The Organic Press The Newsletter of the Volume 19* Issue 4 Hendersonville Community Co-op Fall 2019 • Annual Harvest Celebration • Time to Vote for the Board of Directors • Farms & Foods of the Future 2 www.hendersonville.coop Organic Press Summer 2019 Table of Contents GM Musings 3 Damian Tody Editor: Gretchen Schott Cummins Board’s Eye View 4 Contributing Writers: Gretchen Schott Cummins, 2019 Annual Harvest Celebration Arrion Kitchen, Marisa Cohn, Robert Jones, Natalie Broadway, Laura Miklowitz, Damian Tody, Josh Musselwhite, MC Gaylord, Susan O’Brien, Steve Department News 6 Breckheimer We are the Hendersonville Community Co-op, a member- Board Candidates owned natural and organic food market and deli. We have been serving Hendersonville and the surrounding 10 community since 1978 when 15 families joined together to purchase quality food at better prices. We offer the best Farms and Foods of the Future in certified organic produce, groceries, herbs, bulk foods, Co+op Stronger Together 15 vitamins and supplements, cruelty-free beauty aids, wine and beer, and items for special dietary needs. The Deli offers a delicious variety of fresh soups, salads & more. Staff Picks 16 The co-op is open to the public and ownership is not required to make purchases. Everyone can shop and anyone can join. Calendar 17 Opinions expressed in The Organic Press are strictly those of the writers and do not necessarily represent an endorsement of any product or service by the News & Views from Outreach Hendersonville Community Co-op, board, management Gretchen Schott Cummins 18 or staff, unless specifically identified as such. The same is true for advertisers. Interested in advertising in The Organic Press? Over 3,000 Co-op Connections 20 copies of the newsletter are mailed to our owners monthly and additional copies distributed within our store and the community. Space is limited and rates are reasonable. Call 693-0505 to reserve your space today. Wes Burlingame Steve Breckheimer 22 Submission Deadline All submissions, including articles and advertisements, must be received at the co-op by the 7th of the month preceding the issue. 100% Recycled Paper Organic Press Summer 2019 www.hendersonville.coop 3 GM Musings all is finally upon us! It seemed like the way and the deli will be gearing up to provide Fheat of summer was going to last forever. you with all of the best tasting options in town. I love this time of year as the temperatures Our staff always does a great job in providing get cooler and coffee has that little extra bit of the right options for those family gatherings satisfaction. and holiday celebrations! Fall is a transition time for our surroundings and a transition for the co-op as our fiscal year comes to a close, we begin another fiscal year In cooperation, and then move right into the holiday season. The co-op had another good year achieving ~Damian sales growth and ending with another solid profit. This year we saw Publix move into the area and disrupt the grocery marketplace locally and we saw a lot of change online as grocery retailers and wellness distributors worked to increase competition. Through it all, the co-op Co-op FAQs and Facts stayed strong and continues to be an asset to the health and wellness of our community. By: Co+op, stronger together How can I distinguish a co-op from other As you will also see in this issue of the Organic organizations? Press it is a time of transition for the board of A co-op is a business, usually incorporated, that directors. That’s right, it is time to exercise that sells goods and services. It is not a charitable democratic right and vote for your board of organization or a social service agency. directors! In this issue you will find the infor- Who benefits from the co-op's existence? mation on board candidates and how to vote in this years’ election. Voting will open Octo- A co-op exists primarily for the benefit of its members. Many co-ops also support other parts ber 14 and run through November 14. You of the community through various programs and can vote online at home, in the store, or if you philanthropic activities as part of their must, pick up a paper ballot at the kiosk and commitment to cooperative values and principles. choose from our Who controls a co-op? qualified candidates. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. In a cooperative, members democratically control the direction of the business. In most co-ops each member gets one vote. Members elect a board of Once you cast that vote it will be time to plan directors to monitor the business, set goals and for those holiday meals! The co-op is always hire management to operate their business. Ultimately, the board is accountable to the the best place for delicious, nutritious holiday members for its decisions meal planning. Turkey pre-orders will be under 4 www.hendersonville.coop Organic Press Fall 2019 A Board’s Eye View 2019 Annual Harvest Celebration: Growing a Stronger Community YOU’RE INVITED ... to the Annual Harvest Celebration When: Friday, November 8th, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: HCC’s Courtyard & Community Room Plan to visit the many community tables, sample wines & cheeses, enjoy appetizers provided by our Co-op, meet the Board of Directors & candidates, vote, get a raffle ticket & listen to music provided by the Apple County String Band. Every fall our owners, guests & staff from the Co-op get together to participate in one of our most coop- erative traditions - our Annual Harvest Celebration. Parking will be available at Self-Help Credit Union and Duke Energy after 5:00 p.m. Community Tables represented: CSA Farms, HC’s Environmental Recycling Program, Cooperative Exten- sion, Master Gardeners, Bee City USA and Blue Ridge Community College’s Sustainability Committee. Hendersonville Community Co-op has many reasons to celebrate. • We celebrate our growing family who walks through the doors for the very first time in search of sustainable food. • We celebrate our growing number of owners who have loyally shopped & supported the HCC for years. • We celebrate our growing staff and their dedication to make the store inviting, comfortable, clean & filled with organic items that we can trust. • We celebrate our growing class offerings that not only enrich the lives of owners & shoppers but also encourage healthy living. • We celebrate our growing HCC outreach that has so generously bestowed upon local groups such as Healthy Kids Running Series, Camplify, Thrive, HC Health Dept. WIC, Shriners, Conserving Carolina, IAM & Mills River Valley Trail Ride. • We celebrate our growing selection of meals from the hot bar & deli case. • We celebrate our growing collective “voice” that got us to where we are today. Join us November 8th, 5:00 -8:00 p.m. for our annual Harvest Celebration. You’ll have the opportunity to meet & vote for prospective board directors, share good food, meet several community organizations that support Henderson County’s green initiatives, participate in raffle drawings & listen to great music! With Appreciation, BOD Owner Engagement Committee We’ve looking for volunteers to help out with our Co-op’s celebration. The following are needed: greet- ers, parking attendants, cleanup & set-up help & folks to hand out raffle tickets. Contact Susan O’Brien at [email protected], if you are able to help on November 8th between 4:00 and 8:00 pm. 2019 HCC Board Meeting Dates This year, the board will hold 10 meetings at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The meetings for the next two months will be on October 22 and November 19. All Owners and Staff members are welcome to attend. If you would like to attend a meeting or have a concern or topic for the board to discuss, contact Carolyn Widener at 828-329-4826 or email at [email protected]. Written information may also be sent to the Board of Directors of HCC, 60 South Charleston Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Please include your name and contact information. The proposed Board meeting agendas may be viewed on the HCC website and on the Bulletin Board in the store. 6 www.hendersonville.coop Organic Press Fall 2019 Department News What’s In Store For You? Grocery ~ 2 Tbsp vegan margarine (we like Earth Balance) 5 cups Crisp Rice Cereal ES, IT IS TIME FOR PUMPKIN EV- 2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup YERYTHING! We welcome and enjoy the 1 tsp Cinnamon fall and holiday season at the Co-op. It’s a time 1/4 tsp Ground Clove to celebrate the harvest and the cooler weather. 1/2 tsp Nutmeg And we have so many unique foods and gifts that we only offer this time of year! We hope Instructions you will come visit us for healthier and deli- In a microwave safe bowl, combine Dandies, cious chocolate and candy for trick-or-treaters. margarine, and maple syrup. In 30 second We will have the favorites for fall and holiday intervals, with a quick stir between each, micro- celebrations as well as foods that cater to differ- wave until marshmallows are fully melted. Stir in ent dietary needs including Gluten-Free, Paleo, spices. Mix in cereal and stir until evenly coated Vegan. If you are wanting to find a unique with marshmallow cream. Press mixture into a gift, we have Fair-Trade and sustainably made 9x9 pan. Once cool, cut into squares, and enjoy! clothing accessories, jewelry, candles, cards and more...Wishing everybody a joyous and cozy Recipe by Chelsie Jangord holiday season and look forward to seeing you in the aisles!! ~ Marisa Here is a fun recipe for pumpkin spice enthusi- asts! Dandies Pumpkin Meat & Seafood ~ Marshmallows and Dandies Peppermint Marshmallows around all is a busy the holiday season.