannah, pasta, maybe with sun dried 9 months tomatoes. I like it with whole We buy almost all our food wheat or regular penne. We at the Coop. Our fallback eat this at least once a week. Mondays, June 25 (A Week) food is almost always tofu, In the warm weather I’ll still July 16 (D Week) vegetables and rice. We like cook pasta. ■ Noon to 1 p.m. and silken tofu cold with some 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. sauce that we buy in China- Wednesdays, July 11 (C Week) town. But Hannah doesn’t eat 2:30 to 3:30 then Kelly Cribben and that, just the tofu. I also cook 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.. Dagwood kale and broccoli, cooked Boca burgers are the quick in the wok. Hannah’s Or you can join in any time during a tour. quickest meal we can make. favorite quick meal is organic Usually I make a salad on the avocado and cheese, particu- side. We don’t have a back- larly stinky gouda. 07-06-21 p 01-09 6/19/07 11:16 PM Page 6

6 June 21, 2007 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY Candidates for Board of Directors of the Park Slope Food Coop, Inc. Two full three-year terms and one one-year term are open. To vote you may use a proxy or be present at the Park Slope Food Coop Annual Meeting, June 26, 2007.

Candidate Statements: (Statements are unedited and presented in alphabetical order.)

David Meltzer Bill Penner Albert Solomon

I have been a Coop member I am writing to ask for your To our loyal and stead- for fourteen years. I was a support to continue as one of fast supporters over the Squad leader for seven years the six members of the Board years, Thank You! You and am currently a “cart- of Directors of the Coop. My know why you are there, slinger.” I am running for the candidacy has been endorsed we know why we are Coop Board as I believe that by the Coop’s General Coordi- here, and we know what changes need to be made. nators. we are doing. What Among the changes that I I have been a member of good is another boring would like to institute are the the Coop for almost seven and irrelevant candidate statement? To those who following: years and I have served on don’t know who or what the campaign for Co-Op 1. General Meeting: I propose abandoning the both the receiving committee and the CHiPS soup Democracy is, please read our letters over the last few anachronistic and outmoded system of voting at the kitchen committee preparing meals with food donat- years, or talk to us in the street or on the shopping General Meeting. Voting should be accessible to all ed by the Coop and others. In my life outside the floor or address us at [email protected] or 718-768- members, not just those who can spend a Wednes- Coop, I am a 44 year old architect with my own archi- 9079. With best wishes and hope for the future, and in day night at the General Meeting. Several issues ago, tectural firm which I started five years ago in Brook- solidarity with the Co-Op we are: the Linewaiters’ Gazette boasted that “nearly 100 peo- lyn. Prior to receiving my degree in architecture, I ple” attended the meeting. Assuming a 50-49 split in apprenticed as a chef and cooked professionally for Nom de Guerre a vote, 50 people can determine the course for a 6 years. The Coop is an important part of my life, it is Albert B. Solomon Coop of 14,000 members. The General Meeting a place were I connect with my passion for food and PACVID1.COM allows for easy stacking, whereby interested parties realize the significance of food and food production Scribe to the World (Technical/Medical Transcriber, can pack the meeting with their friends, for the bene- in our society as a cultural, environmental, and eco- Photographer, Collector) fit of their pet issue. This is not democracy. nomic force of incredible importance. Entertainer (Singer, Comedian, Whistler, Instrumen- I propose that voting be done by all members on The Board of Directors meet every month in pub- talist) issues that concern us. The General Meeting will lic at our General Meeting. Every member can vote World Evangelist for Homeopathy serve as an avenue of discussion, and may vote on on proposals that are brought before the General Singin' Candidate for the 2007 WBAI Local Station time sensitive or emergency issues. Any vote taken Meeting. Because the Coop is a corporation, it is Board at the General Meeting would need to be approved also required to have a board of directors. At the Enfant Terrible of the by a vote of all members. Voting should be available end of each General Meeting, the PSFC Board votes Park Slope Food Co-Op on line and at the Coop itself. Coop members would on taking the advice of the membership. This is HOBCES (at) YAHOO.COM oversee the voting as workslot credit. how the Coop combines its corporate structure 718-768-9079 Finally, I will not merely provide “rubber stamp” with its town hall style of democracy. As a member WBAI.net approval of any General Meeting vote where the of the Board, I see my role as one of oversight LISTENERFORUMS.net ■ meeting has been packed, where the vote was not in rather than one of advocacy. I focus on maintaining the interests of a majority of the cooperators, or a thorough knowledge of open issues and concerns where the members in general should receive a vote. of the membership by attending General Meetings, 2. Squad Rights and Attendance. It is my belief reading the Gazette, and staying in contact with Gen- that the individual squad leaders have a better grip eral Coordinators. I make a particular effort famil- on what makes their squad work than the paid coor- iarizing myself with the monthly financial dinators. I propose allowing the squad leaders the statement, and I believe being well informed of the opportunity to experiment with the attendance financial condition of the Coop is one of my biggest requirements. Should a squad leader wish to allow responsibilities as a board member. the squad membership one sick/vacation day per The Coop’s continued financial stability maintains yearly cycle, let their squad try. This will lead to our low prices which enables many people to benefit greater morale among members, as sickness, family from the beauty of good food while supporting the events or plain exhaustion after a tough day would Coop community and values. The amount of money not lead to make-ups or suspensions. that members save shopping at the Coop is substantial, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Elizabeth Tobier John Urda

