The Well-Run Shopping Squad

O F F I C I A L N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E P A R K S L O P E F O O D C O O P

Established 1973

Volume AA, Number 10 May 11, 2006 April General Meeting The Well-Run Explores Selling Member-Originated Shopping Squad

Products and Banning GMO Foods By Ed Levy function, or items that won’t scan, for example. There are By Michael Esterowitz Speaking to squad leaders items that won’t scan even about what makes a shop- after they’ve been put on the he April 25th General Meeting had two weighty ping squad work well, several t r ouble sheet re p e a t e d l y. themes emerge: the cru c i a l Sometimes an item is simply items for discussion on the agenda. Although nei- i m p o r tance of having a co- not in the system. With some ther was in the form of a proposal to vote on, the l e a d e r, the thorny and ever items that are repeat off e n d- T p r esent problem of make- ers, nothing they do seems to well-attended meeting produced some spirited debate ups, and the overw h e l m i n g make any diff e r ence.” She and a variety of interesting suggestions. number of details with cited as an example bre a d First, after the usual Coordinators’ report which a squad leader has to f r om The Baker that they and open forum, was an item submitted contend. have problems with month Ellen Bunin doesn’t know after month. by Wat Stearns. His topic question was: exactly what it is that makes Ellen said that the number “Should the Coop have a policy of stocking the Sunday afternoon shop- of visitors to the Coop is a m e m b e r-originated products, and what criteria ping squad she leads go major problem for her squad s m o o t h l y. “It runs itself,” she and thinks squads would run should be used in product selection?” says, modestly. “People a lot smoother if there were Stearns is a commercial maker of T-shirts cooperate, basically. But not so many guests on Sun- with a primarily pro g r essive political there are a few chronic prob- d a y, when they crowd the lems,” she admitted. One of shopping floor and make it message. He showed samples of his them is no-shows, especially more difficult to work. In fact, wares, some of which he acknowledged con- cashiers. Another is people she suggested, the Coop tained strongly worded content. who arrive early to do ought to seriously consider make-ups and take the not allowing guests at all on He noted that Coordinators would much coveted checkout weekends, or perhaps none have input in determining what is spots ahead of re g u l a r b e f o r e noon. “The Coop ori- appropriate to stock. squad members. People on entation for new members is regular squads have priority also on Sundays,” she point- S t e a r ns’ main arg u m e n t Wendy Ferg u s o n books writ- for checkout positions over ed out, “and that also adds to was that if a product is raised the issue of the ten by mem- those doing make-ups, she the house count.” She high- already available at the Coop, d i f ficulty in deciding which bers, they had to be about pointed out, but there is lighted another, more serious then members who produced m e m b e r- c r eated pro d u c t s food and relevant to mem- always some disruption when issue re g a r ding guests: the similar products should be should be accepted, suggest- bers’ needs. General Coord i- the regular has to unseat the fact that many members given favorable treatment. He ing that a separate committee nator Holtz said that Wa t hopeful person who arr i v e d bring guests who are ostensi- a s s e r ted that his pricing would have to be formed to Stearns had mischaracterized e a r l y, planning to do his bly there to look around and s t ru c t u re and labor practices evaluate each product. Albert their earlier conversation. He makeup shift sitting down. check out the store, but are a r e in compliance with our Solomon asked whether this a g r eed and we have always Another issue is childcare: If actually shopping. “I see the mission statement. p r oposal would re q u i re that had member products on our not enough people arrive to same people bringing in A number of questions fol- e v e r y member who sold shelves that the criteria were staff the center, it has to shut guests all the time,” she said, lowed this presentation. Dan something would be entitled “complicated.” down. “Tech problems take “filling up shopping cart s . ” S c h e f fer asked whether he to have his or her goods T h e r e were some sugges- up a lot of time, as well,” E l l e n ’s proposed remedy is had been specifically told he o ff e red. Karen Kramer point- tions from members that Ellen says. “Scales that mal- give each member a cert a i n could not sell his shirt s . ed out 1that once we allowed w e r e more receptive to the C O N T I N U E D O N P A G E 3 S t e a r ns replied that about m e m b e r- p rod uced items with p r esentation. Majeed Bala- two years ago he was turn e d a strongly political message, vandi stated that as a place down by General Coordinator we might have people who that is an alternative environ- Next General Meeting on May 30 Joe Holtz on the grounds that p roduce items with a stro n g l y ment, we should not dismiss The General Meeting of the Park Slope Food Coop is held on the selling member- o r i g i n a t e d religious message wanting to the idea out of hand. He felt a last Tuesday of each month.* The next General Meeting will be objects would “open a can of distribute at the Coop. committee could be set up to Tu e s d a y, May 30, 7:00 p.m. at the Congregation Beth Elohim w o rms,” and the Coop needs General Coordinator Allen evaluate member- p r o d u c e d Temple House (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Pl. to keep focused on members’ Z i m m e rman mentioned that items on a case-by-case The agenda is in this Gazette and available as a flyer in the entry w a y needs. Stearns continued many members, from muff i n basis. Gus Vi a n n a - B i e h l e r of the Coop beginning Wednesday, May 3. For more information that he initially accepted this makers to authors, have tried saw merit in giving members about the GM and about Coop governance, please see the center response, but over time he to sell their creations at the a venue to distribute their of this issue. noticed that a lot of products Coop. He pointed out that it w a r es, but felt it would be * Exceptions for November and December will be posted. w e r e more about satisfying is impractical to go outside m o r e realistic to organize a members’ desires than meet- our normal network of distrib- fair once or twice a year for ing their needs. utors. When we have s o l d C O N T I N U E D O N P A G E 2 I N T H I S I S S U E

Fri, May 12 •Wordsprouts: Communication Workshop, 7:30 p.m. GM Agenda ...... 2 Save the Date: Park Slope Food Coop Fri, May 19 •Good Coffeehouse-Coop Night: Jezra Kaye & “Gets Its Grub On,” May 13th...... 3 Coop Jerome Harris, 8:00 p.m. Workslot Needs ...... 5 Event Thu, Jun 1 •Food Class: Hot Off the Grill, 7:30 p.m. Coop Hours, Coffeehouse, Puzzle...... 6 Fri, Jun 2 •Film Night: Red Rain, The Story of Gina “Boom Coop Calendar, Workslot Needs Governance Information. . . . 7 Highlights Boom” Guidi, 7:00 p.m. Community Calendar ...... 8 Letters to the Editor ...... 9 Look for additional information about these and other events in this issue. Classified Ads ...... 10 2 F May 11, 2006 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY

