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Editor’s What’s in Store at Weavers Way Note l 5 THINGS Five Things is a service of Weavers Way. Because there’s nothing that can’t be improved by something you bought at the Co-op! Jeremy Freymoyer is ready for the season at his tree farm in Berks County. n These Trees Grow in Pennsylvania by Mary Sweeten, Editor, Weavers Way Shuttle Five Things…To Ward Off the Cold For the next few months, we’ll be doing battle with hristmas trees are a crop, in case you haven’t noticed. Penn- Csylvania is the fourth-biggest grower in the United States. In 2014, the the big chill. Here are some Co-op allies to keep you latest year for USDA statistics, some 839,000 Douglas firs, Fraser firs, con- warm inside and out. Selection may vary by store. color firs, canaan firs, blue spruces but not Scotch pines — see below— worth more than $22 million, were harvested by more than 280 Pennsylvania Christmas tree growers. Jeremy Freymoyer is the one who supplies them to Weavers Way. Cozy Wearables Last month, I visited Freymoyer Christmas Tree Farm. It’s on 125 acres at 1 For your top half, scarves from Rising the base of the Blue Mountain, outside Hamburg. In Freymoyer’s family since Tide, Terra and Andes Gifts. Hats, the 1920s, it was planted in apples then. The U.S. commercial Christmas tree headbands, arm warmers, mittens and industry only dates from around 1900, and Freymoyer’s family first planted fingerless gloves or two-way gloves some in the ’30s. Growing Christmas trees isn’t Freymoyer’s living — the Wy- from Andes Gifts and Shupaca. For omissing, Berks County, resident has “a few irons in the fire,” including rental legs and tootsies, Maggie’s snuggle properties in nearby Reading and an escape room he’s about to open with a part- socks, ankle leggings (Ambler only) and ner. (Check it out: Encrypted Escape West Reading at www.encryptedwr.com.) wool sweater socks; Down to Earth But he’ll still get around to harvesting 1,500-1,800 trees — 80 percent slipper socks; slippers for guys and gals of them in one grueling late-November week — for his choose-and-cut op- from Feelgoodz. eration and a few wholesale customers, including us. Commercial Christmas trees, Pancake Mixes which is to say evergreens of species 2 that can be coaxed to grow in the shape MuMu Magic in bulk in Ambler and of a Christmas tree, aren’t native to our Mt. Airy, Madhava Organic in bulk on Appalachian ridges. Freymoyer adheres Carpenter Lane. Boxes or bagged mixes to integrated pest management practices from Arrowhead Mills, Birch Benders — he spreads no lime before its time! and Kodiak Cakes. Also, gluten-free — but the western Douglas firs need a concoctions from Maple Grove Farms, fungicide and the Carolina Fraser firs King Arthur Flour, Arrowhead Mills, will succumb to mites and scale if he Pamela’s and Bob’s Red Mill. doesn’t apply a pesticide. Everything ROAD TRIP has to be fertilized, and “you can’t real- ly get a manure spreader in there.” Buying a tree at the Co-op is 3 Tea for Many easy and a good deal at $36 “The blue spruce, you can get for a 5-foot Douglas fir, but away without spraying,” Freymoyer Twenty nine bulk choices in Mt. Airy, if you want something else, said, noting that Weavers Way Ambler 20 in Ambler, eight in the Hill. Scads or something bigger, or has ordered some of these “no-chemi- of boxed varieties from Numi, Tazo, you’re just into that choose- cal” (air quotes his) trees. The Scotch Rishi, Equal Exchange and Yogi, among and-cut thing, Freymoyer pine, introduced from Europe, the tree- others. And don’t be shy about chai; Christmas Tree Farm is lot standard of my youth? “Too pesty. we’ve got brands in each store. offering Weavers Way Nobody grows them anymore.” members $5 off any tree In other words, a crop of Christ- over $45. Get directions and mas trees requires intense manage- 4 Soup for All hours at www.facebook. ment. “I guess you could grow an or- com/freymoyertreefarm. ganic Christmas tree, if there wasn’t Our Prepared Foods creations are It’s a beautiful spot (and another Christmas tree within 30 amazing. But after hours, try packaged just down the road from miles,” Freymoyer said. versions from Amy’s, Bar Harbor, Pacific, Imagine, Wolfgang Puck and Cabela’s, in fact, and I Nevertheless, something wonderful recommend the aquarium if has been going on at Freymoyer Christ- Health Valley Organic. Or make your you’ve never been there). mas Tree Farm. Only about 20 acres own with bean-soup mixes from North —Mary Sweeten is actually in Christmas trees. There’s Bay Trading (in bulk in Mt. Airy and some hay and small grains (ag-speak for Ambler and packaged in Chestnut Hill). “not corn”), but Freymoyer manages most of the land for conservation, work- ing with Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Forestry (“Shout-out to Tim Dugan!”), the Pa. Game Commission and the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Ser- 5 Hot Meal in Hand vice. The property is, as he puts it, “a matrix of intact natural habitats from the mountain to the valley.” Just a dozen miles from Hawk Mountain, the Freymoy- Muchos tipos burritos for breakfast er tract supports native plants and wildlife, like the red-tailed hawks and what and beyond from Amy’s, Evol, Sweet I’m pretty sure was a golden eagle I saw riding a thermal. Earth, PJ’s Organics and Glutenfreeda. Calzones from Bold Organics. Samosas If “Natural Resources Conservation Service” rings a bell, that’s the fed- eral agency whose staffers were memoed over the summer with suggestions and wraps from Amy’s. Vegan to avoid the term “climate change.” For the record, Jeremy Freymoyer and I pepperoni pizza pockets from Tofurky. did not talk about climate change or agricultural policy. Just Christmas trees. — Karen Plourde Have a merry one. [email protected] December 2017 THE SHUTTLE 3

What’s in Store at Weavers Way Local Vendor Spotlight Happy New Year’s Birthday to Noreen, a Very Sharp Cookie by Laurie T. Conrad, for the Shuttle

