Our newsletter is also available on our website in English and French
June 2009
Message to Members
Ferme du Zéphyr market: beginning in mid June, Ferme du Zéphyr will be selling local and organic fruits and vegetables at the Coop on Thursdays, from 3 PM to 7 PM, and Saturdays.
New online: check out our growing selection of Druide personal care products.
Look Up gallery artist of the month: Ondine Guralnick (www.ondine.ca)
***Please note that the Coop will be closed on Wednesday, June 24 (National Holiday).
Events 
To sign up for an event, please call or visit the Co-op. Unless indicated, events are bilingual and free. For more information, visit our website.
JUN 1
Monday 1 June, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
(Coop la Maison Verte)
The Taste of Peace: from Palestine to Québec (in English)
Robert Massoud will share the reality of life in Palestine and bring a message of peace and hope. Join us to hear the story of Zatoun (Arabic word for "olive") which includes farming under military occupation, fair trade, the development of cooperative structures and civil society, bridge-building, and much more. Robert’s presentation will include an olive-oil tasting and time for conversation. For more information on Zatoun, please visit www.zatoun.com.
JUN 9
Tuesday 9 June, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
(Coop la Maison Verte)
Worm Composting Workshop
Learn all you need to know about worm composting from the experts!
JUN 10
Wednesday 10 June, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
(Coop la Maison Verte)
Solar Energy for Your Home: Accessible and Affordable!
Access Energy invites you to an information session where you can learn more about solar thermal energy and how we can help you form a buyers group to install a system in your home. For more information, please visit www.accesenergie.ca.
JUN 16
Tuesday 16 June, 6:30pm to 9:00pm
(Coop la Maison Verte)
Coop la Maison verte Annual General Meeting
To view the convocation and agenda, please visit our website.
New Products
Zatoun olive oil soap bars AND greeting cards
Taking Root papaya tree seed starter kit
June Member Specials
25% off New Wave Enviro 600 ml water bottles
Eco Logic
An important message from the Coop
On Tuesday, June 16, at 6:30 PM, Coop la Maison verte will hold its Annual General Meeting for 2008. The AGM is an important time to reflect on our work, ask questions and look for ways to improve the Coop and get involved as members. This is really the key work of the Coop. Indeed, it is one of the things that sets us apart from almost all conventional retail business.
Members contribute to the Coop in myriad ways. User and support members purchase products (a few have a coffee every day), help with the websites, help in the store and serve on the Board of Directors. Worker members work to build the Coop business. They serve on the Board, and serve coffee. They fill soap bins, build websites and organize events. They also attend Annual General Meetings. This member involvement is crucial to the ongoing sustainability of the Coop.
So please join us as we review last year and look forward to the year ahead. It should prove to be an interesting and inspiring evening. To view the convocation and agenda, please visit our website.
PS There will be snacks!
Eco Logic is a place for members to write or suggest articles about environment or community-related subjects. Email your ideas to newsletter@cooplamaisonverte.com
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