years. People are unaware that they are eating them. We are eating corn with bac- PSFC MAY ’ 0 6 teria spliced into it.” He also pointed out that there is a GENERAL MEE T I NG danger of cro s s - p o l l e n i z a - tion; even organic foods may Tuesday, May 30, 7:00 p.m. end up containing genetic material from GMOs. Since • Congregation Beth Elohim Social Hall GMO products are generally 274 Garfield Pl at 8th Ave. cheaper than their natural • Items will be taken up in the order given. a l t e r natives, they thre a t e n • Times in parentheses are suggestions. the livelihoods of small f a rm e r s . AGENDA: A discussion ensued that Item #1: Possibility of Extending the Exit/ showed a range of opinions on the subject. Several mem- Entrance Area onto the Sidewalk (60 minutes) bers thought that education D i s c u s s i o n : "Discuss the idea of obtaining a 're v o c a b l e was the best approach, and consent' from NYC to extend the entrance/exit area w e re not disposed towards an out onto the sidewalk. Review preliminary drawings. outright ban, since shoppers Also discuss the cost of the project which could be should have a choice. Christi- in the neighborhood of $200,000." —submitted by the na Koch-Avan felt that there Exit Circulation Advisory Group might be a bias in the pre s e n- tation. GMO Committee Item #2: Shopping Ban During Work member Todd countered that Suspension (30 minutes) the science would be unam- Proposal: "That suspended status should be biguously against GMOs, but modified to permit shopping after doing a workshift." that the large food corpora- —submitted by Barbara Mazor tions inhibit valid re s e a r c h and use the media to cre a t e doubt. Richard Bruce main- Future Agenda Information: tained that people should be For information on how to place an Item on the Agenda, assumed to have enough please see the center pages of the Linewaiters' Gazette. T h e April GM intelligence to make a deci- Agenda Committee minutes and the status of pending C O N T I N U E D F R O M P A G E 1 sion; he noted that alcohol agenda items are available in the office and at all GMs. can be dangerous, but he this purpose. This last pro- p r oducts, of which ten to chooses to drink it. To d d posal produced an overall twelve have been re m o v e d rebutted that argument by positive reaction. f rom the shelves. pointing out that alcohol has The second question for The Committee would like been around a long time, discussion was “should the while GMOs are new, with yet- Park Slope Food Coop unknown eff e c t s . remove GMO products fro m Siding with that viewpoint, our shelves as soon as non- “They are not tested and Dehlia Hannah pointed out Thursday, GMO price equivalents have that the Coop is under no been identified [and] should have only been on the shelves obligation to sell every prod- June 1 the PSFC authorize the GMO for ten or fifteen years. uct, and it would not be a 7:30 p.m. Shelf Labeling Committee to People are unaware that they g reat hardship for members at the Coop launch a ‘Countdown to to use other markets. Several GMO Freedom Day’.” The are eating them. We are General Coordinators raised Susan Baldassano, coordinator p resenters were Committee eating corn with bacteria doubts about a ban; Janet PARK SLOPE FOOD COOP members Greg Todd, Jeff spliced into it.” Schumacher thought there Faerber and Nanette might be too great a price dif- D e We s t e r. The GMO Commit- f e ren tial, and Linda Wheeler tee was created in May 2001 was concerned with consis- Hot Off The Grill as an off-shoot of the Safe tency in labeling pro d u c t s Delicious Vegetarian Recipes for Foods Committee, with the to see the Coop move in the GMO, since there is consider- e x p r ess mission of labeling d i r ection of being what it able gray area. Joe Holtz Summer Barbeques and Picnics p r oducts sold at the Coop considers GMO-free within pointed out that one well- Are you a vegetarian who is tired of limited options, processed that contain genetically six months to a year. Faerber known GMO item, Cheerios, un-burgers and dull side dishes at summer bbq's? Then join us modified ingredients, with pointed out that GMOs are is a family favorite, and his as we grill some succulent and healthful vegetarian proteins and stir up a new the eventual goal of eliminat- c r eated by splicing genes family could not find a good t a ke on pasta salad to go with them. ing them when a substitute together. “They are not tested substitute. could be found. To date they and have only been on the A question was raised We will demonstrate have labeled about 30 such shelves for ten or fifteen whether other coops or how to use tempeh (fermented soy bean s t o r es have banned GMOs. cakes) and seitan Trader Joe’s has re p o r t e d l y (wheat gluten) to done this, but only on in- give you satisfying house brands. Giselle Sper- and relatively fast and easy choices to ber stated her belief that the replace meat on the mission of providing healthy grill. foods supercedes the personal freedom issue. Support i n g MEMBERS & that viewpoint, it was pointed N O N - M E M B E R S out that we have alre a d y WELCOME. banned MSG. Tom Angotti of $4 materials fee Views expressed by the presenter do not Come early the Safe Foods Committee necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop. to ensure a seat. said that “we cannot wait for conclusive evidence,” and p r oposed setting a targ e t would see a dramatic diff e r - open forum was a pro p o s a l date to ban all GMOs within a ence in what we off e r.” She f rom Majeed Balavandi, who y e a r. Arguing against that, stated that it is not feasible would like to see the Coop General Coordinator Jessica to eliminate all potentially expand in small-scale satel- Robinson stated that we have unnatural products; even lite form into other locations. been working at pro v i d i n g o r ganic foods may contain Joe Holtz responded that this safe alternatives, and that n o n - o r ganic ingre d i e n t s , was a huge subject, raising t h e r e has been significant including GMOs. Committee the related question of lowering of the sales of some member Todd responded that whether we should pro v i d e labeled products. She point- we only need focus on the assistance, with money or ed out that “the list is not major culprits, which would human re s o u r ces, to other c o m p r ehensive; if we re a l l y not include dairy items. g r oups considering start i n g eliminated all GMOs we One notable item in the coops. ■ Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY May 11, 2006 f 3 S A F E F O O D C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T