aked goods seem to be on a Bfirst-name basis with customers at Weavers Way, judging from a quick sur- vey of labels on the shelves. Among them is Noreen’s, a line of bars, cookies and loaf cakes that have been part of the Co- op almost since it began. There really is a Noreen, too — Nor- een Attman, a Glenside resident who does the baking herself, with two assis- tants. She used to have more helpers, “but I cut back the business when I hit 75,” she said, adding, “I’m going to be 77 New Year’s Eve.” About that name — “Noreen’s Kitchen” was what Noreen and her late husband, Seymour, came up with, but Weavers Way simply labels the products Noreen’s. Said the woman behind the name, “I feel like, they sell them, they can do what they want.” And sell them the Co-op does. On a recent Saturday morning, Nor- een and employee Lynda Huggett of Abington planned to bake three batches — around 50 pounds — to fill a Co-op order of Noreen’s most popular item “by far,” her Chocolate Chunk Cookies. The commercial kitchen is at the back of Nor- Laurie T. Conrad photo een’s split-level home, but the fragrance of Noreen Attman preps trays while assistant Lynda Hugget loads the ovens; Noreen first came to Weavers Way in search of discounted ingredients. baking cookies wafts out to the sidewalk, guiding a visitor by the nose to the door. Find Noreen’s cookies, homemade and bagged in- Noreen first went to Weavers Way store, at all three Weavers as a customer in 1973. Her husband had Way locations. Flavors may read an article about the little startup in vary depending on the the Philadelphia Bulletin and thought it whims of the bakery buyer; might be a cheaper source for ingredi- possibilities are: ents than the supermarket. Noreen and a friend had started a baking business ear- Chocolate chunk lier that year, though after a few months, Oatmeal chocolate chunk the friend dropped out and Noreen, a self- Russian tea cakes taught baker, continued on. Peanut butter Oatmeal cranberry She can’t remember what she first Sugar made for Co-op customers — loaf cakes, Cranberry orange maybe cookies. She was a member, too, cream cheese for a while, but “I just got too busy.” Raspberry almond chip Back then she also sold to local spe- Noreen always does the measuring and Orange cranberry cialty shops and farm markets. Her big- mixing herself; she washes dishes, too. Butterscotch gest customer was a New Jersey orchard farm market that once sent in an order for new space. “I heard it was large. It’s couple’s growing family, is literally the point? “Yeah. You drop dead when you 300 each of her pumpkin, apple and zuc- supermarket-sized!” house that baking built. “It was a hole retire. You’re so bored.” chini loaf cakes. The owner at one point Bagging Noreen’s bulk deliveries and in the ground when we bought it,” Nor- We’ll take that as a no. wanted to buy her cake recipes. Fine, weighing the bags for sale is already a een said. Her commercial kitchen has Noreen said, but she made the baker sought-after cooperator job at the Ambler two massive ovens, lots of counter space Noreen Attman has been keeping the come to her house and see how she made store, as it is at Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. and three sinks. Where’s the commercial Co-op in cookies for more than four de- them. She’s a friendly, chatty lady but ex- Hart was the Mt. Airy bakery buyer dishwasher? Lynda raised her hands and cades now, but Weavers Way gave her acting when it comes to her baking. for several years. “Every call to place an the two women smiled. something pretty sweet, too. “I wouldn’t give the recipes with- order with Noreen was a little more than Noreen does dishes, too, and she al- When her now 45-year-old daugh- out the training. I wanted to make sure a call to a vendor,” he said. “Every call ways measures and mixes the ingredi- ter was a baby, Noreen stopped by the they did it right,” she recalled. “If your would begin with her shooing her cat ents herself. She has a baking schedule Mt. Airy store with a delivery. An extra mixing’s a bit off, if you don’t level your from her chair so she could sit to write but it’s flexible to respond to orders. Be- cashier was needed, so — as wasn’t un- spoons,” the product suffers. out the order, followed by a brief check- sides Weavers Way, Noreen’s still sells to common in those days — Noreen volun- Noreen’s currently sells eight types in on how the week was going. Not in a a few specialty shops. She doesn’t do hol- teered, parking the 9-month-old close by. of cookies, several bars and a variety of professional sense but personally. Her iday-themed items the way she used to, She looked up at one point to discover an product will be irreplaceable when she loaf cakes at Weavers Way Mt. Airy, said but she’s still coming up with new prod- orange tabby cat in the portacrib, purring decides to hang up her oven mitts.” Grocery Manager Matt Hart. Chocolate ucts like Cranberry Cream Cheese Cook- away even as the baby grabbed at its fur. Chunk is indeed the best seller there — Asked about her niche in the crowd- ies, created six months ago. (“I don’t like Unable to separate them, she put up signs, cream cheese, but I thought, ‘I bet it would 30 to 45 pounds a week on average. ed world of sweet treats, Noreen re- took the pair home and waited for some- taste good in a cookie.’ ”) Cakes are baked Typically the Chestnut Hill store sponded, “Just that it’s homemade. And body to claim Kitty Cat, as they called it. sells even more, Noreen said. And days I thought people shopping at Weavers in well-seasoned, paper-lined loaf pans. Nobody did, and Kitty Cat would before its grand opening, Noreen already Way were looking for fresh food,” with- Cookies are made in multi-pound batch- remain a beloved family member for 19 had delivered 58 pounds of cookies and out preservatives. es on large, heavy-duty cookie sheets. One years. seven loaf cakes to the new Ambler lo- When the business began, the Att- December she sold 1,980 pounds of cook- cation. “That Co-op! I was dumbfound- mans lived in an Ambler Cape Cod. The ies; it’s her personal record. Laurie Conrad is a Weavers Way ed,” she said of her first sight of the larger Glenside home, needed for the Will she consider retirement at some Working Member. 4 THE SHUTTLE December 2017

What’s in Store at Weavers Way hec u by Karen Plourde, Weavers Way Communications Staff Out of ideas? We’re not! A quartet of condiments makes a perfect host- The Daily Deli Goings-On in Grocery ess gift, and for the holidays — all of them — Celebrate healthfully with Sosi’s A hot cocoa mix worth tarrying we’re offering this gift basket, a $61 value, at 15 yogurt dips. And seasonal cheese over, a local super coffee and a run percent off. Visit the deli in Chestnut Hill to be- spreads from Nettle Meadow. of organic juices from Blueprint. come the guest with the best. Overindulgence is everywhere this time After a day of holiday scurrying, a (Specific selections may vary due to availability.) of year. But you can celebrate wisely, steaming cup of cocoa could be just the thanks in part to Sosi’s Armenian yogurt thing. In that spirit, Mt. Airy is bringing dips, in Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. They in Lake Champlain hot-cocoa mixes such flavors as Grass Monkey (greens, pound through the end of the year. Any are lower in saturated fat and higher in from Burlington, VT. They’re made apple and banana), Beet Goes On and of the varieties would make a great little protein than the usual crudité fare, and from cocoa and Lemon Yay, all of which you can find on gift, scooped into one of our jars and contain six live strains of probiotics. The sugar — both fair Butler Avenue. festively adorned. delis have them in two flavors. trade, both organic Bulk & Beyond And just in time for foodie gifts with-a- — and nothing message, Philly Co-op Coffee, from our else. Carpenter Tierra Farm dollops for holiday friends at Philly Fair Lane carries the baking. A sale on nut butters in Trade Roasters, has winter (original) Ambler. And a little buzz for the co- arrived. It’s $11.99 a and peppermint op movement. pound, and a dollar varieties. of that goes to the Our pals at Tierra Farm in Valatie, NY, In chilled drink Philadelphia Area are the sweet spot for dried fruits, snack news, Chestnut Hill has added Sunniva Co-op Alliance, our mixes and other treats any time of year. super coffee, a lower-sugar cold brew local cooperative But those chocolatey baked gems you’re that is the brainchild of three brothers, network. Members planning to make this year will get an one of whom is a student athlete at get the 5 percent upgrade from their 70% cacao, organic Meanwhile in the Hill, Cheesemonger Thomas Jefferson University. It’s lactose discount for Co-op- fair trade chocolate dollops, available in Rose has been talking up Nettle free, employs organic coconut oil and branded items! bulk in Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill. Meadow fromage frais, a cow and goats’ organic maple syrup, and contains 10 ‘Tis also the season for mulled wine and Let’s stay on Chocolate Boulevard and milk spread from the Adirondacks. grams of protein. cider, and we’ve got your covered there turn to nut butters, which are available It’s available in seasonal flavors like Meanwhile in Ambler, Blueprint organic as well. Mt. Airy and Ambler have organic pre-ground in bulk in Ambler. Tierra’s pumpkin chèvre (also stocked in MA) juices occupy five facings in their jaw- mulling spices from Frontier in bulk and organic chocolate salted hazelnut and apple-cider syrup. dropping cold drink case. The company, right-size packaged. Have some on hand butter (a/k/a their version of Nutella) based in Lake Success, NY, specializes in for your shindig, or bring some with — in is on sale for $17.95 a pound through products for juice cleanses, but they also case your host or hostess drops the ball. December. If cashew butter is your produce juices, kombuchas and teas in passion, it’s discounted to $6.95 a [email protected] Savor the Season Let Weavers Way’s Prepared Foods Kitchens make your holiday celebrations delicious — and easy.

Our Phenomenal Party Platters Antipasto ❆ Classic Shrimp Cocktail Deli Meat & Cheese ❆ Ducktrap Nova ❆ Smoked Fish Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato ❆ Fruit & Cheese Check r Grilled Vegetables ❆ Mediterranean Feast Dolmas & Hummus ❆ Veggies & Dip catering menu Consult Weavers Way meat & seafood specialists in for any crse each store for that special main dish — beef roasts to pork loins to leg of lamb. Side of salmon? How about from up lobster? And don’t forget our all-natural turkeys! Platters available for pickup in all 3 stores. to nuts. To place an order, please call Ambler 215-302-5550 Prepared Foods: ext. 375 Meat & Seafood: ext. 361 Chestnut Hill 215-866-9150 Prepared Foods: ext. 209 Meat & Seafood: ext. 205 Mt. Airy 215-843-2350 Prepared Foods: ext. 375 Meat & Seafood: ext. 102

See the menus at www.weaversway.coop/catering Weavers Way Ambler Weavers Way Chestnut Hill Weavers Way Mt. Airy 217 E. Butler Ave. 8424 Germantown Ave. 559 Carpenter Lane Catering menu available exclusively at Weavers Way Chestnut Hill December 2017 THE SHUTTLE 5

