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Winter 2019 IN THIS ISSUE: THE SHOPPER SURVEY
The Board Report
About the BlueberryJam by Barb Lavigne, Secretary and Treasurer
The opinions of the authors
featured in the BlueberryJam As many of you know, your Co-op conducted
do not necessarily reflect the a Shopper Survey this Fall. Let me start by
opinions of the Cook County expressing much gratitude to Don Grant, our Board
Whole Foods Co-op. president who spent a lot of time going through the responses and
Nutrional & Health information boiling down the information. He has quite a bit of background in this
“
found in these pages is not meant type of work and we are so fortunate that he was willing to take on this
to substitute consultation from a project.
licensed health care provider.
We received 457 responses, which,
GO PAPERLESS! we hear from our consultants, We received 457
Send an email to:
info@cookcounty.coop, and we
is a very respectable response responses, which,
rate. Most of the respondents
will put you on the email list. Once
a year, however, the ANNUAL were owners although we did we hear from our
REPORT is mailed to all members reach a few non-owners as well. consultants, is a
by mandate of our bylaws. Responses were very similar across
age groups, full time and seasonal very respectable
Our Board of Directors:
DON GRANT
residents, gender, and size of response rate.
“
President household. Not surprising were
dcgrant@boreal.org answers indicating a strong desire
Term expires 2019. for healthy food, locally sourced if possible, and sustainable business
LORRIE OSWALD practices. Something the Board found interesting was that, while many
Vice President of you listed low prices as very important, more chose as extremely
boreallor@gmail.com important that the Co-op be a great workplace with good paying
Term expires 2018. jobs. There was strong support for increasing access to healthy foods
BARB LAVIGNE through other community organizations such as the food shelf and very
Secretary and Treasurer little support for selling conventional groceries.
blavigne@boreal.org
70% said the Co-op is meeting their overall needs well. Expansion of
Term expires 2019.
cooler and freezer space has already addressed some requests for
YUSEF OREST more meat and deli choices. There was an overwhelmingly positive
yuseforest@gmail.com
response to questions relating to the condition of the store and the
Term expires 2020.
quality of the staff.
NICK VAVRICHEK
kojnlv70@icloud.com The Board will use this information to fuel our thinking in
Term expires 2020. the coming year. Thank you to all who took the time to
ERIN WATSON tell us what you think.
Welcome, Jane!
erin.theresa.watson@gmail.com
Term expires 2019.
And introducing new member:
JANE ALEXANDER
jalexander813@icloud.com
Term expires 2021.
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State of the Co-op
by Jennifer Stoltz, General Manager Our Ends Statement
Thanks to everyone who took our Shopper As a result of all that Cook
Survey. The board and management team County Whole Foods Co-op
reviewed the survey results in early December does, we will be:
and will consider your input as they make decisions in the coming
• A successful, cooperative
year. Also, thank you to everyone who reached out to me personally
to discuss the topic of carrying national brands such as Heinz ketchup grocery that is a trusted
or Charmin toilet tissue at our Co-op. Owners overwhelmingly said source of affordable,
that they did not want us to change our product policy and want healthy, local, sustainable
us to continue offering organic and natural foods and products. We products, and services
heard you and will not sell conventional products at this time. for all.
Exciting changes happened in aisle 5 in November. A new refrigerated • A leader in environmentally
meat case and a new two door freezer have been installed. These sustainable practices.
were added to meet customer demand for more meat, deli and
frozen products. We had to shuffle some grocery items around to • A source of employment
make room. The final phase of this project will happen in February that provides meaningful
when we do a store reset. It’s important to look at our product mix work and fair compensation.
every few years. We’ll be removing slow selling items and will bring
in more Co+op Basics merchandise such as the value priced organic • A welcoming and friendly
Field Day line. There will be another shuffle of products during the gathering place where the
reset. Please ask any staff person if you can’t find what you’re looking community has a sense of
for. belonging.
