This PowerPoint presentation introduces the Oshkosh Food Co-op to prospective members by explaining what a food co-op is, debunking myths and showcasing the benefits of having a co-op in the community.
Oshkosh Area School District High School Restructuring PowerPointBrendaHaines
'Fast Forward' describes the Oshkosh Area School District's high school restructuring initiative, designed to graduate students prepared to compete in the 21st Century global economy.
Cuidados Paliativos Oncologicos Controle da Dor-Ministerio da Saúdeprojetacursosba
Esta parte introduz conceitos sobre o alívio da dor em pacientes com câncer. Discute que a dor é uma experiência subjetiva influenciada por fatores físicos, mentais e sociais. A incidência de dor moderada ou intensa aumenta com a progressão da doença, ocorrendo em 30-90% dos pacientes com câncer avançado. As principais causas de dor são o próprio câncer, por meio da invasão de tecidos, e complicações relacionadas como o espasmo.
Hipster Jackie is a 24-year-old barista who lives in an urban apartment with roommates and wants to be an author. She cares about eating organic, supporting sustainable organizations, and knowing where her food comes from. Chipotle helps by providing healthy, affordable food made with high-quality ingredients from farms they support through their Cultivate Foundation. Their commitment to food with integrity aligns with Hipster Jackie's values of sustainability and transparency. Twitter would be an effective way to market to her as it allows sharing information in a quick, concise way that fits her busy lifestyle.
Breaking down walls and building participationNFCACoops
For more than 170 years, food co-ops have worked to achieve the ideals of democracy, empowerment and inclusion—ideals we continue to strive toward today. How can co-ops continue to work to ensure our doors are open to all people, "without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination," in keeping with the 7 Cooperative Principles? This starts by identifying who we’re excluding and then taking action to be more welcoming, recognizing that we are better—and more successful and relevant—when we are more inclusive, when we lift one another up, and when we work together to remove barriers to participation. Join us to explore how the Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NCFA) is working with its 35 member food co-ops, startups and partners across New England to address this question through our Food Co-ops & Healthy Food Access work.
During this interactive workshop, IMPACT participants will learn how NCFA’s structure as a federation of food co-ops is supporting innovation and learning among member food co-ops about sourcing, healthy food access, economic inclusion and peer collaboration. Participants will learn techniques and tools to evaluate and improve programs to engage and better serve low-income and marginalized community members and expand co-op membership and participation. You’ll leave with the tools necessary to help differentiate your co-ops in the marketplace and use community feedback to improve your co-op’s image and relevance—particularly among people who don’t see themselves reflected at your store.
Presenters: Erbin Crowell, Executive Director, Neighboring Food Co-op Association & Bonnie Hudspeth, Member Programs Manager, Neighboring Food Co-op Association
The Riverbend Market Cooperative aims to establish a food cooperative in Red Wing, Minnesota that is owned and operated by its members. It will source locally and organically grown food to provide healthy and affordable options for the community. As a cooperative, it will be values-driven and democratically controlled, focusing on principles like voluntary membership, member economic participation, education, and concern for the community. The cooperative intends to have 700+ members, a 5,000 square foot grocery store, $1,000,000+ in annual sales, and jobs for the community while supporting local producers and encouraging sustainability. Founders began meeting in 2007 and are seeking additional members and volunteers to help launch the cooperative.
This presentation makes the case for healthy, community-based retail solutions to food access. Examples include the Dill Pickle Food and Sugar Beet co-ops in Illinois.
Food & Faith: A Values-Based Approach for Community Food Security
Angela Smith, Baltimore Food & Faith Project
Pastor Heber Brown III, Pleasant Hope Baptist Church
Jenny Holmes, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Cassi Johnson, Community Food Advocates
Five faith-based organizations and faith communities representing different traditions will share their work to support local farmers, develop community gardens, and increase healthy food accessibility. Attendees will be asked to share best practices from their own faith-based efforts and participate in structured small group discussions, each led by a panelist.
Much Better is a wellness brand that promotes Eastern medicine practices like Traditional Chinese Medicine. It aims to make these practices more modern, accessible and personalized for customers. Much Better provides dynamic, personalized recommendations for natural remedies and herbal blends based on customer's lifestyle and health circumstances through an interactive quiz on its website. It also creates custom herbal supplement blends and delivers them through convenient subscription services. Much Better's goal is to help people optimize their health and feel better through natural healing solutions based on Eastern wellness principles.
Oshkosh Area School District High School Restructuring PowerPointBrendaHaines
'Fast Forward' describes the Oshkosh Area School District's high school restructuring initiative, designed to graduate students prepared to compete in the 21st Century global economy.
