Cordova Towne Co-Op Meeting: THIS Monday
There are so many of us throughout the neighborhood who grow fruit, vegetables and spices. Some of us might have elaborate gardens, others might have one tree, and still some are on the brink of trying a garden for the first time. In light of that, we thought it would be fun and creative to establish a neighborhood co-op, so please have a read and let us know if you would be interested in something like this. This idea is gaining momentum and it looks to be a reality very soon depending on what we hear back from you. We will have an informational meeting on Monday February 25th (details below). We have several core households interested already, and we will dream together to make this a reality. In addition, we would like to have one person / household lead the Co-Op, which would involve planning some very simple events and communicating with others (not a large time commitment). If you have a hint of interest, ideas, or experience, please attend the meeting. We plan to start small and have a simple non-stressful pace, so come on and join us.
The Cordova Towne Co-Op would help us do the following as a neighborhood:
1. Trade food.
2. Save money at the store.
3. Avoid pesticides on store-bought produce.
4. Get to know residents.
5. Encourage gardening.
6. Make sure what we grow does not fall to the ground in waste.
7. Have organic food gatherings.
8. Help out local families from time to time.
The Co-Op would be organized with a group of residents who are growing legal produce throughout the neighborhood. Co-Op members would grow food and then have a forum set up for trading/sharing food. We’d keep a master list of what is being grown and then develop a fair and simple system for communication. Moreover, there are probably a ton of fruit trees throughout the neighborhood that are producing fruit only to have it fall to the ground. If that is the case with you, maybe you could offer some of the fruit to residents.
On Monday, February 25, 2008 at 6:30pm at 2947 Betlen Ct (off of Winchester Way), we will be having a meeting to discuss the Co-Op and how we can organize it for upcoming months. We will not have dinner together, but we’ll provide snacks and drinks. Come ready to get envisioned, share ideas, and plan for this creative way to build community. All ages are children are welcome. If you are able to, please let us know that you are coming. If not, no problem, just show up. Call Mark & Sarah at 857-0781 for details.
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