We are switching credit card and gift card processors. Our current
• A trusted resource for
processor has been unable to work with our Point of Sale (POS)
provider to allow us to accept chip cards. We will finally be able to information on food,
process chip cards, but our gift card program will change once the wellness, and the value of
transition is complete. Currently, if you purchase a gift card from cooperative principles.
us, you can use the card at our store and a number of other NCG
co-ops such as the Whole Foods Co-op in Duluth or
Mississippi Market in St. Paul. Following the switch, past
and present gift cards purchased at Cook County Whole
Foods Co-op will only be usable at Cook County Whole
Foods Co-op. Gift cards purchased at other co-ops will no
longer be usable at our store. I’m not sure how long the
transition will take and there may be some bumps along
the way, but we’ll work to make the conversion as pain
free as possible.
Our Co-op conducts shopper surveys every three
to five years, but we welcome your comments and
suggestions any time. Feel free to send me an email at
jennifer@cookcounty.coop or fill out a comment card in
the store.
the BlueberryJam | Winter 2019 | 3
SURVEY
The
Cook County Whole Foods Co-op Survey Results
Every few years the Co-op makes a shoppers survey available so we can stay in touch with what customers
are thinking. In order to gather insightful feedback, the survey was available during the entire month of
October, 2018, and the results were carefully tabulated. They are now available on our website at
http://cookcounty.coop/news/. Here is just a small sampling of the results:
How Important are the Following Co-op Values to You?
How Well is Cook
County Whole Foods
Co-op Meeting
Your Needs?
How Important is it to You that the Co-op...
Do you have questions,
comments or suggestions
for the Co-op’s Board
of Directors? Send us an
e-mail, leave a note, or
come to a board meeting.
Board meetings are
typically the fourth Tuesday
of each month (check our
Events page for times),
and owners are always
welcome. Notify the Board
President in advance if you
would like a topic to be
added to the agenda.
4 | the BlueberryJam | Winter 2019
Fair Trade plays a Key Role in Slowing Climate Change
By: Co+op, stronger together
When the fair cheaply have taken an enormous
Photo by Fair World Project
trade story is toll on the people, local economies
told, people and environment. We believe that
often focus working together, people and
on the social businesses can do better.
and economic Partnering with fair trade
benefits fair companies, farmer and producer
trade provides cooperatives is one way of
producers, which ensuring that the people involved
are significant. throughout our supply chain are
But the market properly empowered economically
stability that fair and legally. Because tropical
trade certification areas are also critical to the
Members of Cooperative Norandino
creates also protection and improvement
empowers farmers to invest The cooperative is owned by 7,000
of Earth’s atmosphere, food
in farming methods such as small-scale, fair trade and organic
co-ops collectively have chosen
regenerative agriculture, cacao, coffee, sugar and fruit
to invest in projects that are
agroforestry and tropical farmers in northern Peru who will
focused on protecting, growing
reforestation projects that help to be using the funds to plant 69,000
and sustainably managing
slow climate change. native tree seedlings and build
tropical rainforests, like the one
two plant nurseries. This is part of
In May of our colleagues at Cooperative
a larger farmer-led reforestation
2018, food Norandino are pursuing, or our
project covering 136 acres in total.
co-ops across own carbon offset program,
Tropical reforestation remains a
the country Co+op Forest.
powerful and well-known method
partnered We are honored
of drawing carbon dioxide from
with Fair to partner
the atmosphere, making Project
World Project to raise awareness with inspiring
Drawdown’s top ten list of
about the inspiring environmental organizations
potential climate change solutions.
projects many fair trade producers like Fair World
have undertaken in tropical areas Food co-ops continue to pursue
Project,
all over the world. In addition to and support projects like
Cooperative
selling over one million dollars Cooperative Norandino’s because
Norandino
of fair trade certified products, tropical areas of our world are
and fair trade
directly benefitting producer critical parts of our supply chain,
cooperatives all over the world
communities within our supply growing an enormous variety of
to bring our customers the very
chain, collectively we raised $8,000 agricultural products from staple
best food the world has to offer in
for Fair World Project’s Grow grains like rice and quinoa, to
a more sustainable way. Look for
Ahead initiative, a grassroots effort widely used tropical oils like palm
fair trade products when you shop
to fund reforestation projects at and coconut, to beloved treats like
at the co-op, your purchase makes
Cooperative Norandino in Peru. bananas, coffee and chocolate.
a difference.