Cuidados Paliativos Oncologicos Controle da Dor-Ministerio da Saúdeprojetacursosba
Esta parte introduz conceitos sobre o alívio da dor em pacientes com câncer. Discute que a dor é uma experiência subjetiva influenciada por fatores físicos, mentais e sociais. A incidência de dor moderada ou intensa aumenta com a progressão da doença, ocorrendo em 30-90% dos pacientes com câncer avançado. As principais causas de dor são o próprio câncer, por meio da invasão de tecidos, e complicações relacionadas como o espasmo.
Hipster Jackie is a 24-year-old barista who lives in an urban apartment with roommates and wants to be an author. She cares about eating organic, supporting sustainable organizations, and knowing where her food comes from. Chipotle helps by providing healthy, affordable food made with high-quality ingredients from farms they support through their Cultivate Foundation. Their commitment to food with integrity aligns with Hipster Jackie's values of sustainability and transparency. Twitter would be an effective way to market to her as it allows sharing information in a quick, concise way that fits her busy lifestyle.
Breaking down walls and building participationNFCACoops
For more than 170 years, food co-ops have worked to achieve the ideals of democracy, empowerment and inclusion—ideals we continue to strive toward today. How can co-ops continue to work to ensure our doors are open to all people, "without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination," in keeping with the 7 Cooperative Principles? This starts by identifying who we’re excluding and then taking action to be more welcoming, recognizing that we are better—and more successful and relevant—when we are more inclusive, when we lift one another up, and when we work together to remove barriers to participation. Join us to explore how the Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NCFA) is working with its 35 member food co-ops, startups and partners across New England to address this question through our Food Co-ops & Healthy Food Access work.
During this interactive workshop, IMPACT participants will learn how NCFA’s structure as a federation of food co-ops is supporting innovation and learning among member food co-ops about sourcing, healthy food access, economic inclusion and peer collaboration. Participants will learn techniques and tools to evaluate and improve programs to engage and better serve low-income and marginalized community members and expand co-op membership and participation. You’ll leave with the tools necessary to help differentiate your co-ops in the marketplace and use community feedback to improve your co-op’s image and relevance—particularly among people who don’t see themselves reflected at your store.
Presenters: Erbin Crowell, Executive Director, Neighboring Food Co-op Association & Bonnie Hudspeth, Member Programs Manager, Neighboring Food Co-op Association
The Riverbend Market Cooperative aims to establish a food cooperative in Red Wing, Minnesota that is owned and operated by its members. It will source locally and organically grown food to provide healthy and affordable options for the community. As a cooperative, it will be values-driven and democratically controlled, focusing on principles like voluntary membership, member economic participation, education, and concern for the community. The cooperative intends to have 700+ members, a 5,000 square foot grocery store, $1,000,000+ in annual sales, and jobs for the community while supporting local producers and encouraging sustainability. Founders began meeting in 2007 and are seeking additional members and volunteers to help launch the cooperative.
This presentation makes the case for healthy, community-based retail solutions to food access. Examples include the Dill Pickle Food and Sugar Beet co-ops in Illinois.
Food & Faith: A Values-Based Approach for Community Food Security
Angela Smith, Baltimore Food & Faith Project
Pastor Heber Brown III, Pleasant Hope Baptist Church
Jenny Holmes, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Cassi Johnson, Community Food Advocates
Five faith-based organizations and faith communities representing different traditions will share their work to support local farmers, develop community gardens, and increase healthy food accessibility. Attendees will be asked to share best practices from their own faith-based efforts and participate in structured small group discussions, each led by a panelist.
Much Better is a wellness brand that promotes Eastern medicine practices like Traditional Chinese Medicine. It aims to make these practices more modern, accessible and personalized for customers. Much Better provides dynamic, personalized recommendations for natural remedies and herbal blends based on customer's lifestyle and health circumstances through an interactive quiz on its website. It also creates custom herbal supplement blends and delivers them through convenient subscription services. Much Better's goal is to help people optimize their health and feel better through natural healing solutions based on Eastern wellness principles.
This document discusses planning for an advertising campaign. It addresses questions to consider about the business, target audience, and competitors. It examines how cultural factors can influence consumer behavior. It also discusses positioning a brand by conveying how it can fulfill people's physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs. Finally, it notes the importance of understanding whether the target audience thinks, feels or acts in a high or low involvement manner when obtaining information.
This document discusses changes happening in the grocery industry and regional food systems over the next decade. It notes the increase in small, local producers but questions the sustainability of individual deliveries to stores and markets. It raises the idea of a centralized local delivery cooperative to support vendors. It also discusses the goal of creating walkable neighborhoods with smaller grocery stores and questions if a network of food co-ops could be viable. The regional food system is facing losses of farms and processors, making it difficult for small producers.
