559 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-843-2350
2129 72nd Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19138 215-276-0706
Weavers Way Launches "30 in Thirty" Equity Drive
As part of our Chestnut Hill expansion, Weavers Way is launching a member equity drive—“30 in Thirty.” We want as many members as possible to invest an extra $30 into their member equity accounts—in addition to their regular $30—during the month of March. Participating is easy, just click HERE to invest via Paypal, or you can you pay at the register next time you shop, or mail a check for $30 to: Weavers Way Co-op, attn: 30 in Thirty, 559 Carpenter Lane, Phila, PA 19119.
This is a great way for members who could not participate in the member loan program to show their support, and these crucial months leading up to the opening of our new store in Chestnut Hill is a great time to do it. But why is it 30 in Thirty if there’s 31 days in March? Because on Day 31, we’ll be done, and on March 31, we invite you to the come by the store where we will celebrate our successful equity drive with cake! (...that's right, CAKE!!!) Weavers Way Job Fair Monday, March 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weavers Way will be holding to job fair to hire employees for our new Chestnut Hill store. The event will be held at 8400 Germantown Ave., next door to our Chestnut Hill store in the building where the Fall Membership member meeting was. Among the departments we will be recruiting for are: Grocery • Produce • Deli • Prepared Foods • Cashiers
We have both full time and part time opportunities. Our full time employees earn a living wage and receive a full benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation and sick time, and employee discount. Previous grocery experience a plus but not a requirement. Ideal candidates will be able to work some early evenings and at least one weekend day. For more info e-mail hr@weaversway.coop.
Weavers Way is Now on Facebook! Join us and win a pair of tickets to the GFS Craft Show! Weavers Way is now on Facebook! (Twitter is soooo 2009 (just kidding, Twitter, but sometimes you just need more than 140 characters!)). To quote the absurdly awkward language of the Book of Faces, "Weavers Way is a fan of Weavers Way and Weavers Way thinks you should be, too."
Click HERE to join us on Facebook and you may win a pair of tickets to the GFS Craft Show
As if joining us on Facebook wasn't enticing enough on its own, we will also be giving away a pair of tickets to the GFS Craft Show ($70 value!) to one lucky Facebook fan. Winner will be announced Thursday, March 4, via Facebook, of course.
Flickering Light at 542 Carpenter Lane
Weavers Way is thrilled to welcome the Flickering Light Film Series to 542 Carpenter Lane. Flickering Light will be showing a lot more feature length films--comedies, romances, documentaries--as well as a new monthly family program, all for just $5.
Good folks and good films converging together. Join Flickering Light on March 6 to kick off our 2010 Spring Season with a tribute to Turkish-German filmmaker, Fatih Akin. Visit http://flickeringfilms.com/ for more info.
Biweekly Bivalves
Attention oyster gourmands, bivalve-ophiles, and adventurous epicures! Do you wish you could buy fresh, live shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels, abalone, perrywinkles, etc.) at Weavers Way? Well, now you can! We are eager to introduce the new Biweekly Bivalve sign-up sheet, located on the right side of the seafood case. Every two weeks we will be bringing in a new mollusk for your gustatory enjoyment. Take a look, and please sign up! Your participation will make it this unique program possible. In the past, we were unable to carry these perishable items because of our limited display space and inability to keep live shellfish alive. Additionally, most bivalves are available only in large quantities (50-, 60-, and 100-plus-count) that are difficult to sell quickly. By reserving a set amount for pickup every other Friday, we can order these quantities and move them out rapidly, giving you the freshest, most delicious shellfish available!
Notary Public Service is Back!
Notary Services are once again available at Weavers Way Co-op. Co-op staffer David Shechtman is on hand from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursdays and Sundays in the finance office, on the seconnd floor of our Carpenter Lane store.
Please call David in advance at 215-843-2350 x111 to verify that he is present and available before coming.
Cost is $5 (for the usual service of verifying a signature), $4 for members.
Community Grants Now Available Through Weavers Way
Weavers Way Environment Committee invites community groups from the surrounding area in Mt. Airy, West Oak Lane, Germantown, East Falls, and Chestnut Hill to submit proposals for grants. Grant funds are awarded each year for clearly identifiable public purposes resulting in a tangible improvement for the community. Most grants are awarded for public purposes that benefit the environment through education and/or gardening projects. Funds may be used for such projects as planting trees and herbaceous plants, garden equipment, and enhancement of parks. Some environmentally based educational programs have also been funded through this program. Click HERE for more information.
Interested in supporting Weavers Way Farm? Host a Farm Apprentice for the 2010 Season!
You can receive a free CSA share from the farms in exchange! Weavers Way Farm will have apprentices for the 2010 season who will be in need of housing. Their apprenticeship on the farms is from the end of March to mid-November. Providing a home stay for the entire duration is not necessary, but preferred. Apprentices are excellent house sitters if you are going away on summer vacation! If you are interested, or want to hear more details, please contact Nina at 802-274-4503 or ninaberryman@hotmail.com.