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Giving Twosday 2018 GIVING ROSTER (Continued from Page 1) Giving Twosday Food Moxie is Weavers Way’s designated tice Committee has been hard at work organizing food recipient every other month — February, drives, raising over $6,000 and collecting some 4,000 April, June, August, October and December. pounds of food for local food pantries. They have also We’ll also be soliciting for Food Moxie on been spreading the word about Food For All, Weavers nation #GivingTuesday in November 2018. Way’s program to help make the Co-op more affordable The other six months, we’ll be asking for to lower-income households. Participants in SNAP, WIC, donations on behalf of projects chosen by TANF or Medicaid can sign up for membership for a $5 Weavers Way member committees. Want to per year equity payment and receive 10 percent off all be involved? Join a committee! purchases at the Co-op. In part because of the commit- JANUARY: Ambler Advisory Committee tee’s efforts, participation in Food For All has grown by 37 percent since last year! MARCH: Environment Committee In the spring of 2016, our Environment Commit- MAY: Farm Committee tee undertook a project to help raise awareness about the JULY: New Economy Committee importance of minimizing waste. They envisioned that a SEPTEMBER: Health & Wellness Committee Zero Waste General Membership Meeting would serve as a good example of what can be achieved when we work to- NOVEMBER: Food Justice Committee TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 gether toward this end, and would educate staff and mem- bers. We’ve had four Zero Waste GMMs since then, each Thanks for making an impact for Food in the communities we serve. Our hope is that with the with more than 150 members attending, featuring a buffet third store, we’ll be able to raise more money overall, dinner and dessert. Attendees brought their own plates or Moxie in last month’s nationwide and Food Moxie will not receive any less than they did rented them for $1, helping to fund the Environment Com- in previous years. #GivingTuesday campaign! Now, in mittee’s neighborhood grant program. Over the years, the As for our committees, we really hope that more December, you have a second chance committee has donated to many community greening proj- ects, including planting trees and native shrubs and acquir- members will get involved! Joining a committee is a fun with Weavers Way’s monthly Giving ing material for building a solar food dehydrator and com- way to make an impact, and you’ll even get Co-op work- poster and supplies for a food garden and a rain garden. ing member credit. If you’re interested, feel free to come Twosday: Give $2 at the register and help to a scheduled committee meeting and see how you can We are excited to support our committees by help- help. You could even get together with a few like-minded us educate and inspire underserved youth ing them raise funds for the programs they are passionate folks and look into starting a new committee! about. But there is a tradeoff — Food Moxie, our affiliat- and families in Northwest Philadelphia ed nonprofit, will be the beneficiary of Giving Twosdays Meeting times and contacts are listed on the Weavers to grow, cook and appreciate nutritious for only six months out of the year, rather than all 12 as Way website at www.weaversway.coop/committees. You in the past. This is not reflective of any change in Weav- can also contact the Membership Department for info at food. At Food Moxie, we dig what we eat! ers Way’s commitment to Food Moxie, but rather about [email protected]. strengthening our partnerships with other organizations [email protected] CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! 608 Carpenter Lane 215-843-8289 foodmoxie.org

6 THE SHUTTLEExecutive Director December 2017 CELEBRATINGJILL FINK [email protected] 10 YEARS! 608Interim Carpenter Development Director Lane WeWe dig dig what what we we eat. eat. MARK ATWOOD215-843-8289 [email protected] foodOfficemoxie Manager.org by Allison Budschalow, Food to intellectually disabled students JULIA LEMYRE [email protected] through urban farming. He has an Executive Director Moxie Development Director herb garden at home and a newly in- JILL YouthFINK Education [email protected] Coordinator Why I Give n honor of Food Moxie’s stalled hydroponic garden where he TARA CAMPBELL [email protected] Interim Development Director I10th anniversary, this month’s grows basil and chard right next to his office in Mt. Airy. And it’s in his CELEBRATINGMARK ATWOOD [email protected] Educator 10 YEARS! “Why I Give” highlights someone Wayne Nembhard blood — his parents were farmers MELISSA POWELL [email protected] who truly honors the essence of gen- 608 CarpenterOffice Manager Lane erosity. Wayne Nembhard, owner of in Jamaica, and he grew up hearing Nutrition215-843-8289 Education Coordinator wonderful stories of living and work- JULIA LEMYRE [email protected] local tech business Digital Innova- MERCELYNE LATORTUEfood [email protected] tion, found his way to Food Mox- ing on the farm. Youth Education Coordinator ie when Weavers Way IT director For him, farming is more than FarmExecutive & Garden Director Manager TARA CAMPBELL [email protected] JILL FINK [email protected] David Chaplin-Loebell introduced just food. “When I think about farm- BRANDON RITTER [email protected] Wayne to the Urban Farm Bike Ride ing, not only do I think about growing DevelopmentFarm Educator Director ALLISON BUDSCHALOW [email protected] in 2013. He has been an avid partic- food, but I think about my heritage; MELISSA POWELL [email protected] Program Director ipant and sponsor ever since. and it’s very calming and relaxing. ANDREA DOWNIENutrition [email protected] Education Coordinator The bike ride was the first thing “To be honest, up until Food Office Manager MERCELYNE LATORTUE mercelyne @foodmoxie.org that appealed to Wayne, “because Moxie, there was no reason for me to JULIA LEMYRE [email protected] they were going around to different ever talk about my connection to ag- Youth Education Coordinator Farm & Garden Manager urban farms and bringing awareness riculture. I am 100 percent myself at MELISSA POWELL [email protected] BRANDON RITTER [email protected] to the farms, and I found the activ- Food Moxie. When I’m around all of Farm & Garden Manager BRANDON RITTER [email protected] ists who were doing this to be pretty cool. I decided that I wanted that, I’m 100 percent Wayne.” to do more than just riding.” From that point forward, Digital In- And why does Wayne give to Food Moxie? He understands novation and Wayne have been consistent sponsors and donors that it takes money to keep anything going, including a nonprofit to the Urban Farm Bike Ride and Food Moxie. community organization like Food Moxie that needs to move its Soon he was also moved to invest in the Farm to Table din- work forward. “If I can contribute to making that happen, it feels like I can do my job as a citizen. Whatever I can do, I’ll do, for GlaxoSmithKline ner, Food Moxie’s fundraising event held at Awbury Arboretum Food Moxie.” Nararo Foundation every fall. He was inspired to sponsor after a volunteer talked Pierce Family Foundation with passion about the impact of the work of the organization. Want to be like Wayne and help our programs that support Windmill Foundation Wayne admires how Food Moxie welcomes kids and teach- the most in-need in our community? Support Food Moxie by es them to understand farming and gardening — life lessons that sending in a year-end gift. In return, you will not only receive a give them tools and a lifelong connection to the planet, things tax deduction, you will also benefit from knowing that children that he believes we’re slowly losing. and parents living in the most uncertain situations will be provid- ed the tools to live and build healthier communities. Beyond wanting to “do good” for his local community, Wayne also has a back story that connects him to what Food Thank you, Wayne, and thanks to all of you, from Food For Their Support! Moxie does. He’s an alum of Martin Luther King High School, Moxie. For Their Support! where we sponsor the Hope Farm program to teach life skills [email protected]

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The Shuttle is published by Weavers Way Cooperative R E P O R T • C O M M E N T A R Y Association. He used a number of analogies in an attempt to get at the na- Statement of Policy Who Does Own the Co-op? ture of the co-op movement, but I found these rather hard to un- derstand. As an example, he used the term “Catholics,” and sug- The purpose of the Shuttle is to provide by Larry Schofer, Weavers Way Education Committee gested that the term is so all-inclusive that we don’t know exactly information about co-ops, healthy food what it stands for. So “co-op” is too inclusive to understand with- and other matters of interest to Weavers ho owns the co-op?” In some ways, this is a simple question: The thousands of households who have out further definition. He also used a number of words in a very Way members as consumers and citizens. W joined Weavers Way and paid their equity are the owners of this loose manner, such as “commodified,” “bourgeois” and “capital- Weavers Way members are welcome to institution. ism,” with the assumption that everybody knew the meanings of submit articles (about 500 words) and these terms, and that they shared his negative perception of them. Andy Lamas, member of Weavers Way and a faculty member He also went on to assume the labor theory of value, an idea that letters to the editor (200 words) on subjects in the Urban Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania, goes back to Karl Marx and other 19th-century economists and of interest to the Co-op community. brought a broader theoretical perspective to this question at a Nov. social critics. This idea completely discounts any contribution of 15 workshop. He started out by objecting to a recent Weavers Way Editorial copy is due the 10th of the month what has been called “entrepreneurship,” signifying a different T-shirt that says “I own it”; in fact, it should say “We own it.” prior, e.g., Dec. 10 for January. kind of contribution to value. Andy tried to show that there are various modes of owner- No anonymous material will be published; Andy’s approach suggested a distrust of private property, with ship of co-ops, in particular, consumer-owned, worker-owned, all submissions must include an email references back to the enclosure of common lands in England in and hybrid consumer-worker owned. He contrasted Weavers the 17th and 18th centuries as “accumulation by dispossession.” or phone number for verification. The Way (consumer-owned) with Weaver Street Market, based in All such references require much more historical explanation than Shuttle retains the right to edit or refuse Chapel Hill, NC (hybrid consumer and worker owned). was possible in the time allotted in one evening at Weavers Way. any article or letter to the editor. Submit Even though all Weavers Way employees are members of Although he extolled the hybrid cooperative form, he did not to [email protected]. Articles the Co-op, they are members as consumers. Any “surplus” that respond to questions about the scale of operations and the diffi- and letters express the views of the writers the cooperative earns may be distributed to them based on their culty of local control of large-scale operations. Once a co-op gets and not those of the Shuttle, the Co-op or patronage, but not on their work. Weaver Street, on the other big — even a small group like Weavers Way or Weaver Street — hand, has 18,000 member-owners plus 200 worker-owners. The its Board, unless identified as such. it is hard to see how “ownership” gets translated into control and two groups vote separately for representation on the Weaver Advertising policy-making. On the level of Weavers Way and other co-ops, it Street board of directors. seems clear that policy is made by a board of directors. Even if Advertising for each issue is due the Andy was trying to make the point that, in general, value is theoretically thousands of people own the co-op, they really do not 1st of the preceding month, e.g., Dec. 1 actually based on labor provided, and he implied that it should control the decisions and directions of the institution. for January. Ad rates are online at www. be rewarded in a different manner. In a “hybrid” co-op, this la- In general, Andy made no distinction between ownership and weaversway.coop/shuttle, via email at bor theory of value does give some reward separately from that control. This is a problem both in capitalist societies, where sup- [email protected] or by of consumers. Ideally, all members of society will own items in common, presumably based on their labor. posedly shareholders “own” a company, and in societies that have calling 215-843-2350, ext. 314. Advertised substituted state ownership. In both cases, there is a real question products or services may not be construed This discussion started on a highly theoretical level, some- of who makes policy and who controls these institutions. as endorsed by Weavers Way Co-op. thing reflected in the description of Andy’s interests listed at the University of Pennsylvania: “He focuses on the theoretical and The discussion stimulated the audience into evaluating our practical dimensions, as well as the philosophical and religious notions of a co-op, and provoked some very interesting discus- The Shuttle is printed on sions on ownership and owner participation in governance. 100 percent recycled paper. bases, of social justice and economic democracy — in the con- text of historical and contemporary capitalist urbanization.” [email protected]

