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Sunday 10am - 6pm
1250 S. Frontage Rd.
Hastings, MN 55033
Winter 2014
Tri-annual Newsletter
GM Report: Spiral Accepted as Associate Member of NCGA
By Baard Webster, General Manager
A lot has been happening at the
Co-op recently. We are continuing
our strong sales growth, and recently redesigned or ‘reset’ our
center store section. That has allowed us to bring in more new and
unique food items than ever before. We hope you enjoy the
changes.
Even though it won’t be visually noticeable, we received some
exciting news that will create
wonderful long-term benefits to
you, the Co-op, and our employees for many years to come. On
October 1 of this year, after submitting our application and undergoing a thorough examination, we
became an Associate Member of
the National Cooperative Grocers
Association (NCGA).
The NCGA is a business services cooperative for retail food
co-ops located throughout the US.
We have joined 143 other co-ops
which operate over 190 stores in
38 states with combined annual
Happy
best practices culled from the other member co-ops. These areas
will strengthen our employee’s
capacity as we continue to grow,
while embracing the new opportunities that come with that growth.
The operational and merchandising best practices will allow us to
leap-frog ahead and save the co-op
sales of over $1.7 time and money by not reinventbillion. The
ing the wheel.
beauty of NCGA
We are very excited to be a part
is that it helps
of this program. We believe it will
provide the lead- bring added value to your co-op
ership and sysfor many years to come.
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that of a chain
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Holiday De-stress, Not Distress!
Accept imperfection –
don’t set the bar so high for yourself that failure becomes the only
option. Set realistic goals. Stress
won’t change anything except your
health … and not in a good way.
Incorporate family fun time into
your daily schedule – the opportunity to unwind, de-stress, and
laugh together might be the most
effective holiday "anti-stress medicine" you can take.
Smile or laugh – these simple
acts release substances that
counteract stress hormones.
Breathe deeply – deep breathing
is one of the best exercises to lower stress in the body.
Use aromatherapy – carry a tis-
By Nicole DePalma, Board Member
If you stop in to our store -- YOUR store! -- you’ll
find so many different ways to take care of yourself,
gift loved ones, and learn how to create a wellness
lifestyle not only for the holidays, but anytime you
need a little more calming in your world.
As you stroll through Spiral, your first stop is the
produce aisle. Shop color: go for leafy greens, yellows, and oranges of seasonal root vegetables, or pick
up an organic apple or pear. Fruits and vegetables will
provide magnesium, vitamins, minerals, and fiber — nutrients that enhance the nervous system, heart health, and regularity. These are just a
few of the benefits needed to keep our minds and bodies humming along.
Spiral’s amazing assortment of bulk and packaged herbs, spices, and
teas will calm the body and soothe the soul. Some tried and true favorites
are lavender, chamomile, and ginger which also aid in healthy digestion.
Eat for immunity – fill your plate
Now, move onto our Health and Beauty Care section. Chat with Gwen
about all the de-stressing aides in her department, including homeopathy
remedies, aromatherapy essential oils, herbal extracts, and massage oils.
Spiral members and shoppers will find products to diffuse everyday stress
and fatigue, bring balance to over or under-stressed body systems, and
take away the ache of tired muscles.
with nutritious whole foods, avoiding sugar and processed foods.
Add green mix or blends to one of
your daily beverages for an extra
boost of vitamins and minerals.
Combine regular exercise and sleep, wise nutrition choices and moderation with holiday feasting, and pausing to take a deep breath. You’ll sail
through the holidays relaxed, vibrant, and joyful. Spiral is your one-stop
wellness partner 365 days a year!
sue scented with a few drops of
lavender essential oil. When you
feel stressed, pull out the tissue,
inhale the lavender, and feel your
stress disappear.
Start the day off right with
some warm water mixed with
lemon or lime – to help stimulate
the digestive system, promote
healthy liver function, cleanse the
bowels, and restore electrolyte
balance.
Mixed Greens w/Pomegranate Vinaigrette
adapted from www.skinnytaste.com
Vinaigrette ingredients:
10 cups Baby Greens/Arugula
5 tbsp of pomegranate juice
1 cup pomegranate seeds
sleep allows your body to replenish the stress response and immune building blocks.
3 tbsp of champagne vinegar or
1 tbsp of coconut vinegar
2 oz. pecans, chopped
Daily exercise – reduces stress
1 tbsp shallot, finely minced
Make sleep a priority – deep
and encourages deeper, more
restful sleep. In addition, exercise
helps detoxify your body, gets your
blood flowing, promotes healthy
circulation.
