JULY 2017 EDITION
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Board Update: First Annual Meeting Block Party By Jim Hutchinson, Basics Co-op Board President
I would like to thank all who came to the first Basics Block Party and helped to make it a great celebration. I saw lots of new faces and got to talk to a number of new people. What an incredibly diverse and interesting group we were. In creating Basics Co-op, we created a community that cares deeply about the quality of our food, our health, relationships and the world we live in. We certainly expanded our community with our Block Party. For those Kids at the block party play tug-of-war in the grass next to the store.
of you who are not owners, I invite you to officially join from left: board members S.A. Welch & Dr. our community by becoming Carrie Kaiser, Co-op Owner Deb Griffin, owners of the Cooperative. Basics General Manager Lynnette Wirth. A co-op is a true democracy, and each member gets one vote in electing the Board members who oversee our business. This year we had the most and best qualified candidates we have ever had for our Board election. Thanks to all of those who ran and I invite you to continue to participate in Basics’ efforts and share your talents with us. I would also welcome the new Board member you elected, Jeleh Dabiri, and thank you for re-electing SA Welch and I. It is an honor to represent you. Financially, Basics is holding its own. We are down in sales, but not as far down as we had projected, with the advent of (cont’d, p.2)
Amber Glass, of the Basics management team, with Basics Board President Jim Hutchinson
Corn & Kidney Bean Salad This side salad is perfect any time of the year and goes well with your favorite grilled foods.
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16 ounces corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen) 16 ounces kidney beans (canned or precooked and cooled) 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (or parsley), chopped 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 lime, cut into wedges
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Rinse and drain any canned ingredients
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In a small bowl, whisk together honey and apple cider vinegar.
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Add garlic, cilantro, salt & pepper. Mix well.
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In a large bowl combine the corn, kidney beans, and red onions.
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Toss with dressing and let sit 30 minutes to 2 hours at room temperature.
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Garnish with fresh lime wedges. Recipe & photo adapted from strongertogether.coop.
Welcome, New Co-op Owners! Bob Barry
Julie Hull
Autumn Morris
Mary Brennell
Sandra Larson
Kyah Norton
Nikki Chappelle
Debra Leverenz
Lacy OConnor
Sharon Coogan
Elizabeth Matson
Bonnie Jean
Danielle Dischler
BJ Mauerman
Oestreich
Linda Falzone
Joseph Miller
Nola Parris
Robert Forrer
Jeff Rose
Lawrence Havlik
Robin Schmidt
Shelbie Horkan
Kim Smeja
July Staff Anniversaries
Aaron, 16 years
Seth, 3 years
Rhonda, 9 years
Elaine, 1 year
Jack, 2 years (not pictured) Board Update: First Annual Meeting Block Party (continued from page 1) new competition and the increased competition of existing stores. Basics was organic before organic was cool, with many of us understanding that to compromise our food is to compromise our health, the quality of our lives and, in some cases, our lives themselves. Two main factors have kept Basics healthy- our staff and our members. Our staff at Basics is an incredibly dedicated work force, with knowledge and talents that go far beyond a normal retail trade workforce. Their commitment is evident in the longevity of service of a large number of our staff. They are a pool of knowledge, just waiting to be dipped into. So, next time you are at Basics, dip in to that pool and let them know you appreciate them. As owners, you are the base of our support. In spending your dollars at Basics, you are supporting our community that cares, our little store that does more. We have seen many small businesses go by the wayside, businesses that were owned by local people, as bigger and cheaper alternatives present themselves. It is through your support that we exist and flourish and we thank you for your continued support. See you in the store!
Wooden Nickel Donation Program - Survey Results Thank you to everyone who took the survey in May! More than 100 cooperators voted to narrow the list from more than 30 non-profit nominees to the 12 who will be featured. The Wooden Nickel Donation Program is a reminder for us all that our small actions add up to great things for our community. All you have to do is pick up one wooden nickel at register each time you shop. Drop it into the collector at Customer Service, where 3 local non-profits are featured at a time. At the end of 3 months, Basics will cut them a check – 5¢ for every wooden nickel collected!
July 2017 New & Returning Produce
Cheese Case
Organic Sweet Corn Available as single ears. Watch for the local non-gmo sweet corn later this month!
Treeline Treenut Cheese (vegan) Made from cultured and flavored cashews. Try
Meat
EPIC Meat Adds Waygu beef, venison steak, turkey strips & salmon fillets now added to the dried meat snacks section.
on a cheese plate or in your favorite recipes.
Grocery
Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips Paleo-approved, with cassava and coconut flours, avocado oil.
Eden Organic Lentils Canned prepared lentils with onion & bay spices.
Wellness
Kiss My Face Deodorant Sprays Quick dry, aluminum chlorohydrate and paraben free.
Nutri Gold Vitamins non-GMO, organic & food-based
Enzymedica DairyAssist Enzymes for complete dairy digestion.
Vital Proteins grassfed beef or marine collagen supplements
Primal Kitchen Bars Collagen protein bars. 15 grams protein, 6 grams fiber, only 3 grams of sugar.
RP’s Pasta Gluten Free Chickpea Linguine Made in Madison, WI!
local
harvest season is in full swing in the Produce department! broccoli - red & green kale lettuces - radishes - patty pan & yellow summer squash - more variety arriving every week! Watch for the signs!
July 2017 Events STORE CLOSED Tuesday, July 4
storewide, the first* Tuesday of the month! Not yet a Co-op Owner? Come in and get to know us – enjoy free samples and live demos from vendors and community partners throughout the store. Save 5% on regularpriced items.* 6am-8pm Tuesday, July 11 *sale moved due to the holiday
July Super Tuesday Sale Basics Co-op Owners enjoy 5+10% off regular-priced items
July Co-op Owner Appreciation Sale Basics Co-op Owners enjoy 5+10% off regular-priced items storewide* 8am-8pm Sunday, July 16
WEEKLY AVINGS Ask your cashier about‌
Basics Brand Sundays Produce Mondays
Senior Tuesdays JAC Wednesdays ...SAVE 5% or MORE!
*Excludes Shizen Sushi, coffeeshop/deli, consignment, party platters, gift boxes or baskets, alcohol, Owner investments.
Basics Co-op Board of Directors Jim Hutchinson
S.A. Welch
Clarice Green
Dr. Carrie Kaiser
Jaleh Dabiri
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