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Supporting Businesses

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Dec 162011

Participating Supporting Businesses

The Country Club

634 Louisa Street * New Orleans, LA 70117 * (504) 945-0742
–The Country Club is an eclectic neighborhood restaurant and bar nestled in a “private subtropical paradise”.  Open 7 days a week you can dine al fresco or pool side on their affordable and delicious food.  From Korean BBQ to Homemade Lasagna, there is a something to suit everyone’s tastes. Co-op owners can receive 10% off each kitchen purchase (offer does not apply to alcohol).

 

Fatoush Restaurant

2372 Saint Claude Ave * New Orleans, LA 70117
–Nestled in the New Orleans Healing Center on Saint Claude Avenue, Fatoush Restaurant is many things. A coffee house, tea house, juice bar and organic restaurant, Fatoush specializes in a wide selection of the world’s healthiest foods.  This Mediterranean grill offers halal and kosher foods as well as many vegetarian and vegan options. Co-op owners can receive 10% each purchase.

St. Coffee

2709 Saint Claude Ave * New Orleans, LA701117 * (504) 872-9798

–Independent coffee house St. Coffee, features a wide selection of single origin espresso from Portland Roasters as well as local roasters such as Try Me and Orleans Coffee Exchange. Operators Jayna Jenson and Alex Shutz  carry a variety of local sweets and snacks from New Orleans favorites such as Empanada Intifada, Meltdown Popsicles, Shake Sugary Pastries and Alois J. Binder Bagels. Located at 2709 Saint Claude Ave, Co-op owners can receive 10% off of each purchase.

Sugerman’s Bagels

3334 N. Rampart * New Orleans, LA701117 * (203) 858-2259

–Special Order and Wholesale Bakery serving wholesome and delicious artisan breads, bagels, scones, quiches, and more! 10% special orders baked goods.

Wild Lotus Yoga

Downtown: 2372 Saint Claude Avenue (at the Healing Center) * New Orleans, LA 70117 & Uptown: 4842 Perrier Street * New Orleans, LA 70115 * (504) 899-0047                                                                                                               –Voted “best place to take a yoga class in New Orleans” nine years running by Gambit readers, Wild Lotus Yoga offers over 70 classes each week to all levels of yoga practitioners. Offerings include daily classes, 6 and 12 week courses, meditation, children’s yoga, pre and post natal yoga, private lessons, workshops and many more options. Co-op owners  can receive discounted rates on 10 class passes ($108, must be used within 12 weeks) and a discounted drop-in rate of $12 (regularly $14).

Posted by Lori at 8:08 pm

Buying Club Orders Due

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Jan 012011

The next UNFI buying club order will close at midnight Wednesday, January 5.  Invoices and total amount due will be available Tuesday, January 11 (We’ll send an email with your total amount due).  Payments must be made by noon Friday, January 14.  Grocery pick up will occur Saturday, January 15 at Hollygrove Farm & Market between 10 AM and noon.  Some cases are already open.  If you would like to split cases, it is better to open them early so others have time to join.

Posted by Lori at 1:48 pm

Working Group Potluck!

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Dec 222010

The potluck will begin at 6pm and the meeting begins at 6:30. Please bring a dish if you can and your ideas and energy for opening our community owned grocery store! If you would like to be added to the agenda, please email Lori at gm@nolafoodcoop.org. Hope to see you all there!

WHERE? Holy Angels Convent (Cafeteria) 3500 St. Claude

 
 

AGENDA POSTED BELOW:

6:00 POTLUCK – bring …a dish to share if you can.
…
6:30 Agenda and officers
6:33 Mission Statement
6:44 Tasks Review
6:36 Announcements
6:40 Calendar Review

6:42 Working Group Breakout Sessions: Discuss relevant topics in our Respective Work Groups, take notes, prepare to report back.

a) Communication Working Group: internal and external communication, publicity, & outreach

b) Membership Working Group: Works to grow our member-ownership base, and educate the community about the benefits of co-op ownership.

c) Finance Working Group: seeks funding, supports development of business plan, sources and uses budget, and financial projections to achieve funding

d) Site Development Working Group: supports site development: input on colors, layout, equipment, signage, etc.

e) NOFC Buying Club: provides a way for our members to buy healthy, affordable groceries prior to the opening of our store

f) Policy Committee: bylaws & board policy

7:22 Working Groups Report/Solicit Support: Report back to the whole group. Ask for feedback as needed.

8:52 Comments on Meeting/Process
8:57 Commitments & Calendar Updates Review

Next Potluck/Meeting: Wed, May 4th, 2011 6-8p

Posted by Lori at 4:54 pm

Working Group Potluck!

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Dec 222010

The potluck will begin at 6pm and the meeting begins at 6:30. Please bring a dish if you can and your ideas and energy for opening our community owned grocery store! If you would like to be added to the agenda, please email Lori at gm@nolafoodcoop.org. Hope to see you all there!