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GM’S The Co-op Concept Worked for Mom & Pop MEMBER FORUMS CORNER REBOOT by Jon Roesser, Weavers with much of the local produce, bread, Way General Manager meat, milk, cheese, coffee and specialty products we sell. We pay them a fair price Over the last couple of years, hat’s a co-op?” for their products, which allows them to we’ve held a dozen or so W It’s a question we get survive and hopefully thrive. (Which is “member forums,” opportunities why these products tend to cost more, a asked all the time around here, espe- for members to get together with subject for another column!) cially in the last few weeks, as near- me, the Co-op’s general manager, ly a thousand new member-owners Some of our suppliers have grown to talk shop, ask questions, or to be quite large. Others have purpose- have joined since the opening our Am- air grievances. These have been bler store, many of them experiencing ly stayed small. Some of their owners Above, the old warehouse at Unity and great fun, but the last few have Weavers Way, and the cooperative busi- Griscom; below, a newspaper ad from have grown rich. For others, it’s still a ness model, for the very first time. Unity-Frankford’s heyday. labor of love. We’re proud to be busi- been pretty sparsely attended, so ness partners with all of them. I’d like to try a different approach. Variations on this question include “What’s the deal with this place?” “Can We teach our kids to do well in Starting in December, we’ll hold I shop here?” and, my personal favorite, school so they can get into a good col- a series of three member forums “Are you guys communists?” lege so they can get a good-paying job focusing on specific issues. On so they can support themselves. If they Over the years, I’ve tried a variety Wednesday, Dec. 13, we’ll talk do well, we deem them “successful.” of responses to “What’s a co-op?” some about our working member effective, some less so. But I’ve found I don’t begrudge individual suc- program. On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the best way to prevent my audience’s cess, and certainly if we raise our kids we’ll focus on our dependency right they’ll see value in helping oth- eyes from glazing over is to give a fa- on plastic packaging. On miliar example. ers and work towards bettering their communities. Thursday, Feb. 15, we’ll tackle the These days my favorite example, Co-op’s product philosophy. one unique to our city, is the old Unity- But the quest for individual success Frankford grocery. need not be to the exclusion of shared For each of these forums, I’ll success. begin with a brief presentation Philadelphians of a certain age and then open it up for general may remember Unity-Frankford stores, I think those Unity-Frankford which thrived through the middle of folks got it right. They were entrepre- discussion. the 20th century, and even if you don’t, neurs too, in business to make a prof- If these subjects are of interest you’ve probably seen their signs, many it, to build a better life for themselves to you, please join me for an bel, the “Unity” brand, so people shop- and their children. They happily em- of which have stubbornly survived on hour or so to give your thoughts ping in any of their stores would see a braced the American way — many Uni- street corners throughout the city and and to hear from your fellow suburbs. There’s one at Chew and Mee- familiar brand associated exclusively ty-Frankford owners were first- or sec- member-owners. han in East Mt. Airy. with Unity-Frankford, one that assured ond-generation Americans — and took quality and value. charge of their own financial destiny. These were not consumer co-ops — Jon Roesser like Weavers Way. These were for-profit The warehouse freed the grocers But they also saw the value of co- mom-and-pop stores (the profit provid- from having to deal with suppliers di- operation, of seeing their fellow grocers OPEN MEMBER FORUM ing the livelihood for Mom and Pop). rectly and allowed them to concentrate not as competitors, but as fellow entre- on running their stores. It saved them preneurs. Instead of creating a whole Each Unity-Frankford store was time, money and aggravation. chain of stores, owned by a wealthy “Working Membership/ independently owned. All were small few, they created a cooperative that be- Member Engagement” — most were no bigger than Weavers People identifying a common need, joining forces to achieve that need: haved like a chain, but benefited many, Way’s Carpenter Lane store — and the many owners. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6-7 p.m. individual owners identified a common That’s a co-op. Community Room need: centralized warehousing. Simple. And yet it’s puzzling that It’s a mind-set that I believe is due for resuscitation. A society that embrac- 555 Carpenter Lane Pooling their resources, they pur- this simple concept has become so for- eign to so many. es nothing but a dog-eat-dog, winner- There will be refreshments! chased a warehouse, on Unity Street in take-all, in-it-for-me approach is bound Frankford. Their cooperatively owned Has our society’s emphasis on the www.weaversway.coop/12.13.forum to become ruthless, uncaring, selfish or contact Membership at warehouse operation dealt with suppli- individual clouded our ability to under- and, ultimately, immoral. ers, maintained inventory and negoti- stand the value of mutual benefit? members@weaversway or No thanks. There’s power in unity. 215-843-2350, ext. 119 ated volume pricing with farmers, food Entrepreneurs and their for-profit producers and wholesalers. businesses are the foundation of Weav- See you around the Co-op. 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Don’t Trash that Tree: Recycle or Repurpose It! by Marsha Low, for the Weavers Way Environment Committee Go ahead, throw it all in — you’ll be boiling the contents of your stock pot for hours! Here’s your yearly reminder about holiday trees: Once they are stripped of their finery, please don’t place them on the curb on your trash day if you live in Philadelphia, as they will end up in the landfill. City residents can visit www.philadelphiastreets.com/holiday for alternatives, but you may want to consider recycling your tree at the yearly TreeCycle event sponsored by Weavers Way Environment Committee and GRinCH. This year, the event will be Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Sunset Avenue entrance to Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. Requested donation is $10, and all proceeds go to support WWEC’s grant program and GRinCH’s Green Warrior student grant program. (You can also drop off your tree at various sites around the city. Go to www.philadelphiastreets.com/ holiday for the latest details. Also, instead of recycling your tree, you could repurpose it: ● Prop the tree up in your yard to provide shelter for backyard wildlife. Once the needles dry out, you can use them to mulch acid-loving plants such as azaleas and blueberry shrubs. ● Cut off the branches and use them to cover areas of your garden where bulbs and other sensitive plants are located. Plants can be heaved out of the soil due to the frost-thaw cycles that are com- Don’t forget, the gravy can go in too. mon in our area during the winter, and placing evergreen boughs on Turn Your Leftovers and Peelings these areas will prevent that. Into Useful Stock and Beautiful Soup TreeCycling 2018 by Shawn O’Connell, into small pieces with kitchen shears. Consider TTreeCycTreeCycreeCyclilingng 20 201818 Weavers Way Mt. 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Stock — poultry, beef, have a lot of leftover fresh herbs, puree them programprogram and and the the Weavers Weavers Way Way Environment Environment (off GermantownCommitteeCommittee Avenue grant grant, program.at program. the top of vegetable, pork or ham, fish — is easy and al- with some olive oil and stir that in. Leftover CommitteeWe are requesting grant9:3 program.0 aa $10m donation -12:30 perp treem to help Chestnut Hill)fund GRinCH’s Green Warrior. . student-grant. . . ways useful. Most soups begin here. And mak- 9:30 a.Thanksm.-1 to Bartlett2:3 Tree0.p Experts.m for. chipping mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, pearl onions, ThanksprogramThanks to Bartlett to and BartlettWe the areTree Weavers Tree requesting Experts Experts Way fora $10Environmentfor chipping chippingdonation per tree to help servicesservices & Norwood-Fontbonne & Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Academy for for the the ing stock is extremely rewarding. any and all leftover veggies are perfect. 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I’ll have leftover brussels fund GRinCH’s Green Warriorspace. student-grant Meat, fish or poultry stock is made with sprouts and butternut squash to throw in. Add program and the Weavers Way Environment ThanksCommittee to grantBartlett program. Tree Experts for chipping bones with a bit of meat left on them, aromat- white beans and some of the remaining turkey services & Norwood-Fontbonne Academy for the ics such as onion (including the skins), cel- meat. Pancetta. Chopped sage and rosemary. Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts for chipping Soup, in all its cozy, comfy, frugal glory! space.services & Norwood-Fontbonne Academy for the ery (leaves and core), carrots, fennel (fronds space. and stalks), parsnips, bay leaves, peppercorns, If your stock is flavorful and properly sea- garlic, herbs (stems and all) or whatever you soned you’re ready to make soup right then and have. Remember: no rules, no recipe. Save there. Or freeze it for another day. 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7095 Henry Ave. (at Saul High School) FARM MARKET Loo or CSA sinps Sprin 218 14 THE SHUTTLE December 2017 Puerto Rico JOIN THE (Continued from Page 1) LAND & HEART PROJECT tion in modernity: colonization + tourism + industrial food + a history of sugar-cane TO BENEFIT PUERTO RICO mono-cropping = a poor outcome, most definitely at the expense of the land and The Mercantile people. I came up with a five-year plan: Meet the farmers, become fluent in Span- Sunday, Dec. 17, 3-5 p.m. ish, increase eco-tourism and reach out to Enjoy herbal brews and dish international cooperative organizations to bring the power of co-ops to the island. food justice! I came home to Philadelphia last spring Donate: to launch my naturals education business, LandHeartProject.org Owl School Philly. Volunteer: It was clear and crisp at 555 Carpen- [email protected] ter when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in September. The next days brought or 267-694-2136 shock and heartbreak. Crops and jungle canopy — gone. Farms destroyed, clean water at a premium, people in danger. My family was fortunate: The “Bosque Seco” (dry forest) of the Southwest is well suited for storm safety, and flooding was manageable. Municipal water was running within days. Our home and our friends’ homes were not badly damaged. With frugal use of propane, and a lot of beeswax candles, the tribe is getting by. This is not the case for most of the eastern and central mountainous regions, where rain, landslides, debris, disease and lack Top, a neighborhood mango of power, plus politics, continue to gen- tree before two hurricanes hit; erate chaos. left, a mockup of a how the Land The five-year plan became the three- & Heart Project would equip its month plan, and the Land & Heart Proj- fleet of vans; above, the natural ect was born. Social media made connec- apothecary of a San Juan herbalist tions across the country possible quickly. on the team. As Puerto Rican farmers worked tireless- ly to clear rural roads, supply food and (Continued on Next Page) December 2017 THE SHUTTLE 15

