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Member Economic Participation “Members contribute equitably to, elected Board of Directors. and democratically control, the If the Board declares a patronage capital of their cooperative. “ dividend, you receive a benefit in proportion to your transactions Member economic participation is the third principle of with the Co-op. the Seven International Cooperative Principles. What One major point to remember is that investing in the does this mean for you, as an owner of your local Co-op is NOT the same as joining a membership grocery co-op? organization like Sam’s Club or Costco. When you pay 1.) Equal investment = equal ownership those membership fees, you do not gain ownership and Everyone invests the same amount to become a Basics control of the organization. Co-op Owner. No individual member can gain more When you invest in Basics, however, the money still control by investing more. Co-op ownership is based on belongs to you! What you do by investing in the Co-op is democratic participation - one owner, one vote to elect to pool your resources with others who have similar, the Board of Directors and make important co-op agreed-upon needs. You then control your own decisions. investment by shopping here, as well as voting for and 2.) Economic participation = economic benefit communicating with the Board of Directors, sharing No one member benefits at the expense of another. You feedback with your co-op staff, and letting us know how decide how any surplus (profit) is allocated, through we can continue to meet your needs. Your participation policies set by your is key to the Co-op’s success.
Bieler’s Alkalizing Detox Broth Prep Ingredients • • • • • •
4 medium zucchinis, chopped 1 pound string beans, ends removed 2 sticks celery, chopped 2 bunches parsley, stems removed 4 cups filtered water sea salt to taste
Add all ingredients and boil for 10-15 minutes, or until a fork goes through the outside of the zucchini. Puree using the water you cooked it in, and add filtered water if needed to make it the consistency you desire.
Henry G. Bieler (1893 – 1975) was a prominent American physician, best known *optional: add ghee, carrots, kale or other for his book Food is Your Best Medicine, which veggies depending on your personal health advocated the treatment of disease with goals. This broth is not recommended as a meal foods. Variations of his famous recipe abound, replacement, since it does not contain fat or but virtually all start with a base of string protein. beans, parsley, celery and zucchini.