WHERE? Holy Angels Convent (Cafeteria) 3500 St. Claude

AGENDA POSTED BELOW:

6:00 POTLUCK – bring …a dish to share if you can.
…
6:30 Agenda and officers
6:33 Mission Statement
6:44 Tasks Review
6:36 Announcements
6:40 Calendar Review

6:42 Working Group Breakout Sessions: Discuss relevant topics in our Respective Work Groups, take notes, prepare to report back.

a) Communication Working Group: internal and external communication, publicity, & outreach

b) Membership Working Group: Works to grow our member-ownership base, and educate the community about the benefits of co-op ownership.

c) Finance Working Group: seeks funding, supports development of business plan, sources and uses budget, and financial projections to achieve funding

d) Site Development Working Group: supports site development: input on colors, layout, equipment, signage, etc.

e) NOFC Buying Club: provides a way for our members to buy healthy, affordable groceries prior to the opening of our store

f) Policy Committee: bylaws & board policy

7:22 Working Groups Report/Solicit Support: Report back to the whole group. Ask for feedback as needed.

8:52 Comments on Meeting/Process
8:57 Commitments & Calendar Updates Review

Next Potluck/Meeting: Wed, April 13th, 2011 6-8p @ Holy Angels Convent Cafeteria.

Posted by Lori at 4:51 pm

Board of Directors Meeting

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Dec 222010

The New Orleans Food Co-op Board of Directors will meet Monday, February 21, 6:30-8:30pm at St. Margaret’s Nursing Home Conference Room, 3419 St. Claude Avenue, 70117.

All NOFC members are welcome to attend and may have an item added to the agenda upon request. If you are interested in having an item put on the agenda, please email Mac at mac@nolafoodcoop.org.

Thanks so much and see you there!

Posted by Lori at 4:39 pm

Working Group Potluck!

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Dec 222010

The potluck will begin at 6pm and the meeting begins at 6:30. Please bring a dish if you can and your ideas and energy for opening our community owned grocery store! If you would like to be added to the agenda, please email Lori at gm@nolafoodcoop.org. Hope to see you all there!

WHERE? Holy Angels Convent (Cafeteria) 3500 St. Claude

AGENDA POSTED BELOW:

6:00 POTLUCK – bring …a dish to share if you can.

6:30 Agenda and officers
6:33 Mission Statement
6:44 Tasks Review
6:36 Announcements
6:40 Calendar Review

6:42 Working Group Breakout Sessions: Discuss relevant topics in our Respective Work Groups, take notes, prepare to report back.

a) Communication Working Group: internal and external communication, publicity, & outreach

b) Membership Working Group: Works to grow our member-ownership base, and educate the community about the benefits of co-op ownership.

c) Finance Working Group: seeks funding, supports development of business plan, sources and uses budget, and financial projections to achieve funding

d) Site Development Working Group: supports site development: input on colors, layout, equipment, signage, etc.

e) NOFC Buying Club: provides a way for our members to buy healthy, affordable groceries prior to the opening of our store

f) Policy Committee: bylaws & board policy

7:22 Working Groups Report/Solicit Support: Report back to the whole group. Ask for feedback as needed.

8:52 Comments on Meeting/Process
8:57 Commitments & Calendar Updates Review

Next Potluck/Meeting: Wed, March 16th, 2011 6-8p @ Holy Angels Convent Cafeteria.

Posted by Lori at 4:37 pm

Working Group Potluck!

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Dec 222010

The potluck will begin at 6pm and the meeting begins at 6:30. Please bring a dish if you can and your ideas and energy for opening our community owned grocery store! If you would like to be added to the agenda, please email Lori at gm@nolafoodcoop.org. Hope to see you all there!

WHERE? Holy Angels Convent (Cafeteria) 3500 St. Claude

AGENDA POSTED BELOW:

6:00 POTLUCK – bring …a dish to share if you can.

6:30 Agenda and officers
6:33 Mission Statement
6:44 Tasks Review
6:36 Announcements
6:40 Calendar Review

6:42 Working Group Breakout Sessions: Discuss relevant topics in our Respective Work Groups, take notes, prepare to report back.

a) Communication Working Group: internal and external communication, publicity, & outreach

b) Membership Working Group: Works to grow our member-ownership base, and educate the community about the benefits of co-op ownership.

c) Finance Working Group: seeks funding, supports development of business plan, sources and uses budget, and financial projections to achieve funding

d) Site Development Working Group: supports site development: input on colors, layout, equipment, signage, etc.

e) NOFC Buying Club: provides a way for our members to buy healthy, affordable groceries prior to the opening of our store

f) Policy Committee: bylaws & board policy

7:22 Working Groups Report/Solicit Support: Report back to the whole group. Ask for feedback as needed.

8:52 Comments on Meeting/Process
8:57 Commitments & Calendar Updates Review

Next Potluck/Meeting: Wed, February 9th, 2011 6-8p @ Holy Angels Convent Cafeteria.

Posted by Lori at 4:34 pm