To my fellow Coop members, I am running for re-election to the board with the Greetings…I am interested in your votes to reelect me to endorsement of the General Coordinators and would our Coop’s Board of Directors, where I have been serving for appreciate yours as well. Since I joined the board six years 4 years. ago, the Coop has seen some serious changes—and After joining the Coop in 1990, I enjoyed years of carry- although our growth has begun to slacken, the challenges ing out various work shifts such as cashier, receiving worker, are not going away. One of the biggest challenges will be office worker, maintenance worker and inventory counter. I making sure that the Coop remains the Coop while we finally attended a General Meeting in 1999 and have continue to manage the recent growth and deal with attended most of the meetings since then. Since 2002, as changes that are an inevitable part of being a big business. the elected Coop Secretary, I have been recording the meet- For a board member, the key issue is his or her view of the ing minutes. board’s role. I believe that the main function of the board is simply to ensure that the The main reason I am interested in continuing on the Board is that I agree with decisions of the general meeting do not violate the law or sound business judg- the Coop’s method of governance, which is to hold open meetings—and only ment—it is not a pulpit for board members to impose their views on the Coop. As a open meetings. We do not allow executive sessions where non-Board members board member, I will respect the will of the membership by voting to approve their are not permitted to attend. I agree that our Coop runs best when the Board lis- decisions, so long as they are legal and will not undermine the Coop’s business—and tens to and concurs with the decisions of the members as expressed by the Gener- for the past six years as board member and president, that is exactly what I have done. al Meeting vote results. That being said, board members should also serve as a resource for the mem- Even though the General Meetings can be a little tedious, I encourage everyone bership and the General Coordinators. They attend the monthly meetings and to attend one on occasion, as they are an essential side of our cooperative. should therefore have a wide knowledge of Coop issues. Board members must My profession is office manager/bookkeeper and my main interests are animal not only defend the Coop’s way of doing business and the principles expressed and environmental protection and the work of water researcher Masaru Emoto. in the mission statement, but also speak to the issues that arise in the meetings The Coop’s General Coordinators have endorsed my candidacy. with an informed, sensitive voice. Please contact me with any questions about the Board or the Coop’s meetings. This is the best store in the world—actually, it’s more than a store—and it got that way because of a great governance system that allows regular Coop members Sincerely, to run the show. It should stay that way. Thank you. ■ Elizabeth Tobier [email protected] 212-659-3921 ■ 07-06-21 p 01-09 6/19/07 11:16 PM Page 7

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David Meltzer 4. Disciplinary Proceedings: Did you know that usefulness of this service. As a cartwalker, I have pro- there are now three disciplinary committees? Did vided a valuable service to both people who drive During the past several years, I have often felt as if you know that only members of one disciplinary and people who walk. I also believe that cart walkers the Paid Coordinators believed that they were the committee can vote on charges brought by another provided extra security for the shoppers walking bosses, and that we squad members were their disciplinary committee? This process is burdensome, home or to the subway station. I believe that this ser- employees. Squad members had to stock items expensive and unfair. I propose a panel of mediators vice should be expanded to allow to shopping and according to the drum beat of the Coordinators. I be available for any disputes between individual deliveries to be provided for any Coop member who believe that the Coordinators should consult with the members or between individual members and the is infirm, and otherwise unable to make it to the Squad Leader to determine how best to use the allot- paid coordinators. Mediators would receive workslot Coop. ted work shift time. credit for their valuable services. Mediation should Summary: The Park Slope Food Coop is one of the 3. Member Emeritus. The paid coordinators have be mandatory prior to any disciplinary proceeding. In institutions that make Brooklyn special. No store has retirement options, how about the rest of us? I believe the event that the Mediation did not reach a success- better produce, or a greater variety of wholesome and that if you have been a member of the Coop for 15 ful agreement between the parties, the findings fairly priced food. However, I believe that the member- years, and have attained the age of 55, you should be and/or recommendations of the mediator should be ship deserves more compassionate and innovative exempt from a workslot. This is not a mandatory provided to all members of the voting disciplinary leadership. It is time to address the issues that I have requirement, and I would hope that many members committee. stressed above. I want to be a voice for all Coop mem- keep working in the spirit of cooperation. 5. Cartwalkers: It is time to end any debate on the bers. Change is good. ■

Bill Penner environmental and the social mission of the Coop. together for a common purpose gave him the perspec- I have been honored to have had the opportunity to tive and patience to see beyond himself towards what in fact it is in the millions of dollars each year. This sav- serve the Coop as a member of Board of Directors for was really important. I am reminded of this cherished ings is true power for people of all economic back- the last year. The late President of the Board, Israel thought each time I attend a meeting and when I shop. grounds and allows members to make healthy decisions Fishman used to say that the Coop saved his life—the Cooperatively yours, for themselves and their families while supporting the different view points and different people all working Bill Penner ■

JUNE Annual Meeting & General Meeting for Tuesday, JUNE 26, 7:00 p.m.

ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA: GENERAL MEETING AGENDA: Item #2: Election of Officers of the Park Slope Food Coop Item #1: Presentation of the audited The agenda of the General Meeting has two Election: Following the election of members to financial report for the year ended standard items. the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting, January 28, 2007 we must elect officers of the corporation at the Members will have the opportunity to question Item #1: Renewing the Services of General Meeting—president, vice president, our outside auditor, Cornick, Garber & Sandler, the Auditor secretary and treasurer. Proposal: “To retain the services of Cornick, following the presentation. Members will then [PSFC Bylaws: “Article IV, Officers: §2. Officers Garber & Sandler, to perform an audit of the vote whether to acccept the audited statement. shall be elected by the Board of Directors of the Coop for the fiscal year ending: 2/3/08.” corporation at the meeting held in the month — submitted by the General Coordinators Item #2: Board of Directors of June. §3. The President and Vice-President Election Location: Congregation Beth Elohim shall be, at the time of election, directors of the Election: There are two openings for full three- (Garfield Temple) 274 Garfield Place at corporation.”] year terms and one opening for a one-year term. Eighth Ave. Board of Directors Election

The Role of the Board any of the issues that have come before the If you submit a proxy but come to the Annual From our inception in 1973 to the present, the meeting.” Meeting in person, your proxy will be returned to monthly General Meeting has been the decision- The Board of Directors, which is required to you when you register. making body of the Coop. Since the Coop incor- act legally and responsibly, conducts a vote at Members who have a current membership as porated in 1977, we have been legally required the end of every General Meeting on whether to of Saturday, June 16, are eligible to vote in the to have a board of Directors. accept the advice of the members as expressed election of Directors at the Annual The Bylaws of the Park Slope Food Coop in their vote(s) during the GM. Meeting either in person or by state: “The portion of the Board of Directors proxy. meeting that is devoted to receiving the advice The Election Process Proxy packets are mailed of the members shall be known as the General Each year the Coop must, by law, hold an to members in mid-May. If Meeting. …The members who gather to give Annual Meeting. This is the only meeting where you do not receive a packet, advice to the directors may choose to vote in proxies can be used. Those members who can- please call the office or pick order to express their support or opposition for not attend the Annual Meeting may be repre- one up at the entrance door sented, if they wish, by a proxy. of the Coop. ■ 07-06-21 p 01-09 6/19/07 11:16 PM Page 8

