On Monday, 1/22/07, Co-op board member and volunteer Denise VanDeCruze talked on the radio about the Co-op on the Richard Brown Show on WCOM Carrboro, 103.5 FM - *What co-ops can teach us about community*. If you missed it, you can listen to it online here: "http://www.richardbrownshow.com/show84.mp3":www.richardbrownshow.com/show84.mp3.

Richard talked with Denise about...

In this "Newsletter":http://www.durhamfoodcoop.org/files/Newsletter20070214.html

* Exciting Developments - Participate in Shaping the Co-op! - Sven Rinke
* Progress Report on Proposal #3 - Denise VanDeCruze
* Empowering Community, Building Bridges, and Compassionate Social Change - A personal message from Sarah Bish
* SAF Solidarity Day: February 20th
* Teacher Training course with Krishna Kaur and YOGA for Youth
* Movie @ the Coop The Ground Truth

"MoveOn.org Stop Iraq Escalation Movie Night":http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=75&id=9870-7870356-dFhcpFYYCTu3pOuoC6D.Dw&t=4

* What: "MoveOn.org":http://moveon.org Screening of "The Ground Truth":http://www.thegroundtruth.org
* When: Thursday, Feb 15 2007, 8pm
* Where: Durham Food Co-op, 1101 W. Chapel Hill Street, 490-0929

After the voters, the generals, and the Iraq Study Group all told President Bush to lead us out of Iraq, he is planning on sending even more troops. Congress can stop escalation in Iraq, but they need to hear from us...

Our next Board meeting is on *Sunday, Feb 25* at 5pm, at the "Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 W. Pettigrew Street, Durham":http://tinyurl.com/3dtyj7.

Board meetings are a great way to get in touch with what's happening at the Co-op and to give input and suggestions.

Here's what will be on the agenda:

* Board Governance Policy, Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation
* Board Recruitment, Code of Conduct & Code of Ethics for BoD, Job Descriptions for Officers
* Planning for the Annual Meeting in April
* Operational Assignments & Tasks
* Committee Charters & Code of Conduct
* General Manager Search Committee
* Financial Audit Planning
* Business Plan Development
* Coop Finances: Taxes, Loans, P&L
* Planning of a Special Membership Meeting
* Neighborhood Initiatives: West Chapel Hill St & OND

* WHAT: Screening of *Independent America: The Two Lane Search for Mom & Pop*
* WHEN: Friday, 2/9, Vegetarian Potluck at 7pm, Film at 8pm
* WHERE: Durham Food Co-op, 1101 W. Chapel Hill St, Durham
* COST: Free! (Donations appreciated)

_Filmmakers Take to the Road to Uncover Growing Insurgency Against Big Box Retail_

_Documentary Adds Another Dimension to Debate Surrounding Controversial Wal-Mart Films_

* NEW WORKSHOP: GREENING YOUR LIFE WITH COMPOST,*March 25, 1-4pm*
* REPEAT WORKSHOP: FRUITS AND BERRIES FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT, *Sunday April 15, 1-5pm*
* AN IDEA: COMMUNITY GARDENING CIRCLE

Our beloved teacher Ajay will be out-of-state for a few months, and Yoga @ the Co-op will not be happening for a while (unless we find a replacement...) Contact "Sven":mailto:sven.rinke@gmail.com if you're interested in teaching Yoga @ the Co-op.

In this "Newsletter":http://www.durhamfoodcoop.org/files/Newsletter20070124.html

* Weekly Co-op Update
* Weekly Specials
* New Year Member Letter

The Co-op has renewed its commitment to supporting the local economy. During the week of January 28 - February 3, 2007, if you spend more than $50 total at the Co-op in one instance, you will receive a coupon entitling you to 20% off any of our Local Grocery or Local Health & Beauty products. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Co-op board member Denise VanDeCruze was on the January 22, 2007 "Richard Brown Show":http://www.richardbrownshow.com on "WCOM Carrboro, 103.5 FM":http://www.communityradio.coop - *What co-ops can teach us about community*

Listen online "here: http://www.richardbrownshow.com/show84.mp3":http://www.richardbrownshow.com/show84.mp3

Richard talked with Denise VanDeCruze about her experience with...