The West Northumberland Food Bank was launched in May 2013 to address rising food poverty in the area. It has since distributed over 1,600 food bags to help at least 222 adults and 168 children in 195 households cope with issues like redundancy, illness, welfare reforms and unexpected bills. The food bank operates by collecting donated food, packing it into three-day supply bags, and distributing the bags through a network of centers with help from partner organizations and volunteers. It aims to expand its services while helping recipients become less dependent through advocacy and cooking courses.
The document discusses plans to start a food cooperative in Maynard, Massachusetts. It provides background on what a cooperative is and its principles, including democratic member control and concern for the community. Reasons for starting a co-op in Maynard include grocery affordability, keeping money in the local economy, and creating a community gathering space. The vision is outlined for a store owned and governed by members that sells healthy, affordable food while supporting local producers. Next steps discussed are forming a core group and conducting a market survey and feasibility study.
Intersection of Technology and Creativity:
Weight Watchers is known for being a leader in its industry and has content at its core. They are committed to technology, supporting members where they are and when they need to engage. At the roots of the Weight Watchers member experience is information: storytelling, education, and content sharing. Empowering and actionable guidance, beautifully and strategically presented - design is critically important to the overall impact. This Q&A between Andy Seibert, Chairman of The Content Council, and Theresa DiMasi, Weight Watchers' editor-in-chief, will focus on the creative evolution of content at Weight Watchers, its increasingly important role, and its intersection with technology.
Humanitarian Organizations and Their Relation to Business and CultureEvin Elif BAYSAL
Hi everyone! That's gonna be my first public presentation ı have ever shared online! It is a summary for those who wonders about Humanitarian Organization. It includes a bit of business and culture. It was a presentation project for us in one of my studies at University Of West Bohemia. I was so happy to share a little bit of my experience in Volunteering! Hope you'll find it useful! So excited for your feedbacks!
Please feel free to comment!
The document discusses a presentation given at the Northeast Organic Farming Association's annual conference on building a sustainable regional economy through food cooperatives. It provides background on the current economic challenges and opportunities for alternative models. Food co-ops in New England are outlined as an example of how cooperatives can work together on sourcing, distribution and other areas to support local farms and businesses. The vision is for increased cooperation among co-ops and with other organizations to create a thriving regional food system.
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit that works to provide affordable housing. They build strength, stability, and self-reliance through partnering with families to build or improve homes. Locally, HabiJax is the Jacksonville, Florida affiliate that has served over 2,000 families since 1988. They provide programs like new construction, home rehabilitation, and critical home repairs to qualified low-income homeowners and families.
The document summarizes the Food For All program run by Goodwill and Living Faith Ministry, which aims to provide food for low-income community members and promote healthy living. The program responds to hunger through collaborative efforts, distributing food to sustain families while educating recipients on making good food choices to reduce hunger and promote health.
The document summarizes the Food For All program run by Goodwill and Living Faith Ministry. The program aims to provide food for low-income community members and promote healthy living by educating them on making good food choices. Through the program, the ministry has been able to reduce hunger in the community by providing emergency food and helping families sustain themselves with enough food.
COOK Alliance: Manifesto, Values, & 2020 VisionCharley Wang
A year in review (2019) and a look forward into 2020 for the COOK Alliance, the non profit that legalized the sales of home cooked food and is stewarding the new home cooking industry towards justice & equity.
CHOICE is an independent, member-funded organization that works to ensure fair markets and advocate for Australian consumers. It represents consumers' needs in areas like saving money, choosing quality products and services, and addressing misleading practices. CHOICE also strives to make a positive social impact through its own operations and support of charitable causes.
The document describes The Hurb, which is a company that provides healthy and sustainable snacks through innovative vending machines. The Hurb aims to revolutionize the convenient food market by offering organic, non-GMO, and low glycemic options. It works with partner companies that have strong sustainability values and plans to positively impact communities through tree planting, food donations, and other initiatives. The Hurb promotes a message of healthy living and empowering people to make positive choices through expanded access to nourishing foods.
The document discusses cooperative business models and their advantages over traditional corporations. It notes that cooperatives are jointly owned by members who work together for their mutual benefit. Cooperatives have grown significantly in recent decades in terms of membership, sales, and jobs. They provide economic and social benefits to members and communities by keeping money circulating locally. The cooperative principles of democratic member control, concern for community, and member economic participation are contrasted with the profit-focused model of corporations.
