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Volume KK, Number 12 June 9, 2016 Office Donuts vs. How the Coop Says Cheese By Lily Rothman Organic Kale ating cheese is—at least for peo- By Rene Brinkley Eple who like cheese— ssa Clubb LOVES Friday lunch! Each not a difficult task. Iweek he enjoys a gourmet meal prepared However, in a with farm-fresh ingredients. cheese class regu- “One week we had a shrimp pesto and quinoa larly offered by Coop chickpea dish that was really good,” he recalls. member Elena Santo- “Another week we had a watermelon feta mint gade, Coop shoppers salad that was delicious.” can learn that there’s a Clubb is not going out to restaurants seeking lot more to that section of these mouth-watering meals. They are being pre- the dairy case than they pared at his office, for employees, free of charge. might have guessed. He works for Criterion Collection, a film company Her cheese-eating based in Manhattan. how-to, offered to about

The company has had a communal lunch tradi- ILLUSTRATION BY CATY BARTHOLOMEW a dozen members at a tion for over 20 years, but last year they stepped it recent installment of

up a notch. meals has also extended the conversation about the class, introduc- ILLUSTRATION BY VALERIE TRUCCHIA “My boss is a real foodie,” Clubb notes. “He is food in the office, and Clubb believes it is a big es a couple of extra into the slow food movement, has friends that step towards further developing the culture of the steps: “Smell, look, squeeze,” she instructed. “Then taste.” are chefs, and took a week of vacation to work in workplace. Santogade—a self-described “cheese nerd”—works in the cheese a kitchen.” “I think people appreciate that the company is industry, helping people to develop cheese-related businesses. So He continues, “Last year he hired a profession- continuing to actively do that,” he shares. “I feel like she’s able to teach the class as her work shift. Because all of the chees- ally trained chef who turned our office lunch area that’s what I value in the Coop, so it’s definitely nice es on offer in the class are sold by the Coop, the free tasting session into a working kitchen. to have here at work as well.” (which takes place upstairs in the Coop’s meeting room, using compli- Now every Friday the chef prepares a gourmet mentary tasting samples provided by the distributors) can be a great meal for a staff of 40.” Clubb, who is also a member Eat This, Not That! way to decipher the vast variety of cheeses available, and to move one’s of the Coop, says the long-running lunch tradition Over the last seven years, employers have been shopping list beyond the basics. encourages community among coworkers and on a mission to keep employees healthy: According “One cheese can take you on an exploration,” Santogade said. “You supports team building. to a study done by the Society for Human Resource learn about the world through a cheese.” Bringing on a chef to prepare locally sourced Management, 70% of U.S. employers offered a gen- At the April session, the theme was a “road trip” across the USA, eral wellness program in 2015, versus 58% in 2008. featuring cheeses that put a special American spin on their European As healthcare costs continue to skyrocket, roots. Each sample of cheese provided its own little lesson on the ins employers have found that keeping workers in and outs of its making and history, as well as the biology of bacteria and good shape helps keep health costs low. Compa- the economics, climate and agriculture that led to particular cheeses’ nies have added benefits such as exercise rooms, developments. massage therapists, nutrition counselors and nap- For example, participants learned that a fresh cheese is likely to have ping rooms to their lists of employee perks. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 As employers continue to look for ways to impact workers health, they are making changes Annual & General Meeting on June 28 to the company cafe. Some are also using tactics The General Meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop is held on to increase awareness of healthier choices. These the last Tuesday of each month. The June Annual & General include color coding food labels, to differenti- Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 28, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis ate between healthy and less healthy items, and Xavier School, 763 President St., between Sixth and putting fruit, nuts and nutritional snacks in highly Seventh Aves. Shopping hours: visible locations. Other companies have gone a The agenda is in this Gazette, on the Coop website at www. step further by offering an incentive to eat healthy foodcoop.com and available as a flier in the entryway of the 8 am - 7:30 pm food—cheaper prices. Coop. For more information about the GM and about Coop gov- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ernance, please see the center of this issue.

Fri, Jun 10 • Wordsprouts: IN THIS ISSUE Back to the Land 7:00 p.m. Puzzle ...... 3 Sat-Sun • Food Drive to Benefit CHIPS Soup Kitchen Safe Food Committee Report ...... 3 Coop Jun 11-12 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. International Trade Education Squad Report ...... 4 Tue, Jun 14 • Plow-to-Plate Movie Series: Letters to the Editor ...... 5 Event Vegucated 7:00 p.m. Welcome ...... 7 Coop Calendar, Governance Information, Highlights Fri, Jun 17 • International Trade Education Squad: Mission Statement ...... 7 Public Forum on the TPP 6:30 p.m. Calendar of Events ...... 8 Look for additional information about these and other events in this issue. Candidates for Board of Directors ...... 11 Classifieds ...... 12

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Office Donuts advance of the season. In exchange, the farmer deliv- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ers a weekly share of the For example, a few years ago harvest to the consumer. Paychex, a company of 13,000 In the workplace CSA employees based in upstate NY, model, farmers deliv- raised the price on greasy favor- er shares to a work site. ites like burgers and fries and Paula Lukats, the Program sugary soda. Within a year the Director at Just Foods, a company noted salad purchas- New York-based nonprofit es shot up by 54%, and bottled that helps communities water sales increased 17%. access locally grown food,

explains, “The workplace PHOTOS BY WILLIAM FARRINGTON Farm to Work CSA came out of an inter- Hon Tsai Tai greens from Following on the heels of the est from the CSA members. Hepworth Farms. Coop produce farm-to-table movement, which They wanted to be part of buyer Ana Gallo recommends focuses on producing region- a CSA , even if their sched- choosing them for their pleasing al food for local consumers, ule didn’t allow them to appearance and mustardy flavor. comes the farm-to-work initia- get home to pick up their tive which brings local food to share.” She continues, Member Andrew Akason stocking Lancaster Farms’ lacinato kale, office work sites. Two business “The members wanted also recommended by Coop produce buyer Ana Gallo. the main benefits Hepworth models have emerged to cater to bring the shares to the receives from working with small to this growing demand. workplace, and the farmers were to their wellness packages, ers on board. They pitch the entrepreneurs is flexibility. “Let’s The first is a variation of com- open to it because they want to and some subsidize the cost company to bring this service to say I am long on cherry toma- munity-supported agriculture connect to members.” of shares. their office.” At other times, Gil- toes, I can call up the startup we (CSA), which is an agreement While most office CSA’s are The workplace CSA has lett notes that human resourc- work with and they will move the between a farmer and a cus- started by employees, some numerous benefits. For employ- es departments bring Farmigo product for me,” says Hepworth. tomer where the customer buys organizations actively encour- ers they include providing a to their company, viewing their “Also if I have something that a share of the farmer’s crop in age participation by adding it service that could make their offerings as an asset to the com- doesn’t work out, I can substi- workers lives easier, while also pany’s wellness packages. tute for another product.” making them healthier. For Another benefit of the food PLASTIC PACKAGING COLLECTIONS employees, workplace CSAs Farmers Love Partners delivery model is more money provide an additional incentive According to the National for farmers. Farmigo says its 2nd Wednesday of every month 3:45-6 p.m. to eat better. By participating, Restaurant Association, locally farmers receive two to three some employees also make sourced food continues to be one times more than farms that 4th Saturday of every month 1:45-4 p.m. new, interdepartmental con- of the top restaurant trends for sell to typical supermarkets. nections with coworkers who STARTING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 are also CSA participants—and Expanded Plastic Collection for Coop members get to know each other better. Please be prepared to show your Coop Membership card. Employees also have a chance to develop a direct relationship with a farmer. For the farmer it Plastic bags/wrapping/packaging from most gives them access to more cus- products sold at the Coop, (food and non-food). tomers, and a guaranteed cus- Thin plastic film wrapping from cheese (Coop and tomer base. pre-packaged), notecards, tea boxes, household items, pet The farm is also coming to food, juice packs, etc. the workplace through food-de- Plastic roll bags distributed by the Coop (please use livery startups. These companies roll bags only when necessary, reduce usage whenever provide a service for consumers possible, and re-use any bags you do take before to order food online from a net- recycling). work of local farms. Baskets of farm-fresh groceries are then NO food waste (rinse as needed). NO paper labels. delivered to a common location Spring leeks on the Coop shelves. NO silvery or metallic shiny packaging. for weekly pickup. The business model is very similar to a CSA, 2016. As that demand continues “It’s all about farmers getting but with one big difference— to spread to the home and work- paid to do dignified work,” says We continue to accept the following from all community members: consumers select the food that place, the food category is seeing Katie Gillett. Pre-sort and separate according to the categories below. is in their weekly basket. an influx of food entrepreneurs. Toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes (any brand/size) Farmigo, an online farm- Gail Hepworth of Hepworth Farm at Work Baby food pouches and caps (any brand) ers market based in Brooklyn, farms welcomes all of the entre- As employers continue Energy bar wrappers (any brand) emphasizes pickup locations preneurial activity around farm- to explore ways to support a in “food communities,” such as ing and local food. She shares, healthier workforce, a few are Water filters (Brita and other brands) and other schools, offices or neighborhood “We want people to succeed in pushing the envelope. Several Brita branded filter products cafes. The focus on community this business of feeding peo- are bringing farmers into the Plastic re-sealable food storage bags, plastic wrap, building around food attracted ple. Farmers can’t go around to workplace through on-site farm- small Coop bulk bags, cling wrap Coop member Katie Gillett to the everyone because we don’t have er’s markets. Others have gone Cereal and cracker bags and plastic box liners (any brand) company a year ago. logistics. We need partners to all out by adding a garden on “For our model to work, we distribute food.” company grounds. Food residue and paper labels OK. No shopping bags. have community organizers. She says having a diverse Angie’s List, a subscription These are generally people group of customers is critical service that helps members find Donations in any amount are welcomed to help offset passionate about local food,” to the safety of the farm. One local services, maintains a gar- the cost to the Coop of this collection. says Gillett. “They may want to of Hepworth’s valued custom- den, orchard and a few hens at Interested in starting a third collection time as your workslot? support farmers, or they may be ers is the Coop. “The Coop is its headquarters in Indianapo- Contact Cynthia Pennycooke in the Membership Office. concerned about their health very important to us,” she says. lis. While most companies are For more information about Terracycle, visit terracycle.com or the environmental impact of “It has a very unique customer unlikely to hire hens and put what they are eating.” base, and you feel like you know them to work laying eggs, the Questions about items we accept should be e-mailed to [email protected] Gillett works directly with who you are feeding, and that is Society for Human Resource volunteer organizers. She a very rewarding feeling.” Management expects organi- explains,“These organizers will Hepworth also partners with zations will continue to explore set up a community in their a few CSA’s, as well as several wellness initiatives that work workplace and get their cowork- food-delivery startups. One of best for their employee base. n