(Continued from Preceding Page) procure seeds, we agriculture activists in the States spent our days and nights form- ing a coalition. Within weeks, we found one another and dug in. Locally we are thrilled to partner with Teens Inc. Philly, a nonprofit -fo cused on service learning through trav- el. Land & Heart and Teens Inc. will develop out-of-the-box educational pro- gramming in sustainability, culture and business skills for young people and the Puerto Rico’s El Yunque, young-at-heart. We envision a coopera- the only tropical tive education/exchange program, closer rainforest in the U.S. to home than those in Central America, National Forest system, with grants to make the program acces- was heavily damaged sible to all. Contributions to the Land & by Hurricane Maria. Heart Project will help fund a scholarship program for Teens Inc. participants, who will join us in Puerto Rico this winter. Florida-based Restoration Orchard ture effort, the Land & Heart Project has resources include water filtration sys- a rewarding act of abundance that ripples helms our permaculture team, drawing up found an ally in the Association for Re- tems, solar oven kits, portable solar char- near and far. Who knows? Perhaps some- plans for systems, education and growth generative Culture, an Indiana nonprof- gers, nonperishable food, communica- day you can join us on the farm! it that sponsors permaculture education- through learning centers in years to come. tions and camping gear, translation tools For more information, visit: Together we will sponsor teams of al and demonstration projects around the and an herbal apothecary. The Land & ● TeensIncPhilly.org student builders and experienced perma­ United States. Heart Project is fundraising and conduct- culturists to join the Puerto Rico Resilience A most crucial point is that these ini- ing drives for seeds, tools and medicinal ● Departamento de la Comida: Fund’s La Solidaria farms tour, starting in tiatives be led and directed by people who herbs. Shipping and ground transporta- www.facebook.com/ January. The Resilience Fund developed as know their island. Our mission is support tion are necessary. La Solidaria is work- departamentodelacomida/ a response to Hurricane Maria’s devasta- and development. To this end, we have ing toward a fleet of vans outfitted with ● Puerto Rico Resilience Fund: tion of small farms and food cooperatives. connected with an expanding network of camp kitchens and farm gear. www.americasforconservation.org/ La Solidaria is headed by cooperative ag- other nonprofit, community, agricultur- Weavers Way, your cooperative-busi- lasolidaria riculture activist/restaurador-turned-lead- al and academic organizations across the ness school is reaching into the world! ● FondodeResilienciaPuertoRico.org er/spokesperson, Tara Rodriguez-Besosa, United States who can create innovative Our remarkable co-op is where I learned who intends to carry restoration workers to systems based on the needs of those to the power and grit of collectively choos- ● ARCulture.org “200 farms in 20 months.” whom Puerto Rico belongs. Our ultimate ing how to run a successful enterprise. April Lea Pedrick is a natural food This tour will bring immediate water goal is a cooperative bridging the island That we can achieve significant growth and herbs educator, founder of Owl and food relief to farms across the island and the States for all committed to resto- in sustainable farming, food justice and School Philly (www.owlschoolphilly. and create connections for expanding ration agriculture and a sustainable future! environmental integrity is, quite simply, com) and member of Weavers Way’s permaculture education centers and food Supplies being transported to the is- the basis of restoring the world. Growing Neighborhood Nutrition Team. Reach forests in the years to come. For this fu- land without further burdening limited our coalition with community support is her at [email protected].

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reschoolers from the Cooper- Pative Nursery School on Lincoln Drive went on an apple-tasting adventure this fall to Weavers Way Mt. Airy. With the help of Produce Manager Jean Mack- enzie, they tried three types of apples — the green Mutsu, the sweet Pinata and the old-fashioned Smokehouse. In the days leading up to their Oct. 19 field trip, the students read some books about apples and learned some songs about them. They talked about what they already knew about apples and apple trees. On that Thursday morning, the chil- dren, teachers and a handful of parents Setting out through the woods. VISIT THIS FALL put on their hats and coats and lined up at the gate to begin their journey. They fering apple pieces to the children as cus- miquon.org/visit walked through the woods, past the Up- tomers shopped. sal train station and down Greene Street Each student described the taste, col- and up again. North’s mother Jessica led or and texture of the apples they tried, the way and the students followed, each and selected their favorites. Since many holding onto a buddy’s hand. By the time of them are regular shoppers at Weavers they made it to the Co-op, many jackets Way, they were not surprised that there had been unzipped and the adults were are many kinds of apples. But they were huffing and puffing. The sun and exercise excited to learn new names and share the warmed everyone up. experience with their friends and teachers. The large group made itself comfort- Each group of students had their turn able on the sidewalk outside The Mer- to come into the store with a teacher and cantile while Teacher Leah took the first a parent to sample Miss Jean’s apples. group of five students into the main store. Reaching for a third apple to share, Evan Miss Jean hosted the apple-tasting right in front of the apple bins, slicing and of- (Continued on Next Page)

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(Continued from Preceding Page) Dave whispered to Teacher Leah: “She is so generous!” While waiting for their classmates, the other children stayed busy out- side: Teacher Pam led them in singing; Teacher Kerry shared some stories and helped get the wiggles out by playing a game of “Simon says.” They also snacked on ginger cookies and drank apple cider out of tiny paper cups. Miss Pam of Moving Arts of Mt. Airy let the children explore her se- cret garden, with its little pathways, pond and many decorative bird feeders. The children were delighted to get a peek behind the familiar fence across the street from the Co-op. Some students also enjoyed taking turns on Miss Pam’s old rocking horses. All too soon, it was time for the return journey. The students left with a big pile of apples that they turned into applesauce and apple cake the next day at school. Weavers Way member Nandini Deo is a Cooperative Nursery School parent.

