Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm Saturday 9am - 7pm 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. tems similar to that of a chain Connect with us online! grocery store while supporting the autonomy of a local business. Facebook: While we are only an Associate SpiralNaturalFoods Member of NCGA at this time, not a full member, we now have full access to NCGA’s well reTwitter: spected professional development SpiralCoop and training programs and their operational and merchandising you Holidays to yours! and Page 2 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. Page 3 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. Monday - Friday 9am - 8pm Saturday 9am - 7pm Sunday 10am - 6pm spiralnaturalfoods.coop 651.437.2667 1250 S. Frontage Rd. Hastings, MN 55033
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