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By Terry-Anya Hayes for the with a blessing, all can learn fro m , laugh at that one. “Lots of Safe Food Committee may include a talk and one that most of possibilities,” she said. “But by a special guest, us—with the obvious first, I’m going on vacation!” Do you (or does anyone and close with exceptions of you know) think eating local e x p r essions of agribusiness execu- Local events featuring is trendy hype? gratitude and tives and their major Anna and Bryant: Do you (or does your next- exchanges of con- s h a r e h o l d e r s — w i l l * T h u r s d a y, 5/11: Dinner door neighbor) yearn to eat tact inform a t i o n . love. And if you need and book signing, Smooch o rganic but think it’s too time But in G ru b, being a n o t h e r reason for organic café and wine bar, 264 consuming/ expensive/ con- v i r tuous is never buying this wonderful Carlton Ave., www. w a n n a s - fusing? boring. Wi t n e s s book, here it is: a por- mooch.com Do you (or does your kid B r y a n t ’s transfor- tion of the earn i n g s * S a t u rd a y, 5/13, Cooking b rother) believe that no one mations of mouth- f r om each copy of demo & book signing, Grand person—especially you or w a t e r i n g G r u b will be divided A rmy Plaza Farmers Market, him—can change the world? b a d - f o r-you foods equally between b- 10:00 a.m. – noon, Whatever your answers— into good-for- y o u healthy! and the www.greenmarket.cc even if you always eat organic t r eats. How do Small Planet Fund. *Saturday, 5/13, book sign- and local and march in per- G r a n d m a ’s Pastel- In a telephone ing, Park Slope Food Coop, fect faith for every just litos sound? Or i n t e r view during the 1:00 p.m. cause—check out G r ub: Ideas Chocolate Pecan G r u b book tour, I *Sunday, 5/14, Workshop & for an Urban Organic Kitchen. Pudding Pie? asked Anna her great- book signing, Sacred Center, Half cookbook, half field G ru b i n s p i res us est hope for G r u b ’ s 330 W. 38 St, Suite 704, Man- guide for change, it’s all lean with what we c a n impact. Her hattan. 212-404-7874 ■ high energy and 100% user do instead of response? “I hope it f r i e n d l y. Even better, come to numbing us with what’s been chicken will cost them their helps more people under- the Coop at 1:00 on Saturday, done t o us. In example after nest egg can take heart at the stand the power of our food May 13th to meet the book example, the authors show b o o k ’s comparison chart s choices to help create the a n d its authors, and let them the large effects of “small” showing how to save your world we want. It’s not sign your copy. a c t i o n s . My personal health a n d your money. And enough just to buy org a n i c , Co-written by food activist favorite? The superm a r k e t those of us who, like White we also need to help build and Safe Food Committee owner in search of Fair Trade Rabbits, are rushing aro u n d the regional and local food member Anna Lappé and coffee who said he’d received late, late, late will appreciate economy.” Would she like to chef Bryant Te r ry, founder of “hundreds” of requests. When the book’s many time-saving add or subtract anything from b-healthy! (Build Healthy Anna investigated more tips and tools. Grub? “Hmm,” she said. “I was Eating and Lifestyles to Help c l o s e l y, in fact he had G r u b shows how to find so conscious of trying to keep Youth), Grub is a hip and received a total of only 12 and access local re s o u r c e s . the book short…I wish I upbeat book offering sober- postcards! For those who search but dis- could have included more ing reasons for converting to E l s e w h e r e, Anna quotes cover they have n o l o c a l stories on institutional an organic and local lifestyle. P rofessor Wangari Maathai, re s o u r ces, it gives tips on change, so many had to be And it’s a toolkit for painless- Nobel Peace Prize winner and how to start a CSA or Farmers left out.” “OK,” I said, “so Grub authors Anna Lappé ly doing so, balancing its bad founder of Kenya’s Green Belt Market. (And in case that what’s next?” She had a good and Bryant Terry news about the state of food Movement: “We all know how sounds overwhelming, con- in America with a joyful cele- much trouble we would be in sider that the Lower East presented by the PSFC Safe Food Comittee: bration of food, farming and if we got on the wrong bus, Side Girls Club did exactly c o m m u n i t y. headed in the wrong dire c - that.) By the time you close G r u b d o e s n ’ t preach, it tion. But if you are on a bus this book, your mind map of Grub: Ideas for demonstrates, defining terms and discover it’s headed in America will have changed you may have wondere d the wrong direction, what f o r e v e r, enriched and dotted about but didn’t want to would you do?” G r u b o f f e r s with green for each food an Urban seem unhip enough to ask. It compelling evidence that our coop, farmers market, CSA, refutes common and not-so- food “bus” is headed off-road l o c a l / o rganic restaurant and Organic Kitchen common arguments that fast—that it’s time to get off family farm . (Our Coop stars attempt to undercut the and chart our own course. on page 101!) You may also Meet and speak with the authors: A n n a i m p o r tance of eating local Anyone who still believes become a silver- t o n g u e d L a p p é, a Coop member, and Bryant Te r r y. and organic. It quotes that pesticides and genetic p roblem solver, able to re e l S a t u r d a y , May 13 i r refutable authorities and modification will save the o f f three separate strategies 1:00 p.m. p r esents eye-popping statis- world from hunger would do for urban composting to in front of the Coop tics. It provides menus for well to check out what G r u b naysayers who insist it can’t • They will have copies of their book avail- dinner parties with a con- calls “the six illusions.” Those be done. able at Coop prices. s c i e n c e — “ G r ub Part i e s ” — who fear that buying org a n i c In short, Grub is a book we • If you already have one, bring it to be gives recipes arranged by signed. season, and suggests musical They use the term "Grub" to mean food selections to accompany that is for everyone. On their multi-city tour, they're honoring gru b them. The website www. e a t - at fa r mers marke t s, restaura n t s, and fa r ms; raising money for fo o d g r u b . o r g provides printable b a n k s, gardening programs, and farmer coalitions; an shopping lists. All is made Presented by the Environmental Committee d participating in teach-ins, conferences, simple: in the menu/re c i p e and forums. section, Bryant breaks down They are trying to connect with people each step, from what to do Rechargeable Batteries active in local campaigns and to share with your yucca root to mak- ideas with everyone for how to use the ing fresh ginger juice for the Keep toxic chemicals out of landfills while keeping more money in your pocket. Every time you recharge batteries, power of their dollars, voices and Ginger Corn Muffins. votes. At a Grub Part y, every o n e you use less net energy while avoiding toxic waste from A review of the book will be in the brings a gift to share — a throwaways. Rechargables are a win-win for the con- May 11 Linewaiters' Gazette. poem, a small edible treat, a sumer and for the ecosystem. book, a song. Meals begin 4 F May 11, 2006 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY The Well-Run work with like me,” What’s the secret, we asked. “I give Shopping Squad them love,” Rafael confessed, C O N T I N U E D F R O M P A G E 1 “and people feel that and a p p rec iate it.” number of passes or vouch- “As a squad leader,” he said, The trickiest part of the ers to bring in guests annual- “you have to make sure peo- job, he said, is the time when l y, the way health clubs do. ple work together well, and one shift is leaving and “One pass per year would end you have to enjoy dealing another coming on. He point- this abuse,” she said. with people, and being nice ed out that it’s crucial to Besides managing the to them.” But he is not develop a good re l a t i o n s h i p squad, there are a seemingly against being directive when with the previous shift to cre- endless number of tasks a i t ’s necessary. “When I see ate a smooth transition and squad leader has to do— the line is big, I go to every- he always tries to arrive early making sure the fire station is one, and say ‘You’ll have to to supervise that phase of the not blocked, dealing with push a little bit faster. ’ ” work. Like Ellen, he also feels suspended members who Rafael expects people to give people coming in to do make- want to shop, being a co- it their best. “If they’re not ups create a problem. He counter for the cashiers, get- willing to do things the right would prefer it if people ting support for technical w a y, I don’t want them on my checked with him first to ask problems. Given the scope of squad.” He admits to being a if they could come for a the leader’s role, Ellen thinks little tough sometimes. “I make-up. That way he would it would help if there were a d o n ’t believe in people being know exactly who is coming, manual defining the squad absent just because it’s and how many to expect and l e a d e r’s duties, or a meeting sunny outside. I want to be could plan his shift better. every now and then to review outside, too, but I’ve made a Squad leader Ken Garson their responsibilities. commitment to be here . ” sees the job of squad leader S h e ’s been squad leader And, he adds, emphatically, if primarily as a facilitation and for a year now and all in all is people expect special tre a t- helping job. “I make sugges- happy with the way things are ment for some reason, either tions about ways to approach going—with the indispens- because “they look like me, things,” he said. Being in that able help, she is quick to or they think they’re cute, or position you get a lot of peo- that obligation, they are remarked that it’s crucial in a point out, of her co-leader w h a t e v e r, it doesn’t go well ple who are frustrated, a lot of given one make-up. But if coop “to get the labor system Erin Cox. But, she admits, with me…I don’t let anyone negative attention gets put they don’t make any eff o rt to right,” and failure to do that she’s exhausted by the end of slide. If people don’t follow on squad leaders, and what’s replace themselves, and causes many of them to fold. her shift. the instructions, I don’t back really helpful is if you can lis- d o n ’t call at least two hours With re g a r d to make-ups, Rafael Gomez says he ru n s down, it’s not my nature , ” ten and take it in but not take ahead, they receive two s p e c i f i c a l l y, he pointed out his shift “with jokes.” Jokes, Rafael said. Does it work? it personally, and not get make-ups. that “Sometimes make-ups but also a gentle discipline. Yes, he feels. The people I upset. Often it’s enough to let At the recent General save us, and sometimes they people talk and give them Meeting, which was called o v e r whelm a squad.” The your perspective. Another specifically to focused on the squad leaders we spoke to factor in making things ru n work re q u i r ement, Joe Holtz seem to re i n f o rce that view. ■ well is his co-leader Kare n Nussbaum, who, he said, “is excited about the work, and gives it everything.” Diversity and Equality Ken also cited pro b l e m s with the system of make-ups. Committee Seeks Members Because it’s so flexible, he said, it’s difficult for the with Data Skills Coop to have the right num- The Diversity and Equality Committee (DEC) is ber of people on a given pleased to re p o r t that some PSFC members have shift. “Ty p i c a l l y, we don’t responded to our call for new members. New members have enough people on our will help to safeguard our Coop as a respectful and squad, but other shifts have enjoyable place for all to shop. too many. He suggested one At this time we’re seeking mem- way around this dilemma bers with computer and data- would be to re w a r d people base creation and management who re p o r t their absence skills. This new member will help ahead of time, perhaps by to ord e r, store, track and access requiring only one make-up i n t e rnal committee documents instead of two. and incoming data. R e g a r ding make-ups, Ken’s shift has its own policy. I n t e rested Coop members are invited to attend our Members who know they are next meeting on Thursday, May 11th at 6:00 pm at the going to miss a shift need to Coop or to reach us at [email protected]. Leave make an effort to cover it. And your name and contact information and let us know if they don’t succeed they what skills and/or experience you bring. have to let one of the squad leaders know. If they fulfill Join the Street Squad Do you love the Coop? Do you enjoy talking to friends, neighbors and strangers about the joys of Coop membership? The Street Squad may be the workslot for you. Work outdoors on Saturdays and Sundays from April to October, and help keep the Coop strong. The Street Squad serves an impor- We invite you to join us if you are: tant public relations role for the Coop. ◆ a Coop member in good standing for New Street Squad members must From tables set up outside the Coop, at least six months attend a training session. at local street fairs and at special Coop ◆ friendly and upbeat with enthusiasm about the Coop events, members of the Street Squad ◆ knowledgeable of Coop procedures If you are interested in joining the talk to current and prospective Coop ◆ willing to work outdoors Street Squad, please contact : members, give out literature, answer ◆ willing to work weekends during the Robin questions, give tours of the Coop, and spring, summer and fall 718-230-7199 just generally give people the chance ◆ reliable, responsible and able to work call before 9:00 p.m. to become familiar with the Coop. independently Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY May 11, 2006 f 5 Some behind the …and in What Is That? scenes jobs maintenance in the office… All maintenance slots are two How Do I Use It? hours long. Office Setup Mop Cleaning New Member 6:00–8:30 a.m. — Help pre- It's a heady time Thursday noon–2:00 p.m. — p a r e the office for the day. spring get a toe in R e s t o r e them to fre s h n e s s Orientation During this shift there are no and the next thing and sweetness. They get busy phones and it's a less inundation Leaders heavy use, so we need to hectic time in the office. as you read this e are looking for people maintain them well. the earth is yielding Wwith a teaching or Data Entry giving way training background who can 3:30–6:15 p.m. — Refrigerator Cleaning turning itself inside out Mondays 9:00–11:00 a.m. — work either Sunday afternoon Enter into the membership with new life The three refrigerators that or Monday evening. database the changes that need weekly attention are on have been logged thro u g h Poke around in the produce aisle with me the second floor–childcare , the day. unearth the season's gems meeting room and staff the modest artichoke room. (The cleaning of the the elegant asparagus Make-up recording s t o r e refrigerators is part of 8:30–11:00 p.m. — the podded peas other maintenance teams.) Give people credit for made demystify fava beans up workslots, upgrade their say goodbye to sunchokes and parsnips work status, and make them Cheese Area Cleaning hello to strawberries ramps and spring onions Wednesday 6–8:00 a.m. — happy. You get to do all that. An important place to keep The end of the day in the Avail yourself of the Coop's bounty clean, and it is cleaned at o ffice, much less hectic than diversify your menus least daily. You will be doing earlier in the day. with selections from the bulk aisle the weekly deep cleaning. no need to eat the same thing week after week the bulk aisle is the nutritional equivalent of a herd of cattle, a river of fish a coop of chickens all in ten square feet

Coops Helping We'll talk about this treasure share recipes nutrition info Coops storage and buying tips all kinds of stuff Help a coop in formation Come tour with me Myra Klockenbrink in Brooklyn Next Tours: FTOP credit available Friday, May 26 Monday, June 19 Friday, June 30 In our continuing support of other coops in accordance with the sixth Principle of Cooperation, we frequently offer consultation. In addition, we have off e red the tour hours: newly forming East New York Food Coop help in the form of Park Slope Food 12:00–1:00 & 1:30–2:30 p.m. Coop member workslots. Sign Up: The East New York Food Coaop is in need of a diverse group of Tours are limited to six people. PSFC members to assist in the final preparations for a summer open- Sign up by the elevator. ing. PSFC members [cut: from all squads] may receive FTOP credit in If there are openings, a page will be made at exchange for their help. the time of the tour, but if you want to assure a space for yourself, be sure to sign Volunteer-run committees could include construction (researching up. c o n s t ru c t i o n / ren ovation estimates, location scouting), publicity and membership drives (educating on how a coop works, why it's valu- able), maintenence/cleaning, and running the store while membership builds. Locations are accesible by the A, J and 3 trains.