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Make time for yourself – spend
salt and fresh pepper
15 minutes a day doing something
just for yourself.
1 tbsp honey (or more to
desired sweetness)
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1. Combine vinaigrette ingredients
in a glass jar, shake vigorously.
2. Toss mixed greens in a salad
bowl, top with pomegranate seeds,
pecans, and feta.
3. Drizzle greens with vinaigrette
right before serving. Serves 8.
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Winter 2014
Welcome, New Member-Owners!
Adrienne Aasand
Sheena Burt
Christine Gust
Donna Mathiowetz
Cathy Ries
Ben Anderson
Maryann Campbell
Kristi Harvey
Debbie McClure
Mary Rode
Cindy Anderson
Dale Chilton
Richard Heim
Shawn McMenemy
Charity Rogers
Brenda Bader
Shelly Christianson
Glenn Hinton
Gaye Menke
Kathryn Sorenson
Nan Bailly
Becky Clark
Tanya Hulsey
Kim Millis
Robin South
Michael Barney
Phil Clawson
Sandy Isaac
Elise Minard
Mary Spielvogel
Karen Barron
Judy Clement-Lee
Janeen Johnson
Anita Moline
Chad Stanford
Kari Bartholomew
Megan Collett
Tim Johnson
Mike Nelson
Lila Sturgeon
Brenda Becker
Michael Demos
Shanna Kimmes
Connie Niebur
Danielle Thrush
Terri Bennis
Maria Doffing
Crissy Kochendorfer
Stacey Nogy
Tara Weber
Susanne Benson
Jenni Dols
Gretchen Koudelka
Michael Opp
Richard White
Anastasia Berreth
Cheryl Elliott
Corrie Kropelnicki
Sandy McNary Ostrem
Eric Wiesenburger
Cris Bickman
Molly Fernholz
Terri L Kruse
Rich Overstreet
Erin & Alex Wiesner
Matthew Brandt
Corlin Franzmeier
Nicole Leithauser
Tracy Precious
Dawn Wilwert
Julie Branum
Lori Garrick
James Lucius
Michele Reiland
Rita Winkler
John Brink
Sharon Goulet
Aaron Mainz
Elizabeth Reller
Connie Zellmer
Joanne Bromen
Kitty Greene
Kellina Martin
Audrey Mae Reuter
Jon Ziemer
Board of Directors
2014-2015 Board of Directors
Kathryn Sorenson
Brandis Roush
Betty Schiefelbein
Nicole DePalma
Treasurer &
Grant Coordinator
Vice-President
Secretary
Assistant
Secretary
Stacey Clark
Ed Schiefelbein
Tiffany Lindbeck
President
Monitoring Report
Coordinator
Member Communication
& Outreach Coordinator
Please join us in welcoming Kathryn
Sorenson and Nicole DePalma to the Board
of Directors.
Kathryn and incumbent Board President
Stacey Clark were elected to three-year
terms at the Member-Owner Annual Meeting held Sept. 9. Nicole will be filling out
the term of Mark Manthey, who resigned
from the board effective September 30. The
fourth candidate, Sue Taylor,
will participate in new director training as
an alternate.
Since the election, the Board assigned
each director a specific role (as indicated
under the photo to the left). As a group,
they are currently working toward articulating an Ends Statement for the Co-op.
“Non-Gift” Ideas for Kids and Adults
By Brandis Roush
‘Tis the season for giving, but everyone has so much junk already that creativity is
necessary to show our loved ones we appreciate them without adding to their clutter.
This is easy to do by giving the gifts of membership and experiences.
Give your brothers and sisters, parents, grown-up children, teachers, or local friends
a gift membership to Spiral. If they are already members, give them a Spiral gift certificate. Memberships and gift certificates can be purchased at the checkout counter.
But what about friends and family far away? A Spiral membership might not be
practical for Aunt Martha in Florida. Give out-of-town relatives a membership or gift certificate to
their local co-op. Or you could buy them season passes or tickets to a local museum (children's, science, art, etc.), zoo, or amusement park, a movie theater or restaurant gift card, tickets to an event
they would enjoy, lessons in a skill or craft they have expressed interest in learning ... really, the
possibilities are endless.
So, before you buy your aunt another trinket to dust around or your dad another tie he will never
wear, think about what they might like to DO instead of what they might like to GET.
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