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COOP HOURS

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shopping Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 7:30* p.m. *Shoppers must be on a checkout line 15 minutes after closing time. Childcare Hours: Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Coop Plastics Recycling Telephone: 718-622-0560 ALL PLASTIC MUST BE COMPLETELY CLEAN AND DRY Web address: What plastics do we accept? www.foodcoop.com •#1 and #2 non-bottle shaped containers and #1 and #2 labeled lids. Mouths of containers must be equal width or wider than the body of the container. •All #4 plastic and #4 labeled lids. •#5 plastic tubs, cups & specifically marked lids and caps (discard any with paper labels). The Linewaiters’ Gazette is published biweekly by the Park Slope Food Coop, Inc., 782 Union Street, •Plastic film, such as shopping bags, dry cleaning shrouds, etc. Okay if not Brooklyn, New York 11215. labeled. Opinions expressed here may be solely the views of the writer. The Gazette will not knowingly publish When? articles that are racist, sexist, or otherwise discriminatory. •Second Saturday of each month: 12:00–2:00 p.m. The Gazette welcomes Coop-related articles, and letters from members. •Third Thursday of each month: 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES •Last Sunday of each month: 10:00–12:00 p.m. All submissions MUST include author’s name and Where? phone number and conform to the following guidelines. Editors will reject letters and articles On the sidewalk in front of the receiving area at the Coop. that are illegible or too long. Submission deadlines appear in the Coop Calendar opposite. Letters: Maximum 500 words. All letters will be printed if they conform to the guidelines above. The Anonymity and Fairness policies appear on Puzzle Corner This Issue Prepared By: the letters page in most issues. Coordinating Editors: Stephanie Golden Voluntary Articles: Maximum 750 words. Erik Lewis Submissions on Paper: Typed or very legibly Editor (development): Phyllis Eckhaus handwritten and placed in the wallpocket labeled Tom Moore "Editor" on the second floor at the base of the ramp. Reporters: Hayley Gorenberg Submissions on Disk & by Email: We welcome Wally Konrad digital submissions. Drop disks in the wallpocket Ann Pappert described above. The email address for Art Director (development): Mike Miranda submissions is [email protected]. Receipt of your submissions will be acknowledged Illustrators: Rod Morrison Cathy Wassylenko on the deadline day. Photographers: Lisa Cohen Classified & Display Ads: Ads may only be placed Ingrid Cusson by and on behalf of Coop members. Classified ads Kevin Ryan are prepaid at $15 per insertion, business card ads at $30. (Ads in the “Merchandise–Non-commercial” Traffic Manager: Monona Yin category are free.) All ads must be written on a Classified Ads Prep: Heather Cottrell submission form (available in a wallpocket on the Saturday Coordinator: Deborah Alperin first floor near the elevator). Classified ads may be Text Converters: Joanne Guralnick up to 315 characters and spaces. Display ads must Andrew Rathbun be camera-ready and business card size (2"x3.5"). Proofreader: Susan Brodlie Recipes: We welcome original recipes from members. Recipes must be signed by the creator. Thumbnails: Saeri Yoo Park Subscriptions: The Gazette is available free to Coming Soon! Photoshop: Adam Segal members in the store. Subscriptions are available by Preproduction: Stephanie Bee mail at $23 per year to cover the cost of postage (at Challenging new Art Director (production): Doug Popovich First Class rates because our volume is low). Desktop Publishing: Jennifer Rauch Andrea Summers puzzles and word games Maxwell Taylor Editor (production): Louise Spain from the recently-formed Final Proofreader: Janet Mackin Gazette Puzzle Committee. Post Production: Jessica Tolliver-Shaw Index: Len Neufeld

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Office Data Entry drawers, kitchen equipment, sinks, and refrig- Wall Chart Updating Wednesday, 4:30 to 7:15 p.m. erators. Reliability is a must as you are the Sunday, 8:00 to 10:45 a.m. Are you a stickler for details and accurate on only person coming to do this job on your day. This is the perfect job for a detail-oriented the computer? Do you like working indepen- Please speak to Adriana in the Membership person who likes a quiet and pleasant work dently? If this sounds like you, then Office Data Office, Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 2:00 environment. You will be trained by a staff per- Entry will be your perfect shift. You will receive p.m. if you are interested. son who will always be available to answer training and Coop staff will always be available questions. You are part of a team of two to three to answer questions. Please speak to Rocco Checkwriting people, but you will work on your own. If inter- Arrigo in the Membership Office if you would Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. ested please speak to Camille Scuria in the like more information. Workslot requires a six- You will transfer information from vouchers on to Membership Office. month commitment. checks to pay some of the Coop bills. Neat and legible handwriting, particularly writing digits, a Vitamin Assistant Kitchen Cleaning must. You will be working independently so Saturday, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. good attendance record needed. A 6-month or 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. Deep clean all three kitchens in the Coop: child- commitment to the work slot is required. Please Are you a detail-oriented worker who can work care, meeting room, staff room. You will work speak to Andie Taras through the Membership independently and in a busy environment? The WORKSLOT NEEDS independently to clean countertops, cabinets, Office at 718-622-0560 prior to joining the shift. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

