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HELP CREATE OUR FOOD CO-OP – JOIN A COMMITTEE

June 11, 2009 By mary.christensen 8 Comments

With a lofty goal of opening Fairbanks Community Cooperative Market (Co-op Market) by 2011 there are many tasks at hand. Committees have been formed and many need volunteers. Won’t you help it fly? You can volunteer a little of your time or a lot.

There are many small tasks to do so if you can sign up for even one small task it will be a blessing and you will enjoy the fruits of your labor as you shop our own little grocery store next summer.

To find out how you can best serve the Co-op Market e-mail info@fairbankscoop.org or call 457-1023. Or contact one of the committee chairs and let them know you want to participate in that committee.

Business Plan Committee – Board of Directors

This committee is central to the organization as it is organizing all the pieces that go into creating a good business plan. HOWEVER, the work of the other committees is absolutely necessary to putting together a good business plan. Tasks involved include:
1.    Putting together the estimates that come from the other committees into a formal business plan..
2.    Determining a final estimate of the funds necessary for the project before seeking funding

Finance Committee – Committee chair – Hans Geier  – Email: ffhtg@uaf.edu

This committee is responsible for developing sources of funding including:

  • Bank Loans
  • Grants
  • Member loan Program – The committee must research and form a legal structure for member loans.

Store Design – Committee Chair – Robert Leach – Email robertleach@alaska.net

Local Producers and Product Selection Committee – Chair –Cora Kelley – Email bearhug@gci.net

  • Identify potential vendors from the Tanana Valley and around Alaska
  • Create a member survey to be utilized in the blueprint of the Co-op Market
  • Determine criteria for product selection with a priority on local products when available

Health and Wellness Education – Chair – Sharon Alden – Email fwxsca@yahoo.com

Operations Committee – Chair –  Mary Christensen E-mail fccm2010@gmail.

The work of this committee is almost complete.

Communications/Outreach Committee – Chair – Mary Christensen Email themagiccarpet@gci.net or call 347-4463

  • Organize membership equity drive
  • Hold fundraising events
  • Advertisement and promotion
  • Communicate with membership on a regular basis
  • Website and blog updates
  • Responsible for annual meeting

The numerous activities involved with outreach require a lot of help. Many people already participate but we can always use more creative minds!

Filed Under: Events, Member education, Publicity Tagged With: committees, financing, health, local food production, planning, product selection, store design, volunteering

Comments

  1. D. Corbett says

    August 12, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    I saw your poster at Lulu’s and have signed up as a member. So good work outreach committee.

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  2. Beverly Mcclintock says

    August 31, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    Hi. I paid my membership in full at the Harvest Fair and thought they were giving away a free grocery bag. Is this still possible? Thanks! Also, I would like to be on the organizational committee if you still need someone. I have owned a business(general contractor) in Fairbanks since 1977. Thanks! Bev McClintock

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  3. Roselynn says

    September 28, 2009 at 6:48 am

    Hello,

    I am very interested in the Health and Fitness Committee, however I can’t commit to chairing it at this time. Please keep me informed about how I can help.

    Thanks,

    Roselynn Ressa

    Reply
  4. Olivia Haas says

    October 13, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    Hello,
    I would love to help in any way I can. I am originally from Iowa City, Ia. Where I helped with Buy Fresh Buy Local and attended meetings for Food not Lawns. We had a wonderful co-op in Iowa City and it’s one of the things I miss most about home.
    Let me know what I can do,
    Olivia

    Reply
  5. brian i. cook says

    November 1, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    I have some problems with my browser Links on your web site. The chimpanzees are still in the page :-(.

    Reply
  6. Nathalie Croteau says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:32 am

    I am interested in participating/contributing to the Health & Wellness Education Committee. please reply by email and/or call me @ 457-5322.

    Reply
  7. Naomi Herbeck says

    January 22, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Hi, I am very interested in helping with the health and wellness committee. I am fairly busy as a student at UAF and cannot commit to being the chair at this time, but would like to help out with this committee however possible. I am so excited that this effort is going on in our community, and even more excited to help! I’m also willing to help in other areas if needed. Email me anytime.

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  8. Naomi Herbeck says

    January 22, 2010 at 1:07 am

    I also have some experience in fund raising, and enjoy it very much. Might be able to be of service in that area as well.

    Reply

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