Many of the methods used to
farm these products quickly and
the BlueberryJam | Winter 2019 | 5
COMMUNI
In the
CCWFC became a full-blown
event sponsor for the first
time at this years annual
fundraiser—Empty Bowls—
which raises funds for the Cook County Food Shelf
and other community organizations addressing
Cook County’s critical hunger needs year-round.
Kids love our Explorers Club Program!
Who wouldn’t love a juicy piece of
fruit while shopping, and the chance
to win a fun & fantastic lunchbox?
B ER
TO
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Our campaign to reduce the amount of garbage created by oral care
packaging & products was a huge success! In collaboration with Nordic
Reece Zallar
Nature Group, Grand Marais Family Dentistry, Terracycle and Denny
Fitzpatrick, the Co-op announced a collection of over 15 pounds of plastics!
B ER
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Korean Cooking Class
Can you say, smell, taste & cook:
• Dobu Jorim
• Gamja Jorim
• Oi Bokkeum
Jimmy McIntyre
R
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C EM
DE CCWFC was awarded the Lake Time
Magazine reader’s award for
BEST FOOD CO-OP IN MINNESOTA!
“The best of the best. The bee’s knees. The
top dogs. The cat’s meow.
The jim-dandys. The knockouts.
Tib Nordlund The standouts.”
— Lake Time Magazine
6 | the BlueberryJam | Winter 2019
ITY
Please join us in a round-up
campaign at the register during the
The Calendar
month of March! This is our chance JANUARY
to support the annual campaign to Owner Appreciation Day
help us fill our local foodshelf with Saturday, January 5, All Day
food for those in need. Sushi Class
For more than 30 years, Minnesota FoodShare has worked Wednesday, January 9, 7pm-9pm
with Minnesotans to address hunger and food insecurity through Board Meeting
fundraising, education, and advocacy. Tuesday, January 22, 5:30-7:30pm
Minnesota FoodShare and it’s partners envision a Minnesota where all Wellness Wednesday
residents have access to healthy food and no one struggles with food Wednesday, January 16, All Day
insecurity. FEBRUARY
Fighting Hunger through Local Community Action Owner Appreciation Day
Tuesday, February 5, All Day
Minnesota FoodShare engages thousands of Minnesotans annually via
Wellness Wednesday
the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, education and awareness
Wednesday, February 20, All Day
efforts, and state and federal advocacy efforts supporting programs
that address poverty and food insecurity. Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 26, 5:30pm-7:30pm
2018 March Campaign Results:
MARCH
• 284 food shelves participated • To date, over $17.2 million has Owner Appreciation Day
• $8,150,938 raised been distributed to March Tuesday, March 5, All Day
Campaign participating food Wellness Wednesday
• 5,527,882 pounds of food shelves via the Minnesota
collected Wednesday, March 20, All Day
FoodShare
FoodFund. Board Meeting
• $300,000 distributed to
Tuesday, March 26, 5:30pm-7:30pm
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the BlueberryJam | Winter 2019 | 7
STAFF
The
Reduce Single-Use!
Speaks
by Kim Falter, MS Holistic Nutrition, Wellness Coordinator
Most of us Plastic Wrap: Toothbrushes:
know that Similar to plastic bags, plastic wrap We all need toothbrushes for
single-use is used briefly, yet toxic when left proper oral hygiene, yet most of
products, to break down in our landfills. A the toothbrushes on the market
especially wonderful new alternative is Bee’s are made of plastic. Although
of the plastic Wrap! Produced in Vermont, Bee’s not technically single-use, if you
variety, are no Wrap is organic cloth coated in think of how many people use
longer sustainable. We use these beeswax, tree resin and jojoba a toothbrush and that we may
products for a few minutes, maybe oil. It adheres to itself, similar to need more than one over the
a day, yet it takes thousands of plastic wrap, and comes in a variety year, this adds up to a lot of
years to disintegrate, all the while of sizes. Cheese, bread, that bowl plastic garbage in our landfills.