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Coop Cheese Such cheeses can take weeks to fully ripen, but Santogade CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 told the class that a cheese been developed in a warm cli- that’s ready to eat will retain an mate, where dairy has to be con- indentation when pressed in sumed quickly so that it doesn’t the center. rot, and aged cheeses are more In general, she said, because likely to come from cold climates. cheese has a peak ripeness date, “One cheese can take you it’s better to buy less of it more on an exploration,”Santogade often, if possible, rather than said. “You learn about the world larger amounts less frequently. through a cheese.” That way you’re more likely to Sure enough, from Maple- be able to eat the cheese at its brook Farm’s cheddar cheese optimal time, rather than letting curds, a product of Vermont, it go to waste. Once the cheese there was a lesson to be learned is cut into, it’s usually best to eat

about how cheese is made: The it quickly. PHOTOS BY CAROLINE MARDOCK samples we tasted are the prod- “Cheese is alive, and when Emilia Sattori buying super-sharp cheddar; Lisa Taubenblat buying goat cheese; Lahney uct of the first stage of cheese you cut into it, it’s a race against Preston-Matto buying cheddar. making, the separation of the time, because you just disrupt- dairy into the solid curd and the ed its life process,” Santogade ally coated in lard as an extra aging will strengthen the taste of At the end of the session, class liquid whey, and could become noted. She added, “[The Coop] protection against mites, which any salt that was added. attendee Ralph Friedman noted cheddar if further processed. is the only place I’d buy precut is something vegetarians should As for cheese pairings, San- that he had come to appreciate Due to the economics of cheese, because I know the turn- be aware of.) togade challenged those in the many flavors that can be cheesemaking, and how many over is high.” The distinctive taste of this attendance to forget what they found in one piece of cheese, years it can take for aged chees- From a goat cheese made cheese comes from the combi- thought they knew about food now that he knows just what es to be ready for market, many by Vermont’s Lazy Lady Farm nation of a Gruyere bacterial cul- and drink that goes well with goes into creating a hint of salt or cheese makers sell quick-to- called “Snow’d In” (no, that’s not ture and a cheddar base. Bacteria cheese. Crackers? Those should a fragrant creaminess: “Now you make curds to sustain their busi- a typo), the tasters learned that is a good thing in the context of be a palette-cleanser, eaten understand what you’ve been nesses while their cheeses age. high-quality fresh goat’s milk cheese, Santogade explained, between cheeses, not a tray. And tasting all along,” he said. Curds are also warm when fresh, cheese has a season that starts because it converts lactose to red wine? That’s a “minefield” Perhaps not surprisingly, sev- so Santogade recommends rep- in the spring, after that year’s lactic acid, just like your digestive that should generally be avoided. eral of the Coop members who licating that temperature by kids are born. (This is something system does. That’s why a harder Instead, look for food and drink had taken the class—as well as, microwaving them—to warmth, to look out for at farmers’ markets cheese, which has less lactose, that matches the intensity of the full disclosure, your correspon- not to melting—before eating. around the city, too.) may be better for people who are cheese being eaten. dent—could be found in the The evening’s Camembert-like The cheese was also an occa- sensitive to dairy. For example, a mild, fatty minutes following the session in sample, Bent River by Alemar sion to discuss the various kinds And, to finish, we sampled the cheese can go with white wine, one particular place: downstairs, Cheese in Minnesota, taught of cheese rinds, which are creat- powerful flavor of Caveman Blue while a strong blue cheese is a purchasing their favorite cheeses the class about how cheese rip- ed by using different processes (by Rogue River Creamery in Ore- good match for coffee. ”You’ll at of the night to enjoy at home. ens from the outside in, which is during the “affinage”—ripening— gon). Tasting it was a lesson in the least have something interest- The dates and times for why this cheese had a runny layer stage of cheese making. There are workings of mold and how deli- ing, though it might not be deli- upcoming cheese classes at the between the hard rind and the easily recognizable wax rinds, cate it is to properly work with salt cious,” she said of the pairing of Coop can be found in the Cal- center. (Runny cheese is “riper,” for example, and washed rinds during the cheesemaking process, two strong flavors. “You have to endar of Events section of the in this context.) that are created when the cheese as the evaporation of water during experiment.” Linewaiters’ Gazette. n Soft, Brie-like cheeses that can maker applies a brine-soaked be found in the U.S. often have cloth to the cheese. Snow’d In is SAFE FOOD COMMITTEE REPORT a distinctive buttery taste, more a washed-rind cheese. mild than Brie you’d find in France, In tasting Flory’s Truckle, a because the FDA prohibits the cheddar made by Milton Cream- import of young raw-milk cheeses ery in Iowa, attendees learned Plow-to-Plate Movie Series Presents: like real Brie. However, Americans about how cloth is used to wrap have become used to that catego- wheels in order to protect them Vegucated ry of cheese, which is now its own from cheese mites, tiny insects By Adam Rabiner, anyone who shed a tear reading Tesla Lobo is a 22-year-old style—an example of how Amer- that are needed to produce some Safe Food Committee Charlotte’s Web. Queens College student who ican cheeses often take a centu- cheeses, like Mimolette, but can he wonder of the Plow-to- Maria Miller Wolfson wrote, lives with her Honduran mom ries-old European tradition and be detrimental to others. (The TPlate film series is its mar- directed, narrates, and, some- and Peruvian dad who grills a run with it in a new direction. cloth of such cheese is tradition- velous range of topics. Just what unusually, even stars in mean carne asada. Her parents’ last month we featured Eat: The Vegucated. She grew up in Evans- fridge is well stocked with pork Story of Food. According to our ville, Indiana, and her happy chops and steak. She doesn’t Can You Crack the Code? post-screening report: childhood was rich in bacon, cook, and to make matters Can you crack the code? [T]o almost everyone’s sur- eggs, and cheese. As an adult, worse, is a finicky eater who Misha the codebreaker has not been doing well. For each code below, she’s prise, and to the strong aver- she became aware of the vari- hates broccoli and many other made 3 guesses. Each guess has had exactly one hit (digit matches code exactly sion of a few, this episode ous health, environmental, and vegetables. Her immediate and at that position) and one near-miss (digit is one off at that position). Can you focused on carnivorous diets ethical issues surrounding meat distant relatives have no idea determine what the code is from the guesses shown? In the example shown below, the hit is shown in bold circle, and the near- and featured images of killing production and consumption, why she is doing this. miss in a dashed circle. Each digit can range from 0 to 9, and 0 and 9 are not floors, meat carcasses and cuts and became a vegan. She found Brian Flegel, 27, is a Manhat- adjacent. Note that some of the digits in the code do not have to be correctly guessed, as shown in the example. of raw meat being prepared. I it a relatively smooth transition tan bachelor, a bartender, and was able to assuage the more and wanted to see how easy freelance actor who hails from EXAMPLE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 disturbed viewers with news of or difficult a similar process California. He’s the film’s clown. GUESSES GUESSES GUESSES the balancing inclusion of Vegu- would be for other demograph- His mother is German and a cated next month. ically diverse New Yorkers. Tak- good cook, so he’s pretty fond of 3 8 0 2 0 4 9 9 4 8 To this I have two things to ing out an ad in Craigslist, she meat. He goes out for breakfast 7 6 7 3 8 5 1 7 4 6 say: One, I wish our movie fans interviewed 25 people who said most mornings, often ordering also read these monthly Gazette they were up to the challenge of bacon, has a frozen rack of lamb 2 1 7 1 5 7 8 6 0 5 reviews or our blog www.plow- eating vegan for six weeks, and in his freezer, doesn’t know how toplatefilms.com, to avoid any narrowed it down to the three he feels about tofu, and once SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION potentially unpleasant surpris- featured in the film. attempted to eat healthfully by es! Two, while Vegucated is indeed Vegucated is aptly titled, never incorporating more chicken into 3 7 7 a film about going vegan, it also ceasing to educate. Ms. Wolfson his diet. His parents are under- features slaughterhouse footage provides her protagonists a standing but skeptical. PuzzlePuzzle author: author: Lars Roe.Lars For Roe. answers, For see answers, page 14. see page 10. that I would not recommend to crash course in veganism. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Vegucated pushes it up a notch. Vegucat- niques is skilled, and she can food forays the three visit Moo- and blood pressure. ed includes “man/woman on be genuinely funny. However, shoes, a vegan shoe store on the Vegucated takes its leads CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 the street” interviews, custom it it is a relief when Tesla, Brian Lower East Side, attend the Veg- and audience on an odys- Ellen Mausner is a single T-shirts, Wolfson dressed as and Ellen make their appear- etarian Summerfest (the annual sey—impassioned, often working mom living in Coney Charlie Chaplin filmed in chop- ance and these gimmicks end. conference of the North Ameri- funny, always interesting, and Island with no time to cook. py black-and-white footage, This threesome’s journey and can Vegetarian Society), camp at times emotional. It opens She’s a psychiatrist by day and and scored by piano. Tongue their unique personalities are out at an animal sanctuary, and everyone’s eyes to what is pos- a stand-up comic (Ellen Orchid) in cheek, she exploits stereo- drama enough. trespass on a “family farm.” Their sible if you put your mind (and by night. She and her two chil- types about “radical, lesbian, Vegucated is aptly titled, never collective journey has highs and stomach) to it. n dren eat a lot of dairy, frozen and anarchist” vegans with hair ceasing to educate. Ms. Wolfson lows, is easier for some than processed foods. Living next to growing out of their armpits. provides her protagonists a for others, and is poignant and See upcoming events, past reviews Nathan’s, she’s particularly fond For example, there’s a staged crash course in veganism. Over eye-opening for all. and a comprehensive list of films of hot dogs with all the trim- scene of Wolfson in bed read- the trajectory of this film they At the end of six weeks, all shown at www.plowtoplatefilms.com, mings, but is worried because ing the book How the Hetero visit supermarkets, bodegas three are, to some degree, trans- which can now also be reached via a heart disease runs in her family. Capitalist Able-Bodied White and various ethnic restaurants formed. They have joined the link on the Park Slope Food Coop’s Before meeting these three, Patriarchy Ruined the World to learn how easy it is to buy company of vegetarians like Glo- home page at www.foodcoop.com. Maria Miller Wolfson employs by Ruby Elsberg. vegan food. It’s no surprise that ria Steinem, Susan B. Anthony the familiar cinematic tropes Directors, eager to amuse, Tofurky, Rice Dreams, Veganaise and Cesar Chavez, or vegans like Vegucated will be presented on commonly found in serious sometimes resort to these and other major brands con- Gandhi, Rosa Parks and Coret- Tuesday, June 14, 7 p.m. at the documentaries: vintage news- antics for fear that the educa- tain no meat products. But who ta Scott King. They lost some Park Slope Food Coop, 782 Union reel footage, playful anima- tional content is too dry. Ms. knew that Oreos also fit the bill? weight, but more importantly, St., 2nd floor. Free and open to the tion, kitschy music, and then Wolfson’s use of these tech- In addition to these initial lowered their bad cholesterol public. Refreshments will be served. INTERNATIONAL TRADE EDUCATION SQUAD REPORT

