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January 26, 2001--SuperMarket Coop e-Update
#27
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Well it is hard to believe
we are nearing the end of January, 2001! Spring will be upon
us any time now. :) But the cold weather has not made anyone
lethargic. There has been some real forward movement on the strategic
process behind the SuperMarket Project.
Monday morning, the strategic
design team for the SuperMarket Project will be having a multi-state
conference call. Representatives on the call come from participating
cooperatives and the RC Board. We will be focusing on the development
of the Virtual CSA (community supported agriculture) concept,
as well as continuing to move on our long range business plan.
Much of that information comes
to us from a producer survey coordinated before the holidays.
In addition to understanding exactly what product we have out
there, we are also surveying the level of interest in a sustainable
business structure that will succeed the Rural Coalition as caretaker
of the project.
A quick thanks to those of
you who got back to me with your impressions of the Virtual CSA.
I understand a year long commitment might be too long and the
investment of $350 to $400 in one lump might be too much for
some. Although we would begin with my personal favorite, a pilot
phase, which tends to begin slowly and with the lightest administrative
investment, I will try to investigate quarterly payment options
to include those of us on a tighter budget and those who prefer
shorter commitments.
The question then becomes,
would you be willing to pay a bit more for that service? And
would you allow us to automatically bill your card each quarter,
or would you prefer invoices? let me know at rbond@ruralco.org
Jamil continued to put up
the new Mississippi products this week. All one of a kind, they
do some really fun work and the latest aprons have a definite
retro feel. Click
here to take a look.
And in an experiment to see
if the products appear more clearly if modeled, I allowed myself
to be the guinea pig. Check
out this link. It may be the only time you see me associated
with a cooking accessory.
Thanks again for all your
suggestions as we continue to work for a more just food system,
In cooperation,
Rebecca Bond
SuperMarket Project Manager
A project of The Rural Coalition
1012 14th Street NW Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-7160 Fax (202) 628-7165
Toll Free 1-866-RURAL-80
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