Admission Essay How To Persuasive Essay. Online assignment writing service.Laura Scott
The document discusses some of the negative impacts of globalization on developing countries, such as an outflow of skilled workers and capital due to increased opportunities abroad, excessive competition in world markets that developing countries are not well positioned for, and a widening of economic inequality as multinational corporations exploit cheap labor and child labor increases.
Love In Action International is a nonprofit organization that aims to shelter, feed, educate, and help people achieve self-sufficiency. Its vision is to reach out to those in need by extending compassion and complete restoration through Jesus Christ. It hopes to strengthen people's confidence and joy in Jesus through services, prayer, Bible teachings, and community involvement. The organization has already helped over 20,000 people in the last year.
Greenies.net is a new organic retail platform launched in Mumbai, India in 2012. It connects organic farmers directly with wholesalers and consumers to cut out middlemen. Currently working with 30-40 farmers in 4-5 villages, the platform has onboarded several wholesalers. Greenies.net aims to provide the freshest organically grown produce through online ordering and delivery. By establishing partnerships and helping with organic certification, the platform looks to scale up and support farmers and the growing organic market in India.
Improving Access to Fresh Local Food: How You Can HelpAnne Anderson
Presentation on ways each of us can improve access to fresh, locally grown food. By Kerin Gould, PhD, Program Coordinator for Alchemist Community Development Corporation.
Fleur Anderson & Kirsty Merritt - Home Harvest FestivalPatrick Blampied
The Home Harvest Feast is an annual event hosted by Nillumbik Shire and Banyule City Councils that celebrates locally grown food. Local growers donate homegrown produce which is collected and used by community cooks and students to prepare a two course vegetarian meal for 350-400 people. The event fosters connections between growers and the community through sharing food and stories. It relies on partnerships between councils, volunteers, caterers and sponsors to organize the meal each year. Evaluation found that connectivity and volunteerism are key drivers for community participation. The model is flexible and can be replicated in other areas.
This document provides an overview of group decision making processes within cooperatives. It begins with an agenda that defines democratic decision making and lists various methodologies (e.g. consensus, voting), participants, and spaces where decisions are made. It then discusses cultures of decision making and how to change group cultures. The document provides context on cooperatives, listing their principles and discussing their role in food systems and economies. It argues that cooperatives can promote inclusivity, democracy, sovereignty, and transformation when structured according to cooperative values and principles.
More Related Content
Similar to Oshkosh Food Co-op | Co-op Grow-op Event Overview Presentation
This document discusses planning for an advertising campaign. It addresses questions to consider about the business, target audience, and competitors. It examines how cultural factors can influence consumer behavior. It also discusses positioning a brand by conveying how it can fulfill people's physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs. Finally, it notes the importance of understanding whether the target audience thinks, feels or acts in a high or low involvement manner when obtaining information.
This document discusses changes happening in the grocery industry and regional food systems over the next decade. It notes the increase in small, local producers but questions the sustainability of individual deliveries to stores and markets. It raises the idea of a centralized local delivery cooperative to support vendors. It also discusses the goal of creating walkable neighborhoods with smaller grocery stores and questions if a network of food co-ops could be viable. The regional food system is facing losses of farms and processors, making it difficult for small producers.
The West Northumberland Food Bank was launched in May 2013 to address rising food poverty in the area. It has since distributed over 1,600 food bags to help at least 222 adults and 168 children in 195 households cope with issues like redundancy, illness, welfare reforms and unexpected bills. The food bank operates by collecting donated food, packing it into three-day supply bags, and distributing the bags through a network of centers with help from partner organizations and volunteers. It aims to expand its services while helping recipients become less dependent through advocacy and cooking courses.
The document discusses plans to start a food cooperative in Maynard, Massachusetts. It provides background on what a cooperative is and its principles, including democratic member control and concern for the community. Reasons for starting a co-op in Maynard include grocery affordability, keeping money in the local economy, and creating a community gathering space. The vision is outlined for a store owned and governed by members that sells healthy, affordable food while supporting local producers. Next steps discussed are forming a core group and conducting a market survey and feasibility study.
Intersection of Technology and Creativity:
Weight Watchers is known for being a leader in its industry and has content at its core. They are committed to technology, supporting members where they are and when they need to engage. At the roots of the Weight Watchers member experience is information: storytelling, education, and content sharing. Empowering and actionable guidance, beautifully and strategically presented - design is critically important to the overall impact. This Q&A between Andy Seibert, Chairman of The Content Council, and Theresa DiMasi, Weight Watchers' editor-in-chief, will focus on the creative evolution of content at Weight Watchers, its increasingly important role, and its intersection with technology.