that we expect them both to be Food Safety, Security and Sovereignty, consistently visible and vocal with their opposition to TPP. See Breaking News and Our Upcoming Public Forum our campaign for NO TPP Tues- By Sarah Westlake and people at all times have access into more domestic sectors brings American workers.” days on the blog, where you will Susan Metz, International Trade to sufficient, safe, nutritious food it into conflict with sovereignty, The link to the full article is find background and updates on Education Squad to maintain a healthy and active the centuries-old concept that posted on our blog, copies.word- FTAs. Like us on Facebook, follow ree trade agreements (FTAs) life.” Yet FTAs, writes Andrea gives governments the ultimate press.com . us on Twitter @coopites. Flike the Trans-Pacific Partner- Brower of Scoop Media, “have a jurisdiction over its recognized At our Public Forum on Fri- ship (TPP) and The Trans-Atlantic vile history when it comes to the territorial boundaries. Our Continuing Campaign day evening, June 17 in the Coop Trade and Investment Partnership dispossession of small farmers, Public Citizen says, “The first meeting room from 6:45 to 9 p.m. (TTIP) seek to put corporations, destruction of local food econo- U.S. Manufacturing and step is to stop the TPP. Then we we will have an open discussion not elected governments, in con- mies, and resulting rise in hunger Jobs in that Sector are also need a trade model that finally pri- with researchers and activists trol of our food. These corpora- and poverty.” Endangered by FTAs oritizes decent jobs, living wages, about the effects of past FTAs and tions, driven by their bottom lines, As the international peasant May 23, 2016, Kevin Kearns, human rights, labor rights, afford- reactions—local and national and resist regulation as they prioritize movement Via Campesina has president of the U.S. Business & able medicines and the environ- international—to the proposals profits over the health and safety put it, “free trade kills farmers” Industry Council (a national busi- ment.” We need to continue to in the TPP and the TTIP. Members of living things in the food chain. and with them the local food ness organization that has been remind New York Senator Chuck and Non-members are encour- economies that provide securi- advocating for domestic U.S. Schumer and Democratic presi- aged to attend this interesting Food Safety ty to much of the world’s poor. manufacturers since 1933) wrote dential candidate Hillary Clinton and informative session. n In TTIP negotiations, food Brower adds: on Congress’ blog, “The Hill,” that: industry groups are pushing to In regards to the TPP, simi- “The U.S. International Trade eliminate Europe’s mandatory lar fates will befall farmers and Commission (ITC) has just labeling of GMOs in processed local food economies especially released its Congressionally foods. Both TPP and TTIP would in places like Vietnam and Peru, mandated report detailing the one prohibit labels providing informa- where significant numbers of potential economic outcomes Join the Committee and tion about where a food product people are dependent on agricul- of the Trans-Pacific Partnership comes from. ture for their livelihoods. Around (TPP)…. What’s abundantly clear help set the monthly Corporate lobbyists argue 37 million people within the TPP is that the TPP is simply one more General Meeting agenda. that safety standards that pro- zone are involved in the agricul- in a long line of failed free-trade tect consumers should be con- tural sector, and in Vietnam 64% of agreements. While NAFTA and Requirements: sidered “illegal trade barriers.” the entire population depend on ‘normalized’ trade with China They lobby to withhold results growing food. For these people, were promoted as job-growth Attend monthly Committee meetings of vital research into food safety. and all the people who eat what packages that would allow Ameri- on the first Tuesday of the month at They want the power to challenge they produce, the TPP could be ca to sell more to a wider overseas decisions made by food safety devastating. market, the opposite has proven 8:00 p.m. inspectors. They intend to use true…. Since manufacturing is the Attend at least five General Meetings Investor-State Dispute Settlement Food Sovereignty primary wealth-generator for the per year (ISDS) to sue governments that Treaties that seek to take national economy, it confounds stand in the way of investors accu- power away from the nations that logic to embark on a trade deal Have a cooperative spirit and willingness mulating the profit they expect. negotiate them threaten national that will further erode the nation’s to work in a collaborative committee According to Wenonah Hauter sovereignty. industrial backbone.” Kearns con- environment from Food & Water Watch: The Luis Ferreira Alvarez writes tinues, “President Obama took six TPP is a giveaway to big agribusi- in Free Trade Agreements and years to formulate the TPP behind Be interested in the ongoing business of ness and food companies that Sovereignty: closed doors. Public scrutiny the Coop want to use trade deals to attack Public opinion worldwide has would have halted the deal in its Have a good attendance record sensible food safety rules, weaken been critical of the TPP and TTIP. tracks. Thankfully, the ITC report the inspection of imported food If approved, the two agreements offers Members of Congress If interested, contact Ann Herpel at and block efforts to strengthen would tie together not only the ample reasons to refuse to even 718-622-0560 or [email protected]. U.S. food safety standards. economies, but also regulations consider the TPP in a lame duck The Committee will interview applicants before and standards, of the United session (as President Obama Food Security States and eleven other Pacific wants), and to demand that the submitting candidates to the GM for election. The report from the World nations (through the TPP), and next administration present a new We are seeking an applicant pool that reflects Food Summit of 1996 stated that the U.S. and the European Union approach to trade that actually the diversity of the Coop’s membership. food security exists “when all (through the TTIP). The extension benefits the U.S. economy and