If you have skills in these areas and would like to support our sis- ter coop, please email [email protected] or call the office.

Park Slope Food Coop Mission Statement The Park Slope Food Coop is a member-owned and operated food We respect the environment. We strive to reduce the impact of our s t o re —an alternative to commercial profit-oriented business. As mem- lifestyles on the world we share with other species and future genera- bers, we contribute our labor: working together builds trust thro u g h tions. We prefer to buy from local, earth-friendly producers. We recycle. cooperation and teamwork and enables us to keep prices as low as possi- We try to lead by example, educating ourselves and others about health ble within the context of our values and principles. Only members may and nutrition, cooperation and the environment. shop, and we share responsibilities and benefits equally. We strive to be We are committed to diversity and equality. We oppose discrimination a responsible and ethical employer and neighbor. We are a buying agent in any form. We strive to make the Coop welcoming and accessible to all for our members and not a selling agent for any industry. We are a part of and to respect the opinions, needs and concerns of every member. We and support the cooperative movement. seek to maximize participation at every level, from policy making to run- We offer a diversity of products with an emphasis on organic, mini- ning the store. mally processed and healthful foods. We seek to avoid products that We welcome all who respect these values. depend on the exploitation of others. We support non-toxic, sustainable agriculture. C O O P H O U R S A monthly musical Friday fundraising partnership of Office Hours: the Park Slope Monday through Thursday May 19 Food Coop and 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. the Brooklyn Society Friday & Saturday for Ethical Culture 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shopping Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00* p.m. Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 7:30* p.m. *Shoppers must be on a checkout line 15 minutes after closing time. JEZRA KAYE Childcare Hours: Monday through Sunday When she's not busy saving the neighborhood with Develop Don't 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Destroy Brooklyn, singer Jezra Kaye weaves her sultry, swinging magic Telephone: on a mix of jazz standards, blues and sophisticated pop. Come find 718-622-0560 out why she and her great backup musicians always pack the Good Coffeehouse. Web address: www.foodcoop.com

JEROME HARRIS The Linewaiters’ Gazette is published biweekly by the Park Slope Food Coop, Inc., 782 Union Stre e t , Guitarist Jerome Harris—long a mainstay of groups led by Jack Brooklyn, New York 11215. DeJohnette, Sonny Rollins, Ray Anderson, Paul Motian and Bob Opinions expressed here may be solely the views Stewart—will wander off the "jazz planet" a bit, playing and of the writer. The Gazette will not knowingly publish singing resonant but seldom-heard songs by both prominent and a r ticles which are racist, sexist, or otherw i s e underground tunesmiths. With fellow Coop members Gary Fisher, discriminatory. The G a z e t t e welcomes Coop-related articles, and keyboard; Cliff Schmitt, bass guitar; and Ben Perowsky, drums. letters from members. A “Member Submissions” envelope is in the Gazette wall pocket near the exit of the Coop. 53 Prospect Park West [at 2nd Street] • $10 • 8pm [doors open at 7:45] SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Performers are Park Slope Food Coop members and receive Coop workslot credit. All submissions MUST include author’s name and Booking: Bev Grant, 718-230-4999 phone number and conform to the following guidelines. Editors will reject letters and art i c l e s that are illegible or too long. Submission deadlines appear in the Coop Calendar opposite. Letters: Maximum 500 words. All letters will be Puzzle Corner This Issue Prepared By: printed if they conform to the published Contributions from members are welcome. Coordinating Editors: Stephanie Golden guidelines. Please sign your entries. Answer is on page 11. Erik Lewis Voluntary Articles: Maximum 750 words. Cryptogram Topic: Herbal Crystals Editors (development): Erik Lewis Submissions on Paper: Double-spaced, typed or The code used on the list below is a simple letter Joan Minieri substitution. That is, if “G” stands for “M” in one very legibly handwritten. Reporters: Michael Esterowitz w o rd, it will be the same throughout the list. Submissions on Disk & by Email: We welcome Ed Levy digital submissions by disk or email. Email to Art Director (development): Eva Schicker [email protected]. F M U O S Y M F Y Illustrators: Lynn Bernstein Classified & Display Ads: Ads may be place on Deborah Tint behalf of Coop members only. Classified ads are L R A W F S Z F Y A Traffic Manager: Barbara Knight p r epaid at $10 per insertion, business card ads at $20. (Ads in the “Merc h a n d i s e – N o n - c o m m e r c i a l ” P Y A F T O Y S T R R V Text Converter: Andrew Rathbun c a t e g o r y are free.) All ads must be written on a Proofreader: Tioma Allison submission form (available in this issue and at the Z A O Q Q F T N F A B front of the Coop). Classified ads may be up to 315 Thumbnails: Kristin Lilley characters and spaces. Display ads must be camera- Photoshop: Terrance Carney ready and business card size (2"x3.5"). U R T Z F V Y O A Art Director (production): Joe Banish Recipes: We welcome original recipes fro m Desktop Publishing: Namik Minter members. Recipes must be signed by the creator. D F P F T D F X Michael Walters Subscriptions: The Gazette is available free to Lee Schere members in the store. Subscriptions are available by Z V . G R U S ' Z X R T V Final Proofreader: Israel David Fishman mail at $18 per year to cover the cost of postage (at 1st class rates because our volume is low). M Y V Z M A Y X Post Production: Becky Cassidy Printed by: Prompt Printing Press, Camden, NJ. Index: Len Neufeld M Y N F S S F

