APRIL 2017 EDITION
EDITION 2015 NEXT TO MOUNDS PET FOOD IN JANESVILLE, WI BASICS CO-OP NATURAL FOODS - OPENJULY TO THE PUBLIC - LOCATED
The 7 Co-op Principles:
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.
Welcome, New Co-op Owners! Did You Know? Wooden Nickel Jayme Anderson
Maurice Gauldron
Laurie Bartz
James Goepfert
Tashina Bianchi
Amanda Gray
Desa Bjelan
Karen Harris
Andea Bloom
Ryan Harvey
Brittany Brandt
Nona Hataj
Megan Burkart
Ian Hedges
Clifford Carlson Deana Cook Wendy Coulthard
John Dempsey James Dowds
Thomas Poland
The Wooden Nickel Program at Basics is one of the ways we demonstrate the power of cooperation! Every time you make a purchase at Basics, remember to pick up a Lynn Retzlaff wooden nickel at checkout to drop in to the collector at Anna Rogers Customer Service. 12 local non-profits are featured every year - they receive a check Carrie Rogers equal to 5¢ for every wooden Amanda Romanski nickel collected! Pat Rostollan To nominate a local non-profit, email Meghan Ryan basics4amber@gmail.com. Gerald Seichter Co-op Owners will have a Darlene Siwik chance to vote and narrow the list to 12 in May. Watch for the Martin Soto email, or visit basicshealth.com. Stephanie Speers
Stacey Porter
Tom Dowling
Julie Ieronimo
Margaret Story
Luma El-Khatib
Mary Beth Johnson
Maggie Tyree
Bonnie Fisher
Trisha Kraus
Michele Vultaggio
Arlene Fitzgerald
Jessica Long
Amanda Webb
William Flanders
Darcie Marvin
David Wegner
Donna Flees
Paul McCann
Carol Williams
Rachel Flood-Elyafi
Carolle Melson
Kim Wincapaw
Kerry Frank
Lisa Meusling
Lyman Fuson
Mary Phillip
April Staff Anniversaries
Diane, 12 years
Nate, 3 years
Want to make a bigger impact? Join the Basics Board! whether your Co-op • • • •
all active Basics Co-op Owners eligible* all-volunteer board meets bimonthly 3 seats up for election April 30 - May 6 applications due Friday, April 21
This year’s Board election will take place April 30 – May 6, at the store and online. Results will be announced at the Annual Owner meeting in June.
See application info below. Thank you for your interest, or if you know someone you think would be perfect for the job – Your Co-op is governed by an elected, volunteer board made please pass this on! up of 5 Basics Co-op Owners. The main responsibility of the Basics Board is to establish policies to advance the mission and To run for Basics Board of Directors, email the goals of the Co-op. They are also tasked with long-term following to basics4lynnette@gmail.com, or drop off at financial planning, approval of any major plans or commitments, the Customer Service desk: and supervision of the general manager. The Board meets for • Your name and Co-op Owner number approximately 2 hours every other month to carry out these • Include a photo, and answer the following questions duties. for your candidate profile (these will accompany the ballot) 3 seats are up for election to 2-year terms beginning this June. 1. Why do you want to be elected to the In keeping with our democratic governance, any active Owner Basics Cooperative Board? can run for election, and all active Co-op Owners are 2. What special skills or experience will you bring encouraged to vote! In addition to the satisfaction of helping to the Board? our co-op continue to grow and thrive, Board members 3. What role do you think Basics offers in receive an additional 15% daily discount! our Community? Feel free to contact Basics General Manager Lynnette Wirth with questions. She can be reached at (608)754-3925 or basics4lynnette@gmail.com. * active = fully vested, or up-to-date on installments
April 2017 New & Returning Gardening
Produce
Meat
Seed Savers Exchange Organic Bulk Greens heirloom organic seeds return! Local save up to $3.58/lb. compared to packaged! Bring your own container to organic transplants will arrive by the end of the month. refill, or use one of ours.
Thousand Hills 100% grass fed frozen ground beef
Grocery
Bushel & Peck’s local tomatillo & Jamaican jerk hot sauces
Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-free egg replacer (equivalent to 34 eggs!)
Wellness
INDIVIDUAL NUTRITION CONSULTATIONS WITH DR. ALLISON BECKER ND, MSOM 5-8pm Tuesday, April 11 Basics Co-op Community Room 1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville
Burt’s Bees beeswax-based lip crayons, glosses, balms & shimmers
Thayer’s slippery elm saline nasal spray or mist for allergy & sinus
Maximize your health and well-being by making the best food choices for your individual health goals and lifestyle. A one-on-one consultation with Dr. Allison Becker, doctor of naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. Basics Co-op Owners $45/Gen. Public $65. Approx. 30 minutes. Appointments are scheduled on a first-paid basis and are refundable with a minimum 48-hour notice.
Nutri Gold non-GMO organic, foodbased vitamins
Vital Proteins grassfed beef or marine collagen supplements
To make an appointment call Basics Customer Service (608)754-3925 WWW.DOCTORALLISONBECKER.COM
April 2017 Events Healing Juices Class
Individual Nutrition Consultations
Justice and Sustainability for this free event. Join Duane & Yasmin Erschen for a discussion on healing the body with fresh Maximize your health and well-being by 6:30-8pm Wednesday, April 19 *Blackhawk Technical College juice, as well as juicing tips and fresh making the best food choices for your samples! $8 Co-op Owners/$10 gen. individual health goals and lifestyle. A one Central Campus 6004 S. County Rd. G, Janesville public. -on-one consultation with Dr. Allison 10-11am Saturday, April 1 Becker, doctor of naturopathic medicine Blackhawk Room (#1315) and acupuncture. Basics Co-op Owners Co-op Board Applications Due April Super Tuesday Sale $45/Gen. Public $65. Appointments Friday, April 21 (see page 2) Basics Co-op Owners enjoy 5+10% off scheduled on a first-paid basis. regular-priced items storewide, the first 5-8pm Tuesday, April 11 Co-op Board Election Tuesday of the month! Not yet a Co-op Owner? Come in and get to know us – Co-op Owners on our email list will Tools for Healing Our Broken enjoy free samples and live demos from Food System* receive candidate information and a vendors and community partners ballot link electronically. Election Learn about the history of the food throughout the store. Save 5% on regular justice movement, food justice in Rock information will also be available on the -priced items.* County, and the tools and resources we front page at basicshealth.com, and paper 6am-8pm Tuesday, April 4 copies will be available at Customer have available to help heal our broken Service. food system. Join Basics, the Diversity April 30 - May 6 Action Team of Rock County and Ian Aley from the Farley Center for Peace, *Excludes Shizen Sushi, coffeeshop/deli, consignment, party platters, gift boxes or baskets, alcohol, Owner investments.
Basics Co-op Board of Directors Jim Hutchinson
S. David Roang
Clarice Green
Dr. Carrie Kaiser
S.A. Welch
Please mail all Board correspondence to: Basics Board c/o Basics Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Drive Janesville, WI 53545 Letters to the Board will be opened at the next scheduled meeting.
Basics General Manager Lynnette Wirth basics4lynnette@gmail.com
Co+nnect With Us Basics Cooperative 1711 Lodge Drive Janesville, WI 53545 (608) 754-3925 www.basicshealth.com
Everyone can shop. Owners save more!
Newsletter questions or comments? Amber Glass, basics4amber@gmail.com