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2016 GC BOARD Confidentiality is assured: I West Bank factory, the discussion da item went through the same eral Coordinators’ statement ENDORSEMENT will not disclose any information instead focusing on condemning process that all other agenda on future topics in the Meeting LETTER about you that would let you be alleged unrelated Israeli policies. items follow. At the meeting, if a Room: they can be “Progressive recognized. In response to objections from member doesn’t like an agenda Except for Palestine.” (PEP is DEAR MEMBERS, If you are interested in par- the floor to ambiguous, irrelevant item, for whatever reason, nor- the acronym). Neither the words Stable governance that reli- ticipating, please text me at and provocative photographs, the mal, respectful democratic prac- Palestine nor Palestinians are ably serves the member/owners 1-929-385-5757 or e-mail me at Chair further failed to permit a dis- tice is to argue against the issue among the topics listed to stop is one of the hallmarks of most [email protected]. cussion and vote on whether to and then vote against it. scheduling. What is listed are: successful cooperatives. Our gov- Giovanna Fullin require removal of the images. And It wasn’t the history of BDS in “SodaStream, BDS, Israel or boy- ernance system combines the while I acknowledge that the Chair the Coop but their outrageous cotts related to these subjects in General Meeting and the Board repeatedly demanded that they be behavior that brought these four the meeting room.” (Linewaiters’ of Directors. This combination MEMBER removed, he ultimately gave up in before the Disciplinary Hearing Gazette, May 26, 2016) has served our Coop well over SUSPENSIONS the face of the projectionist’s defi- Committee. Just a reminder: it was in many years. ant refusal (note: no disciplinary It’s interesting that Ms. 2005 that 200+ Palestinian The past couple of years have TO THE MEMBERS, action against her) when he could Lowenthal argues that “allowing civil society groups called for a been difficult from a governance In a hearing lacking transpar- and should have suspended the purely ideological and divisive global non-violent BDS (boy- perspective. During times like ency, four Coop members were discussion until the projectionist campaigns to hijack the inclu- cott, divestment and sanctions) this it is best to go with the can- recently suspended for an entire complied. (EDITOR’S NOTE: no siveness, communal spirit and movement to support their didates who have the most years year for disrupting a discussion formal complaint was filed regarding the mutual respect” of the Coop human rights struggle against of experience and the most in that should never have taken projectionist.) when that is precisely what the Israel’s illegal policies against depth knowledge of our entire place, with no accountability Despite enough legitimate four did to earn themselves their the Palestinian people in the governance system. whatsoever for the Coop estab- blame to go around across partic- suspension. The punishment is, occupied Palestinian territories Therefore we endorse the lishment whose bad judgment ipating factions and among the as she correctly says, “the price of (West Bank, East Jerusalem, three candidates who best fit and negligence permitted this staff and committees involved, polarization and alienation.” Gaza), and equal rights for Pal- these criteria. All three have great predictably divisive and wholly only four members were held to Her complaints about sup- estinians living in Israel. The respect for the Coop and under- avoidable event to take place. account and deprived of Coop posed Chair Committee errors global BDS movement for Pal- stand that we need a highly func- BACKGROUND: BY APRIL benefits for an entire year, sure- are beside the point. Alleging estinian human rights continues tioning governance system. All 2015, the Gazette editors had for ly a disproportionate penalty for “anti-Israel animus” is beside the to grow. As reflected in a June 3, three have vast experience in over six years provided a plat- a non-violent and wholly pro- point. Whether or not the agenda 2016 Guardian (UK) article: Israel making the system work well for form for an unrelenting campaign voked protest. This seems both item was “of marginal relevance brands Palestinian-led boycott the Coop. of provocative, inflammatory an excess and mockery of jus- to the Coop and clearly offensive movement a “strategic threat.” Please vote for these three anti-Israel rhetoric supporting tice and reminds us of the price to many members” is beside the In their Gazette statement on candidates: Carl Arnold, Imani an agenda of marginal relevance of polarization and alienation point. The actions of the four the meeting room, the General Q’ryn, Allen Zimmerman. to the Coop and clearly offen- in allowing purely ideological members at the April GM is the Coordinators reminded us that An envelope with an Annual sive to many members based on and divisive campaigns to hijack only focus. All who were present over the “past several years, Meeting proxy ballot will soon be identity criteria. Similarly, Staff the inclusiveness, communal witnessed their unprecedented, workshops have been held or has already been delivered to had permitted multiple on-site spirit and mutual respect that totally unacceptable display. in the meeting room by both your home. Please return it with workshops advancing the same should be the essence and Mis- For that there is no credible sides of this ongoing conflict.” your votes. divisive agenda, and two prior sion of our Food “Cooperative.” defense—because their behav- They added that, the General The General Coordinators general meetings were devoted Given the multiple unconsid- ior was indefensible. The four Coordinators have not been to the same themes, exhibiting ered extenuating circumstances totally disrupted the entire Gen- “involved deeply in the content comparable anti-Israel animus, occurring within the heat and fog eral Meeting, in a display of Kin- of these events.” So, the Gen- HELP WANTED FOR the second in March 2012 at a cost of provocation, the spirit of true dergarten-level temper tantrum. eral Coordinators created a RESEARCH PROJECT in excess of $20,000 (venue, staff democracy demands a transpar- Their shouting and screaming “what if” scenario to overreach overtime, security personnel), ent independent review should and parading around the audito- and deny to all sides their free- DEAR MEMBERS: with unprecedented attendance be conducted and the penalty rium trying to encourage others to dom of speech and freedom of Are you (or have you ever by over 1,600 members, where a reconsidered. do the same (with some success) assembly in the Coop Meet- been) a checkout worker or decisive majority rejected further Sylvia Lowenthal completely stopped the GM in its ing Room to further educate cashier on a shopping squad? efforts to boycott Israel. tracks. They hijacked the meeting members of the Coop and the Do you also work (or have you MISSTEPS BY STAFF AND for about 45 minutes. It was an public on the pending pro- ever worked) as a cashier in a THE AGENDA COMMITTEE: RESPONSE FROM attack on the Coop and a direct posal to boycott SodaStream non-Coop retail business? Both Staff and the Agenda Com- CARL ARNOLD, assault on Coop democracy. (once a suitable meeting place If your answer to both these mittee knew in advance of the MEMBER OF THE Carl Arnold, becomes available). questions is yes, are you willing meeting (confirmed by Joe Holtz CHAIR COMMITTEE Member of the Chair Committee So, for the record, since May to be interviewed as part of a and Ann Herpel) that the West 2, 2016, Coop policy for Meeting study of retail workers? Bank SodaStream factory (the EDITOR’S NOTE: Carl Arnold, Room events will be remem- I am an Italian sociologist alleged subject of the discussion) a member of the Chair Committee, is RESPONSE FROM bered as: PEP—Progressive (and PSFC member since Sep- was due for imminent closure responding independently in the letter THE AGENDA Except for Palestine, until the tember 2015) carrying out an and therefore was no longer an that follows. The Chair Committee did COMMITTEE policy is rescinded. international research project on appropriate boycott target. In a not issue an official response. The Agenda Committee does The policy up to now has been customer service jobs in the U.S. lapse of foresight and judgment Ms. Lowenthal objects to the not verify the veracity of state- PIP, that is, Progressive Including and Italy. they failed to cancel this irrele- recent decision to suspend four ments made within member Palestine. My Coop workslot is check- vant and predictably provocative Coop members for their behavior proposals, and it would be up to References referred to in the out worker, and I would be most third anti-Israel discussion. at the April 2015 General Meet- the participants at the GM and article: appreciative of the opportuni- PARLIAMENTARY MISSTEPS ing. She believes the disciplinary the Chair Committee to decide PEP: http://www.alternet.org/ ty to interview other current or BY THE CHAIR COMMITTEE: process was not transparent, whether to end discussion on a world/american-peps-progres- former Coop checkout workers Attempts by two members to can- apparently because she dis- particular topic. sives-except-palestine-facili- or cashiers who have also done cel the discussion were unilaterally agrees with the decision. Agenda Committee tate-israeli-war-crimes this type of work in a mainstream thwarted by the Chair Committee’s Her defense of the four is a BDS: http://www.theguard- retail workplace, as one goal of failure to employ and respect the claim that theirs was “a non-violent ian.com/world/2015/jun/03/ my research is to clarify how and appropriate parliamentary process and wholly provoked protest”—as “PEP” IS THE CODE israel-brands-palestinian-boy- to what extent the jobs and the of allowing a discussion and vote if the history of BDS in the Coop WORD FOR MEETING cott-strategic-threat-netanyahu workplaces differ. to table in light of its irrelevance. and chair decisions justify an ROOM EVENTS Mary Buchwald The interview will take around Furthermore, the Chair failed to offense that was unprecedented in PSFC members for BDS 30 minutes, and you will be direct the discussants to stick to the entire history of the Coop. MEMBERS: www.psfcbds.wordpress.com reimbursed with a $25 American the subject of boycotting SodaS- Agree or disagree with the This is the conclusion I have Express gift card. tream’s (soon-to-be-defunct) proposal, the SodaStream agen- reached after reading the Gen- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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The Linewaiters’ Gazette is published biweekly by the Park Slope Food Coop, Inc., 782 Union Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215, 718-622-0560. Opinions expressed here may be solely the views of the writer. The Gazette will not knowingly publish articles that are racist, sexist or other- wise discriminatory. The Gazette welcomes Coop-related articles and letters from members. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES The Gazette will not knowingly publish letters, articles or reports that are hateful, racist, sexist, otherwise discriminatory, inflammatory or needless- ly provocative. The Gazette welcomes Coop-related articles, letters and committee reports from members that follow the published guidelines and policies. The fol- lowing is a summary—please see the detailed guidelines for each type of submission on the Coop website: www.foodcoop.com. 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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.

James Altman Joan Burden Lydia Edmunds Jost Allan Mendnard Julia Ragle Libby Shapiro Christa Taylor Kamila Altman Daniele Caratelli Gregory Eisman Zachary Jost Ben Meshumar Thomas Ragle Susan Shapiro Talila Tobias Benjamin August Lynda Carter Chongren Fan Kaitlin Kall Jennifer Michaels Nicole Raymond Camber Shedd Mandy Vadnai Penelope August Vanessa Chakock Greta Feit Kyle Kelson Christopher Charlotte Reardon Amy Shire Noah Vadnai Stanley Banks Marisa Cherry Linda Frantz Clarissa Kerner Mitchell Johanne Reid Karen Shiu Juan Carlos Jacob Baron Heather Clayton Jonah Furman Boris Kizelshteyn Anja Mohn-Mitchell Gaudericq Peter Sidi Vasquez Alexander Molly Cohen Jamie Harkrider Iulia Koloskova Line Nafache Robiliard Thomas Simpson Rechyl Weg Bartiromo Joseph Colangelo Amina Henry Samantha Levy Alon Near Ozlem Robiliard Zachary Smith Aviva Werde Elizabeth Baum Eve Collins Lorraine Hill Christopher Long Hannah Newman Deborah Romane Jessica Amy White Ben Bloodstein Garrett Crabb Nick Hnatiw Victoria Lucai Kane Noble Robert Rosenbaum Somerhausen Jamie Whiteman Sarah Bohannon Ellen Davis Nabil Hobeilah Li Thu Ma Chris Nolte Monique Rugile Mollie Stein Megha Whiteman Robert Boston Bridget Dearborn Helen Horne Phillip Madanire Chris O’Brien Stefan Rummel Alex Stikich Patrick Wilder Emma Fitzgerald Jeanette Devita Jeremy Horne Claire Maldarelli James O’Meara Shapiro Hannah Sumner Joshua Wood Broderick Amanda Dewey Matthew Hughes Allison Malecha Rachel O’Meara Guy Salvadore Joanne Swanson Carly Yuenger Liam Brooks Paul Dieudonne Rachel Hughes Aartie Manansingh Cynthia Ocean Nicklas Sample Janko Tadic Shir Zehavy Nick Bruce Lily Dulberg Shafaq Islam Paul Mandel Soraya Palmer Jonathan Schneider Linda Tan Danny Burden Orneilia Dunn Lauren Elizabeth Samuel Marrell Yonathan Peled Freyal Shah Adam Taylor