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C O O P CA L E N D A R Workslot Needs listings appear on page 5. New Member Orientations General Meeting Monday & Wednesday evenings: . . 7:30 p.m. Wednesday mornings: ...... 10:00 a.m. A l l A b o u t t h e Sunday aftern o o n s : ...... 4:00 p.m. G e n e r a l M e e t i n g Be sure to be here promptly—or early—as we TUE, MAY 30 begin on time! The orientation takes about two GENERAL MEETING: 7:00 p.m. The agenda hours. Please don't bring small children. appears in this issue. Flyers will be available Our Governing Structure Wednesday, May 3 in the entryway of the Coop . Gazette Deadlines F r om our inception in 1973 to the present, the open TUE, JUN 6 monthly General Meetings have been at the center of the LETTERS & VOLUNTARY ARTICLES: AGENDA SUBMISSIONS: On June 27, the Coop’s decision-making process. Since the Coop incor- May 25 issue: 7:00 p.m., Mon, May 15 Annual Meeting followed by the General porated in 1977, we have been legally required to have a Jun 8 issue: 7:00 p.m., Mon, May 29 Meeting have fixed agendas. Items submitted Board of Directors. The Coop continued the tradition of will be considered for the July GM & beyond. General Meetings by requiring the Board to have open CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: meetings and to receive the advice of the members at May 25 issue: 10:00 p.m., Wed, May 17 The Coop on Cable TV Jun 8 issue: 10:00 p.m., Wed, May 31 General Meetings. The Board of Directors, which is "Inside the Park Slope Food Coop" re q u i r ed to act legally and re s p o n s i b l y, has appro v e d Plastic Recycling FRIDAYS 1:00 p.m. with a replay at 9:00 p.m. almost every General Meeting decision at the end of Channels: 56 (TimeWarner), 67 (CableVision) e v e r y General Meeting. Board members are elected at • 2nd Saturdays, noon–2:00 p.m. the Annual Meeting in June. Copies of the Coop’s bylaws • 3rd Thursdays, 7–9:00 p.m. GE Campaign Meeting a r e available at the Coop Community Corner and at • last Sundays, 10:00 a.m.–noon every General Meeting. • Plastics #1, 2 & 4, only those TUE, JUN 13 not accepted by NYC plus SAFE FOOD COMMITTEE: (formerly GE plastic shopping bags Campaign Committee): Open meeting for Next Meeting: Tuesday, • All Clean & Dry! members & non-members. 6:30 p.m. for training on genetic engineering; 7:00 for work session. May 30, 7:00 p.m. The General Meeting is held on the last Tuesday of each month. Location Attend a GM To Receive Work Credit… The temple house of Congregation Beth Elohim (Garfield Temple), 274 Garfield Place. Since the Coop’s inception in 1973, the your name in this book. After the meeting the General Meeting has been our decision-mak- Chair will provide the Workslot Credit Atten- How to Place an Item ing body. At the General Meeting (GM) mem- dance Sheet. You must also sign this sheet in bers gather to make decisions and set Coop order to receive credit. on the Agenda p o l i c y. The General-Meeting-for- w o r k s l o t - If you have something you’d like discussed at a General credit program was created to increase partici- Being Absent from the GM: Meeting, please complete a submission form for the pation in the Coop’s decision-making process. T h e r e is no penalty if you sign-up for the Agenda Committee. Forms are available in the rack near meeting and then cannot attend. We do ask the Coop Community Corner bulletin board and at Advance Sign-up Required: that you try to keep the sign-up sheet current General Meetings. Instructions and helpful inform a t i o n To be eligible for workslot credit, you must and remove your name if you know cannot on how to submit an item appear on the submission add your name to the sign-up sheet located in attend. Please do not call the Membership form. The Agenda Committee meets on the first Tuesday the ground floor elevator lobby. On the day of Office with GM cancellations. of each month to plan the agenda for the GM held on the the meeting sign-ups are allowed until 5p.m. last Tuesday of the month. If you have a question, please and the sign-up sheets will be located in the If you are on an ABCorD shift and are call Linda Wheeler in the office. Membership Office all day. On the day of the “ACTIVE” for work on the night of the meeting, come to the Office to add your name meeting: Meeting Format to the list and to receive your inform a t i o n You will be given an FTOP credit for atten- packet. Some restrictions to this program do dance at the meeting. You are not required to Warm Up (7:00 p.m.) apply. Please see below for details. use this credit at a particular time. However, • Meet the Coordinators to use this credit you must follow the Coop’s • Enjoy some Coop snacks Two GM attendance credits per year: rules for “Using Banked FTOP Time” that are • Submit Open Forum items Each member may take advantage of the explained in a flier available in elevator lobby • Explore meeting literature G e n e r a l - M e e t i n g - f o r- w o r k s l o t - c redit pro g r a m literature racks and in the Membership Office. Open Forum (7:15 p.m.) two times per year. Open Forum is a time for members to bring brief items If you are on an ABCorD shift and owe to the General Meeting. If an item is more than brief, it Certain Squads are omitted from the a make-up on the night of the meeting: can be submitted to the Agenda Committee as an item Program: The GM attendance credit will automatical- for a future GM. You may attend the GM for credit only if ly be applied as a make-up. you are a member of a Shopping, Reports (7:30 p.m.) Receiving/Stocking, Food Processing, Off i c e , If you are on FTOP: • Financial Report Maintenance, Inventory, Construction, and Recording of your attendance at the meet- • Coordinators’ Report FTOP committee. Other Squads are omitted ing and an FTOP shift credit will be applied to • Committee Reports either because covering absent members is your FTOP record after you have attended the Agenda (8:00 p.m.) too difficult or attendance at the GM is already meeting. • The agenda is posted at the Coop Community Corner part of the workslot’s responsibility. and may also appear elsewhere in this issue. Consider making a report to your Attend the entire GM: Squad after you attend the meeting: Wrap Up (9:30-9:45) In order to earn workslot credit you must be You can help inform other members about (unless there is a vote to extend the meeting) p resent for the entire meeting. GMs typically c u r rent Coop issues, the GM in general and • Meeting evaluation run from 7:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m., though they the GM-for- c redit program in particular by • Board of Directors vote occasionally run longer. making a brief re p o rt about your GM experi- • Announcements, etc. ence. You can make this re p o rt the next time Childcare is provided at the General you meet with your squad or, if you are on Meeting location: F T O P, the next time you work on any Squad. To request that childcare be provided for Generally these reports work best as part of a your child at the meeting, you must notify a squad end-of-shift meeting. ■ Park Slope Food Coop paid staff Office Coordinator in the Member- ship Office at least one week prior to the meeting date. Mission Sign the Attendance Sheets at the Statement Meeting: The full mission statement appears on page 5. During the GM an attendance book will make its way around the room. Please sign 8 F May 11, 2006 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R Community calendar listings are free. Please submit your listings in 50 words or less by mail, the mail- slot in the entry vestibule, or [email protected]. Submission deadlines are the same as for classified ads. Please refer to the Coop Calendar in the center of this issue. *Denotes a Coop member.

OPEN STUDIO TOUR: Park Slope Nat'l Recreation Area, Bklyn. FRI, MAY 12 & Environs, artists speak. BWA C , 10–8:00. Perf o r mances of Native GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Tr a v e l i n g Bkln Wa t e rf r ont Artists Coaliton. American dance & song, dru m m e r s , Troubadour series. Guitar- p i c k e r More info at www.bwac.org dancers from around the world. Mike Dowling, one of the best gui- Info: 718-686-9297, re d h a w k a rt s tar pickers in the universe, a virtu- SUN, MAY 21 @ m i n d s p r i n g . c o m oso in country blues, slide & swing PIER SHOW 14: UnPlugged in Red styles. $15 adults, $6 kids. Bkln OPEN STUDIO TOUR: Park Slope Hook: *Jenny Hill & Chill Factor, Ethical Culture Society. 8:00 p.m. & Environs, artists speak with 3:00 p.m. BWAC, Bkln Wa t e rf ro n t 53 Prospect Pk W. 768-2972. Priscilla Bain-Smith. BWAC, Bkln A r tists Coaliton. More info at Wa t e rf ront Artists Coaliton.More www.bwac.org F r i d a y, June 2 • 7:00 p.m. SAT, MAY 13 info at www.bwac.org FRI, JUN 16 at the Coop PEOPLES’ VOICE CAFE: NYC SAT, MAY 27 Labor Chorus. Wo r k m e n ’s Circ l e , GOOD COFFEEHOUSE-COOP 45 E. 33rd St. (btw. Madison & PIER SHOW 14: UnPlugged in Red N I G H T: Celebration of Gay Pride Park); www. p e o p l e s v o i c e c a f e . o r g . Hook: live music series. BWA C , * Viva DiConcini, *Athena Reich & Suggested donation: $12 general/ Bkln Wa t e rf r ont Artists Coaliton. *Gloria. $10 adults, $6 kids. Bkln $9 members/more if you choose, More info at www.bwac.org Ethical Culture Society. 8:00 p.m. less if you can’t/no one turn e d 53 Prospect Pk W. 768-2972. away. 212-787-3903. SUN, MAY 28 PIER SHOW 14: Meet the Art i s t s SAT, JUN 17 Reception. UnPlugged in Red PIER SHOW 14: UnPlugged in Red Hook: pianist Liz Magnes, 3:00 Hook: Richard Bennett Duo, 3:00 PIER SHOW 14: UnPlugged in Red p.m. BWAC, Bkln Wa t e r f r o n t p.m. BWAC, Bkln Wa t e r f r o n t Hook: folk singer Tina Olsen, 3:00 A r tists Coaliton. More info at A r tists Coaliton. More info at p.m. BWAC, Bkln Wa t e r f r o n t www.bwac.org www.bwac.org A r tists Coaliton. More info at www.bwac.org CERDDORION VOCAL ENSEM- BLE invites you to journey with us FRI, JUN 2 and Kristina Boerg e r, Art i s t i c SUN, JUN 18 Director, in an evening of music by GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Leg- New York composers entitled: L’In- e n d a ry folk icon, Rod MacDonald, F U LTON ART FAIR: 48th Annual. vitation au Voyage. Church of St. Traveling Troubadour Series. $15 Fulton Pk, Bkln, btw Fulton St & Luke in the Fields, Manhattan at adults, $6 kids. Bkln Ethical Cul- Stuyvesant Av, noon til dusk. Info: 8:00 P.M.$20 at the door ($15 for ture Society. 8:00 p.m. 53 Prospect 718-707-1457. students or seniors). Feature d Pk W. 768-2972. works in this program include John FRI, JUN 23 Corigliano’s L’Invitation au Voyage SAT, JUN 3 and Robert Dennis’s Morn i n g GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Season RED RA I N Group 1 (commissioned especially REDHOOK WATERFRONT FESTI- Finale—singer songwriters Te r- for this concert). Also on the pro- VAL: Red Hook / Carroll Gardens / ence Martin & Ned Massey. $10 The Story of Gina “Boom Boom” Guidi gram are pieces by Ned Rore m , Cobble Hill Open Studio Tour — adults, $6 kids. Bkln Ethical Cul- Patrick Castillo, Julie Dolphin, Red Hook Rising. Opening Sun- ture Society. 8:00 p.m. 53 Prospect A real-life version of the hit independent film M a r tha Sullivan, and Matthew days at the Barge. BWAC, Bkln Pk W. 768-2972. H a r ris. For more info, visit Wa t e rf ron t Artists Coaliton. More G i r l f i g ht, this documentary chronicles the difficult www.cerddorion.net. info at www.bwac.org SUN, JUN 25 c a reer of female boxer Gina “Boom Boom” Guidi. T h re atening to the general population for her SUN, MAY 14 FRI, JUN 9 F U LTON ART FAIR: 48th Annual. t ra n s g r ession of the traditional female ro l e, Guidi Fulton Pk, Bkln, btw Fulton St & PIER SHOW 14: UnPlugged in Red GOOD COFFEEHOUSE: Bro o k l y n Stuyvesant Av, noon til dusk. For has fo u g ht against odds to become a world cham- Hook: Paula Jeanine & American Women's Chorus, founded & more info: 718-707-1457. pion in the middlewe i g ht class. The product of an Ghazai, 3:00 p.m. BWAC, Bkln directed by *Bev Grant. 45 women Wa t e rf ron t Artists Coaliton. More singing together to create one i m p overished childhood that was flooded with info at www.bwac.org powerful voice for peace & justice. O N G O I N G drugs and abuse, thirty-five year old Guidi cont i n- $10 adults, $6 kids. Bkln Ethical S H O W S / E V E N T S FRI, MAY 19 C u l t u r e Society. 8:00 p.m. ues to struggle with personal problems—being a 53 Prospect Pk W. 768-2972. THROUGH JUNE 3 single mot h e r — a n d c a reer hurd l e s. A touching and GOOD COFFEEHOUSE-COOP THE BROOKLYN SHOW: A inspiring documenta r y, NIGHT: Jezra Kaye* & Jerome Har- B W AC Group Show. In a ris*. $10 adults, $6 kids. Bkln Ethi- SAT, JUN 10 by L a u r a Plot k i n , Re d cal Culture Society. 8:00 p.m. 53 time when the New York Art F R E E G AT E WAY TO THE NATIONS POW scene has become as Rain is a “success against Prospect Pk W. 768-2972. W O W: Floyd Bennett Field Gateway regionally delineated as the odds” drama that has Non-members Nat'l Recreation Area, Bklyn. welcome SAT, MAY 20 10–8:00. Perf o r mances of Native b o r oughs themselves, the definite feminist under- American dance & song, dru m m e r s , lines will sometimes blur for currents. PEOPLES’ VOICE CAFE: Caro l y n dancers from around the world. unique opportunities such Hester; David Blume. Wo r k m e n ’s Info: 718-686-9297, re d h a w k a rt s as this. Members of BWA C E d i t or Gabriel Rhodes has wo r ked as a docu- C i rcle, 45 E. 33rd St. (btw. Madi- @ m i n d s p r i n g . c o m have crossed the water into m e ntary editor and independent filmmaker fo r son/Park); www. p e o p l e s v o i c e - Manhattan and taken with c a f e . o rg. Suggested donation: $12 them a glimpse into Bro o k - seven years. His most recent film, the dark come- general/$9 members/more if you SUN, JUN 11 choose, less if you can’t/no one l y n ’s art community. A bro a d dy Anna Is Being Sta l k e d , was hailed by the G AT E WAY TO THE NATIONS POW range of styles unified by turned away. 212-787-3903. W O W: Floyd Bennett Field Gateway A s s o c i ate d Press as “The best seven minutes of the theme of “Bro o k l y n . ” the 2002 Sundance Film Fe s t i val.” His edited Van der Plas Gallery. Pier 17, South Street Seaport, 89 work, which has been nominated for a Regional Did you buy a 2006 South St. 2nd floor, 212-227- Emmy Award and a Rockefeller, has premiered at 8983. 10am-9pm daily. www. over 50 film festivals worldwide including We’Moon vanderplasgallery.com. Sundance and Cannes. His television clients include Show t i m e, Sundance Channel and A&E. engagement calendar? Mr. Rhodes received his Master’s degree in docu- The publisher has acknowledged the defective bind- mentary film from Stanford University in 2000. ing. You may seek redress directly with them. A Q&A with Gabriel will follow the screening. The notice from our distributor says, “…the customer should call We'Moon's number 1-877-693-6666, and they will take care of the problem.” It doesn’t say they Film Night org a n i ze r, Trish Dalto n , can be re a c h e d will exchange it but they would probably we willing to at [email protected] or 718.398.5704. do so. It also says that they “are confident that they have taken care of the problem [for 2007 calendars].” Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY May 11, 2006 f 9