pushing the boundaries of our of leftovers, even a school lunch In search of an alternative, some
landfills. sandwich-can all be wrapped and companies have come up with
Fortunately, your Co-op carries protected using this amazing a sustainable option: bamboo!
lovely alternatives to some of product. Bamboo is self-regenerating
the worst offenders. So look no and fast-growing, making it an
further, your path to sustainability excellent earth-friendly alternative.
is ready and waiting: WooBamboo produces a
toothbrush made from organically
Plastic Bags: grown bamboo, complete with
Some estimates place plastic bag a fully biodegradable handle and
consumption at 1 million bags used recyclable bristles. My Magic Mud
per minute! These bags not only take produces a bioplastic toothbrush
thousands of years to break down, composed of cellulose derived
but can be toxic in the process. from wood scraps and BPA-free
At the Co-op we have some great infused bristles with charcoal.
alternatives for your grocery, bulk Drinking Straws:
and produce bag needs. ChicoBag is Some love sipping on a cool
a wonderful company out of Chico, beverage through them, others
California, that produce a wide believe drinking straws are simply
variety of reusable grocery bags, unnecessary. The reality: they lead
as well as a 3-pack set of reusable to a lot of garbage. Luckily, no one
produce bags. These products will needs to give them up! Drinking
stand the test of time, while folding straws now comes in several
up nicely in their pouch or band for reusable varieties, from stainless
easy storage. EcoBags is another steel to bamboo. At your co-op we
company producing sturdy 100% have the stainless steel variety in
cotton bags great for both produce a generous 4-pack, complete with
and your bulk items. Also available in a pipe cleaner-type brush for easy
a 3-pack set, they can be easily tossed cleaning.
in with a load of laundry for reuse.
8 | the BlueberryJam | Winter 2019
COOKING
Supreme Rhymes with Them
CLASSES
We encourage owners to share their
by Adam Mella, Deli Manager passion for cooking, healthy diets,
Winter citrus and cultural cuisines by teaching a
season is 1.) Cut the top and bottom off class at the Co-op! Please call Becky
here, and our flat so the fruit sits nicely on the at 218-387-2503 for more information.
produce department is flush cutting board and the flesh sees
the light of day.
with grapefruit, oranges and
mandarins. I have always loved 2.) Cut downward, following the Consider a
citrus flavors but disliked the mess curvature of the fruit, removing Plant-Based Diet
of eating them. Grapefruit are my the skin without taking too much by Lois Steven
favorite. If there was a grape that of the fruit. This is a real Do you think pizza without the
tasted like grapefruit, I would eat balancing act. pepperoni and sausage provides
nothing else. Maybe they do exist the necessary protein for your
somewhere, I have never been 3.) Lastly, hold the peeled fruit family? It does! The perception that
to another planet or south of the gently in your hand over a bowl dietary protein is derived only from
equator, here on earth. and make the final cuts along the eating animal products is a myth.
remaining internal membrane Proteins are constructed of
We needed a citrus salad in the
down towards the core, resulting hundreds of thousands of amino
deli, an easy way to enjoy citrus
in a precious wedge of pure citrus. acids. Our gut proteins wear out
for someone on the go. We tested
What is left looks like a tiny book, regularly and must continually be
various recipes and methods
when you finish the final chapter replaced to build and repair tissues.
and arrived at the supreme cut.
give it a good squeeze. Nine amino acids for repairing our
Supreme rhymes with them. tissues have to be provided by
Say it out loud with some gusto, Whatever juice you capture in
the food we eat. They are called
what fun! the bowl should be consumed
“essential” amino acids because our
immediately. Or, if you are making
When done correctly, a supreme bodies cannot make them.