Humanitarian Organizations and Their Relation to Business and CultureEvin Elif BAYSAL
Hi everyone! That's gonna be my first public presentation ı have ever shared online! It is a summary for those who wonders about Humanitarian Organization. It includes a bit of business and culture. It was a presentation project for us in one of my studies at University Of West Bohemia. I was so happy to share a little bit of my experience in Volunteering! Hope you'll find it useful! So excited for your feedbacks!
Please feel free to comment!
The document discusses a presentation given at the Northeast Organic Farming Association's annual conference on building a sustainable regional economy through food cooperatives. It provides background on the current economic challenges and opportunities for alternative models. Food co-ops in New England are outlined as an example of how cooperatives can work together on sourcing, distribution and other areas to support local farms and businesses. The vision is for increased cooperation among co-ops and with other organizations to create a thriving regional food system.
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit that works to provide affordable housing. They build strength, stability, and self-reliance through partnering with families to build or improve homes. Locally, HabiJax is the Jacksonville, Florida affiliate that has served over 2,000 families since 1988. They provide programs like new construction, home rehabilitation, and critical home repairs to qualified low-income homeowners and families.
The document summarizes the Food For All program run by Goodwill and Living Faith Ministry, which aims to provide food for low-income community members and promote healthy living. The program responds to hunger through collaborative efforts, distributing food to sustain families while educating recipients on making good food choices to reduce hunger and promote health.
The document summarizes the Food For All program run by Goodwill and Living Faith Ministry. The program aims to provide food for low-income community members and promote healthy living by educating them on making good food choices. Through the program, the ministry has been able to reduce hunger in the community by providing emergency food and helping families sustain themselves with enough food.
COOK Alliance: Manifesto, Values, & 2020 VisionCharley Wang
A year in review (2019) and a look forward into 2020 for the COOK Alliance, the non profit that legalized the sales of home cooked food and is stewarding the new home cooking industry towards justice & equity.
CHOICE is an independent, member-funded organization that works to ensure fair markets and advocate for Australian consumers. It represents consumers' needs in areas like saving money, choosing quality products and services, and addressing misleading practices. CHOICE also strives to make a positive social impact through its own operations and support of charitable causes.
The document describes The Hurb, which is a company that provides healthy and sustainable snacks through innovative vending machines. The Hurb aims to revolutionize the convenient food market by offering organic, non-GMO, and low glycemic options. It works with partner companies that have strong sustainability values and plans to positively impact communities through tree planting, food donations, and other initiatives. The Hurb promotes a message of healthy living and empowering people to make positive choices through expanded access to nourishing foods.
The document discusses cooperative business models and their advantages over traditional corporations. It notes that cooperatives are jointly owned by members who work together for their mutual benefit. Cooperatives have grown significantly in recent decades in terms of membership, sales, and jobs. They provide economic and social benefits to members and communities by keeping money circulating locally. The cooperative principles of democratic member control, concern for community, and member economic participation are contrasted with the profit-focused model of corporations.
Admission Essay How To Persuasive Essay. Online assignment writing service.Laura Scott
The document discusses some of the negative impacts of globalization on developing countries, such as an outflow of skilled workers and capital due to increased opportunities abroad, excessive competition in world markets that developing countries are not well positioned for, and a widening of economic inequality as multinational corporations exploit cheap labor and child labor increases.
Love In Action International is a nonprofit organization that aims to shelter, feed, educate, and help people achieve self-sufficiency. Its vision is to reach out to those in need by extending compassion and complete restoration through Jesus Christ. It hopes to strengthen people's confidence and joy in Jesus through services, prayer, Bible teachings, and community involvement. The organization has already helped over 20,000 people in the last year.
Greenies.net is a new organic retail platform launched in Mumbai, India in 2012. It connects organic farmers directly with wholesalers and consumers to cut out middlemen. Currently working with 30-40 farmers in 4-5 villages, the platform has onboarded several wholesalers. Greenies.net aims to provide the freshest organically grown produce through online ordering and delivery. By establishing partnerships and helping with organic certification, the platform looks to scale up and support farmers and the growing organic market in India.
Improving Access to Fresh Local Food: How You Can HelpAnne Anderson
Presentation on ways each of us can improve access to fresh, locally grown food. By Kerin Gould, PhD, Program Coordinator for Alchemist Community Development Corporation.
Fleur Anderson & Kirsty Merritt - Home Harvest FestivalPatrick Blampied
The Home Harvest Feast is an annual event hosted by Nillumbik Shire and Banyule City Councils that celebrates locally grown food. Local growers donate homegrown produce which is collected and used by community cooks and students to prepare a two course vegetarian meal for 350-400 people. The event fosters connections between growers and the community through sharing food and stories. It relies on partnerships between councils, volunteers, caterers and sponsors to organize the meal each year. Evaluation found that connectivity and volunteerism are key drivers for community participation. The model is flexible and can be replicated in other areas.