tablespoon salt onto them and mix trip to the Heifer Ranch fits seamlessly —GM oversight and accountability of well, let stand for 10 minutes, then into the school’s mission and will pro- the Gazette: Gazette to become a GM HOLD A MOP, AND squeeze extra water (This procedure is vide the students an opportunity to committee. Editors of the four separate crucial to get rid of the bitterness and spend time in a part of the United Gazette squads (yes there are f o u r !) and P O O F ! — Y O U ' R E make them a bit tender). Dice baked States that many of them would prob- the two coordinating editors (current- INVISIBLE AT THE tofu. Heat oil to medium high temper- ably not see otherwise. ly Stephanie Golden and Erik Lewis) ature, put all ingredients into wok and Individuals interested in helping to to be elected by a re f e rendum to be C O O P ! stir for 1 minute. Add some water, make this exciting trip possible for included in the annual Board of Direc- close the lid for 2-3 minutes or until the students should visit the school’s tors Ballot (which our rulers mislead- TO THE EDITOR: desired tenderness reached. website, www. h s - g c . o r g, for more ingly call a "Proxy"). I can confirm Pia Palladino's obser- If you find the leaves a bit too dry i n f o r mation. Follow the link in the —GM oversight and accountability of vation that you'll be treated like a and hard to swallow, next time you "News and Announcements" section the three Disciplinary Hearing Com- menial by many other Coop workers may add more oil and water and cook to make a tax-deductible donation mittees: Reports in the Gazette at least working the maintenance squad. No a few more minutes. toward the cost of the trip. q u a rt e r l y , and for all past quarters, of matter what you look like, holding a Enjoy! Tim McKuin all relevant actions of the Commit- mop or broom seems to convey one Chun Lu tees. with the magical ability to become —Public Arraignments and Hearings. instantly invisible to most of your fel- C A M PAIGN FOR —Discussions and negotiations with low Coop members shopping around NAME WA N T E D the General Coordinators (the you or it will allow others to feel like CO-OP DEMOCRACY "Rulers") about these changes and the they can treat you like a 2nd class TO THE EDITOR: antidemocratic problems they Coop member. I think Pia's idea of What to call our newest squad, TO MY DEAR COMRADES IN address. making EVERY MEMBER do a main- Members whose work draws gawkers, THE STRUGGLE FOR CO-OP —Leafleting, discussion and pro m o- tenance shift at least once, is an Who help by pushing homeward cart s ? D E M O C R A C Y: tion of these and other re f o r ms to EXCELLENT IDEA, and one that Anything but street walkers. improve Co-Op democracy. might give many members a much- —Leon Freilich Now it's time for the Board of —Organizing and discussion through needed lesson in appreciation and Directors sham election again, and for email and phone lists. respect for all those who clean, keep, a recap of the Campaign for Co-Op All of these plans have been and make our environment pleasant H.S. STUDENTS D e m o c r a c y. We should receive our detailed in letters and/or proposed at to be in. ballots in late May. “They must be General Meetings. A lot of work and S. Au TO VISIT HEIFER re t u rned—not just postmarked!—no thought has gone into them over the I N T E R N AT I O N A L later than Monday June 26th, one day last fourteen years. If one of them b e f o r e the June General Meeting.” strikes your fancy, you may want to HOW CHINESE EAT FARM Please vote even if you're not "sure " help me bring it to the General Meet- who the Board members should be— ing. Sign up for the mailing list or the DAIKON LEAV E S TO THE EDITOR: for my sake and yours! phone tree. And above all—Join the A group of twelve 9th and 10th Our goal is a parliamentary democ- Coalition for Co-Op Democracy! TO THE EDITOR: graders from the High School for racy with party-list elections. With cooperation, welcoming all attempts I guess not many people know Global Citizenship in Pro s p e c t —Assembly of Elected Delegates to dissuade me of my delusions, and daikon leaves are edible because Heights are going to spend a week in Lesser goals along the way include: listening to the heartbeat of the Co-Op and sometimes I see them being discard- June at the Heifer International Learn- —Regularization and accountability the drumbeat of democracy, I am as ever, ed on the shelf. As a matter of fact, ing Center in Perryville, Arkansas. Ti m of meeting procedures. Your Devoted Delegate they are quite delicious. In Chinese McKuin, Coop member since August, — M e r ging of the Chair Pool and Albert Solomon\ cooking, we consider them as one of 2004, and Erin A. Bauer, two teachers Agenda Committees according to The 718-768-9079, the rare ingredients which provide an at the school, will lead the group as Roving Parliamentary Advisors Plan. [email protected] exotic flavor compared to common- they learn about Heifer Intern a t i o n a l ’s place everyday vegetables. In addi- various eff o rts to end world hunger tion, according to Chinese medicine, while gaining first-hand knowledge of these leaves have a cooling attribute the difficulties many people aro u n d which could be used to reduce inner the world go through to raise and pre- heat in the body, for example, the p a re their own food. While in central symptoms you feel after nights of Arkansas the group will also visit the sleeping in an overheated room. Even William Jefferson Clinton Presidential though the leaves found in Coop L i b r a r y and the River Market area in daikons are not that tender, they are Little Rock. still endurable especially when tre a t- The High School for Global Citizen- ed properly. ship is a small public high school that started in the Prospect Heights neigh- Here is the recipe: b o r hood of Brooklyn in 2004 with One bundle of daikon leaves roughly 110 students. Each year a new 2-3 tablespoon of olive oil class will be added until the school half pack of baked tofu (I use has 440 students in grades 9-12. Over Organic Baked Tofu by Fresh Tofu Inc., 75% of the student body qualifies for which is most similar to Chinese style f ree lunch. The school seeks to help baked tofu, do not use stuffed one.) students become actively aware of 1 cup of shelled edamame soybean connections between their local expe- (in frozen area) riences and the rest of the world while Wash the leaves thoro u g h l y, chop engaging in an academically rigoro u s into very small pieces. Sprinkle 1/2 4-year program of study. The summer