All About the COOP CALENDAR General Meeting Our Governing Structure From our inception in 1973 to the present, the open monthly General Meetings have been at the center of the Coop’s decision-making process. Since the Coop incor- porated in 1977, we have been legally required to have a Board of Directors. The Coop continued the tradition of General Meetings by requiring the Board to have open New Member Orientations General Meeting meetings and to receive the advice of the members at General Meetings. The Board of Directors, which is Monday & Wednesday evenings: . . 7:30 p.m. TUE, JUN 26 required to act legally and responsibly, has approved Wednesday mornings: ...... 10:00 a.m. GENERAL MEETING: 7:00 p.m. almost every General Meeting decision at the end of Sunday afternoons:...... 4:00 p.m. every General Meeting. Board members are elected at The agenda appears in this issue and is available the Annual Meeting in June. Copies of the Coop’s bylaws Be sure to be here promptly—or early—as we as a flyer in the entryway. begin on time! The orientation takes about two are available at the Coop Community Corner and at hours. Please don't bring small children. TUE, JUL 3 every General Meeting. Gazette Deadlines AGENDA SUBMISSIONS: 8:00 p.m. Next Meeting: Tuesday, Submissions will be considered for the Jul 31 LETTERS & VOLUNTARY ARTICLES: General Meeting. June 26, 7:00 p.m. Jul 5 issue: 7:00 p.m., Mon, Jun 25 The General Meeting is held on the last Tuesday of each Jul 19 issue: 7:00 p.m., Mon, Jul 9 The Coop on Cable TV month. CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: Inside the Park Slope Food Coop Location Jul 5 issue: 7:00 p.m., Wed, Jun 27 FRIDAYS 2:30 p.m. with a replay at 10:30 p.m. Jul 19 issue: 7:00 p.m., Wed, Jul 11 Channels: 56 (TimeWarner), 69 (CableVision). The temple house of Congregation Beth Elohim (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Place. How to Place an Item Attend a GM Park Slope Food Coop on the Agenda Mission Statement and Receive Work Credit If you have something you’d like discussed at a General Since the Coop’s inception in 1973, the General The Park Slope Food Coop is a mem- Meeting, please complete a submission form for the Meeting has been our decision-making body. At the ber-owned and operated food store—an Agenda Committee. Forms are available in the rack near General Meeting (GM) members gather to make alternative to commercial profit-oriented the Coop Community Corner bulletin board and at decisions and set Coop policy. The General-Meeting-for- business. As members, we contribute our workslot-credit program was created to increase General Meetings. Instructions and helpful information participation in the Coop’s decision-making process. labor: working together builds trust on how to submit an item appear on the submission Following is an outline of the program. For full details, see through cooperation and teamwork and form. The Agenda Committee meets on the first Tuesday the instruction sheets by the sign-up board. enables us to keep prices as low as possi- of each month to plan the agenda for the GM held on the • Advance Sign-up Required: ble within the context of our values and last Tuesday of the month. If you have a question, please To be eligible for workslot credit, you must add your principles. Only members may shop, and call Ellen Weinstat in the office. name to the sign-up sheet in the elevator lobby. we share responsibilities and benefits Some restrictions to this program do apply. Please see equally. We strive to be a responsible and below for details. ethical employer and neighbor. We are a Meeting Format • Two GM attendance credits per year: buying agent for our members and not a Warm Up (7:00 p.m.) Each member may take advantage of the GM-for- selling agent for any industry. We are a part workslot-credit program two times per calendar year. • Meet the Coordinators of and support the cooperative movement. • Enjoy some Coop snacks • Certain Squads not eligible: We offer a diversity of products with an Eligible: Shopping, Receiving/ Stocking, Food • Submit Open Forum items Processing, Office, Maintenance, Inventory, Construction, emphasis on organic, minimally pro- • Explore meeting literature and FTOP committees. (Some Committees are omitted cessed and healthful foods. We seek to because covering absent members is too difficult.) avoid products that depend on the Open Forum (7:15 p.m.) • Attend the entire GM: exploitation of others. We support non- Open Forum is a time for members to bring brief items In order to earn workslot credit you must be present toxic, sustainable agriculture. We respect to the General Meeting. If an item is more than brief, it for the entire meeting. the environment. We strive to reduce the can be submitted to the Agenda Committee as an item • Childcare can be provided at GMs: impact of our lifestyles on the world we for a future GM. Please notify an Office Coordinator in the Membership share with other species and future genera- Office at least one week prior to the meeting date. tions. We prefer to buy from local, earth- Reports (7:30 p.m.) • Signing in at the Meeting: friendly producers. We recycle. We try to • Financial Report 1. After the meeting the Chair will provide the lead by example, educating ourselves and • Coordinators’ Report Workslot Credit Attendance Sheet. others about health and nutrition, coopera- • Committee Reports 2.Please also sign in the attendance book that is passed around during the meeting. tion and the environment. We are com- Agenda (8:00 p.m.) mitted to diversity and equality. We • Being Absent from the GM: • The agenda is posted at the Coop Community Corner It is possible to cancel without penalty. We do ask that oppose discrimination in any form. We and may also appear elsewhere in this issue. you remove your name if you know cannot attend. Please strive to make the Coop welcoming and do not call the Membership Office with GM cancellations. accessible to all and to respect the opin- Wrap Up (9:30-9:45) • Is it FTOP or a Make-up? ions, needs and concerns of every member. (unless there is a vote to extend the meeting) It depends on your work status at the time of the We seek to maximize participation at every • Meeting evaluation meeting. level, from policy making to running the • Board of Directors vote • Consider making a report… store. We welcome all who respect these • Announcements, etc. ...to your Squad after you attend the meeting. values. 07-06/21 p 10-16 6/19/07 11:31 PM Page 10

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community calendar listings are free. Please submit your listings in 50 words or less by mail, the mailslot in the entry vestibule, or [email protected]. Submission deadlines are the same as for classified ads. Please refer to the Coop Calendar in the center of this issue. *Denotes a Coop member.