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reetings and thanks for writ- expectations of its staff, members and community.

Ging. As usual, suggestions and re- When there is confusion about the content or the role sponses may have been edited for brev- ity, clarity and/or comedy. In addition, no of governing documents, clarity of action suffers, as “ idea, concept, issue, remark, phrase, de- scription of event, word or word string does communication, sense of purpose and, ultimately, should be taken seriously. This also ap- plies to the previous sentence. Ends policy): Weavers Way Cooperative results. Maybe it’s time for us to have a look at these Weavers Way has a mission, and one Association exists to provide commercial of our Board’s duties, as directed by our and community services for the greater documents and talk about their role at Weavers Way. bylaws, is to assure our mission is carried good of its members and community, to out. We’ve had a mission statement since champion the cooperative model and to and is probably due for a review. We have are well-written and accurate, they can I’m not sure when, at least since the mid- strengthen the local economy.” other governing documents, such as our form a clear basis upon which a co-op can base expectations of its staff, members ’80s, maybe longer. While that is a fine statement, it is not bylaws, Ends statements and Executive and community. When there is confusion “Mission” an is interesting word, as our mission statement — it is from the in- Limitations. All are occasionally modi- about the content or the role of govern- lately it is frequently used by organiza- troductory paragraph of our Ends policies. fied and updated by our Board, but I don’t ing documents, clarity of action suffers, tions (including for-profit businesses) It appears our consultant did not realize remember us ever changing the mission as does communication, sense of purpose to reflect their values and purpose, plus that at Weavers Way, the mission state- statement. When I think about how a mis- and, ultimately, results. Maybe it’s time there is the more traditional use, such as ment is different from the Ends. While it sion statement and Ends statements are re- for us to have a look at these documents by the military and church. may seem like a small and relatively irrel- lated, I believe they will be in alignment and talk about their role at Weavers Way. We recently hired a consultant to per- evant difference, to me it reflects a lack of in that you end up achieving your Ends if form our annual staff survey. As I filled understanding of the role of mission state- you continuously and successfully carry Weavers Way’s mission statement is it, I was kind of taken aback to see this: ments and Ends policies in our organiza- out your mission. Mission statements de- on our website, as is our Ends statement, “The next two questions will ask about tion, not to mention a lack of familiarity scribe actions; Ends describe results. but since the mission hasn’t been updated in a while, I thought I would print it here. Weavers Way’s mission. Here is the mis- with the Co-op by the consultant. When governing documents like sion statement (also called the global Our mission statement is sort of long, mission and Ends statements and bylaws (Suggestions Continued on Next Page) Weavers Way Mission Statement cooperative efforts, and educate our members local businesses, wholesalers, community and our community about consumer issues and groups, and institutions in ways that strengthen It is the mission of Weavers Way Cooperative the cooperative movement. our community and benefit our members. Association to operate a grocery-based consumer We embrace diversity and seek to reflect that organization that is owned and governed by its We’re committed to each other as members. We diversity in our membership. members, and to build community, both within maintain a welcoming store which operates in its membership and in the communities it serves. an atmosphere of trust and respect. We provide We’re committed to the environment. We an equitable and rewarding workplace for our We do things cooperatively. We encourage work to sustain a healthy planet, promote member-employees. We offer products and each member to contribute to and participate environmentally sound products and practices, services that both reflect our members’ needs in all activities we undertake as a cooperative. encourage and support local and organic We follow and promote the International and balance quality and cost. farming, and try to act with environmental Cooperative Principles, support other co-ops and We’re committed to the community. We support consciousness in all our endeavors.

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Mayor Kenney at the podium in the Great Room at the Waldorf School of Philadelphia; his talk preceded dinner, but hors d’oeuvres kept the crowd focused. Kenney. The Co-op has strongly support- Co-op General Manager Jon Roesser opioid addiction and drug violence add to Fall GMM ed schools in the neighborhoods where directed Kenney’s attention to the group problems in poverty-stricken neighbor- it has stores—the C.W. Henry School in in the back of the room holding up a ban- (Continued from Page 1) hoods. “The only way anyone is going to Mt. Airy and J.S. Jenks in Chestnut Hill, ner opposing SEPTA’s proposed natural- get out of poverty,” he said, “is through people together and can serve as commu- as well as W.B. Saul High School in Rox- gas-fired power plant in Nicetown. Con- education.” nity spaces,” Kenney said. borough, which partners with Weavers struction of the plant has been approved Returning to the subject of schools, That community support may be even Way Farms. by SEPTA’s board but is opposed by many Kenney responded to a question about how more important in the future. Just the day The mayor covered several other top- organizations, schools and several elect- the new municipal school board would be before addressing Weavers Way members, ics during his prepared remarks, then took ed officials. Opponents say natural gas is Kenney told City Council he would ask off his glasses and took questions from not clean energy and they want SEPTA to formed in policy-oriented depth detail that for the state’s School Reform Commission Co-op members. move from fossil fuels to renewable en- underscored his longstanding focus on the ergy. In addition, a report by the Environ- issue of public education. to disband itself and return public school Asked about reducing the city’s car- mental Protection Agency states that Nice- control to the city. The SRC, which began bon footprint, Kenney reiterated the city’s He has made improving education the town already has more fine particulate overseeing the schools 16 years ago, voted commitment to move toward 100 per- centerpiece of his administration, first by pollution than three-quarters of neighbor- to dissolve on Nov. 16. Kenney told Co-op cent renewable energy and reduce carbon taking on the implementation of a soda tax hoods across the country, which has result- members that he felt as if he had “jumped emissions by 80 percent. He said he will in part to fund universal preschool, and ed, in part, in an abysmal childhood asth- off a cliff” by taking on running the schools continue these efforts despite the White now by deciding to resume control over ma rate of one in every three children. and figuring out how to pay for them and House’s withdrawal from the Paris cli- public schools and taking the necessary the projected $1 billion deficit over the mate agreement. Kenney acknowledged the protesters, steps to pay for them. next five years. But the mayor said the city but noted that the city has only two votes Kenney commiserated with Weav- “These are our kids,” he said. “And needs to be accountable for the education ers Way members about the difficulty of on the SEPTA board. He promised to take these children need to know they have of its 200,000 schoolchildren, adding, “We eliminating plastic bags from retailers in the opposition to the project into account. value.” had to make a decision that public educa- the city, saying there is one proposal that The mayor also talked about the high tion is our responsibility.” has now gained traction but more needs rate of poverty in the city — about 25 Jacqueline Boulden is a It was one of many applause lines for to be done. percent of the city’s residents — and said Weavers Way working member.

At left, Membership Manager Kirsten Bernal is joined at the sign-in table by Board member Larry Daniels and cooperator Rachel Millenbach; above, while Kentu seems to be having all the fun (as usual), cooperator Eric Sternfels is focused on the task at hand: serving the checkpea stew!