This document provides an overview of group decision making processes within cooperatives. It begins with an agenda that defines democratic decision making and lists various methodologies (e.g. consensus, voting), participants, and spaces where decisions are made. It then discusses cultures of decision making and how to change group cultures. The document provides context on cooperatives, listing their principles and discussing their role in food systems and economies. It argues that cooperatives can promote inclusivity, democracy, sovereignty, and transformation when structured according to cooperative values and principles.
Similar to Oshkosh Food Co-op | Co-op Grow-op Event Overview Presentation (20)
2. Board of Directors
Executive Committee
• Kelly Matthews,
President
• Stephanie Gyldenvand,
Vice-President
• Brenna Root, Secretary
• Lawrence Stahowiak,
Treasurer
Board Members
• Brenda Haines
• Cynthia Thorpe
• Paul Van Auken
• Nicole Waltemath
• Linda Windhausen
5. Co-op Myths
Myth: You have to be a member to shop there.
Truth: Co-ops welcome both members and
non-members to shop at the store.
6. Co-op Myths
Myth: They only carry organic foods.
Truth: Co-ops offer a wide range of grocery
options. Our goal isn’t to be the food police,
but to make options available.
7. Co-op Myths
Myth: It’s for hippies, only.
Truth: Co-op members come from many
walks of life, many different backgrounds and
represent all views on the political spectrum.
8. Co-op Myths
Myth: It’s expensive.
Truth: Co-ops partner together to negotiate
with suppliers, helping us be price
competitive.
9. Co-op Myths
Myth: They only have bulk foods and
selection is small.
Truth: Co-ops carry an incredible variety of
foods from locally sourced options to
national brands.
10. Co-op Myths
Myth: It’s like the food pantry.
Truth: The Oshkosh Food Co-op is a
community-owned grocery store with
groceries for sale. open to all. The food
pantry is a non-profit, providing food at no
cost to people in need.
11. Co-op Myths
Myth: You have to volunteer there.
Truth: While we welcome members who
want to volunteer, there are many
different ways to support the Oshkosh
Food Co-op. No member is required to
volunteer!
12. What is a co-op member?
When you belong to a co-op, you’re more than a
member. You’re an owner.
• You vote to elect the Board of Directors and on key
strategic decisions for the co-op.
• Many co-ops offer other member benefits, such as
member discounts and the opportunity to determine
where the profits are invested in the community.
• As we get closer to opening our doors, we will identify
member benefits for the Oshkosh Food Co-op.
Kelly Matthews owns A Place for You Early Childhood Consulting. In her role, she helps child care organizations implement child-centered, best practices.
Stephanie received her undergrad in Human Services and minor in music from UW-Oshkosh. She served two years as an Americorps VISTA and is currently the head organizer for ESTHER of the Fox Valley, a non-profit interfaith social justice organization.
Lawrence has a long time interest in a healthy life style including clean, healthy and locally produced food. He has been a longtime member of the Outpost Natural Food Coop in Milwaukee, since co-op’s formative years in the 1970’s. Lawrence is retired from the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
Brenna Root works at the Winnebago County Health Department as a Health Educator and re:TH!NK Youth Coalition Coordinator. Brenna is passionate about food and health, has an adventurous spirit, and is so excited to be working to make the Oshkosh Food Co-op a reality!
Cynthia Thorpe is a retired nurse and administrator. An active community volunteer, Cynthia is known for sharing her leadership gifts with a wide range of community organizations – from the Oshkosh Senior Center to First Congregational Church.
Paul Van Auken has been a member of the Sociology and Environmental Studies faculty at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh since 2007, after completing a Ph.D. in sociology from UW-Madison. He conducts research on issues related to neighborhood, community, land use, planning, sustainability, and teaching and learning and is highly engaged in local affairs.
Nicole Waltemath is the Accounting and Collections Manager at Verve, a Credit Union, also a member owned cooperative. This is where she learned first-hand what it means to work under The 7 Cooperative Principles.
Linda Windhausen is a Data Analyst at Innovation Technologies, Inc.
First, I want to answer the question… what is a food co-op?
Simply put… a food co-op is a ember-owned grocery store…
It’s a business… but instead of being owned by a corporation, the business is owned by its members.
That keeps it very connected to the community that it serves.
Generally food co-ops offer healthy food options, in addition to standard grocery items. Some co-ops have delis, coffee shops or restaurants attached to them.
As we’ve been doing presentations around the community, we’ve gotten some great questions about how a food co-op operates. And, that has helped us identify some of the most common myths about food co-ops.