FRI, JUN 22 THU, JUN 28 DANNY SPOONER IN CONCERT: Australian and British traditional GOOD COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC ALBUM MAKING BEES at Memo- songs with concertina & guitar. PARLOR: Brooklyn Women’s Cho- ries Out of the Box! Bring your Rousing sing-along choruses. 7:30 rus. 45 women singing together to photos and stories and make that p.m. Community Church, 40 E. 35 create one powerful voice for album you’ve been meaning to St., NYC. Presented by the Folk peace and justice. Show starts at 8 make! Resources, refreshments, Music Society of NY. $20. Info: p.m., doors open at 7:30. $10 tools and support provided week- www.folkmusicny.org. 718 965- adults, $6 kids. 53 Prospect Park ly! No fee! Thursdays 7—9 p.m. 4074. Friday, July 6 • 7:00 p.m. West at 2nd St. 718 768-2972. and Sundays, 4-8 p.m. Memories Out of the Box. 633 Vanderbilt Ave. FRI, JUL 6 at the Coop SAT, JUN 23 btw St. Marks and Prospect Place. 718 398-1519 DANCING FOR ANIMALS, a non- CELEBRATION OF THE SUMMER profit organization, is holding Fri- SOLSTICE IN PARK SLOPE. Mark FRI, JUN 29 day night dance parties. Every the day with a simple, fun event on Friday through July 6, enjoy an your block or in your building. Join OD COFFEEHOUSE MUSIC PAR- evening of dancing while helping the All Slope Solstice Shout Out at LOR: Margot Leverett—Klezmer- animal welfare organizations at 8:31 p.m. For info visit: Bluegrass Fusion. Klezmer the same time! Intro dance class www.stoopendous.org clarinetist Margot Leverett joins 9-9:30 PM. General dancing 9:30- forces with some of NYC’s top 12:00 AM (music for all partner CARLTON AVE. STREET-LONG bluegrass players to explore the dances played). Dance Times STOOP SALE: 10 a.m.—4 p.m. shared musical spirit of two gen- Square, 156 W. 44th St., 3rd Floor. from Park Pl. to Pacific St. Our res literally worlds apart. Show 212-946-1824 www.dancingforani- stoops will be filled with old and starts at 8 p.m., doors open at mals.org unused treasures from closets and 7:30. $10 adults, $6 kids. 53 cellars for sale. Sponsored by the Prospect Park West at 2nd St. 718 Carlton Avenue Association, rain 768-2972 date Sunday June 24.

WORKSLOT NEEDS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Office Setup Weekday mornings, 6:00 to 8:30 a.m. Coop’s vitamin buyer needs you to help her The Coop needs an early riser with lots of check in orders, organize the vitamin sup- energy to do a variety of physical tasks ply area in the basement and on the shop- including: setting up tables and chairs, buy- ping floor, label vitamins and supplements, ing food and supplies, labeling and putting and other related tasks. You will be trained away food and supplies, recycling, washing by Edite and will report directly to her. If dishes and making coffee. Sound like your interested please contact the Membership dream come true? This job might be for you. Office. Please speak to Adriana in the Membership Office, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. Since 1962 the United States has imposed an economic, to 2:00 p.m. commercial and financial embargo on Cuba. Bloqueo examines its effects, the reasons for its implementation, and why it has endured for so many decades. Giving a historical and current picture of the embargo, and featur- ER ing voices from the streets of Havana, the Cuban MM TIM countryside, and those involved in the Cuba solidarity SU E network, Bloqueo (or blockade) lets Cubans speak for themselves about how they have been affected by this policy, and what it means to live in Cuba today. In addition, the film looks at the successes that have made Cuba a model in healthcare, environmental stew- ardship, and other arenas. Directed by Heather Haddon and Rachel Dannefer.

Rachel Dannefer has been a member of the coop since September of 2006. She is currently an MPH candidate at Columbia University. Previously she worked for Heifer International as coordinator of the National Immigrant ...and the living is easy. Farming Initiative, and prior to that she worked at Greenmarket as director of the New Farmer Development Project. Rachel’s love for food, farming, people, and justice But don’t forget your coop shift! is reflected in Bloqueo, which Rachel produced with her co- filmmaker Heather Haddon. The film was shot during their If you plan on being away during one of your workslots, journey to Cuba in 2001 on the please make arrangements to have your shift covered. annual IFCO/Pastors for Peace FREE Caravan to Cuba. Non-members One way to do it is to use the Shift Swap at www.foodcoop.com A discussion with Rachel will welcome follow. Your co-workers will love you for it! Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop 07-06/21 p 10-16 6/19/07 11:31 PM Page 11

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The vote is in the form of a proxy. members of the voting disciplinary When more than one proxy is submit- committee.” I’d also like David to ted by a member, the proxy with latest know that as the neutral party in a BLOOD DRIVE date is the one that is counted. There proceeding mediators do not deliver THANK YOU is nothing wrong about submitting findings or recommendations. This more than one proxy and it is not in limitation is set by both tradition and any way considered an attempt to legal precedent. DEAR JOE, commit fraud. Andrew Gary Feldman On behalf of the patients whose Blank proxy ballots are available at lives you have touched, we would like the entrance desk and in the 2nd floor to thank you for hosting the Park lobby. PROTECT THE BEES! Slope Food Coop Blood Drive on If you attend the Annual Meeting April 26-28, 2007. on June 26 then your vote at the meet- TO THE EDITOR: We know you believe whole-heart- ing will count instead of your proxy. I am a bee keeper in the western edly in our “Life Saving” cause. We In case you missed the last Gazette Catskills, where for the most part appreciate being given the opportuni- issue, the General Coordinators other keepers have not been affected ty to come into your organization to endorsed candidates Bill Penner, Eliz- by colony collapse disorder (CCD) do our good works. I know that the abeth Tobier and John Urda. recently reported in the Gazette. I have members also appreciate being the Sincerely, been concerned with our sudden loss opportunity to donate while they Joe Holtz in bees and agree with the points in shop or work on a squad at the Coop. General Coordinator the Gazette’s article. I do wish to share The members of the Park Slope some comments a friend, who is a Food Coop always make us feel very medical intuitive, wrote to me. Her welcome when we come. We appreci- MEDIATING advice has proven to me to be right ate that you advertise for the drive in on over the last 15 years and she is your paper and even have people COOP DISPUTES also former bee keeper living in New pass out flyers the day of the drive. Mexico. Not all states report CCD. We appreciate the office staff who DEAR COOP MEMBERS, She wrote to me: make the announcements encourag- Regarding David Meltzer’s point #4 The bees are saying that they are ing the members to donate. They are about the Coop’s Disciplinary Pro- tired of being mistreated…large great! ceedings in his Board Of Directors honey producers will rob all the The need for blood has never been candidate statement… honey and feed them corn sweeten- greater in the New York City area as David proposes that “…a panel of ers. It’s like they have forgotten that well as in the rest of the country. Only mediators be available for any dis- the bees stay because they WANT through the efforts of our friends and putes between individual members or to…because we make it easy for them neighbors can we continue to ensure between individual members and the to have a safe home…they’ve been an adequate blood supply to meet paid coordinators.” As a Coop mem- weakened by mistreatment…and our patients’ needs. Thank you once ber, I am aware that our Disciplinary they are rebelling!!! New Mexico is so again! Procedures already offer mediation as green…and the bee-loved plants are We look forward to working with an option in disputes between mem- 3-4 times more than normal and they you again in July. bers. seem to be calling the bees! Yours truly, He then says “Mediation should be So, I think you need to meditate Grace Gehrke mandatory prior to any disciplinary with them…keep making the con- Supervisor, Blood Donor Recruitment proceeding.” As a professional media- tract, especially with the New York Methodist Hospital tor I’d like to point out to David that queen…stress your stance as caretak- mediation is a voluntary dispute res- er, promising love and protection, olution process and if someone is with the understanding the bees will CHANGING YOUR mandated to participate in it, it is not share pollen, propolis and honey. mediation. Acknowledge the lovely partnership. PROXY VOTE David goes on to say that “In the This seems to give them so much event that the Mediation did not strength!!!! DEAR EDITOR, reach a successful agreement David Douglin A member recently indicated that between the parties, the findings they may want to change their vote and/or recommendations of the for the Board of Directors election. mediator should be provided to all A GOOD DOCTOR IS LETTERS POLICY HARD TO FIND

