It was a very productive August for Indy Food Co-op and September has been just as busy so far. We hope you are getting excited about your community owned grocery store opening this fall. Did you see the cover store in this month's URBAN TIMES? Check out the Isaacson/Evaniew family on the cover!
There is a lot going on with the co-op these days, so please stay up to date by checking our website and blog frequently to learn about our progress and upcoming events, including:
NEXT VOLUNTEER WORKDAY, THIS SUNDAY, 1 - 5 P.M.
Join Indy Food Co-op on Sunday, September 13, for our next volunteer workday at Pogue's Run Grocer. We'll have a group of 20 IUPU students in tomorrow tearing up vinyl tile and we need a team of our own members coming in on Sunday to clean the space up. Bring mops, buckets, rubber gloves, brooms and dustpans if you have them. We'll be sprucing the place up in preparation for Tuesday's member loan kick-off meeting!
MEMBER LOAN KICK OFF MEETING, TUES, SEPT 15, 6:30 P.M.
Like most co-ops across the country, Indy Food Co-op is hoping to finance a portion of its start-up costs through member loans. Already, members have committed $21,500 and our goal is $165,000 to reduce our need for private sector loan debt. Please plan to join us Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30 - 8:00 at Pogue's Run Grocer location (2828 E 10th Street) to learn more! Those members who expressed interest in learning more about member loans on their membership application received a packet of information in the mail in the past two weeks. If you are interested, but cannot attend the Sept 15 meeting, please contact us for more information.
MURAL CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS SOUGHT BY SEPT 18
Indy Food Co-op is seeking talented, creative artist to volunteer to create conceptual designs for our exterior mural. Designs will be narrowed by the IFC board with the final two designs coming to the IFC membership for a vote! Mural concepts should scream "food" as it is intended to be a major attention grabber for the store for those traveling briskly down 10th Street. The chosen designer will oversee the painting of the mural using volunteer assistance by willing co-op members. Conceptual designs must be submitted electronically in PDF not to exceed 8 MB by September 18, 2009, to jrhodes4@indy.rr.com
INDY SLOW FOODS VEGAN DINNER SEPT 20
Slow Food Indy is hosting a Farm to Table Dinner @ Beasley’s Orchard & Garden in Danville IN on Sunday, September 20, 5:30 – 9:00pm. This fabulous five-course meal and hayride kicks off the SFI 2010 Terre Madre fundraising to send Indianapolis area chefs, farms and food educators to Torino, Italy for Slow Food Internationals bi-annual international convention. Reservation Required by September 17. $50 Slow Food Members, $60 Non-Members - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/80389 or for more info, contact Laura Henderson, laura@indywinterfarmersmarket.org
LOCAL FOODS SPEAKER COMES TO IUPUI SEPT. 28
Lisa Heldke, Department of Philosophy, Gustavus Adophus College, Staying Home for Dinner: Ruminations on Local Foods in a Cosmopolitan Society. Brought to you by Department of Philosophy, Department of Sociology, and American Studies Program of the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, and by the IUPUI 40th Anniversary Speakers Fund along with Indy Food Co-op, Indy Winter Farmers Market, Slow Food Indy and Indy Tilth/Urban Farming Forum.
INDY FOOD CO-OP TO TAKE TURKEY PRE-ORDERS FOR THANKSGIVING
Indy Food Co-op is teaming up with Skillington Farms, Lebanon, Indiana, to provide our members with fresh (not frozen) turkeys for this Thanksgiving season. Pre-order details coming soon, but turkeys will be available in two sizes: The choices are SMALL (10-15 lbs.) or LARGE (15-20 lbs.), will cost $3.50/lb, and must be ordered by September 30 with pre-payment. Distribution of the orders will occur on Tuesday, November 24!
CO-OP SEEKING GENERAL MANAGER CANDIDATES
Indy Food Co-op is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced General Manager to be the key staff person for all store operations. If you are or know of people who might be interested, please review the complete job description at www.IndyFoodCoop.org . The co-op hopes to hire this critical leadership position in the next 30 days or so.
THANKS!!!!
Indy Food Co-op is soon to open thanks to the very hard work of so many! A big thank you to all those who have come out for volunteer workdays, helped staff a booth at a community event, helped spread the word among your friends, family and neighbors, have provided a member loan, and have provided food for volunteers! And, thank you for your membership in this community-owned grocery store! Keep spreading the word about this important community asset and help us reach 300 members by the time we open the store.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
NEXT VOLUNTEER WORKDAY Sunday, Sept 13, 1 - 5 p.m.
