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The GM's Corner

As we enter into year 2010, I can report to you the state of our Coop is good. Sales and gross profit dollars are up, thanks to your support throughout the year. Sixty-five new members joined the Coop in the last quarter of '09. This the result of good work from our Board Membership Committee, especially Sharon Mester and Joe Fallon.

In 2009 your Coop held a series of successful events, encouraging us to continue our outreach to members and the community at large in 2010. Our Slow Food dinner in July brought Coop members and Slow Food members together to share a wonderful meal and conversation while dining al fresco on our patio, under the direction of our very talented Chef Barbara Weisman. Helen Nadel, who recently joined our Board of Directors, jumped right in conducting hands-on veggie cooking seminars for members and organizing a farm trip also for members. Great stuff and fun as well. In October, working together the Coop, Swarthmore Town Center, Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association, and local farmers and producers came together for our first ever Food Festival. This event was a great success, even with pouring rain throughout the day. We plan to make this a yearly event.

Recently, the Coop had the honor and great pleasure of hosting the Silvertones. They are amazing, bringing the spirit of the holidays into the Coop. One of the Silvertones, Connor Ambrose, works here at the Coop. On his own, Connor organized a small group to come into the Coop to sing. We have some really great people working here at the Coop, as Eleanor Ford points out in her article.

This year, I am very interested in developing stronger linkage with all of our members. Our staff and myself need and desire a strong sense of connection with all of our members. Your comments and suggestions, both verbal and written (email is good) are important to us. We are looking forward to having a great year at the Coop.

I wish you a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Gerry