We welcome letters from members. Fairness TO THE EDITOR: Submission deadlines appear in the In order to provide fair, comprehen- But you certainly knew that already, Coop Calendar. All letters will be sive, factual coverage: right? printed if they conform to the pub- 1. The Gazette will not publish He emits no ultraviolet light lished guidelines. We will not know- hearsay—that is, allegations not To lead you to his expertise ingly publish articles which are racist, based on the author's first-hand In battling sickness and disease. sexist or otherwise discriminatory observation. So possibly it’s best to look The maximum length for letters is 2. Nor will we publish accusations Not in an office but in a book. 500 words. Letters must include your that are not specific or are not sub- Great authors have been medicos name and phone number and be stantiated by factual assertions. Renowned for issuing golden glows. typed or very legibly handwritten. Edi- 3. Copies of submissions that make Take Dr. Anton Chekhov, for one His insights could not be outdone; tors will reject letters that are illegible substantive accusations against spe- And Rabelais, the comic master, or too long. cific individuals will be given to those Whose laughter brought relief much You may submit on paper, typed or persons to enable them to write a faster. very legibly handwritten, or via email response, and both submissions and William Carlos Williams knew to [email protected] or response will be published simultane- How to cheer poor mothers who were on disk. ously. This means that the original blue, submission may not appear until the As did Walker Percy, a novelist Anonymity issue after the one for which it was And healer, not a solipsist; Unattributed letters will not be submitted. For stories galore, there’s Somerset published unless the Gazette knows The above applies to both articles Maugham: the identity of the writer, and there- and letters. The only exceptions will Great understanding if not too warm, fore must be signed when submitted be articles by Gazette reporters which A trait as common as Union Jacks (giving phone number). Such letters will be required to include the In the sympathetic Oliver Sacks. will be published only where a reason response within the article itself. And then, if you’re seeking someone is given to the editor as to why public to frighten identification of the writer would Disease away, there’s Michael Crich- impose an unfair burden of embar- ton. rassment or difficulty. Such letters Doctor-writer-healers all, must relate to Coop issues and avoid And their books are ready for a house any non-constructive, non-coopera- call. tive language. Leon Freilich 07-06/21 p 10-16 6/19/07 11:31 PM Page 12

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the record date for voting eli- doesn’t mean it can’t hap- the night of the meeting you motioned for an alternate pro- Meeting gibility of members at annual pen,” said Solomon. The want to attend, to which posal to be considered that

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 meetings and other meetings motion was seconded but the types of squads are omitted would abolish workslot credit of the membership would be amendment was defeated in from the program. for meeting attendance. His was well received as an agen- 10 days prior to the meeting a vote of 85 against and 7 in Most of the changes were reasoning: the governmental da item for possible future dis- date. Until now, any member favor. The original proposal designed to streamline the system of the Coop is flawed cussion. who joined only 2 days before was then voted on and policy. For example, it used and should be changed to a the annual meeting was passed with a vote of 90 in to be that only one person representative system. There- Coordinator’s Reports allowed to vote. Under the favor and 1 against. per squad could go to the fore, no incentives should Mike Eakin started the new rule, members will have same meeting. That rule is exist for members to come to coordinator’s report segment to join ten days before the Workslot Credit For now eliminated. “It’s all much the General Meeting and vote of the meeting with the meeting to be eligible to vote. General Meetings easier now,” said Robinson. on proposals. Financial Report during (The annual meeting, which The second agenda item, Nonetheless, one element Because of the magnitude which he reviewed the pre- this year will be held June 26 also presented by the Gener- of the policy sparked lots of of the alternative proposal, liminary financial statements before the general meeting, is al Coordinators, dealt with discussion; the longstanding Solomon was asked by the for the first 16 weeks of the when the membership votes formalizing recent rule rule that in order to receive chair to submit it to the agen- fiscal year ending May 20, to elect PSFC board members changes on how members credit for attending a meet- da committee for considera- 2007. He pointed out that and often when the audited can receive workslot credit ing you must sign up at the tion at a future meeting. PSFC expenses are about one financial statements are pre- for attending General Meet- Coop by 5 p.m. the day of the Solomon then moved to percentage point higher over sented.) ings. General Coordinator meeting. Many of the atten- overrule the chair and was the same period a year earli- defeated. The original pro- er, to $1.4 million Eakin posal to approve the details blamed personnel costs as of the Coop’s General Meet- the number one rising ing for Workslot Credit Policy expense. But he also men- was approved with a vote of tioned the $23,000 the Coop 82 in favor, and three against. recently paid to rewire and move security equipment. When Should Equipment was overheating Members Retire? in the former, smaller space. Longtime Coop member The Coop also spent $16,000 Barbara Drake ended the on flood control repairs. agenda with a discussion Eakin highlighted that item suggesting the PSFC Coop sales are up 4 percent consider changing the mem- over the same period last ber retirement age from 75 to year, despite the fact that something lower. Currently membership is down about members who are able to two thirds of a percent. work must do so until they are During the question peri- 75 years old. “I think 75 to od after the report, member retire is a bit much,” said Albert Solomon wanted to Drake, who explained that know why the $23,000 repair she drives to the Coop from had not been brought to a Staten Island and in bad general meeting, quoting the weather it can be rather rough Coop rule that says any going. I think if you have a expense over $10,000 shall be long history and a good work