In response to requests for Sunday workdays for those unable to volunteer on Saturdays.....Please join Indy Food Co-op on Sunday, September 13, from 1 - 5 p.m. for the next volunteer workday. We'll have a group of IUPUI student volunteers in on Friday taking up the vinyl floor, and on Sunday, we'll be working to get adhesive off those areas and get the space ready for Tuesday's member loan kick-off meeting.
Please let me know if you can participate on Sunday, September 13.
Did you see the cover story in this months URBAN TIMES? Pick one up and check out the Indy Food Co-op cover story.
Check out a few photos from the August 21 volunteer day!
Please let me know if you can participate on Sunday, September 13.
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Did you see the cover story in this months URBAN TIMES? Pick one up and check out the Indy Food Co-op cover story.Check out a few photos from the August 21 volunteer day!
Monday, August 24, 2009
RSVP for Sept 28 Event with Lisa Heldke!
Join Indy Food Co-op for a special evening...
Lisa Heldke, Department of Philosophy, Gustavus Adolphus College
Monday 28 September 2009
STAYING HOME FOR DINNER: Ruminations on Local Foods in a Cosmopolitan Society
Reception: 6:00 PM; Lecture: 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Lilly Auditorium (On lower level of IUPUI University Library), 755 W Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Parking is available at the North Street Garage, 819 W. North St. Bring your ticket to the event for a free validation stamp)
Reflecting on the decision to eat locally produced food suggests that ethical decisions cannot be cast as individual choices between two clear alternatives. When we seek morally unambiguous choices, we focus our ethical energies in the wrong place. The moral focus of our ethical decision-making should fall on building communities because the importance of any choice we make lies in the relationships that give our choices context. Food is an especially rich intersection of relations and so provides many opportunities to reflect, connect, and imagine more democratic communities. Recognizing these opportunities leads us to see ourselves not as food consumers but as food citizens who seek to enact and transform our relations not only through our purchasing and eating choices but also through our collective work in organizations that promote healthy, just, fair, safe, and delicious food systems for all people.
Space is limited for both events. Please R.S.V.P. to JRHODES4@INDY.RR.COM
Lisa Heldke, Department of Philosophy, Gustavus Adolphus College
Monday 28 September 2009
STAYING HOME FOR DINNER: Ruminations on Local Foods in a Cosmopolitan Society
Reception: 6:00 PM; Lecture: 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Lilly Auditorium (On lower level of IUPUI University Library), 755 W Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Parking is available at the North Street Garage, 819 W. North St. Bring your ticket to the event for a free validation stamp)
Reflecting on the decision to eat locally produced food suggests that ethical decisions cannot be cast as individual choices between two clear alternatives. When we seek morally unambiguous choices, we focus our ethical energies in the wrong place. The moral focus of our ethical decision-making should fall on building communities because the importance of any choice we make lies in the relationships that give our choices context. Food is an especially rich intersection of relations and so provides many opportunities to reflect, connect, and imagine more democratic communities. Recognizing these opportunities leads us to see ourselves not as food consumers but as food citizens who seek to enact and transform our relations not only through our purchasing and eating choices but also through our collective work in organizations that promote healthy, just, fair, safe, and delicious food systems for all people.
Space is limited for both events. Please R.S.V.P. to JRHODES4@INDY.RR.COM
Photos of the dedicated volunteers of Indy Food Co-op!
Workdays on August 8, 22 and 24 are captured here!
Indy Food Co-op Needs Helpers TONIGHT!
Last minute request to any Indy Food Co-op members/supporters who are available tonight! The co-op has received a GREAT DEAL on a lot of gently used shelving from CVS. The catch is that it has to be moved TONIGHT!
So, anyone who has some time tonight, please meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Pogues Run Grocer site, 2828 East 10th Street, to help unload shelving units.
Any and all help is GREATLY appreciated!!!!
Questions, call Josh Bowling at 496.2837.
So, anyone who has some time tonight, please meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Pogues Run Grocer site, 2828 East 10th Street, to help unload shelving units.
Any and all help is GREATLY appreciated!!!!
