"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

" - Galatians 6:9

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The Renaissance Community Coop Monthly Newsletter August, 2013
Message from the President
Hello to one and all! This is our first monthly newsletter. With an extended hand and a joyful spirit we send this newsletter to keep you all Leo Steward informed on the progress of the Renaissance Community Coop, and what we look forward to in the future growth of our community. In this newsletter you will find a report on our last community meeting, some upcoming RCC events, a fun Coop quiz to test your knowledge, and a delicious recipe contributed by one of our community members. If you have questions about the coop, come to our next meeting and bring a friend! This is an exciting community effort and we need your support, ideas, and input! Coops rock! Leo B. Steward, RCC President

Community members discuss membership rights & responsibilities

On Monday July 15, the Renaissance Community Coop held its monthly community meeting at the Presbyterian Church of the Cross on Phillips Avenue. 30 people gathered for an evening of rich and meaningful conversation about the development of our grocery store! During the small group exercises, coop and community members discussed what the rights and responsibilities of coop members will be when the store opens. There was spirited conversation about what coop members need to do to attain full voting rights. Everyone bounced ideas around and offered potential solutions to these important questions. Continued

COOP Quiz

RCC Mission Statement

To create a democratically owned and controlled grocery store in Northeast Greensboro that provides all of Greensboro with healthy foods at affordable prices and has a commitment to locally sourced foods, community education and dignified jobs.

Will the RCC only have fruits & vegetables?

Answer on the back!

PO Box 13531, Greensboro, NC, 27415 ~ 336-638-1RCC ~ renaissancecoop.org ~ twitter.com/RenaissanceCoop

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Issue 1, August 2013

Upcoming Events

Community Continued
The notes that emerged from the meeting will inform the direction the steering committee takes at our earlyAugust meeting. In September we will talk about by-laws and learn what they are, how they work, and how our values are used to guide them.

Coop Recipe

RCC COMMUNITY MEETING Youre invited to be a part of our community! WHEN: Tuesday, August 19 @ 7pm WHERE: Presbyterian Church of the Cross WHAT: The RCC General Membership will meet to discuss developments in the coop. Meeting is open to the public. OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS Aug 17 RCC at Claremont Aug 20 City Council Meeting 5:30pm, City Hall Aug 26 CEEJ Meeting 7pm, Laughlin Memorial Church

As the meeting wrapped up, those present expressed the need for the community to begin seeing ourselves as the owners of this dream. This Co-op is OUR baby, said Sadie Blue. We have had a little help nursing it and rocking its cradle but its time that we all step up and help take care of OUR baby. The meeting adjourned with a very energized and optimistic crowd ready to continue the struggle to bring a democratically owned and run grocery store to our community!

HAZELS CITRUS PUNCH 1 cup sugar 1 quart pineapple juice 2 - 6 ounce cans or 1 - 12 ounce can orange juice concentrate with water added (per can instructions) 2 - 6 ounce cans or 1 - 12 ounce can lemonade concentrate with water added (per can instructions) Mix together above ingredients and freeze. I don't let it completely thaw. I allow it to thaw enough to be slushy when mixed with the 2-liter ginger ale. Add some chopped fruit to this if you like. Hazel Jones, member

Why did you join the coop?

I believe a coop grocery store is the best option to provide quality, healthy food for the community in Northeast Greensboro. I look forward to shopping at the RCC, supporting the coop, and helping build a stronger community in this wonderful section of our town! Maddie Reed, member

What is a Coop? Coop Quiz

Will the RCC only have fruits & vegetables? No way! Our food coop will be a full service grocery store that has meat, produce and dairy departments, canned goods, dry goods, and personal care items. The store will also sell baby supplies, pet food and other goods that are in a conventional grocery store. There are plans for a hot-bar and other prepared foods. As a member, you will have the opportunity to help decide what items the store carries! A coop is an association of people united to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise. What does that mean for the members and supporters of the Renaissance Community Coop? It means that a group of community members came together after 15 years without a neighborhood grocery store, to bring a community owned and democratically run grocery store to northeast Greensboro. The coop we envision will bring healthy food & good jobs to our community. It will be a vibrant community hub, hosting social gatherings, education and community building events.