brought to the membership BY INGRID CUSSON PHOTOS record you should be allowed for a vote. Some other mem- Coop members gather at the Congregation Beth Elohim (Garfield Temple) for the May to stop working earlier.” bers also commented on this General Meeting to discuss workslot credits, retirement age and other issues. The item sparked a lively in relation to the Coop’s poli- discussion with several older cy of prepaying a certain per- Holtz explained that the Jessica Robinson and Ann dees had not realized that members suggesting Ms. centage of the building’s Park Slope Food Coop is Herpel, an office coordinator, policy existed and discovered Drake switch to an FTOP work underlying mortgage. required to comply with the presented the proposal and just then that they would not slot so she can have more General Coordinator Joe Cooperative Corporation Law gave attendees some impor- be able to get credit for com- flexibility concerning when Holtz explained that a repair and the Not-For-Profit Corpo- tant history. At the January ing because they had not she works. Glenn Moller, a is not a new expense, and ration law. Under the latter, 2006 General Meeting mem- signed up. member of the agenda com- only new expenses are the record date for organiza- bers voted to allow work slot Robinson explained the mittee who worked with Ms. brought to the general meet- tions like the PSFC “must be credit for attending a GM to advanced sign up is neces- Drake on the item, said per- ing. One recent example: the not more than fifty nor less twice a year, up from once a sary because attendees are haps a policy that combines $325,000 approved at the than ten days” before the year. In addition, members given a packet of information years of service would make April meeting for a new meeting. In other words, said are no longer penalized if prior to the meeting with the sense. For example, after 20 exit/entrance at the Coop. “As Holtz, the Coop’s two day pol- they sign up to attend a GM agenda and information on years of service if you reach for the mortgage prepay- icy is not allowed. The general and then don’t make it. Since how the meeting is run. In age 65 you’ll be forgiven your ment, we’ve been announc- workslot. Moller went onto ing that for years, it can say, however, that language always be discussed,” Holtz In order to receive credit for attending a meeting, like this might discourage said. “As general coordina- older members who want to tors we are continually dis- you must sign up at the Coop by 5 p.m. work from doing so. cussing what’s fair for us to Joe Holtz concurred with decide and what not to the day of the meeting. this last thought telling a decide,” he said. story from years ago when General Coordinator Allen coordinators chose 10 days as those changes were made, addition, signing up ahead of several senior members Zimmerman next gave his the new record date because typical meeting attendance time allows the office to do advised him not to make any customary produce report, they wanted to provide the has jumped from 50 atten- some advance administrative hard and fast rules about this time touting the Coop’s shortest time possible under dees to over 100. All other work so that members get when they should stop work- orange flesh watermelons as the law for new members to aspects of the Coop’s meet- credit for attendance in a ing. “We’ll tell you when we’re a “flat out 10,” and preparing be eligible to vote, said Holtz. ing attendance policy were timely fashion. It’s also help- ready,” Holtz quoted them as members for the exciting He also explained that this not addressed at the January ful to know roughly how saying.The discussion ended local growing season ahead. rule does not apply to voting GM but provisional changes many people are coming to with the conclusion that the The week of the meeting the at general meetings. were made and reported on the meeting to make sure issue of member retirement is produce aisle went from car- During the discussion at the March 2006 meeting enough chairs and snacks are more complicated than it may rying six or eight local items period, member Albert with the promise that office provided, said Robinson. seem on the surface and defi- to 20. Members can check the Solomon motioned for an coordinators would return Another member then nitely warrants further discus- list of daily local items post- amendment to the coordina- with a proposal in approxi- suggested advanced sign up sion on a future agenda. ed at the front and back of tors’ proposal, changing the mately a year. At the May 29 be made available through Coop Secretary Elizabeth the produce aisle. 10-day record date to 30 meeting, the changes were the PSFC website so infre- Tobier then presented the days. He argued that the now coming up for a vote. quent shoppers wouldn’t minutes for the March gener- On The Agenda Coop’s government structure Eleven rules concerning have to make a special trip to al meeting and the Coop’s Joe Holtz started the dis- is vulnerable and that new GM attendance were modi- the building. Robinson board of directors voted cussion on agenda items with members could “pack a meet- fied or clarified concerning agreed with that idea and unanimously to accept the a housekeeping proposal sub- ing” to swing the vote in a everything from how to han- said she would look into it. membership actions taken mitted by the general coordi- particular way. “Just because dle FTOP credits, what to do During the discussion, during the evening. The meet- nators. Under the proposal that’s never happened before if you are “active” to work on member Albert Solomon ing was then adjourned. ■ 07-06/21 p 10-16 6/19/07 11:31 PM Page 13

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Past Life Regression Through Hypnosis

PROGRAMS WITH J EFFREY T. C ARL, CHT . DO YOU HAVE THE FEELING THAT YOU Thursday, June 21 through HAVE LIVED BEFORE? Have you ever just met someone and felt Sunday, June 24 like you have previously known them? The following programs will happen within Are there other countries or cultures that four days of publication of this issue. For full seem familiar to you? ads, please look at the May 24 or June 7 Well there might be an explanation for issues or pick up copies of the flyers in the this.