ALL ABOUT THE COOP CALENDAR GENERAL MEETING New Member Orientations General Meeting Info Our Governing Structure From our inception in 1973 to the present, the open Attending an Orientation is the first step toward TUE, JUNE 28 monthly General Meetings have been at the center of Coop membership. Pre-registration is required for ANNUAL & GENERAL MEETING: 7:00 p.m. the Coop’s decision-making process. Since the Coop all of the three weekly New Member Orientations. To pre-register, visit foodcoop.com or contact the incorporated in 1977, we have been legally required Membership Office. Visit in person or call 718-622- TUE, JULY 5 to have a Board of Directors. The Coop continued the 0560 during office hours. AGENDA SUBMISSIONS: 8:00 p.m. tradition of General Meetings by requiring the Board Have questions about Orientation? Please visit Submissions will be considered for the July 26 www.foodcoop.com and look at the “Join the Coop” to have open meetings and to receive the advice of the page for answers to frequently asked questions. General Meeting. members at General Meetings. The Board of Directors, The Coop on the Internet which is required to act legally and responsibly, has Gazette Deadlines approved almost every General Meeting decision at www.foodcoop.com LETTERS & VOLUNTARY ARTICLES: the end of every General Meeting. Board members are June 23 issue: 12:00 p.m., Mon, June 13 The Coop on Cable TV July 7 issue: 12:00 p.m., Mon, June 27 elected at the Annual Meeting in June. Copies of the Inside the Park Slope Food Coop Coop’s bylaws are available on foodcoop.com and at The fourth FRIDAY of the month at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Channels: 56 (Time-Warner), 69 (CableVision), 84 (RCN), CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: every General Meeting. 44 (Verizon), and live streaming on the Web: www. June 23 issue: 7:00 p.m., Wed, June 15 bricartsmedia.org/community-media/bcat-tv-network. July 7 issue: 7:00 p.m., Wed, June 29 Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 28, 7:00 p.m. The General Meeting is held on the last Tuesday of each Attend a GM Park Slope Food Coop month. and Receive Work Credit Mission Statement Location Since the Coop’s inception in 1973, the General Meeting The Park Slope Food Coop is a mem- St. Francis Xavier School, 763 President Street, between has been our decision-making body. At the General ber-owned and operated food store—an Sixth and Seventh Aves. Meeting (GM) members gather to make decisions and alternative to commercial profit-oriented busi- set Coop policy. The General-Meeting-for-workslot-credit ness. As members, we contribute our labor: program was created to increase participation in the working together builds trust through coop- How to Place an Item Coop’s decision-making process. eration and teamwork and enables us to keep Following is an outline of the program. For full details, see on the Agenda prices as low as possible within the context the instruction sheets by the sign-up board. If you have something you’d like discussed at a General of our values and principles. Only members • Advance Sign-up required: may shop, and we share responsibilities and Meeting, please complete a submission form for the To be eligible for workslot credit, you must add your benefits equally. We strive to be a responsible Agenda Committee. Forms are available in the rack name to the sign-up sheet in the elevator lobby or sign- and ethical employer and neighbor. We are near the Coop Community Corner bulletin board and at up at foodcoop.com. The sign-ups sheet is available all a buying agent for our members and not a month long, except for the day of the meeting when you General Meetings. Instructions and helpful information selling agent for any industry. We are a part of on how to submit an item appear on the submission have until 5 p.m. to sign up. On the day of the meeting, the and support the cooperative movement. sign-up sheet is kept in the Membership Office. form. The Agenda Committee meets on the first Tuesday Some restrictions to this program do apply. Please We offer a diversity of products with an of each month to plan the agenda for the GM held on the see below for details. emphasis on organic, minimally processed and healthful foods. We seek to avoid prod- last Tuesday of the month. If you have a question, please • Two GM attendance credits per year: ucts that depend on the exploitation of others. call Ann Herpel at the Coop. Each member may take advantage of the GM-for- We support non-toxic, sustainable agriculture. workslot-credit program two times per calendar year. We respect the environment. We strive Meeting Format • Squads eligible for credit: to reduce the impact of our lifestyles on the Shopping, Receiving/Stocking, Food Processing, world we share with other species and future Warm Up (7:00 p.m.) • Submit Open Forum items Office, Maintenance, Inventory, Construction, and FTOP generations. We prefer to buy from local, • Explore meeting literature committees. (Some Committees are omitted because earth-friendly producers. We recycle. We try Open Forum is a time for covering absent members is too difficult.) Open Forum (7:15 p.m.) to lead by example, educating ourselves and members to bring brief items to the General Meeting. • Attend the entire GM: others about health and nutrition, coopera- If an item is more than brief, it can be submitted to the In order to earn workslot credit you must be present tion and the environment. for the entire meeting. We are committed to diversity and Agenda Committee as an item for a future GM. • Signing in at the Meeting: equality. We oppose discrimination in any Reports (7:30 p.m.) • Financial Report • Coordinators’ After the meeting the Chair will provide the Workslot form. We strive to make the Coop welcoming Report • Committee Reports Credit Attendance Sheet. and accessible to all and to respect the opin- Agenda (8:00 p.m.) The agenda is posted on • Being Absent from the GM: ions, needs and concerns of every member. foodcoop.com and may also appear elsewhere in this issue. We seek to maximize participation at every It is possible to cancel without penalty. We do ask that Wrap Up (9:30-9:45) • Meeting evaluation • Board you remove your name if you know cannot attend. Please level, from policy making to running the store. of Directors vote • Announcements, etc. do not call the Membership Office with GM cancellations. We welcome all who respect these values.

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Safe Food Committee Film Night: jun 10 Wordsprouts: Back to the Land jun 14 fri 7 pm tue 7 pm Vegucated The legacies of the 1970’s “back to the land” move- Part sociological experiment and part adventure come- ment—the push for clean energy, the farm-to-table dy, Vegucated follows three meat- and cheese-loving philosophy, and a do-it-yourself ethos—can be found New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six WORDSPROUTS all over Brooklyn today, but perhaps no place better weeks. Lured by tales of weight lost and health epitomizes the movement’s spirit, and demonstrates Celebrate Father’s Day and meet Brian Gresko, regained, they begin to uncover the hidden sides of ani- its continued relevance to society, than the Park Slope Food Coop. Kate the editor of the just-published anthology on mal agriculture that make them wonder whether solutions offered in films like Daloz’s new book, We Are As Gods: Back to the Land in the 1970s on the fatherhood When I First Held You Food, Inc. go far enough. This entertaining documentary showcases the rapid Quest for a New America, provides an overall history of the movement, with and at times comedic evolution of three people who discover they can change specificWhen I First Heldfocus You: 22 Critically Acclaimed on Writers Talk Aboutthe the rise of organic farming, homebirth, communal living, Triumphs, Challenges, and Transformative Experience of Fatherhood. the world one bite at a time. and theBecoming a fathercooperative can be one of the most profoundly exhilarating, terrifying, mindset that inspired the founding of the Park Slope life-changing occasions in a man’s life. In this incomparable collection of See upcoming events, past reviews and a comprehensive list of films shown at Food Coopthought-provoking essays, 22 of today’sitself. masterful writers get straight toShe’ll the heart of be joined in conversation by veteran Coop-ers Joe modern fatherhood. From making that ultimate decision to having a kid to making it www.plowtoplatefilms.com which can now also be reached via a link on the Holtz and Allen Zimmerman to discuss her work, and to share tales of the through the birth, to tangling with a toddler mid-tantrum, and eventually letting a teen Park Slope Food Coop’s home page at www.foodcoop.com. Park Slopeloose in the world, these fathers exploreFood every facet of Coop’s earlier years. If you’re seeking inspiration for how to fatherhood and show how being a father changed Friday, June 13 live a themore way they saw the world—and themselves.creative,7:00 p.m. at the Coop intentional, green life in our high-tech city, or if you’re FREE just interestedBrian Gresko is the editor of the anthology When I in history, this is sure to be an insightful night. Non members Welcome First Held You: 22 Critically Acclaimed Writers Talk Bookings:About the Triumphs, Challenges, John and Transformative Experience Donohue, of Fatherhood. His work [email protected]. has appeared in Poets & Writers Magazine, Glimmer Train Stories, and The Brooklyn Rail, and online at The Huffington Post, Salon, TheAtlantic.com, The Los Angeles Review of Books, and many other sites. jun 17 Public Forum on the Refreshments will be served. fri 6:30 pm All Wordsprout participants are Coop members. Balance & Harmony Between Trans-Pacific Partnership Bookings:jun John Donohue, [email protected] sat 12 pm This discussion will focus on how food safety, security and sovereignty would Views expressed by the presenters do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop. Success, Peace & Love be effected should the TPP pass through the legislative process in the 12 signatory countries, including passing it through the U.S. Congress. Should It’s time to take fun seriously. Do you have time for a break? Do you give oth- the TPP be passed and become law, it would govern many aspects of life ers a break? Do you give a chance for your mind to wonder, dream, etc.? Do in 40% of the world economy. Come with questions, concerns and sugges- you leave room for spontaneity, the unexpected, etc.? Do you spend time out- tions. Non members most welcome. Organized by the International Trade doors, connecting with nature? Do you connect with people other than profes- Education Squad. sionally? And much, much more. Marija Santo-Sarnyai is a CNHP and Geotran Healter and Teacher with 15 years experience.