I want to talk about some of those myths tonight…
You have to be a member to shop there. – Co-ops welcome both members and non-members to shop at the store.
They only carry organic foods. – Co-ops offer a wide range of grocery options. Our goal isn’t to be the food police, but to make options available.
It’s for hippies, only. – Co-op members come from many walks of life, many different backgrounds and represent all views on the political spectrum.
It’s expensive. – Co-ops partner together to negotiate, helping us be price competitive.
They only have bulk foods and the selection is small. – Co-ops carry many different
I have to volunteer there.
It’s like the food pantry.
As we’ve been doing presentations around the community, we’ve gotten some great questions about how a food co-op operates. And, that has helped us identify some of the most common myths about food co-ops.
I want to talk about some of those myths tonight…
You have to be a member to shop there. – Co-ops welcome both members and non-members to shop at the store.
They only carry organic foods. – Co-ops offer a wide range of grocery options. Our goal isn’t to be the food police, but to make options available.
It’s for hippies, only. – Co-op members come from many walks of life, many different backgrounds and represent all views on the political spectrum.
It’s expensive. – Co-ops partner together to negotiate, helping us be price competitive.
They only have bulk foods and the selection is small. – Co-ops carry many different
I have to volunteer there.
It’s like the food pantry.
As we’ve been doing presentations around the community, we’ve gotten some great questions about how a food co-op operates. And, that has helped us identify some of the most common myths about food co-ops.
I want to talk about some of those myths tonight…
You have to be a member to shop there. – Co-ops welcome both members and non-members to shop at the store.
They only carry organic foods. – Co-ops offer a wide range of grocery options. Our goal isn’t to be the food police, but to make options available.
It’s for hippies, only. – Co-op members come from many walks of life, many different backgrounds and represent all views on the political spectrum.
It’s expensive. – Co-ops partner together to negotiate, helping us be price competitive.
They only have bulk foods and the selection is small. – Co-ops carry many different
I have to volunteer there.
It’s like the food pantry.
As we’ve been doing presentations around the community, we’ve gotten some great questions about how a food co-op operates. And, that has helped us identify some of the most common myths about food co-ops.
I want to talk about some of those myths tonight…
You have to be a member to shop there. – Co-ops welcome both members and non-members to shop at the store.
They only carry organic foods. – Co-ops offer a wide range of grocery options. Our goal isn’t to be the food police, but to make options available.
It’s for hippies, only. – Co-op members come from many walks of life, many different backgrounds and represent all views on the political spectrum.
It’s expensive. – Co-ops partner together to negotiate, helping us be price competitive.
They only have bulk foods and the selection is small. – Co-ops carry many different
I have to volunteer there.
It’s like the food pantry.
As we’ve been doing presentations around the community, we’ve gotten some great questions about how a food co-op operates. And, that has helped us identify some of the most common myths about food co-ops.
I want to talk about some of those myths tonight…
You have to be a member to shop there. – Co-ops welcome both members and non-members to shop at the store.
They only carry organic foods. – Co-ops offer a wide range of grocery options. Our goal isn’t to be the food police, but to make options available.
It’s for hippies, only. – Co-op members come from many walks of life, many different backgrounds and represent all views on the political spectrum.
It’s expensive. – Co-ops partner together to negotiate, helping us be price competitive.
They only have bulk foods and the selection is small. – Co-ops carry many different
I have to volunteer there.
It’s like the food pantry.
As we’ve been doing presentations around the community, we’ve gotten some great questions about how a food co-op operates. And, that has helped us identify some of the most common myths about food co-ops.
I want to talk about some of those myths tonight…
You have to be a member to shop there. – Co-ops welcome both members and non-members to shop at the store.
They only carry organic foods. – Co-ops offer a wide range of grocery options. Our goal isn’t to be the food police, but to make options available.
It’s for hippies, only. – Co-op members come from many walks of life, many different backgrounds and represent all views on the political spectrum.
It’s expensive. – Co-ops partner together to negotiate, helping us be price competitive.
They only have bulk foods and the selection is small. – Co-ops carry many different
I have to volunteer there.
It’s like the food pantry.
As we’ve been doing presentations around the community, we’ve gotten some great questions about how a food co-op operates. And, that has helped us identify some of the most common myths about food co-ops.
I want to talk about some of those myths tonight…
You have to be a member to shop there. – Co-ops welcome both members and non-members to shop at the store.
They only carry organic foods. – Co-ops offer a wide range of grocery options. Our goal isn’t to be the food police, but to make options available.
It’s for hippies, only. – Co-op members come from many walks of life, many different backgrounds and represent all views on the political spectrum.