Coop. Through hypnosis we can tap into the subconscious mind, as well as enter into Sat, June 23 a peaceful trance-like state to retrieve 10:00 am Pocketbook, Purse and Bag memories of our past lives. Exchange Relax and take a journey within. Gain: • Realizations Sun, June 24 • A deeper understanding of who you are 12:00 pm Creating Meaningful Work with • Retrieve memories • Pass beyond death and back again Stacey Antoine Savariau Bring: A blanket to lie down on or a comfortable lawn chair to relax into A note book to write down anything that comes up

Jeffrey T. Carl, CHt, a Coop member, is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, and a member of I.A.C.T. Jeffrey is also certified in past regression though the Wiess Institute. FREE Friday, June 29 Non-members welcome 7:30 p.m. at the Coop

Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop

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Illustration by graphic artist Sidy Lamine Dramé, originally appeared in Baobab magazine, published by ALIN (Arid Lands Information Network), based in Nairobi, Kenya. Mr. Dramé’s main focus has been illustrating extension and training materials on rural development. He has been the principal illustrator for Baobab, since 1991. 07-06/21 p 10-16 6/19/07 11:31 PM Page 14

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16 June 21, 2007 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY Surf’s Up ILLUSTRATION BY BERSTEIN ILLUSTRATION WELCOME!

A warm welcome to these new Coop members who have joined us in the last two weeks. We’re glad you’ve decided to be a part of our community.

Ronald Abrams Stephen Dean Gina Guddemi Lola Kalman Naomi Morse Paul Schneider Natalie Agee Laura DeOliveira Arielle Guy Margaret Ambler Anise Moten Martin Seck David Aigner Andrew DiSalvo Beth Halpern Kamp Simone Myers Elyce Semenec Jessica Aisenbrey Emily Douglas Nadia Hamdi Takanori Kasuga Stephen O’Connell Laurent Servius Ryan Anderson Elizabeth Dow Jennifer Hamp Karen Kerr Mary O’Sullivan Nicole Servius Colleen Armstrong Mark Drahozal Clayton Harding Kelly Knight John Odon Jean Armstrong Sherri Feldman Katherine Harvey Kenneth Kohanowski Temitayo Ogunbiyi Chyna Sha Randi Barros Angelina Fisher Andrea Hernandez Jesse Kuklakis Roland Oliva Michael Short Gabriel Bonanno Ronald Fisher-Dayn Thomas Hilbink Jessica L’Esperance Genevieve Orio Lucy Simic Ronald Booker Karine Fleurima JustAsia Deborah Malina Lake Carrie Pagnucco Youssef Sitamon Lindsay Bourget Laramie Flick Hodge Emily Lavelle Michael Palmer Citabria Stevens Sean Bowling Megan Flynn Todd Holden Ryan Leary Gillian Pancotti Curnell Thompson Roane Bradley Adam Forbes DK Holland Chris Leathers Matthew Perrello Segen Tilahun Deborah Braun Diane Fung Sue Holmberg Simon Leaver-Appel- Kiersten Piccininni Michael Tritter Stacey Brossia Eric Fung Coquille Houshaur man Brad Powell Molly Brown Jessica Gable Jennifer Hsieh Yachet Lebovits Joseph Puglisi Suki Valentine Ellen Bruce Ashley Gamell A. Hyatt Brian Letwin Elin Raun Matt Vanek Angelika Brudniak Ryan Garfine Anita Inz Grigory Libo Helen Reingold Christopher Varmus Alison Buckley Shawana Garfine David Inz Barbara Lobron Thabit Rene Christine Visich Maureen Butkiewicz Lucas Garmon Richard Inz Camila Machado Anne Ries Kristen Wall Ruby Campos Nicole Gerber Kevin Ireland Chelsea Mao Peter Rowland Linda Wall Risa Chubinsky Steven Gerber Adam Jaffee Erin McElhinney Blake Royer Amy Weber Heather Clark Justin Gerry Cacheta JeanPierre Diana Melendez Brieana Ruais Stephanie Wilks Robert (Bob) Cofresi Chase Greye Mullery JeanPierre Lee Miller David Salamon Ryan Conley Gabriella Gruder-Poni Robert Johnson Nadine Moise Chiara Scandone- Erica Wood Erin Considine Ebru Grundy Ako Jones Michelle Mooney Puglisi Evelina Yagudaev Brian Curry Jan Grznar Paul Kahlon Janice Moreno Victoria Schaub Evgeniy Yakubov

THANK YOU!

Thank you to the following members for referring friends who joined the Coop in the last two weeks.a

Sophie Balcoff Adrienne Davis Claire Houston Louise Lippin Fabricia Prado Michelle Solomon Heidi Blackwood Joseph Desrosiers Olen Hsu Jamilah Magnusson Heloise Rathbone Jonathan Soroko Sarah Blust Andrea Dyall Elizabeth Jones Michael Martak Hila Ratzabi Lauren Stephens- Naomi Boone Shanee Epstein Judith Jones Shawn Martinak Hannah Rawe Davidowitz Diana Boyer Mary Angel Flores Nina Kang Shilo Mayer Alexander Reinert Brian Tubbs Naftali Rutter Jill Ulicney Robert Braun Helen Forgione Margaret Kelly Ernell McClenon Asta Schuette Cheryl Walrond Barbara Brito Erica Franklin Aaron Kirtz Grace Meng Teddy Schultz Benjamin Wheeler Isil Celimli Betsy G. Matthew Kline Rachel Michael Dorothy Siegel Chester White Deanna Christman Jessica Greenbaum Thaddeus Knouse Zenola Norwood Michal Shilo Darcy Whittemore Colin Rob Harlow Ananda La Vita Michael Orio Ilana Sichel Sharada Winston Sue Collins Leah Hartog Judy Lefkowitz Eryka Peskin Rebekah Smith Valerie Work Ellen Daniels Jared Horowitz Lillian Alyssa Pinsker Shannon Sodano Gregg Zukowski