Food Drive to Benefit jun 17 Brooklyn Infinity Orchestra; jun 11-12 fri 8 pm sat-sun 9 am–7 pm CHIPS Soup Kitchen Friday, Oct 19, 8:00 pm Brooklyn Raga Massive CHIPS Soup Kitchen, located at Fourth Avenue and Sackett Street, is the Brooklyn Infinity Orchestra is a recipient of much of our edible but unsaleable perishable food. They also collective jazz/new music need donations of nonperishable foods. This food will go to CHIPS to help ensemble that presents works them feed people in the neighborhood who are in need of a nutritious by its composer-members. In Friday evening music at the Good Coffeehouse, brewing a new beat

meal. Consider contributing nonperishable foods and commercially pack- Wool & Grant. Two veteran singer/songwriters withelaborate to simple construc- a mutual passion for songs, stories, harmonies and guitars. Bev Grant and Ina May Wool create a musi- cal alchemy of fire and feistiness, wisdom and wit, tions, the ensemblerocking explores clear- the intersection between aged foods; canned fish; canned fruits and vegetables; pasta sauce; pasta; Park Slope local singer and eyed political guitarist Mamie Minch sounds songs along something like a well-fleshed- with a window out 78-rpm record. She’s known on to their pre-packaged rice; pre-packaged beans; canned beans; canned soups; whataround istown for herwritten Piedmont- and travels—onwhat the is heard, incorporating con- style fingerpicking chops, her big road and around deep voice and her self-penned the heart. antique-sounding songs. She’s played music all over the world Parmalat milk; dry milk; peanut butter; cooking oil; or boxed raisins. Give ceptsand Brooklyn, from with all kinds of West Africa, India, jazz, funk, and mini- excellent people, including Dayna Kurtz, the Roulette Sisters, donations to the collection table outside the Coop. malism.Jimbo Mathis and CW Stoneking.Stefan Bauer, vibraphone; David Bindman, www.ProspectConcerts.tumblr.com

53 Prospect Park West [at 2nd Street] • $10 • 8pm [doors open at 7:45] Performerssaxophones; are Park Slope Food Coop members Andrew and receive Coop workslot credit.Drury, percussion; Stephanie Booking: Bev Grant, 718-788-3741 Griffin,PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP 782 Unionviolin; St., Brooklyn, NY 11215 (btwn Thomas 6th & 7th Av.) • (718) 622-0560 Heberer, trumpet; Gil Selinger, cello; Sean Sonderegger, clarinets; and guest artists. jun 12 Brooklyn Raga Massive is a platform for all lovers of Discover More Freedom Raga music, both listeners and practitioners, to feel sun 12 pm the pulse of NYC’s live Indian Classical music scene. Feldenkrais is a method of neuromuscular re-education developed by Brooklyn Raga Massive is managed by its artists, with Russian-Israeli scientist Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. Through simple and gentle the goal of bringing the community of Indian music lovers together. The movement exercises this method helps improve balance, posture and coordi- Massive’s collaborative approach toward unifying and building the NYC nation, prevent injuries, speed up injury recovery, reduce stress and anxiety, Raga music scene provides the spark for its events and gatherings. increase overall sense of health and wellbeing. This workshop is an oppor- Brooklyn Raga Massive is dedicated to presenting and representing Indian tunity to learn about the method and its benefits. Includes demonstration Classical Music in all its diversity. and Q&A. Igor Shteynberg, Feldenkrais Practitioner, has worked with clients Concert takes place at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, 53 Prospect ranging from children with motor difficulties to professional dancers and musi- Park West (at 2nd St.), $10, doors open at 7:45. Prospect Concerts is a cians. He is excited to share benefits of the Feldenkrais Method with fellow monthly musical fundraising partnership of the Coop and the Brooklyn Society Coop members. for Ethical Culture.

For more information on these and other events, visit the Coop’s website: foodcoop.com All events take place at the Park Slope Food Coop unless otherwise noted. Nonmembers are welcome to attend workshops. Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop.

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C C ueda arch Items will be taken up in the order given. Times in parentheses are suggestions. More information on each item may be available at the entrance table at the meeting. We ask members to please read the materials avail- able between 7:00 & 7:15 p.m. Meeting Location: Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall (Garfield Temple) 274 Garfield Pl. at 8th Ave.

te nnua cnar Cottee ecton nute Election: The committee will present four members to be re- elected.submitted by the Disciplinary Committee

te oard o rector Canddate reentaton nute Discussion: “Presentation by candidates for the Board of Directors jun 22 Learn About Cheese followed by questionsjun for the candidates” 28 PSFC JUN Annual and uture enda noraton For information on how to place an item on the Agenda, please see wed 7 pm the center pages of thetue eate 7 Gazette pm At the Coop The Agenda Committee minutes and the satatus of pending agenda items are available in the office and at all GMs. General Meeting Cheese education at the Coop continues with another tasting session led by Items will be taken up in the order given. Times in Coop member and American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional parentheses are suggestions. More information on each Elena Santogade. Join us as we taste through a different regional selection this item may be available on the entrance table at the month; learn about the history, geography and cheesemaking practices from meeting. We ask members to please read the materials around the world. Santogade will lead the tasting and offer guidelines for pair- available between 7 and 7:15 p.m. ings and for designing cheese tastings of your own. Meeting location: St. Francis Xavier School, 763 President St., between Sixth and Seventh Aves. I. Member Arrival and Meeting Warm-Up II. Annual Meeting Agenda: Item 1: Presentation of the Audited Financial Statement jun 25 Report & Vote: Representatives from Cornick, Garber & Sandler, LLP, the Headaches Coop’s outside auditor, will present the audited financial statement for the sat 2 pm year ended January 31, 2016. Members will have the opportunity to pose If you’ve ever suffered from chronic headaches, you know how miserable they questions to the auditors following their presentation. Members will subse- can make you feel. While there are lots of remedies—both natural and phar- quently vote whether to accept the audited statement. maceutical, over-the-counter and prescription—getting to the root cause of Item 2: Board of Directors Election why you’re having chronic headache pain is the only way to begin to reduce/ Election: Three positions are open for the Board of Directors. The candidates eliminate your condition. Join us for an in-depth look at the various types will make a brief presentation to the meeting prior to the vote. of headaches and what can be done to get rid of them! Nutrition Response III. General Meeting Agenda: Testing is a precise analytical tool that helps the clinician custom-design a Item 1: Renewing the Services of the Auditor health improvement program by identifying what nutritional imbalances your Proposal: To retain the services of Cornick, Garber & Sandler, LLP, to per- body is experiencing and what specific nutrition will help correct it. Coop form an audit of the Coop for the fiscal year ending January 29, 2017. member Diane Paxton, MS, LAc, has been a colon hydrotherapist and diges- —submitted by the General Coordinators tive health specialist for more than 25 years. She is a licensed acupuncturist, Item 2: Election of Officers advanced Nutrition Response Testing practitioner and the founder of Inner Fire Election: Following the election of members to the Board of Directors at Integrative Health. the Annual Meeting, the General Meeting will elect officers of the corpora- tion: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The President and Vice-President shall be, at the time of election, members of the Board of Directors. The positions of Treasurer and Secretary can be elected from the membership at large. jun 26 IV. Board of Directors Meeting Anger Management 101 V. Wrap-Up. Includes member sign-in for workslot credit. sun 12 pm For information on how to place an item on the Agenda, please see the center Are you or someone you know prone to anger? Express your anger with an pages of the Linewaiters’ Gazette. The Agenda Committee minutes and the intensity that you later regret? Have anger issues because of a low frustration status of pending agenda items are available in the Coop office. tolerance? Have a wish to be understood that gets derailed because of your inability to manage your anger? Anger when expressed in an assertive rather than aggressive manner can clear the air of misunderstanding, improve your sense of self and can aid in the restoration and repair of ruptures in relation- jul 5 Agenda Committee Meeting ships at home and at work. This hour will be devoted to: understanding the tue 8 pm nature and neuroscience of anger; identify and anticipate the triggers that set The Committee reviews pending agenda items and cre- off anger; learn strategies to manage those triggers; and transform destruc- ates the agenda for future General Meetings. Drop by tive anger into meaningful dialogue in relationships. Coop member Raymond and talk with committee members face-to-face Reichenberg is a Certified Anger Management Association Specialist and New between 8:00 and 8:15 p.m. Before submitting an York State–Licensed Psychoanalyst. He has been in practice in Park Slope for item, read “How to Develop an Agenda Item for the the past 25 years. General Meeting” and fill out the General Meeting Agenda Item Submission Form, both available from the Membership Office or at foodcoop.com. The May General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 7 p.m., at St. Francis Xavier School, 763 President St., between Sixth and Seventh Aves. still to come jul 10 Speech for the Actor jul 24 Everyday Posture