Weavers Way Programs Coordinator Stephanie Bruneau, left, and cooperator Paula Paul highlight DIY aspects of the evening’s zero-waste system. December 2017 THE SHUTTLE 29 Now Meanwhile, in Co-op CHEF’S Business, Jon Roesser CORNERTaking Crunches the Numbers Requests! by Mary Sweeten, Editor, Weavers Way Shuttle by Bonnie Shuman, Weavers Way Executive Chef ollowing the headliner turn by Mayor Ken- Fney at the Fall General Membership Meeting, Gener- al Manager Jon Roesser turned to Weavers Way finances. ow — we’ve come a Wlong way. As I said at our “At its heart, this is a business meeting and we do General Membership Meeting on have some business to attend to,” he said, walking mem- Nov. 3, I recently marked my 15th bers through a set of figures for Fiscal 2017, which year at Weavers Way — from rice spanned July 1, 2016-June 2017, and providing snapshots cookers in the basement of Mt. of performance since the summer. Weavers Way prep-food chef Jenna Balaban, right above, heads the line, while Airy to overseeing a three-store cooperator Barbara Adolphe dished out the curry. He noted to applause that overall sales continued to culinary and deli program. increase in FY17 from $21.8 million to $22.2 million, a I can’t express enough my Tofu and Chickpea Curry Stew 2.19 percent rise, “so we remain a growing organization.” gratitude to our members and • 1 block fresh tofu (about 1 lb.), cubed Addressing gross margin, he said, “We all have to customers. To those of you I’ve put on our owner caps for this slide: We are owners of • 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas known since those days working this enterprise, these are dollars we use to run our opera- in the basement, to the new • 2 15-oz. cans coconut milk (tree-nut allergen) tion, the dollars we have left after we’re done paying for folks in Ambler, your kind words • 1/2 lb. carrots, peeled, medium-diced goods that we sell.” about how delicious our prepared • 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, medium diced And gross margin slipped from 36.88 percent in foods are is a motivation to keep • 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes growing. FY16 to 36.66 in FY17, “which doesn’t sound like a big • 1 large sweet onion, large-diced deal — it really isn’t a huge big deal — but that means a Speaking of Ambler, we are • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice loss of margin dollars . . . that’s $50,000 less we have to seeing that people seem to be • 3 heaping tbls. curry powder run the business.” looking for a different mix of prepared foods than what we sell • 2 tsp. brown sugar Meanwhile, labor costs edged up, from $5.6 million in Chestnut Hill. Ambler folks, I • 4 tbls. coconut oil in FY16 to just over $5.7 million, or 25.6 percent of sales encourage you to email me and • Salt to taste to 25.8. Again, not a huge number, Roesser said, attrib- uting it partly to increases in heath insurance premiums. let me know what you’re looking • Optional, for garnish: chopped scallions, chopped cilantro for. Our aim is to serve you with That FY17 was a period of some disruption was borne the highest quality food and to Heat oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add diced onion and out in net income. “A scary number: We lost $91,000” make your life a little easier when carrot. Cook until onion is translucent and carrots are tender. Turn heat to compared to FY16, when net income was $291,441. “But you don’t feel like cooking. I look low and add curry powder. Stir for a few minutes to toast the curry a bit. the really important number is our adjusted net income, forward to hearing from you! Add tomatoes, coconut milk, lime juice and brown sugar. Allow mixture to because so many of our expenses are one-time expenses simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally. This allows the curry to mellow. Many of you requested the recipe related to the Ambler project,” Roesser explained. With for the Tofu and Chickpea Curry Meanwhile, roast the diced potatoes in a 350-degree oven until golden those expenses subtracted, “the core business was profit- Stew we served at the General brown. When done, add to stew. Before serving, add cubed tofu and serve able at $173,000.” Membership Meeting. Thanks for with garnishes if desired. (You can roast the tofu until golden brown before Now, “if you want to know why our gross margin is all the compliments, and I am so adding to the stew if you prefer a chewier texture, as I do.) down, here’s why,” Roesser continued, putting up a slide glad you enjoyed it! Serve with rice of your choice. showing membership statistics: [email protected] ●●Active members as of June 30: 7,142. “We increased membership by 1,103 in FY17; that’s great,” Roesser said, to applause. ●●Working members: 2,418. “So 704 more working members.” ●● Senior Tuesday Discount participants: 883, increased by 96 households ●●Food For All, our needs-based discount program: 115, an increase of 30 households. “So these programs, the Working Member program, the Food For All program, the Senior Tuesday program, they’re all good programs. I’m glad that we have them — super-happy that all of them have expanded — but un- derstand as a business owner what this means: These pro- grams entail discounts that cost us margin,” Roesser said. “And again, I’m not saying that that’s bad. I’m just say- ing it’s true.” Moving on to FY18, which started July 1, 2017, Roesser said Mt. Airy sales continue to increase year over The mayor acknowledged the banner, below, some members held up at the back of the room in opposition to the proposed year, at $3.9 million vs. $3.7 million during the same pe- SEPTA power plant; below right, GM Jon Roesser scores a selfie. riod last fall — a 6.7 percent increase. The Chestnut Hill store also did better than the same period last year, $3.9 million compared to $3.8 million, a 2.16 percent increase. Roesser also noted that since the Ambler store opened Oct. 11, Chestnut Hill has seen a decline in sales of about 5 percent: “We’ve seen some sales migration, which we anticipated.” As for Ambler, Roesser said store sales so far are about $145,000 a week. “That puts us at about $7.5 mil- lion a year if that number holds. That sales figure is just about what we budgeted for. We need to get to about $8 million annually for the store to be profitable.” “The store is doing well, we’ve received a lot of posi- GMM photos by Weavers Way tive feedback from the community, a lot of new members have joined since we opened. So things are going great. I Working Member Ellie Seif do encourage you to get out there and take a look if you haven’t been there,” he said. [email protected] 30 THE SHUTTLE December 2017

Weavers Way workshops provide opportunities WHY NOT GIVE A WORKSHOP WORKSHOPS ARE HELD: to learn and share knowledge on a wide range of YOURSELF? ● In Mt. Airy in the Community Room, topics. Popular themes include civic life, health, Anyone can propose a topic, and members who 555 Carpenter Lane, and The Mercantile, the environment and, of course, food! Workshops lead workshops get three hours of work credit. It’s 542 Carpenter Lane. are usually free and always open to the public. a great way to maintain Working Member status. ● In Chestnut Hill in The Backyard, 8482 RSVP on EVENTBRITE Germantown Ave., and the Healing Arts WE ASK THAT YOU REGISTER EVEN IF THE Studio, 15 W. Highland Ave., 2nd floor. WORKSHOP IS FREE. ● On our farms: Henry Got Crops at Saul High Go online at Eventbrite or RSVP via the Events School, 7095 Henry Ave., and at Awbury Calendar, www.weaversway.coop/events/ Arboretum, 901 E. Washington Lane. workshops. Or do it the old fashioned way: ● In Ambler, in The Cafe at the store, 217 E. Contact Programs Coordinator Stephanie Butler Ave., or the Ambler Senior Center, 45 Bruneau at [email protected] or Forest Ave. 215-843-2350, ext. 152. ● Other locations as noted. COMING UP

Pranayama (Breathwork) in Practice & felt ornaments! There will be three designs Theory to choose from with lots of options for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Blue Banyan embellishing and personalizing your creation. Yoga Studio, 7153 Sprague St. No experience necessary! $5 per person Join Sophie Simpson of Blue Banyan Yoga includes hot chocolate. for a 90-minute exploration and practice of Party Time! Herbal & Spice Infusions for breathwork. We will dive into the physiological Cocktails benefits of breath as well as the profound influence breath has on our energy, bodies Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., The Mercantile and vitality. FREE. No prior yoga experience We’ll be teaching, crafting and tasting necessary. our way through this workshop on how to use homemade natural infusions to make Make Your Own interesting, festive and unique concoctions. The Weavers Way Neighborhood Holiday Wreath Amaze your friends with custom herbal Nutrition Team is a group of Thursday, Dec. 7, cocktails for the holidays! FREE. nutritionists, dietitians and other 7-8:30 p.m., The wellness practitioners who are working Mercantile together to bring nutrition inspiration Join Lizzy Holm and information to Co-op members. of Forest House The Team aims to provide information Garden Design and resources that empower members for a fun evening to make desired changes in their of wreath nutritional program. and holiday decorations crafting using native plants. Each DECEMBER PROGRAMS participant will leave with their own unique and Winter Wellness: Homemade Gift Ideas beautiful holiday wreath! $45 per person covers Sunday, Dec. 10, 3-4:30 p.m. materials, snacks and hot cider. The Cafe, Ambler Keeping Warm, Keeping Well DIY Non-Toxic Home Cleaning Supplies Join us at the Ambler store for ideas for creative, healthful DIY gifts. Kristin Thursday, Dec. 7, 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fulmer, licensed professional counselor Healing Arts Studio The Mercantile and certified nutritional therapist, and Tara Join the Weavers Way Health & Wellness Join Weavers Way staff members Liana Orazi Bevivino, nutritionist and health educator, Committee for a show-and-tell workshop and Kellie O’Heron for an interactive workshop will present recipes, demos and samples. focusing on clothing, foods and beverages. on the why and how of making your own non- FREE. We are warm-blooded and warm-hearted, so toxic cleaning supplies. Liana and Kellie run Eco it matters to our health and mood to not have Daydream, a green cleaning company. FREE. Essential Oils 101 cold invading us. FREE. Brew Your Own Kombucha 101 Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7-8:30 p.m., The Mercantile DIY Glass Crafted Luminaries Saturday, Dec. 16, 3-4:30 p.m., Join April Lea Pedrick, natural food and Saturday, Dec. 9, 3-4:30 p.m., The Mercantile The Mercantile herbs educator and founder of Owl School Workshop leader Lizzy Nowadays you see more and more kombucha, Philly, for a discussion and demonstration Holm of Forest House that fermented tea beverage full of things that of the use of essential oils for the health Garden Design will are good for you, on store shelves, but it is easy and well-being of yourself and your family. show you how to use to make at home. Join Weavers Way member $5; attendees will receive a $5 Weavers paper cutting and other Aaron Mittica to learn how. $5; attendees will Way gift card. methods and media receive a $5 Weavers Way gift card. to create beautiful Healthy Gut, Happy Holiday Winter Solstice Holiday Wreath Making luminaries out of glass Thursday, Dec. 14, 7-8:30 p.m., vessels. $30 per person Thursday, Dec. 21, 6-9 p.m., The Mercantile Ambler Senior Center covers materials, snacks Celebrate the season with a candle-lit workshop Holiday eating can leave our digestion and hot cider. on the age-old art of wreath-making. Geraldine compromised. Learn strategies, recipes Lavin of Suntrap Apothecary will demonstrate Crafting by the Fire: DIY Felt Ornaments and resources for understanding the gut- how to fashion beautiful wreaths out of vines, health connection and keeping your gut Sunday, Dec. 10, 3-4:30 p.m., The Mercantile evergreen branches, dried flowers and more. happy and healthy from Kristin Fulmer, Join Ali Dworsak of The Little Workshop $45 per person covers materials, snacks and hot Licensed Professional Counselor and and make your own beautiful hand-sewn cider on the wood-burning stove. Certified Nutritional Therapist. FREE.

