A CALL TO ARMS (AND LEGS,...) Hello again to new and old members alike! This is a BIG REMINDER that all systems are go: From approximately the 5th or 6th March we will have 4 weeks to get our shop (located at 23 Whistler Street, Manly) fitted up, our staffing organised - basically to get everything ready to be open for business at the beginning of April. Most importantly we will need all the help we can get to help with the renovations and fitting of the shop - whether that is anyone who can help provide materials or just people to come along in the evenings and the weekends to lend a hand - no experience necessary! Remember, the success of your food co-op depends on the work you put in and secondly that your work is rewarded by a discount on future purchases of goods in the shop and last not least your membership is based on a minimum work contribution of two hours per every three months. Only if you donít get the chance to fill in the questionaire, but have the time to help please ring Keelah Lam on 9948 1311 In addition, our second priority is organising people to work in the shop. Whether or not you've had prior shop front experience, we ask you to think about times when you could possibly work. We'll be drafting up a work schedule, so get in first with your preferences.

On that note, we'll be running 'Food Co-Op' training to educate people about co-ops and how they're run in conjunction with Alfalfa House in Newtown. The first is on the 9th March, so contact Keelah if you are interested - NOW is the time to learn more about your Co-op. BUSHDANCE We held our first social event, our bush dance, on Saturday 8th of February. It was a great success (we raised $500) and was enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Thanks to the bush band Off The Wall Bushdances (Gary and Carol Crees) who provided such wonderful music and showed those of us with two left feet how to do the jig. Keep an eye out for more events to come. Through our meetings and promotional activities to date, we have found that there is broad support for a shop to provide healthy, environmentally friendly, locally grown food for the local community. In providing Manly with the supply of healthy food alternatives we also assist in the education of practical and responsible food consumption. At a time Manly Council is concerned that it may not be able to continue it's re-cycling program because of costs, please remember we aim to provide organically grown food and natural products without producing waste. That means when you come and shop with us you need to bring your own containers. We aim to clean up Australia every day. Take care and see y'all real soon now.

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DEAR MEMBERS, A lot needs to be done and all your help is needed. Everybody of us has valuable skills which will make the food co-op work. Please fill in the questionnaire and return it to Food Co-op Manly     c/o The Manly Environment Centre     18 Whistler Street, Manly NSW 2095 by mail (or deliver directly) URGENT! 1. Shop Work Serving and talking to customers, working the till, restocking the shelves, weighing, answer the phone, cleaning etc. Have you worked in a shop before     YES    NO Would you be prepared to do a few hours training in order to be able to work in the shop?     YES    NO How many hours could you work in the shop?    ______hours    Each week           Every 2nd week    Every 3rd week    Every 4th week Other ____________________________ Time of day:_______________________ (eg 10 am to 12 pm or 12pm to 4 pm etc) Please give day(s) of the week (underline preferred day) _________________________________ For how long can you realistically make this commitment?    For 3 months    For 6 months    For the rest of the year. 2. Skills for Shop Renovation Indicate special skills you have___________________________________________ Indicate if you are prepared to do labouring work     YES    NO How many hours? __________________ Day of the week or specific dates in March/April _________________________________ Time of day________________________ 3. Other skills like accounting, typing/word processing, doing research on nutrition, help with newsletter etc.

JOBS TO BE DONE
WALL FOUNDATION Set foundation Cure foundation HEBEL WALL Deliver materials Set wall Render Cure render WALL PAINTING Organise Paint Paint except Hebel Paint Hebel wall, 1st coat Paint Hebel wall, 2nd coat FLOORING Deliver Materials Lay-out vinyl floor	SHELVING + FITTINGS Source Materials Deliver Materials Install Shelves Install fittings INSTALL STOCK Order stock Have stock delivered Put stock into shelves etc Develop price lists/labels DEVELOP STAFF ROSTER "Shop-fitting" Staff Shop staff SOFTWARE SET-UP Clarify needs w/designer Install software in shop MEMBERS Database update Design and production of Cards Writing and producing newsletter