[BCN] general coop outreach, and Harvest

Thu Jan 11 18:21:02 EST 2007

Then does anyone know how I could obtain the un-updated list?  Or know of 
any coops other than those listed at bostoncoop.net, the Franklin St. Coop, 
and the Cambridge Coop?  (I ask both because of the Harvest discussion and 
so that we might use this opportunity to attempt to compile an updated 
list.)

-Tom
Franklin St. Coop

>From: Adam Rosi-Kessel <adam at rosi-kessel.org>
>To: T B <pfadfa at hotmail.com>
>CC: bcn at lists.bostoncoop.net
>Subject: Re: [BCN] harvest
>Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:35:46 -0500
>
>There used to be such a list, but it hasn't been updated in several
>years. You can see the list of coops on the front page of
><http://bostoncoop.net> -- they should all have contact information.
>
>My guess is anyone from any coop that would be likely to participate in
>this meeting is already subscribed to this email list. There are nearly
>200 people subscribed here.
>
>On 1/11/2007 5:28 PM, T B wrote:
> > So, right now here's where it's at: I have a total of 9 attendees
> > (including Jeff) at this point.  I also agree that some sort off meeting
> > should happen, even if it's not the kind Jeff proposed.  But it would be
> > good to have more people from more co-ops attending.  Is there some kind
> > of list of all the coops in the Boston area (preferably with contact 
>info)?
> >
> > -Tom
> > Franklin St. Coop
> >
> >> From: tania <porfeandamos at post.harvard.edu>
> >> To: bcn at lists.bostoncoop.net
> >> Subject: Re: [BCN] harvest
> >> Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:18:01 -0500
> >>
> >> I agree I"d like to meet regardless.  I think we have at least 3 from 
>my
> >> coop (Franklin St. in Allston) who'd like to be part of such a
> >> discussion.
> >>
> >> Tania
> >>
> >> On 1/10/07, Joshua Laskin <joshualaskin at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>   In case there aren't quite ten of us who want
> >>> to meet, I'd still be interested in meeting with
> >>> any number to discuss Harvest, even if Jeff can't
> >>> make it.
> >>>   He makes a good point, that our preconceptions,
> >>> of what a 'Co-op' is, may be pure fiction.  We're
> >>> not tripping through Oz anymore, Toto--but we
> >>> also don't need to be stuck in Kansas.
> >>>
> >>> Joshua Laskin
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --- Jeff Rosenblum <rosenblum.jeff at gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> >
> >>> > All:
> >>> >
> >>> > Is someone is interested enough to set up some
> >>> > sort of workshop session
> >>> > regarding Harvest?  Invite a current board
> >>> > member (I know many of them),
> >>> > invite me (former board president), Josh who
> >>> > has been following Harvest
> >>> > issues for years, and I can recommend others.
> >>> > You can use my office
> >>> > space in Central Sq (see link below) for a
> >>> > meeting.
> >>> >
> >>> > This will allow anyone to ask any questions
> >>> > they want and begin learning
> >>> > about what Harvest Coop is all about.  There
> >>> > are many many many many
> >>> > things that people don't know about Harvest.
> >>> > People assume a lot about
> >>> > Harvest just because it has the word "coop" in
> >>> > the title.  It just not as
> >>> > simple as "Whole Foods is a corporation and
> >>> > Harvest is community owned".
> >>> > I wish it were.
> >>> >
> >>> > Having been on the board for 5 years, and
> >>> > having worked with many others
> >>> > in the food coop network across the US, I feel
> >>> > I have a lot of
> >>> > understanding and ideas.
> >>> >
> >>> > One note, Josh is incorrect in his
> >>> > characterization of my lack of
> >>> > interest in membership programs.  Context is
> >>> > important.  When I was on the
> >>> > board, there were extremely urgent matters to
> >>> > be dealt with in the short
> >>> > term.  And I was not able to get buy-in by the
> >>> > rest of the board on my
> >>> > longer term vision for Harvest.
> >>> >
> >>> > All of this is best discussed in person, so
> >>> > this is my last commentary
> >>> > over email.  Face to face discussion is needed
> >>> > for effective and lasting
> >>> > social change.
> >>> >
> >>> > If someone sets up a meeting and can ensure
> >>> > that it is well attended (at
> >>> > least 10 people, preferably from housing
> >>> > coops), I would be happy to
> >>> > share my time.  I really encourage people who
> >>> > care to get involved.  That
> >>> > is the only way.  Opening your mind to be able
> >>> > to apply values to a
> >>> > business is key.  Things have changed since
> >>> > the 70s when food coops first
> >>> > started.  We need a new way for the new times.
> >>> >
> >>> > I have started a new nonprofit re:
> >>> > transportation advocacy so am quite
> >>> > busy. http://www.livablestreets.info
> >>> >
> >>> > But I have been involved in food coops for
> >>> > some 20 years since college,
> >>> > and am very committed to the concept, and
> >>> > really want it to succeed
> >>> > (that's why I joined the board), so would be
> >>> > pleased to share my
> >>> > experiences and knowledge.
> >>> >
> >>> > Jeff
> >>> > Bishop Allen Drive Coop
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