a citrus salad, the juice makes
cut extracts all the citrus flesh a wonderful start towards a All nutrients in animal-based
without any of the skin or rind or vinaigrette dressing. foods can be better provided by
pith or membranes. Also, plants. Plant-based foods have
the seeds. While this still considerably more antioxidants,
creates a substantial mess, fiber, vitamins and minerals than
the final product is pure animal foods. Animal foods are
almost totally devoid of several
gold, and well worth the
of these nutrients, but have much
effort. I wish I had learned
more cholesterol and fat.
of this sorcery much sooner
in life. If you are interested
in experiencing
If you want to give it a try, delicious and
it is probably best to just go nutritious plant-
find a video and practice on a few based fare, watch
sacrificial Valencias, but here are for notification
steps to get you going in the right of a plant-based
direction. cooking class to be
held during the Winter.
the BlueberryJam | Winter 2019 | 9
The Power of Breakfast
Annie Albertson, M.S., R.D., Co-op Grocer
Breakfast is often described
as the most important meal
of the day providing us with the
nutrition we need to get our body
and brain going for the daily activities ahead. As
nutritionist Adelle Davis famously stated over half a
century ago, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a
Kale and Chickpea Mini Frittatas
from Co+op, stronger together
prince and dinner like a pauper”.
Servings: 12, Prep time: 45 minutes
Current dietary recommendations suggest we should Active time: 15 minutes
consume 20-25% of daily calories at breakfast (i.e. Ingredients:
females -300-500 kcal and males- 400-600 kcal). And
yet national surveys indicate up to 1/4 of adults, 1/3 • 12 large egg whites • 1 large tomato,
of teens and a growing number of children (up 10%) • 1/2 teaspoon salt chopped
skip this important meal on any given day. Adolescent • 1 /4 cup fresh parsley,
• 1 15 ounce can
females are most likely to omit breakfast. chopped
chickpeas
Relative to its energy contribution, breakfast provides •4 leaves kale, chopped • 1
teaspoon dried thyme
a higher percentage of micronutrients than other
meals consumed during the day. In addition to
1.) Heat the oven to 350° F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan
being a marker for an appropriate micronutrient and
with paper liners or grease with butter and set aside.
macronutrient intake pattern, regularity in breakfast
consumption has been linked with improvement in 2.) Wisk the egg whites and salt in a medium bowl;
academic performance and psychosocial functioning, reserve.
as well as cognition among children. Furthermore, 3.) Drain the chickpeas in a wire strainer and place in
breakfast consumption is considered an important a large bowl. Add the kale and tomatoes to the
determinant of a healthful lifestyle and its association chickpeas. Add the parsley and thyme and mix
with healthful behaviors may favorably influence body well. Divide mixture between the muffin cups,
weight (BMI) and cardiovascular disease indicators. placing the items loosely so the egg whites can
flow around them. Divide the egg whites between
Breakfast provides important nutrients for growing
the muffin cups, about 1/4 cup of egg per muffin.
children and adolescants. Studies have shown that
(Tap the pan on the counter to settle ingredients.)
children who skip breakfast have a reduced intake of
vital nutrients such as vitamins, A, B-6, D, riboflavin, folic 4.) Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the eggs are set.
acid, calcium, iron and zinc compared to children who Cool on a rack before refrigerating or freezing in
an airtight container or freezer bag.
“
eat breakfast. Additionally, these low nutrient intake
levels are not compensated for at subsequent meals.
Bake these low-fat frittatas ahead
Families, caregivers, schools and community have a
significant role in promoting healthy meal patterns
of time and store them in the
that include breakfast and providing access and
refrigerator. They’re easy to take
availability of nourishing foods. along as you run out the door
on a busy morning!
10 | the BlueberryJam | Winter 2019OWNERS
The
New Owners (9-12-18 to 12-16-2018)
Ariana Amini Sally & Bobby Horstman Deb Redmann
HOW MUCH IS A MEMBERSHIP?
Diane Anderson Beth Jansen
Pay full $120 (not an annual fee)
Mark Schoenbauer
Charles & Grace Bishop Teresa Kangas or: x10 quarterly payments of $12.
Daniel Sigg & Amy Olson
Barbara Broker Randall Knudson & Shawn Benefits start with first $12 payment.