jul 12 Plow-to-Plate Film jul 26 Long-Term Care

jul 13 Learn About Cheese at the Coop jul 26 PSFC JULY General Meeting

jul 15 Meet Your Mind aug 2 Eating Vegan

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REPLY FROM JOE HOLTZ that meetings need to be off-site of political movements is not ish students at American college Israeli products could be expect- TO MARY BUCHWALD’S going forward. included as part of the Coop’s campuses; ed to involve at least as much in “PEP” LETTER As for the argument that this purpose as stated in the Cer- And whereas the BDS Move- direct costs (including security) The General Coordinators decision amounted to “censor- tificate of Incorporation, and ment is a political cause and use plus indirect costs for coordina- have never taken a position on ship,” the issue is more of free therefore the use of the Gazette or of the Coop for its promotion is tors’ time. Israel/Palestine nor have we actu- association (not censorship), the General Meeting for the pro- in clear contravention of the pur- Coordinators are indeed ally discussed taking a position and the Food Coop is obviously motion of a political movement pose stated in Park Slope Food entrusted with responsible or choosing a side. In addition, not the only place that groups constitutes a misuse of Coop Coop Certificate of Incorpora- stewardship of our Coop and the General Coordinators do not can meet. The Coop has done resources; tion; its finances. If they decided to know each other’s personal opin- nothing to stop these meetings Whereas the endorsement I ask you to add your name to take the next logical step to stop ions on Israel/Palestine. from occurring anywhere the of political movements is not the list of Park Slope Food Coop BDS-related letters and articles Member Mary Buchwald has group wants to meet, other than included as part of the Coop’s members who oppose the use in the Gazette, they would save chosen to unfairly label the Gen- the Food Coop—so it isn’t trying purpose as stated in the Certifi- of any Coop resources, funds, far, far more Coop funds. eral Coordinators as PEP (Pro- to stop meetings, it is just elect- cate of Incorporation, and a polit- General Meetings, the Linewaiters’ Apart from the use of mem- gressive Except Palestine). I am ing not to allow the meetings to ical endorsement could interfere Gazette, staff and member hours bership dollars, for me and many sorry that Mary has resorted to be hosted using the Coop’s facil- with a members’ rights to Free- for any matters relating to a boy- others it has become painful name-calling and I am sorry that ities. I believe that the Coop isn’t dom of Conscience and Freedom cott of the State of Israel, boycott and uncomfortable to be part she has misinterpreted the role required to allow every member of Association; of products from Israel, or the of an organization supporting of the General Coordinators as or group that wants to use the Whereas the First Amend- BDS Movement. and encouraging BDS by provid- we act to protect the Coop. meeting space for a meeting, ment right to Freedom of Expres- http://stopbdsparkslope.blog- ing it with an ongoing platform. Sincerely, to do so, and these issues have sion does not require a party to spot.com/p/loading.html Responsible stewardship surely Joe Holtz been a divisive force at the Coop underwrite or finance the speech In Cooperation, also includes upholding our Mis- General Coordinator for years now. of a second party; Barbara Mazor sion Statement’s commitment to Thank you again, Whereas a group of members make the Coop welcoming to all. Jeanne Solomon for more than seven years has Ruth Bolletino THANK YOU FOR freely used the Linewaiters’ Gazette, TO THE MEMBERS, THE DECISION AS TO GENERAL RESTORE RESPECT the meeting room and the Gen- MEETING ROOM MEETING SPACE eral Meeting for the promotion of COORDINATORS AND COOPERATION the BDS Movement (a boycott of AND EDITORS: WHAT RULES MEMBER: products from the State of Israel), Thank you to the people who MEMBER: and these activities have cost the DOES RESPONSIBLE MEMBER: decided not to allow the Food Whereas the Park Slope Food Coop tens of thousands of dol- STEWARDSHIP It’s sad and really, really annoy- Coop meeting space to be used Coop’s Certificate of Incorpora- lars and thousands of staff and ENTAIL? ing to read the General Coordina- to host events relating to mat- tion states: The Corporation is formed member labor hours; tors’ (GC’s) rationale for restricting ters as to which the Food Coop’s for the purpose and objective of providing Whereas the promotion of TO THE MEMBERS, the use of “our” Coop meeting membership voted years ago for the mutual help of its members, but BDS has introduced unprec- GENERAL room. Issues of democracy aside not to pursue in a referendum. not for profit, of services for the purpose edented discord into the Park COORDINATORS AND (I thought the Coop was a dem- Allowing the meeting space to of acquiring, storing and distributing Slope Food Coop community, EDITORS: ocratic institution) the GC’s uni- be used seemed to be de facto articles of common use, including food and has undermined our basic The General Coordinators laterally restricting speech on encouraging the matters to be products family and other household principle of mutual respect; announced their decision to dis- topics concerning “Sodastream, rehashed (similar to allowing pro and personal supplies to be used or Whereas the General Meeting allow events in the meeting room BDS, Israel or boycotts related to and con letters to be published in consumed by members, their families in March 2012 overwhelming- pertaining to BDS, SodaStream, these subjects” for Coop mem- the Gazette), so it was nice to hear or guests, and members join the ly rejected a motion to hold a Israel, and related boycotts. The bers who voluntarily choose to Park Slope Food Coop for said referendum on joining the BDS decision was based on their com- attend meetings on the topic (pro purpose; Movement; mitment to responsible steward- and con BDS!) plays right into the Code Whereas the Park Slope Whereas numerous Jewish ship of the Coop. “We feel that well-funded hands of the Israel Answer Food Coop maintains a biweek- and Israeli Park Slope Food Coop our paid time servicing all 17,000 Action Network. This group and ly newspaper, the Linewaiters’ members have resigned or con- member-owners has to come its subsidiaries have the stat- LEVEL 1 Gazette, and conducts General sidered resigning due to the use before umpiring the local expres- ed intention of restricting free 2 5 5 Meetings and these require the of the Coop resources for the pro- sions of a decades-long interna- speech at academic institutions, use of Coop funds, and resourc- motion of the BDS Movement; tional armed conflict.” Too much state and local legislatures here es, including member labor, and Whereas activities associated of their time, they wrote, has been in NY and elsewhere, and, sadly, LEVEL 2 these assets belong collectively with the BDS Movement have taken by the many e-mails, phone within our Coop. And they’ve now 7 6 4 9 to the members; incited intimidation, harass- conversations and related meet- got the GC’s acting on their behalf Whereas the promotion ment and violent attacks on Jew- ings, as well as ongoing referee- at the Coop. ing, time that we members pay for. Interested members are While there have been numer- encouraged to see for themselves ous BDS workshop events, at http://israelactionnetwork.org/ BDS-related Letters to the Editor aboutus/accomplishments/ and articles have been published I’m proud to say that the pro- in nearly every Gazette issue for BDS group of which I’m a mem- more than seven years. To be ber has behaved with integrity, The FUN Committee is looking for new members. We meet the first Monday sure, the Gazette is edited and has never called the police (out- evening of every month, to plan and implement community unity managed by members, not paid rageous!), and has always treat- staff. But as with the workshops, ed those who oppose us with opportunities. Prior events include the Annual Kids’ Variety Show, this too necessarily involves a respect. Holiday Card–Making, Social Dance Events, and Game Nights. considerable amount of coordina- What a “schande” (the Yid- We need young-blooded people with “strong backs” and the ability to do tors’ paid time spent with e-mails, dish word for SHAME) that this conversations and meetings aris- venerable, purportedly progres- physical stuff to set and restore our event spaces. Also needed is someone who ing from those letters over the sive, institution might now be can Tweet, Instagram and Facebook. It would be great to have someone who years. Add to this the $20,000 cost complicit with reactionaries.... comes with a boatload of fresh ideas on how to community-build! of the 2012 meeting to vote on the because it is too much trouble referendum proposal including and takes too much time to allow associated costs of coordinator’s the right thing. time taken with all that the meet- It’s not the Coop I though I’d Please contact Martha Siegel at [email protected] ing involved. Another meeting to joined. vote on whether or not to boycott Carol Wald

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2 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY June 9, 2016 11 Candidates for Board of Directors of the Park Slope Food Coop, Inc. Two three-year terms and one two-year term on the Board are open. To vote you may use a proxy or attend the Food Coop Annual Meeting on June 28, 2016. Every member will receive a proxy package in the mail in late May. You will have the opportunity to meet the candidates at the June 28 Annual Meeting. Candidate statements follow:

Carl Arnold correctly, only those who made such a pledge. Only Symbolically? While most of this is technically true, There may be something those who made this pledge have been elected. why this shift in emphasis? Why now? afoot in the Coop, so I’m This is the foundation of Park Slope Food Coop The “symbolic” part is untrue. Evidencing this is part running for an open posi- democracy—the members attending a GM vote on an of the statement that each chair reads at the beginning tion on the Coop’s Board of issue and the Board of Directors accepts the advice of of every GM: Directors. the membership. The only exception I know of was men- Because we’re a corporation, we are legally run For 45 years the Coop tioned above and has never been repeated—because by a board of directors, so this meeting, like all Gen- has prided itself on oper- we cherish our democracy. eral Meetings, is also a board meeting. According ating democratically. I’ve It has served us well. There have been several highly to our bylaws, the board must receive the advice of been attending General contentious issues in the past: whether or not to stock members on all the issues that come before it. Our Meetings since about 1990. alcohol or meat, or to buy another building. Some of votes are that advice, and at the end of the meeting It was understood then—as these issues dragged on for months or years. But we you’ll see the directors vote. This is how we com- now—that the Board of Directors is a requirement always ended up voting. Once we, the membership, bine the corporate legal structure with our tradition under New York State Cooperative Corporations Law. voted, the issue was laid to rest and we moved on. of democracy. Thus it has been made clear at most meetings that the So it should be with BDS and the next installment of This chair committee statement was written with the Coop Board, a technical/legal necessity, always listens the plastic bag issue. Necessary caveat: As a long-time involvement of the GCs. The shifting-emphasis com- to the advice of the membership. member of the Chair Committee that runs the Annu- ments above strangely and uncharacteristically imply That is, except in the case of some egregious legal al Meeting and the monthly GMs, I have never taken that the Board of Directors may want to alter the posi- lapse. But the GM—the membership—has never a public stand on BDS and don’t intend to. What I’m tion it’s held since the Coop’s inception and take on a descended to that level. saying here relates to Coop democracy only. more activist role. If this is true, it would fly in the face There was one time, however, when three Directors So what may be afoot? There have been remarks of the Coop’s foundational decision-making process. did not accept the advice of the membership at a GM recently, at the January GM—that the advice of the I’m dead against any such possible move. While (October 1996) and all hell broke loose. The offending membership is “merely” that—advice, and in the Jan 7 respecting the necessity of New York State’s legal three were eventually voted out and the proposal they Linewaiters’ Gazette: requirements, I will, if elected, work to absolutely nixed eventually passed—after many months of energy • the “[GM] is a board meeting to which members maintain the primacy of the membership as the deci- spent and much unpleasant recrimination. But we got are invited . . . legally the advice is non-binding” sion-making body of the Coop. through it because of our tradition of democracy. • “Legally, it’s the board vote that hires” So here I am, saying the same thing as GCs and Since that time, during every single election for new • “The GCs report . . . to the board about legal, oper- candidates before me, hoping that there is not some and incumbent directors, virtually every candidate has ational and sustainability matters” behind-the-scenes plan to alter what has allowed our articulated an automatic respect for the advice of the • “Symbolically, the GM participants hold a lot of Coop to grow from strength to strength. Please use your membership. The GCs supported, conspicuously and weight but legally they don’t.” vote to continue to support our Coop democracy. n