It’s expensive. – Co-ops partner together to negotiate, helping us be price competitive.
They only have bulk foods and the selection is small. – Co-ops carry many different
I have to volunteer there.
It’s like the food pantry.
What does it mean to be a member of the Oshkosh Food Co-op?
Members buy membership shares. They own the place.
Like stockholders of a corporation, member owners vote to elect a governing board and to make key decisions for the co-op.
In many co-ops, members receive benefits like member discounts or the opportunity to influence how profits are invested in the community.
(Brenda)
Now, I want to tell you about the Oshkosh Food Co-op’s journey thus far…
There are 7 steps to becoming a food co-op.
We started the process of building membership just over 18 months ago… when the Oshkosh Food Co-op officially became a legal entity.
In that time, we’ve grown to roughly 200 members. When we reached the 100 member mark, we conducted a community survey to assess the community’s interest in a food co-op. And, we also completed a feasibility study to understand the market and the size of store we would need to operate to be successful in our community. Based on the research, we are anticipating development of a 4,000-5,000 square foot store that will serve Oshkosh and surrounding townships. We also expect to draw the co-op faithful from further away… cities including Appleton and Neenah.
Our next steps are to conduct a financial analysis/develop pro-formas that we’ll need to craft a formal business plan. We plan to do that when we reach the 300 member mark. We plan to work with a consultant from the Food Co-op Initiative, the trade association for food co-ops, who specializes in co-op start-ups. As we reach the 500 member mark, we’ll develop the co-op business plan.
At the 750 member mark, we’ll choose a location for the co-op. Now, I know some of you have locations in mind. And, we are certainly open to hearing about those! But, we can’t realistically negotiate on a location until we have a sufficient membership body to make this real.
When we reach 1,000 members, we’ll kick off a capital drive. In most scenarios, the capital drive supports 25-30% of the co-op’s operations. This is a perfect opportunity for investors who want to make a socially responsible investment to get involved. Investing in the co-op is an investment in the community.
With member capital and other financing secured, we’ll hire staff and open our doors.
So, why are we doing this? Why do we want a food co-op in Oshkosh?
To help me tell you the top reasons we believe Oshkosh is ready for a food co-op, I’d like to invite Kelly Matthews, our food co-op board president to the stage.
One of the other reasons we believe Oshkosh is an ideal place for a food co-op is simply the number of farms that are located within a 90-mile radius. When we’ve looked at the research, we’ve found there are 300-400 agricultural producers within a 90-mile radius.
In fact, the number of farms is one of the reasons that Wisconsin is one of the Top 10 states for local eating.
In our community survey, respondents said they liked the idea of supporting local farms and knowing where their food comes from.
The Oshkosh Food Co-op would not be stocked with all local foods. We will carry a much broader product range than we can source locally, because … let’s face it … it’s hard to get a great variety of fresh produce here in winter.
But, there are many benefits to having some food sourced from our region. It’s good for the economy. It’s good for local agricultural producers. And, it’s great from a food security perspective.
Our third big reason that we think Oshkosh is ideal for a food co-op is this.
As a member-owned business, the food co-op will be invested in this community. Research from the American Independent Business Alliance finds that local, independent businesses reinvest 4x more dollars back into the community than their chain counterparts.
But, that’s not the only economic reason.
Millennials – the generation currently entering the workforce – is incredibly interested in health and wellness. We believe that adding a food co-op to Oshkosh’s economic mix will make this an even more attractive place for Millennials to build companies and careers. Every employer that I talk with says talent recruitment and retention is one of their top challenges. So, making this an even more attractive place to work – based on the amenities the community has to offer – is also good for the future community’s economy.
When you heard that we need to get to 1,000 members, you may have thought opening the co-op was a long way off.
We see things differently.
The dots you see on this screen represent the current number of members that we have.
If each member gets two other members…
And, those two members each introduce us to two other members…
We will be at 1,000 member goal.
So, this really is an exercise in connecting the dots. If we can engage our membership base in referring friends and family who care about these issues, we can make this happen.
(Brenda)
So… what do you think… is Oshkosh ready for a food co-op?
One of the things I’ve learned over the last 15 years is how much this community can accomplish when it works together.
Perhaps you were part of the downtown planning initiative that led to the formation of the Leach Amphitheater, the downtown redevelopment and more.
Perhaps you helped launch Wave Robotics… or Growing Oshkosh… or the Inclusive Playground at South Park.
Perhaps you played a role in the new Pollock Community Water Park.
When this community pulls together, almost anything is possible. So, we are asking you tonight if you will help us do this again. Do what Oshkosh does best and pull together to help us make the Oshkosh Food Co-op a reality.