June 2021
your monthly Basics Co-op news
New Co-op Owners
Katherine Arnaud-Leblanc
Kyle Barthelemy
Dana Basch
Robert Clark III
Susan DeGarmo
Diane Flinn
Kelly Gardner
Aaron Johnson
Jean Johnson
Katie Kruse
Linda Pechnik
Kelly Possehl
Richard Powell
Cristina Ramirez
Molly Rice
Bill Sachse
Judy Schmidt
Jody Tijerina
Todd Wescott
Staff Anniversaries
Thank you for your dedication to the co-op!
Not pictured: Gail, 2 years
board election results
Congratulations and welcome to Lindsey Jozefiak, our newest Basics Board member, and welcome back to Jenny Neuville.
Lindsey Jozefiak
Jenny Neuville
We look forward to Lindsey and Jenny’s contributions over the next two years. Thank you to Fern Rasmussen for running. Learn more about the Basics Board here.
spring refresh continues
Last month we expanded fresh meat and fresh plant-based choices, and reorganized aisles 2-4. Here’s what we’re working on now…
New Awning A new awning for the front of the store is on order from our friends at Northrop Awning Company and will be installed soon.
Deli Menu Update By mid-month the deli will offer made-to-order grilled cheese and hot dog meals for kids, and 7 new grilled paninis! Examples: MKE - gardiniera (pickled veggies), melted WI mozzarella cheese, and tomato, with garlic aioli. Bestie V. - Benevolent Bacon (vegan), spinach, and tomato, with Vegenaise.
Online Ownership Payments Beginning June 7th, purchase a new Co-op Ownership or make an installment payment from the comfort of your own home! Links will be posted on the Join page.
Coming Soon: The Community Room may reopen as soon as July. Click here to be added to the call list when rentals resume.
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local vendor highlight
staff pick
new & returning
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Did you know?
Juneteenth (Freedom Day, Jubilee Day)
Co-op Principle #5 is Education, Training and Information. We seek to educate ourselves and others so that we can help create a just and equitable future for our Co-op Owners and our community.
June 19, 1865 is the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received the news of the Emancipation Proclamation. “It has been recorded that many of the newly freed people began to celebrate with prayers, songs and dancing! June 19th has become known as Juneteenth and for over 150 years African Americans and others have celebrated this occasion.” - A Guide to Juneteenth, YMCA Rock County
As with most celebrations, Juneteenth gatherings are often enhanced with food traditions. “You’ll find soul food favorites like fried chicken, collard greens, and potato salad at any Juneteenth celebration, but it’s the red rice, red sausage, red velvet cake and red fruit punch that really make it an official Juneteenth…” - Why Red Food & Drinks Are Consumed on Juneteenth & 8 Recipes You Can Make at Home, SheKnows Food & Recipes
For those interested in participating locally, community events are planned in Beloit and Stoughton, and YMCA Rock County will co-host an educational event online.
events
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