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We welcome letters from members. to [email protected] or rassment or diff i c u l t y. Such letters 3. Copies of submissions that make Submission deadlines appear in the on disk. Disks are returned through an must relate to Coop issues and avoid substantive accusations against spe- Coop Calendar. All letters will be envelope at the back of the G a z e t t e any non-constructive, non-coopera- cific individuals will be given to those printed if they conform to the pub- submissions box. tive language. persons to enable them to write a lished guidelines. We will not know- response, and both submissions and ingly publish articles which are racist, Anonymity Fairness response will be published simultane- sexist or otherwise discriminatory Unattributed letters will not be In order to provide fair, compre h e n - o u s l y. This means that the original The maximum length for letters is published unless the G a z e t t e k n o w s sive, factual coverage: submission may not appear until the 500 words. Letters must include your the identity of the writer, and there- 1. The G a z e t t e will not publish issue after the one for which it was name and phone number and be f o re must be signed when submitted hearsay—that is, allegations not submitted. typed or very legibly handwritten. Edi- (giving phone number). Such letters based on the author's first-hand The above applies to both art i c l e s tors will reject letters that are illegible will be published only where a reason observation. and letters. The only exceptions will or too long. is given to the editor as to why public 2. Nor will we publish accusations be articles by G a z e t t e re p o rte rs which You may submit on paper, typed or identification of the writer would that are not specific or are not sub- will be re q u i r ed to include the v e ry legibly handwritten, or via email impose an unfair burden of embar- stantiated by factual assertions. response within the article itself. 10 F May 11, 2006 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY

To Submit Classified or Display Ads:

Ads may be placed on behalf of Coop members only. Classified ads are prepaid at $10 per insertion, business card ads at $20. (Ads in the “Mer- c h a n d i s e – N o n - c o m m e rcial” category are free.) All ads must be written on a submission form (available in this issue and at the front of the Coop). Classified ads may be up to 315 characters and spaces. Display ads must be camera-ready and business card size (2"x3.5"). Submission forms are available in a pocket on the front wall of the Coop near the exit door.

CHILD CARE MY WONDERFUL BABYSITTER Shirley is available full or part-time starting Sept. 1. She is great with n e w b o rns and up. Call me for glowing re f e re n c e , Amy at 718-857-2248.

COMMERCIAL SPACE PROFESSIONAL OFFICES available. Ideal for mas- sage therapist, acupuncturist, psychotherapist, etc. Be part of a holistic center, either in a beauti- ful Soho section or in an excellent Brooklyn neighborhood. Doctor will introduce all patients to you. For information call 212-505-5055.

EMPLOYMENT DRIVE A CYCLE RICKSHAW 4 REAL $$$! Do you want to make lots of green while working gre e n ? Much higher earning potential than couriers. The season is now in full swing. Write to Gregg at i n f o @ revo ultionrickshaws.com for details or call 917-658-9467.

HOUSING AVAILABLE BERKSHIRE SUMMER RENTAL. Big windows, meadow/mountain view, minutes to Ta n g l e w o o d , Kripalu. Your own bedroom, separate living room, one-half bath, fridge, microwave. You share full kitchen, shower, washer- d r y e r. Ideal for writer, artist. $1200 per month, fall lease extension possible. Call Mina 212-427-2324.

MERCHANDISE THINKING OF BUYING A WATER FILTER? Join lots of PSFCoopers who use MULTI-PURE for drinking / cooking / ice / tooth brushing / rinsing fruit & veg, knowing lead / mercury / giardia / cysts / dry cleaning solvents / gasoline additives / particulate matter are removed from their water supply & plumbing. Ede Rothaus 212-9 8 9 -8 2 7 7 , [email protected] C L A I R E WARE POTTERY SALE. Come celebrate Mother's Day at the Claire w a re showroom. All pitchers and vases 10% off. Saturday and Sunday May 13th & 14th from 10-6. 543 Union St. at the c o r ner of Nevins. Cash or check only. 7 1 8 -8 7 5 -3977. The Clairw a r e showroom is open most weekdays from 9-6, and most weekend after- noons.

MERCHANDISE NONCOMMERCIAL FOR SALE: $865 credit to Omega Institute to high- est bidder, books, TV/VCR, VCR, Mixer, Wa t e r p i c , new women's shoes size 8 and a half to 9. All in good condition. 718-789-8822. FOR SALE: 3 Breuer style director's chairs, lite gray leather & chrome, great condition, $50 each (new $150); Full Headboard bamboo; Chair, bamboo; Table, metal and glass 26L X 18W X 16H, nego- tiable. Call: 718-965-2184 ITEMS FOR SALE: Braun 10-cup coffeemaker, $15; vintage table radio (wood, solid-state, circa 1960), $50 or BO; gold-plated jewelry signed by art i s t (vintage), $20-40. Call 718-768-1598

Classified advertising in the Linewaiters’ Gazette is available only to Coop members. Publication does not imply endorsement by the Coop. Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY May 11, 2006 f 11 you'll remember the joy of living. I ADIRONDACK CAMP, small quiet Answer to Puzzle on page 8 SERVICES-HEALTH can help. Claudia 718-9 3 8 -5573 - lake, bright airy 3 bedroom house Echinacea, Goldenseal, Valerian Root, Slippery Elm, HOLISTIC DENTISTRY in Brooklyn over 12 yrs. experience. garden, wood stove. Hudson River Horsetail, Feverf e w, St. John's Wo rt, Cats Claw, Cayenne, (Midwood) & Manhattan (Soho). & Lake George near by. $500/week Astragalus Root, Alfalfa, Butcher’s Broom D r. Stephen R. Goldberg pro v i d e s VACATIONS May, June, July. 212-460-4211 family dental care utilizing non- m e r c u r y fillings, acupuncture , PUTNAM VA L L E Y, NY. Historic WHAT’S FOR FREE h o m e o p a t h y, temporo - m a n d i b u - T h ree Arrows Cooperative. 1 and ADVERTISE ON THE WEB lar (TM) joint therapy & much 1/4 hr. from Brklyn. Friendly, multi- FREE INITIAL ORAL EXAM in more. For a no-obligation free ini- generation, coop community. holistic dental office for all Coop If your ad would benefit from broader exposure, try the tial oral examination, call Lake, boating, clay tennis cts, cul- members. X-rays are strictly mini- Coop's web page, w w w.foodcoop.com. The ads are FREE. 212-505-5055. Please bring X-rays. tural & educational activities. mized so bring your own. Dr. Gold- Weekly entertainment. Kid friendly. berg's non-mercury offices in Soho P S Y C H O T H E R A P Y: IT'S ABOUT Newly renovated bungalows avail- or in Midwood section of Bro o k - upgrades; training; etc. On-site or LEARNING, clarifying and enhanc- SERVICES able for monthly rental: $1250 lyn. For info please call p i c k u p / d ro p - o ff. References avail- ing your re p e rt o i re. It's conversa- (1BR)-$2000(2BR). Info: Roxi 7 1 8 -3 3 9 -5066 or 212-5 0 5 -5 0 5 5 . AT T O R N E Y-PERSONAL INJURY able. Long-time coop member. tions using re s o u r ces alre a d y Call 347-3 5 1 -3031 or email 718-768-5708 EMPHASIS. 28 yrs. experience in p resent, though not yet noticed. FREE TICKETS for concerts for [email protected]. all aspects of injury law. Individual It's about useful confusion, pre- S T R ATTON VERMONT RENTA L - t rue classical music lovers only. attention provided for entire case. PA I N T I N G - P L A S T E R I N G + PA P E R- dictable uncert a i n t y. Curious Private 6-acre pro p e rty w/views of Lincoln Ct., Carnegie, etc., on F r ee phone or office consulta- HANGING-Over 25 years experi- about this approach? Call for con- Stratton Mt. Swimming, hiking. 2 s h o r t notice sometimes. 10-20 tions. Prompt, courteous commu- ence doing the finest prep + finish sult. Licensed psychologist. housing options: 3-BR, 2-BA c o n c e r ts available each year. nications. 19-year Food Coop work in Brownstone Brooklyn. An G r eenwich Village. 718-3 9 8-2 4 9 8 . house (sleeps 8); or 1-BR, 2-sleep- S10/yr management fee. For more member; Park Slope resident. Tom ing lofts, 1-BA cottage (sleeps 6). info, call: 212-802-7456. e n t i r e house or one room. Reli- E L I M I N ATE STRESS. Reduce Guccione, 718-596-4184. Dogs OK. Jason at 617-2 3 3 -5 0 5 8 . able, clean and reasonably priced. chronic fatigue symptoms. Relieve S t r a t t o n v a c a t i o n @ y a h o o . c o m , COMPUTER HELP-Call New Yo r k Fred Becker - 718-853-0750. neck, shoulder, back pain and ten- v e r m o n t v a c a t i o n . n e t f i r m s . c o m . Geek Girls. Crashes, viruses and sion. Improve sleep quality, diges- House $700/WK; Cottage $600/WK s p y w a r e; networking; setup; tion and elimination. With Shiatsu