MORE INFO & TO RSVP: www.weaversway.coop/events/workshops [email protected]/215-843-2350, ext. 152 December 2017 THE SHUTTLE 31

5, 2017, and Jan. 9 and Feb. 6, 2018. 2018 Elections We suggest you look at minutes from Regional Co-op our meetings (online under “My Co-op” (Continued from Page 1) 2018 in the Weavers Way Member Center, Alliance Seeks mum of 11 members. In most cases, members.weaversway.coop) to become Board members are elected for staggered familiar with our operations. Cooperator three-year terms. This cycling system Informational sessions for candi- Looking for a way to complete keeps the Board at capacity; turnover is dates will be held Thursday, Jan. 18; your work hours that doesn’t staggered so that newly elected members Monday, Jan. 22; and Wednesday, Jan. involve wrapping cheese, stocking serve with more experienced members. 24. All sessions are at 7 p.m., with loca- shelves or sweeping stairs? Elections are held every spring. tions in each of our three communities Want to contribute to the co-op In 2018, members will elect five di- BOARD ELECTIONS to be announced. Candidates must sub- movement? Volunteer to do some rectors. Four Board members are finish- mit a ballot application by Feb. 28, with research for the Mid-Atlantic Food ing up their terms, so four candidates will a written statement and a photo, and take Cooperative Alliance. The work for Weavers Way. We require a gener- involves compiling information be elected to regular three-year terms to part in a video interview in early March. ous time commitment from Board Direc- about food co-ops throughout take their places. Another Board member These photos and interviews will appear tors, as most of our work is done in small the region; you’ll need access to is leaving early, and one candidate will be in The Shuttle and on the Weavers Way groups that supplement the meetings. the internet, and you’ll probably elected for one year to fill out the term. website. Voting starts April 1 and contin- have to make some phone calls. The active agenda of the Board in- We are looking for candidates who ues until the Spring 2018 General Mem- You can easily fulfill your yearly cludes evaluating the growth and devel- will use their talents, interests and knowl- bership Meeting, where the results will be edge of our community to represent the work requirement (for at least one opment of our new Ambler store, increas- announced. person, and maybe for two). ing membership and addressing store members. Those who understand and re- spect group process serve the Board well. There is no monetary compensation For more information, contact prices while still continuing to pay staff for Weavers Way Board services. But be- fairly. The Board also addresses sales and Education and training is provided to all MAFCA Chair Sue Wasserkrug at Board members. ing on the Board is rewarding and greatly [email protected]. profits and approves any rebate to mem- appreciated by the membership. bers. Though our scheduled meetings are If you are interested in serving, we More information is available at Learn more about MAFCA at the first Tuesday of the month, addition- require you to attend at least one regu- www.mafca.coop al meetings and phone conferences are lar Tuesday Board meeting prior to run- www.weaversway.coop/board. called to address timely opportunities ning. Opportunities to attend are Dec. [email protected]

What’s What & Who’s Who at Weavers Way

Weavers Way Board Weavers Way Mt. Airy Weavers Way Chestnut Hill Weavers Way Ambler 559 Carpenter Lane 8424 Germantown Ave. 217 E. Butler Ave. The Weavers Way Board of Directors represents members’ 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily interests in the operation of the stores and the broader 215-843-2350 Sunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 215-302-5550 vision of the Co-op. 215-866-9150 The December Board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the 2nd-floor conference room at the Weavers Way Across the Way Weavers Way Next Door Chestnut Hill Community Center, 8419 Germantown Ave. 610 Carpenter Lane 8426 Carpenter Lane For more information about board governance and policies, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily visit www.weaversway.coop/board. Board members’ email 215-843-2350, ext. 276 215-866-9150, ext. 221/222 addresses are at www. weaversway.coop/board-directors, or contact the Board administrator at boardadmin@ weaversway.coop or 215-843-2350, ext. 118. HOW TO REACH US 2016-2017 Weavers Way Board www.weaversway.coop [email protected] President: Chris Hill At-Large: Eric Borgstrom, Vice President: Joshua Bloom Megan Seitz Clinton, General Manager Ambler Chestnut Hill Mt. Airy Treasurer: Emmalee MacDonald Larry Daniels, Joyce Jon Roesser, ext. 131 Store Manager Store Manager Store Manager Secretary: Lisa Hogan Miller, Joan Patton, Laura [email protected] Kathryn Worley, ext. 300 Dean Stefano, ext. 212 Rick Spalek, ext. 101 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Morris Siena, David Woo Finance Manager Susan Beetle, ext. 110 Wellness Next Door Wellness Across the Way Wellness [email protected] Andrea Houlihan, ext. 378 Amira Shell, ext. 220 Lisa Whitlock, ext. 114 The Shuttle Purchasing Manager [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Norman Weiss, ext. 133 Grocery Grocery Grocery Editor: Mary Sweeten [email protected] Nancy Timmons Melley, ext. 373 James Mitchell, ext. 217 Matt Hart, ext. 140 [email protected], 215-843-2350, ext. 135 Marketing Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Crystal Pang, ext. 121 Art Director: Annette Aloe Produce Produce Produce [email protected] Erik Fagerstrom, ext. 377 Josh Magnitzky, ext. 211 Jean MacKenzie, ext. 107 [email protected], 215-843-2350, ext. 130 HR Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Advertising Coordinator: Karen Plourde Danielle Swain, ext. 132 Deli Deli Deli [email protected], 215-843-2350, ext. 314 [email protected] Anne Learnard, ext. 359 Ann Marie Arment, ext. 209 Shawn O’Connell, ext. 109 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Proofreaders this issue: Jenny French, Claire Gavin, Michelle Membership Manager Quirk, Lisa Wallenstein Kirsten Bernal, ext. 119 Prepared Food Prepared Food Prepared Food [email protected] Alisa Consorto, ext. 374 John Adams, ext. 209 Dave Ballentine, ext. 102 Contributors this issue: Jacqueline Boulden, Laurie T. Outreach Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Conrad, Nandini Deo, Trudi Dixon, Sandra Folzer, Howard Bettina de Caumette, ext. 118 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Meat, Poultry & Seafood Meat, Poultry & Seafood Goldstein, Lisa Hogan, Ron Kushner, Marsha Low, Brenda [email protected] Adam Sirine, ext. 361 Ron Moore, ext. 205 Dale Kinley, ext. 104 Malinics, Shawn O’Connell, Crystal Pang, April Pedrick, Programs Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Karen Plourde, Jon Roesser, Larry Schofer, Bonnie Shuman, Stephanie Bruneau, ext. 152 Bulk Bulk [email protected] Sierra Dunn, ext. 379 Luis Cruz, ext. 142 Betsy Teutsch, Norman Weiss Executive Chef [email protected] [email protected] Bonnie Shuman, ext. 218 [email protected] Become a Member UPCOMING MEETINGS ? Farm Manager Chestnut Hill Nina Berryman, ext. 325 Want to play a role in shaping your grocery Advertise ou can rea te utte onne Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30-8 p.m. [email protected] store? Just complete a membership form in any store or online, make an equity Community Center, 2nd floor, 8419 Germantown Ave. in the Pet Department Manager Ambler Anton Goldschneider, ext. 276 investment and you’re good to go! We ask The Shuttle new members to attend an orientation Saturday, Dec. 9, 1-2:30 p.m. Floral Buyer Shuttle meeting to learn about our cooperative Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ginger Arthur, ext. 317 Senior Center, 45 Forest Ave. advertising@ [email protected] model. You’ll receive two hours of work weaversway.coop credit for attending. We look forward to RSVP: [email protected] www.weaversway.coopshuttle-online meeting you! or 215-843-2350, ext. 118.

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