559 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-843-2350
2129 72nd Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19138 215-276-0706
Wednesday Special on Local Apples Every Wednesday, Local Apples are just $1.04/lb. That's 99¢ for Working Members!
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
Optional Work Program Is Here!
Weavers Way’s new optional work program took effect January 1, 2010, meaning that current and prospective members of Weavers Way now have a choice about whether they want to do work hours — and receive a working member discount — or not. The Co-op’s discount structure has changed, and instead of a visitors fee being charged to non-members, working members now receive a discount. While members who choose not to work will not receive a discount, there will still be many benefits to membership. To read more details of the new work program, click HERE.
Board Election & Nomination Notice We are seeking nominations for candidates for the Weavers Way Board of Directors. Board Positions to be filled include three At-Large Directors for 3-Year terms.Elections will be held at the Weavers Way Co-op Spring General Membership Meeting, Sunday, May 23, 2010 Nominations must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2010. For details and more information, click HERE.
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 FEBRUARY ► 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.
February Board Meeting Rescheduled The meeting of the Weavers Way Co-op Board of Directors originally scheduled for Tuesday Feb 2, 2010 has been postponed until Tuesday Feb. 9.the meeting will be held on the second floor of 555 Carpenter Lane, starting at 7 p.m.
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 February 9 ► Tuesday March 2 ► Tuesday April 6
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.
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.
Weavers Way Community Programs Seeks Farm Educator Weavers Way Community Programs currently seeks a full-time farm educator. For details and a job description, click HERE.
Weavers Way Seeks Two Apprentices for 2010 Farming Season
Weavers Way is currently seeking two apprentices to work on our farming projects in Northwest Philadelphia. Apprentices will be expected to work 40-55 hours per week, depending on the time of the season, which runs March 29th to mid-November. Each apprentice will focus their time at one of the two sites. We offer a $100 weekly stipend, produce from the farm, Co-op membership, and housing with a local family if needed. Both positions offer experience with small scale, diversified organic vegetable production and the opportunity to develop skills in greenhouse production, season extension, pest management, planting, weeding, harvesting, marketing, and volunteer management. Click HERE for more info.
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.
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!
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.