David Stirratt
Steven Brown Williams Beth Sutherland Stop by the store and register to
Lyla Brown Sarah Lakosky become an owner.
Charity & Devon Tapp
Cascade Vacation Rentals Patty Laney More info at: cookcounty.coop.
Edith & Roland
Austin Danicic Jacob Lubke
Amanda & Goraon Morgan Macenka
Thorstensson BENEFITS OF OWNERSHIP:
Jennifer Victor-Larsen News: A subscription to the
Engstrom Diane Marsyla
Brad Gee & Alyssa Tuttle Jim McGowan Sarah Waddle Blueberry Jam Newsletter and the
Elizabeth Gilthvedt Klara McNeally Carol Wagner Annual Report and keep up with
Frederick Haas Chris Meehan Michael Wheeler what’s new. Earning: Patronage
Jay Halvorson Kimberly & Tim Nelson Charles White Dividends in profitable years, the
Catherine Hansen Jessica Oldenburg Robert Wright more you spend, the more you earn.
Max & Johnna Holmgren Kristen Pedersen Margita & John Wytanis VIP: Attend our annual meetings
Paid in Full Owners (9-12-18 to 12-16-2018) and get discounts on Co-op classes.
Eligible to apply for financial aid
Amanda & Gordon Engstrom Elizabeth Gilthvedt Nancy Metzger scholarships.
Carl Anderson Nancy Gustafson Laura Mills Voting: Vote for the Board of
Diane Anderson Cathy & Steve Hahn Jean Perkins Directors and run for the Board.
Elizabeth Atherton Greta & Hans Hall Angela Plummer Have a say in our future.
Paulina & Jesse Backstrom Jay Halvorson Ruth Pszwaro
Michael Baker Sue Hamel & Rodney Swatton Mark Schoenbauer Savings: Enjoy quarterly coupons,
Chad Benesh Joyce & John Heiskari Daniel Sigg & Amy Olson
owner specials and Owner
Charles & Grace Bishop Jody Helmerson Appreciation Day.
Terri Sjogren
Lucien Bisson Max & Johnna Holmgren Lisa Sorlie WHAT IS FULL EQUITY?
Jill Boen Sally & Bobby Horstman Carol Stender Full Equity means an owner has
Char Bostrom Beth Jansen paid their total $120 equity share
David Stirratt
Jeanne Bourquin Jayne Johnson into the Co-op. The more full equity
Lee Stones
Barbara Broker Sue Kerfoot payments we have, the more we can
Edward Stover
Steven Brown Susan Kiel grow, the more we can give back to
Sydney’s Frozen Custard
Sherri Carlson Randall Knudson & the community!
Cascade Vacation Rentals Shawn Williams Nichole Tate Roberts
Bobbie Collins Katie Krantz The Ginger Breadman Baker Pursuant to our bylaws, you may
Christina & Charles Conroy Linda Jurek Edith & Roland request a refund of your equity
Cynthia Crawford Sarah Lakosky Thorstensson account balance. Refunds will be made
Dylan & Sarah Dragswiek Louise & Morris Levy Brian & Kelly Tofte within 90 days of a written request
Amanda Duenow Michelle Lewis Richard Tormanen if replacement funds are available at
Taylor Erickson Stephanie Lightner Jennifer Victor-Larsen that time as determined by the Co-op
Mike Flack Fredrick Livesay Cilla Walford Board of Directors. If your ownership
Kathleen Gabrielsen Aimee Luick Alice West account expires and you do not
Dayna & Brian Gallagher Morgan Macenka Michael Wheeler request a refund, your account balance
Paul Gecas Aliya Marxen Charles White will be added to the Co-op’s capital
Brad Gee & Alyssa Tuttle Jim McGowan Margita & John Wytanis fund after two years of inactivity.
Elaine & John Giebenhain Chris Meehan Robert Zuppke
the BlueberryJam | Winter 2019 | 11Cook County Whole Foods Co-op 20 East First Street PO Box 813 Grand Marais, MN 55604 218-387-2503 facebook.com/cookcountycoop cookcounty.coop
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