Questions, call Josh Bowling at 496.2837.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Volunteers Sought for Sat, Aug 22 Painting Party
Indy Food Co-op seeks about 15 volunteers to help prime the interior walls of the new store! Please come out and join us for this important work day. When everyone give a little time, we get a lot done! If you plan to participate, please RSVP to: jrhodes4@indy.rr.com
Monday, August 17, 2009
Indy Food Co-op Joins Groups to Educate on Antibiotic Resistance
Hog Roast featuring Antibiotic Free Pork
Coalition supports federal legislation targeting misuse of antibiotics at industrial livestock operations
(Indianapolis, Ind.) – A coalition of businesses, environmental organizations, advocacy groups and public health representatives teamed up at an Indianapolis hog roast to support for federal legislation that targets antibiotic misuse at industrial livestock operations. Approximately 70% of all antibiotics sold in this country are used on livestock – poultry, cattle and pork, especially at industrial livestock operations where conditions can be unsanitary, crowded and stressful.
The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) (H.R. 1549/S.619) would phase out the non-therapeutic use of human medicines as growth promoters on livestock, unless manufacturers can prove no danger to public health. The bill was introduced by Representative Louise Slaughter and Senators Ted Kennedy and Olympia Snowe, and Indiana Representative Andre Carson (D-Indianapolis) is one of the co-sponsors of the House bill.
“The routine use of antibiotics on animals that are not sick makes our human medicines less effective. PAMTA will help ensure that life-saving antibiotics remain effective in the treatment of human diseases,” said Jerry King, executive director of the Indiana Public Health Association.
Dr. Stephen J. Jay, M.D. agrees “Disease organisms can become resistant to antibiotics when exposed to low doses over time. Antibiotic resistant organisms such as MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphlycoccus aureus) can be life-threatening and very expensive to treat.”
Allen Hutchison of Randolph County farms next to a large dairy and says “I’m worried that my animals or my family members will become infected with antibiotic resistant disease organisms that may be very difficult and expensive to treat. We need legislation to protect us.”
Chris Eley, owner of Goose-the-Market, says “Selective consumers are also worried. We have built our business on the knowledge that consumers are interested in more wholesome foods.”
Renee Sweany, board member for the Indy Food Cooperative says “People have a growing concern about where their food comes from and its impact on their health and the environment. I'm proud to be a member of the Indy Food Co-op because it provides products without antibiotics and other chemicals in a very under-served community.”
Benton County farmer Joe Hiscox says “The increased risks and costs are unnecessary. Farmers can achieve high levels of productivity by raising animals under less crowded and less stressful conditions.”
(Indianapolis, Ind.) – A coalition of businesses, environmental organizations, advocacy groups and public health representatives teamed up at an Indianapolis hog roast to support for federal legislation that targets antibiotic misuse at industrial livestock operations. Approximately 70% of all antibiotics sold in this country are used on livestock – poultry, cattle and pork, especially at industrial livestock operations where conditions can be unsanitary, crowded and stressful.
The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) (H.R. 1549/S.619) would phase out the non-therapeutic use of human medicines as growth promoters on livestock, unless manufacturers can prove no danger to public health. The bill was introduced by Representative Louise Slaughter and Senators Ted Kennedy and Olympia Snowe, and Indiana Representative Andre Carson (D-Indianapolis) is one of the co-sponsors of the House bill.
“The routine use of antibiotics on animals that are not sick makes our human medicines less effective. PAMTA will help ensure that life-saving antibiotics remain effective in the treatment of human diseases,” said Jerry King, executive director of the Indiana Public Health Association.
Dr. Stephen J. Jay, M.D. agrees “Disease organisms can become resistant to antibiotics when exposed to low doses over time. Antibiotic resistant organisms such as MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphlycoccus aureus) can be life-threatening and very expensive to treat.”
Allen Hutchison of Randolph County farms next to a large dairy and says “I’m worried that my animals or my family members will become infected with antibiotic resistant disease organisms that may be very difficult and expensive to treat. We need legislation to protect us.”
Chris Eley, owner of Goose-the-Market, says “Selective consumers are also worried. We have built our business on the knowledge that consumers are interested in more wholesome foods.”
Renee Sweany, board member for the Indy Food Cooperative says “People have a growing concern about where their food comes from and its impact on their health and the environment. I'm proud to be a member of the Indy Food Co-op because it provides products without antibiotics and other chemicals in a very under-served community.”
Benton County farmer Joe Hiscox says “The increased risks and costs are unnecessary. Farmers can achieve high levels of productivity by raising animals under less crowded and less stressful conditions.”
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