Public Has Until March 15 to Comment on Plan to Deregulate GM corn
Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. has petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture to deregulate its strain of genetically modified, insect-resistant corn. The USDA is seeking comments on whether it should deregulate the Switzerland-based company's product by March 15. Michael Mack, CEO of Syngenta, has been quoted in the New York Times as saying that pesticides and genetically engineered seeds are better for the planet than organic food and that “If the whole planet were to suddenly switch to organic farming tomorrow, it would be an ecological disaster,” calling organic food the “productive equivalent of driving an S.U.V.” To comment or read the petition, click here.
Mt. Airy Bike Collective @ 542 Carpenter Lane
Formerly known as the Rutabaga Bike Collective, Mt. Airy Bike Collective is an informal group of people who share knowledge and tools to promote broad participation in bike riding, safety and maintenance. We look to strengthen our biking community and support for local bicycle organizations and shops.
Our experiences range from lifelong cyclists with expertise in repair to novice riders eager to learn basic maintenance skills. We invite anyone interested in biking to participate. Open Hours 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Please check our calendar to confirm winter open house dates and hours, http://mtairybikecollective.com/calendar.html
Henry Got Crops! 2010 Share Now on Sale! We are accepting new shares for the 2010 season. Shares will be filled on a first come-first serve basis! To purchase a share, download the order form, HERE.
Cooperative Relief for Haiti In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, many people are wondering how they can help. The Cooperative Development Fund (CDF) has a fund strictly for the purpose of assisting people in times like these
— the Cooperative Emergency Fund (CEF). Over the last 20 years, CDF has raised over $275,000 for cooperative relief and rebuilding efforts for ten different disasters. The CEF was founded to give stability and constancy to CDF’s emergency relief efforts, many of which are of a longer-term rebuilding nature. The Cooperative Emergency Fund will be donating all monies received from here until July 2010 to help the rebuilding efforts in Haiti. CDF will be collaborating with international cooperative relief efforts in this endeavor to rebuild those co-ops afflicted by this disaster. Donating through the front page of CDF’s website is quick and easy, just visit www.cdf.coop and make a donation through their GOOGLE CHECKOUT function on the right hand side of the website. Your support is extremely appreciated. E-mail comments on the web site to contact@weaversway.coop.
IN THE STORE IN MARCH ► CAP Specials: In addition to the price specials pictured above, there are dozens of other products on sale this month. For a list--and more information on the CAP program--clickhere.
SPRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING May 23, 2010 Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, 100 East Mermaid Lane BBQ, Meet and Greet at 4 pm, Meeting Starts at 6 pm
Agenda Opening and welcome • Candidate recognition • Approve minutes from Fall 2009 GMM • President’s Report • 6 p.m. Last call for election ballots • General Manager’s report • Financial update • New store update • WWCP update • Farm/CSA update • Speaker: Yael Lehman, Executive Director of the Food Trust • Q&A • Announce election results
UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS: Board meetings are held on the second floor of 555 Carpenter Lane, usually on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm, unless otherwise noted.
► Tuesday April 6 ► Tuesday May 4 ► Tuesday June 1
Come follow us! Weavers Way Forums are now up and running on the Co-op Website... Click HERE to register, say hi, see what your fellow members and others are thinking and tell us what's on your mind...
Weavers Way Hiring The Co-op is hiring! We have a range of entry-level shifts open, including cashiering and floor staff. Candidates should be able to work evenings and weekends. Energetic, enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals are encouraged to apply. Contact Jon Roesser, Human Resources Manager, at 215-843-2350, ext. 132, or hr@weaversway.coop.
Co-op Committees Need Your Help! Weavers Way has long relied on members to perform the important work of our committees. Especially as we embark on our exciting expansion, we need your help to make sure that this important work gets done. We particularly need help on our Membership Committee and our Education Committee. Interested? Contact Outreach Coordinator Anaiis Salles for more info, outreach@weaversway.coop or 215-843-2350, ext. 124.
First Aid Training Sought We are looking for members who would be able to train staff in basic first aid (for their work requirement?). We're thinking anyone who is a doctor, nurse, paramedic/EMT, firefighter, police. We're looking for a one- or two-hour training for probably a dozen people, targeting primarily the farm staff and shift managers. Contact hr@weaversway.coop.
Attention oyster gourmands, bivalve-ophiles, and adventurous epicures! Do you wish you could buy fresh, live shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels, abalone, perrywinkles, etc.) at Weavers Way? Well, now you can! We are eager to introduce the new Biweekly Bivalve sign-up sheet, located on the right side of the seafood case. Every two weeks we will be bringing in a new mollusk for your gustatory enjoyment. Take a look, and please sign up! Your participation will make it this unique program possible.
