October 2021
your monthly Basics Co-op news
We’re stocking up on ingredients for WI Cheese Gift Boxes this month! Watch for NEW boxes coming soon.
New Co-op Owners
Welcome!!!
Aaliyah Bolden
Kelly Boomgarden
Tim Breitbach
Vickie Buhrow
John Coia
Debra Colombrita
Pam Fenton
Emily Hay
Katie Hoverson
Eileen Kinter
Jennie Krajeck
Lisa Meyer
Yvonne Mick
Rose Otis
Bruce Penny
Gail Schwartz
Lauren Smith
Vickie Wanek
Staff Anniversaries
Thank you for your dedication to the co-op.
PSL SEASON IS HERE (that’s pumpkin spice latte, for the uninitiated)
Photo by Heidi Kaden on Unsplash
happy co-op month!
You literally OWN Basics, along with a few thousand of your neighbors. Why does that matter?
Simply put, your co-op is a retail establishment that exists to serve its Owners and community rather than to make a profit. In our economy that is radical! Your store is governed by a Board of Directors made up of Co-op Owners just like you, elected by you (elections are each May).
Basics is also governed by the 7 Cooperative Principles:
Voluntary and Open Membership
Democratic Control
Member Economic Participation
Autonomy and Independence
Education, Training and Information
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Concern for Community
Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, equality, equity, and solidarity. Cooperative members believe in honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.
Your co-op staff strive to uphold these ethics and principles as we serve you each and every day. See you at the co-op this month for a Super Special Tuesday October 5th including extra giveaways and samples for Co-op Month!
Speaking of Democratic Control…
featured co-op owner
local vendor highlight
staff pick
brand spotlight
new & returning
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events
October Round Up Recipient
Co-op Owner Request: Possible Support Group?
Diane, a Basics Co-op Owner, wonders if other women with hair loss, propecia, dermatitis, or scalp psoriasis would be interested in meeting at Basics to discuss natural remedies. If interested, contact Diane at (608)554-3332.
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