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This month we purchased a

new drink cooler for the front of the

store! We would not have been able

to do it if it weren’t for your generous

donations! A big thank you goes to

Touchdown City for vinyl-wrapping it

for us. Be sure to check it out next

time you’re in the store!

We hosted The Venerable

Bean Bakery’s Gluten-Free Tasting

Dinner on the 16th of September.

Twenty members of the community

joined us for a night of delicious food

and great company. If you are

interested in attending the next

Venerable Bean tasting dinner, see

attached flyer.

On the 22nd, the Co-Op

participated in Morgantown Art

Walk, an annual gathering where

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2017

A Month in Review:

September

The Co-Op Chronicle

News from the Mountains

people visit small businesses, looking at

different featured artists and their work.

We hosted Rose Anne Heater who

displayed her West Virginia and eclipse-

inspired pottery along with beautiful

mugs and planters. We have some of

her items in the store if you’d like to

have one for yourself!

On the 30th of September, we

hosted our third ‘Brew Your Own

Kombucha’ class of 2017! If you are

interested in attending the next

kombucha class be sure to ask your

cashier to add you to the call list!

We’re happy to welcome back

Devin Diehl to the co-op family. Devin

worked as our produce manager 2015-

2016. She has now joined the Board of

Directors as our treasurer! You can say

hi to her at this month’s board meeting!

Welcome New Members! During the month of

September, we gained 13 new

members!

Kathleen Crumbaker

Kate Freedman

Kadi Kevvai

Holly Roberts

Spring Lepak

Rebecca McConnell

Anne Rader

Lauren Collins

Rose Roskovensky

Emily Santini

Abigail Sloan

Bethanie Turley

Weston Vonegidy

A big thank you to all

new and current

members. We are a

community owned and

operated organization

and would not be here

without continuous

support from members

like you.

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Board Meeting

This month’s board meeting will be

held at 6:30pm on October 30th right

here at the Co-Op! All co-op

members are encouraged to attend.

Don’t be shy

Expansion

Over the next few months, we will be using grant funding to purchase a new meat freezer. We will

also be expanding the personal care and supplements section of the store! Our hope is to

add a pet and baby department in the near future. Please put any product recommendations

in the suggestions box!

Local Product Spotlight

Allergy season is upon us so and we

have you covered with Me & My

Bees Raw Honey! It is our most

local raw honey, made in

Kingwood, WV. We sell many

different products such as 12 oz. &

3 lb. bottles, beeswax lip balm, and

a limited supply of raw honey in the

comb!

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October is Co-Op Month!

Help us celebrate co-op month by supporting some of our

favorite co-ops we work with.

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It's that time again! We are now taking holiday turkey orders! This year

we are offering Heritage Turkeys from Stemple Brothers Farm in Terra

Alta,WV. Turkeys will come in fresh (never frozen!) on Sunday

November 19th and must be picked up by 8:00pm on Monday the 20th.

Orders will be limited, and on a first come first serve basis. Estimated

average turkey weights are 13-18lbs and are priced at $4.55/lb. A $35.00

deposit is required when you place your order. To place an order call the

store at 304-291-6131 or see a cashier at the registers.

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We are also taking pre-orders for Gardein Holiday Roasts as well as

Tofurky Veggie Roasts. To place an order call the store at 304-291-6131

or see a cashier at the registers.

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MOUNTAIN PEOPLE’S COOPERATIVE

MEMBERSHIP BENIFITS

We have update the benefits! We now offer a student membership at every tier!

We are proud to say that as of October 2017 we have 680+ active members/owners.

If you are not familiar with co-ops, here is how it works. We are owned, run, and operated by

our members. Anyone can join for as little as $30/year. We are run democratically by a board.

Our board is elected by the members, from the members. We have a president, vice president,

historian, treasurer, and regular board members (nine in total). The board meets once a month to

discuss pressing issues. Everyone is welcome at these meetings.

We offer a tiered membership structure to strengthen business and pass additional savings to the

community.

1st Tier Membership

$30/year or $20/year with valid student ID

5% off storewide on Wednesday and Sundays

15% off special orders

20% off special orders of 5+ cases

2nd Tier Membership

$75/year or $65/year with valid student ID

5% off storewide everyday

20% off special orders

25% off special orders of 5+ cases

3rd Tier Membership

$150/year or $140/year with valid student ID

10% off storewide

25% off special orders

25% off special orders of 5+ cases

All membership discount combine up to 25% off standard retail prices. All memberships

entitle you to our weekly member only sales. We select ~10 items that are 15% off for our

members, these change every week. We encourage all of our members to actively engage in the

community. Come to the meetings, let your voice be heard.

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Week of the 7th

Field Day Microwavable Salted Popcorn

Dr. Bronners bulk Citrus Liquid Soap

Organic Equal Exchange Peruvian Coffee

Eden Soy Unsweetened Soy Milk

Sun & Earth Dishwasher Tabs

Natural Value Organic Canned Green Beans

Let’s Do Organic 100% Coconut Flakes

Week of the 21th

Stinger Honey Kids Organic Chews

Ecostring Reusable Bags

Belly Comfort Tea

Dr. Bronners 30 oz. Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

Himalayan Sweetness Popcorn

Natural Value Hominy

Field Day Baby Wipes

Week of the 14th

Country Archer Teriyaki Beef Jerky

Mountaineer Brand Beard Wash

Field Day 33.8 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Simply Organic Mild Taco Simmer Sauce

If You Care Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Nature Forest Light Organic Coconut Milk

Arrowhead Mills Pearled Barley

October Member Sales! Every week we select 10 items from different departments in the store. These items are 15% off for

one week—Saturday to Friday. Remember all member discounts can be stacked up to 25%! To

identify these items in our store there are small yellow signs with the discounted price listed.

*The three items not listed are manager picks and are chosen on the week of the sale. Follow us on Facebook to

see all of listed items!

Week of the 28th

Arrowhead Mills Puffed Corn Cereal

Lakewood Organic Pure Lemon Juice

Pacific 12 oz. Cream of Mushroom Soup

Field Day Baby Wipes

Nature’s Legacy Spelt Pretzels

Explore Red Lentil Penne Pasta

Sanji 20 oz. Tamari