Rachel Asher towards a common vision. I’m proud to continue of living. More than ever before, we need access to I am writing to announce that legacy as a Coop member on the TerraCycle the Coop’s high-quality food and sense of com- my interest in a position Squad. As your board member, I will listen to and munity. I hope, during my tenure, to be a voice for on the Board of Directors respect the interests of the membership while pro- members who are not always heard—those of us at the Park Slope Food tecting the Coop’s mission. who work multiple jobs, live with roommates out of Coop. Raised by a Food I also hope to be a voice for the next generation necessity, or have new ideas to improve the Coop Coop founder and work- of Coop leadership as we look toward the future. As and make it more accessible and friendly to future er, I grew up appreciating a 31-year-old grant writer at The Legal Aid Society, members and leaders. Let’s quickly find solutions the importance of having I am particularly sensitive to the needs of young- to move past old debates, and start envisioning the access to affordable, local- er and low-income members who are experiencing Coop’s future together. ly farmed products and the economic strains of finding affordable housing Rachel lives in Park Slope with her girlfriend Erica, working with a community while facing stagnant wages and an unrelenting cost also on TerraCycle, and their rescue dog Charlie. n

Imani Q’ryn sity and more peace and harmony and I felt that even ion on particular issues or candidates that had platforms I joined the Coop about though I was scared I should do it. of what they’d do as Board Members. I admired the time 20 years ago when I started Our Board of Directors is not a typical Board. It was and preparation that many of these people took to do eating all organic foods and required by law that the Coop have a Board of Directors this but it is not what our Board does. If one has an agen- being healthier. I could not and it have the powers of a Board. As a Cooperative we da, or strong political opinions of which direction we afford not to join. I have got- liked our form of town hall type government, we liked should go as a Coop than this Board is not the place for ten back so much more than that every member has a say, we liked and wanted to them. It would be better for this person to join a Com- great food at great prices. I’ve continue that we get to run our Coop the way we see fit. mittee or stay in the membership and be able to bring gotten a community of peo- So the Coop’s attorney at that time came up with that discussions and proposals to the General Meeting. ple that care about so many we could add that the Board would take the advice of The purpose of the Park Slope Food Coop Board is to different issues and ideals. the members on all subjects. Most of the Board Mem- be a safeguard for the voice of our membership. We are In January of 2001 I attend- bers that we’ve had since the Board was instituted have fulfilling the legal requirements and holding sacred our ed my first General Meeting and sixth month later I accepted this. There has only been one time, back in the right as a Coop to govern ourselves the way we see fit joined the Chair Committee. The Chair Committee is the ’90s that Board members voted against what the mem- and we must have Board Members who hold this dear team of people responsible for the smooth facilitating of bers wanted. Eventually the ones that had personal opin- and whose number one priority is to the members and the meeting. The General Meeting was fascinating to me. ions differing from the majority of the membership and our general meeting. Of course as Board Members we It is the governing body of the Coop. This is where poli- voted them were voted out. have a fiduciary responsibility to insure that the Coop is cies are set and decisions are made as to what direction I take the mandate to trust the membership and take not breaking any laws and would not vote for something we will go as a Coop. All any of us have to do to weigh in their advice as almost a sacred duty. I think it’s key. It’s not that is against the law. I trust the membership and do not on these matters is show up and our voice can be heard. my opinion, or my position on an issue that is important believe that you would vote for something that is against I loved that. It seemed so easy and accessible. I wanted but it is vital that I respect and trust the voice of the mem- the law either. to encourage diversity in the meetings and thought that bership. What do you say? What do you think? This last year of being on the board has been the most me being on the Committee might inspire others to feel At the writing of this letter I have no idea how many intense and challenging I’ve seen so far. I’m concerned welcome to participate. people will be running for the three available positions that it is more important than ever to vote for Board In 2005 I ran for the Board and was elected. At the time or who they are so my comments are not referring to any- Members that really understand and respect our form of I was very inspired by the Gandhi quote, “Be the Change one in particular. At the last election there were many governance. Please vote for me. Thank you. n you want to see in the World.” I wanted to see more diver- candidates and many questions to do with people opin- C O N T I N U ED ON PAGE 1 2

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C O N T I N U ED FROM PAGE 11 Candidates for Board of Directors of the Park Slope Food Coop, Inc. Two three-year terms and one two-year term on the Board are open. To vote you may use a proxy or attend the Food Coop Annual Meeting on June 28, 2016. Every member will receive a proxy package in the mail in late May. You will have the opportunity to meet the candidates at the June 28 Annual Meeting. Candidate statements follow: Jesse Rosenfeld things I wouldn’t have ever known about. I spend a ning again. I still run on a platform of focusing on lot of time here, just as a shopper alone. I like being operations, because I see the Coop as a business My name is Jesse Rosenfeld part of an organization that is a standard-bearer for first. As such, the Board is obligated to remain and I am running for the food and environmental justice. The Coop is my com- alert to the legal and fiduciary responsibilities of Board of Directors. munity because I see you all everyday on my way to the Coop rather than maintain advocacy for any A member since 2004, and from work. I have demonstrably worked for our particular issue(s). I have worked as cashier, cooperative spirit where everyone gives their efforts When the Board of Directors vote, I will always 2nd floor guest registra- towards the benefit of shared success. base my decision to the best of my ability on criteria tion, cheese and olive bag- My present workslot is Secretary for the PSFC, that have been voiced by all present board members ger, FTOP stock boy, and taking the minutes at every General Meeting.DISPLAY I Will a proposal AD ratified SUBMISSION by the General Meeting put babysitter. My paid profes- have grown to appreciate the meetings as one the financial and legal health of the Coop at risk? sion is that of a tech trainer special set of gears in our enterprise, andII want Does IRCI the proposal violate theDisplay spirit adsand mustletter ofbe and graphic designer. them to run as efficiently as possible. Sixsubmitted months prepaidthe Coop’s at own 30 by-laws per issue or NYS run. articles Payment of incorpora WILL - I love it here. I meet peo- ago I also earned your trust to join the NOTBoard be of refundedtion, and or our credited own mission on canceled statement? ads. se this ple here I wouldn’t usually encounter and discuss Directors as an interim member, and so I am run- Thank you and I look forward to your vote. n form or the submission form printed in the Gazette Ads will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by Allen Zimmerman very involved in many areas of Coop development.payment I andinstances submitted where on I camea Gazette to a Classifiedmeeting to supportSubmis- or attended most of the Coordinating Meetings,sion which form. advocate for a position and had my mind changed by I have been a member of the served to support and plan for the General Meetings• COMPLETE a single ALL differing INFORMATION voice. I don’t REESTED. want to give up on our Park Slope Food Coop for in the late ‘70s. I was involved with the formation of meeting style and the opportunity to persuade or be nearly 40 years. My retire- the Organic Committee which helped the Coop• Onlywhen CRRENTpersuaded members in real time. may I amplace willing ads. to learn about ment from the position of it started to carry organic produce. I helpedA create alternatives IRCI or innovations that allow more inclu- General Coordinator and and then served on the Personnel Committee. I coau- sion, without sacrificing active give and take. Produce Buyer marked the thored our General Meeting’s version of Rules• Attach of yourFor check most (NOof my CAS) adult life to I havethis loved,form, served, sup- end of 28 years of employ- Order, and worked with the team that recentlyOR revised pay theported, cashier. promoted and defended the Park Slope Food ment at the Coop and of 50 it. I was very involved in our renovations and• expan RECORD- Coop. PAYMENT I will continue INFORMATION to do so. IBELOW. have never been a years of employment alto- sions and other projects too numerous to mention.• Place thisrubber completed stamp forform the with General check Coordinators, or receipt even gether. Although I am happy When I was hired in 1988 our staff grew frominformation three when in theI was wall one. pocket, I recently or mailopposed it to the the coordina Coop. - that I have retired I do intend to four. I was responsible for a great deal of buying, tors’ “emergency” proposal concerning boycotts. As to stay quite involved. supervision of deliveries, some minor bookkeep- a board member I have always voted to support the I became a member briefly in the early ’70s for ing, participation in our management team. I mostAmount decisions paid: of the members30 per at every issue General Meeting. about half a year, then left and rejoined in 1975. I enjoyed apprenticing with Joe Holtz, our first pro- I support the Rochdale Principles of Cooperation. I attended a meeting of Coop members who had come duce buyer. When the staff needed Joe to take❏ on Checksupport attached our Mission Statement and more important- together to find ways to raise funds to pay the rent the responsibility of General Manager, I became our ly to me, the mission that we had long before we had Prepaid: Receipt ( at bottom right ) for the still struggling Coop. I joined the fund rais- produce buyer. I enjoyed supervising and training❏ a a statement. I hope that I have earned your trust and ing committee and remained on until I was hired by growing produce staff and especially enjoyed working that you will support my candidacy for the Board of the Coop in 1988. I have attended about 400 General with countless members before the crack of dawn. Directors as have the General Coordinators who have Name Member No Meetings and chaired a majority of them for about I have always loved the Park Slope Food Coop and endorsed me. Thank you for reading my statement. a decade. I have served on the Board of Directors believe in the General Meeting. I have always appre- “Good food at an affordable price for working mem- ome Phone and served as various officers as needed. I have been ciated the face to face interaction. I remember many bers through cooperation.” n of Insertions (26 max) Start Date CLASSIFIEDS C IRCITo Submit ClassifiedAds will appear or Display in a 2”x3.5” Ads: bordered the entire move! No deceptive hour- PAINTING, PLASTERING + WALL- EMPLOYMENT box (standardAds may businessbe placed cardon behalf sie). of Submissions Coop members will only. be scannedClas- ly estimates! Careful, experienced PAPERING. We do the finest prep “as is.” No modification or development services are available. Local New York State Licensed Mov- mover. Everything quilt padded. No + finish work. 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