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Past Life Regression Through Hypnosis

W I T H J E F F R E Y T . C A R L , C H T .

DO YOU HAVE THE FEELING THAT YOU H AVE LIVED BEFORE?

Have you ever just met someone and felt like you have previously known them?

Are there other countries or cultures that seem familiar to you?

Well there might be an explanation for this.

Through hypnosis we can tap into the subconscious mind, as well as enter into a peaceful trance-like state to retrieve memories of our past lives.

Relax and take a journey within.

Gain: • Realizations • A deeper understanding of who you are • Retrieve memories • Pass beyond death and back again

Bring: A blanket to lie down on or a comfortable lawn chair to relax into A note book to write down anything that comes up

Jeffrey T. Carl, CHt, a Coop member, is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, and a member of I.A.C.T. Jeffrey is also certified in past regression though the Wiess Institute. F R E E Saturday, May 13 Non-members welcome 11:00 pm at the Coop

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

Winning the Race against Time

W I T H S U S A N M A R T I N W I T H M O R A I M A S U A R E Z Business Owners, Sales Agents and Professionals:

Is there someone you need to forgive? Do you race against the cl o ck ? Holding on to feelings of hurt, guilt, resentment, • Miss deadlines? blame, anger and the need to punish binds up a lot of your own energy and keeps you locked in the past, • Run late for appointments? instead of being fully present. • Feel unproductive? The Forgiveness Process allows you to release • Never have time for yourself? these negative feelings and completes your own healing. If so, join us for an interactive LEARN TO: evening that will help you: • Forgive yourself and others • Focus and use the power of unconditional love • Manage your time • Align your head and your heart • Increase productivity • Use the power and energy of love to relieve stress • Meet your deadlines • Participate in a group unconditional love meditation • And, have time for yourself!

Susan Mart i n created Business Sanity to help business owners and sales professionals who struggle with marketing, management and Moraima Suarez is a Coop member, certified Holoenergetic® H e a l i n g P r a c t i t i o n e r, certified Bowen Therapist, and Reiki practitioner. She has studied productivity; who want to increase profits, avoid bu rnout and learn how and practiced the healing arts for over 20 years and her healing practice in to run their business most effe c t i ve l y. Susan is a Coop member. the Park Slope vicinity.

F R E E Tuesday, June 6 F R E E Saturday, May 20 Non-members welcome 7:30-9:00 p.m. Non-members welcome 6:00 p.m. at the Coop

Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop Views expressed by the presenter do not necessarily represent the Park Slope Food Coop 12 F May 11, 2006 Park Slope Food Coop, Brooklyn, NY W E L C O M E !

Coop Job Opening: 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. Maris Abelson Joel Gold Tal Marks Receiving/Stocking Courtney Alleghne Daniel Goldman Ameet Maturu Clare Amory Adam Gonzales Fernanda Mazzuco Coordinator Alice Anderson Linda Greenfield Elisa Mehl George (Jesse) Apostaolakis David Gross Stefano Meldolesi Description: Damien Arsen Marisa Guber Meg Milewski John Baker Maurice 'Moe' Hall Gail Moore The Coop is hiring a Receiving/Stocking coordinator Ivan Banda James Halliday Neina O'Donnell whose primary responsibility will be the Frozen Food Janos Barna Lynne Haney Jan Pivoda Buyer. The Frozen Food Buyer spends a lot of time in Joseph Bassal Colin Hartnett Adam Pogoff the freezer, inventorying stock, receiving and putting Aloyse Blair Caryne Hayes Elizabeth Rizzo away the deliveries. Applicants must be able to work Jordan Blum Stephanie Housley Adriana Rocha in below freezing temperatures, be very organized, and Victoria Booth Rhonda Hunte-Dubreze Yvette Rodriguez have a good spatial sense. This is a high energy job Betha Bourne Lisa Jacobsen Leah Rosenblum for a fit candidate, and you must be able to lift and to Terrence Brown Pristine Johannessen Sebastian Rosset work on your feet for hours. Themba Brown Eric Jones Brandon Rust The ideal candidate will have been working on a Jennifer Burke Leslie Joseph Julianne Rust Joe Cantor Katrina Joyce Shriya Bhargava Sears Receiving workslot for the Coop. You must be an Victoria Cernos-Kiely Peter Joyce Ofer Setty excellent team player, as you will be working closely Arthur Coleman Prashant Kabade Stephen Shelley with other Receiving Coordinators and our diverse Andrea Coles Lisa Kemper Sara Shives member workforce. It is essential that the candidate Sarah Cornwell Muriel Kerzer Francine Smith be a reliable and responsible self-starter. Excellent Jennie Correia Christy Lee Kim Jerry Smith communication, patience, the ability to prioritize the Adam Davidson Antonia Konkoly Sarah Solon work and to remain calm under pressure are all neces- Carole del Agnelle Luke Kozikowski Susanna Stein sary skills. Scott DeSimon Kristen Kresge Cedric Stier May Dooley Chris Lacinak Andras Tapolcai Hours: 35 hours per week; with most days starting Ann C Dove Ciara Lacy Julia Thouet at 6:30 am. The exact schedule is to be James Dubreze Holly LaDue Stephan Thouet determined and it may include occasional Brenda Edwards-Baker Jennifer Laoang Wayne Titus weekend or evening work. Christine Egan Christine LaPlume Cathy Vignola Andrea Fava Consuela Lawless Michael Weissenstein Wages: $20.28/hour with at least an annual cost-of- Lois Feller Jennifer Leigh Eric White living adjustment effective every February. Malka Feller Annemieke Beemster Sherri Williams Joseph Funt Leverenz Melodie Winawer Benefits: —Sick time Phyllis Gadsden Jessica Levin Karen Zaccai —Vacation–three weeks/yr increasing in the Jesse Gass Leah Levitt Edina Zsiga 4th, 7th & 10th years Amy Gerard Christina Liadis —health insurance Tierney Gleason Candace Marks —pension plan (no payroll deductions for benefits) Application & Hiring Process: T H A N K Y O U ! Please provide a cover letter with your resumé as soon as you can. Mail your letter and resumé or drop Thank you to the following members for referring friends who it in the mail slot in the entryway of the Coop. Please joined the Coop in the last two weeks. state your availability. Trevor B. Helen Tamara Plotnick All applicants will receive a response. Please do not Myra Batchelder Gaby Hoffmann Michael Quinn call the office. Helen Beichel Willifred James Kervin Read If you applied previously to another Coop job offer- Simon Beins Vetora Joseph Liz Roberts ing and remain interested, please reapply. Kalifa Brown Paul Josephs Jeffrey Rotter Astrid Cernos Adam Karpati Brandon Rust Probation Period: Rachel Chernick Michelle Kloehn Benjamin S. There will be a six-month probation period. Bonnie DiGiovanni Leah Koenig Sean Aimee Dorosin Christina La Bue Naeemah Senghor Prerequisite: Neil Dorosin David Lantow Kim Small Minimum of six months’ membership in the Park Slope Elijah Feinstein Maura Larkin Molly Smith Food Coop. Jennifer Fiedler Mrs. Lefkowitz Leah Stern Applicants who have not previously worked a Coop shift Lewanika Forde-Senghor Gary Levitt Susan in Receiving should arrange to work in Receiving. Chenda Fruchter Josephine Mammana Christopher Tabick Brian Glashow Elizabeth Maples Tara We are seeking an applicant pool Brenda Glasse Hannah Mason Mark Vincent that reflects the diversity of Louise Guerin Jessica Millstone Dianna Weston Susan Handwerker Matt Mitler Georgia Willmont the Coop's membership. Hannah Efua Morgan Sabrina Wu Matthew Healy Osha