Detroit Food Coop December Newsletter

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December Newsletter
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We're Looking for a Newsletter Editor!
After nearly a year of supporting the DPFC newsletter, Devin Culham is stepping away to pursue a new full-time position and start graduate school – and we need your help to fill her role!

"I had been a DPFC member for a year, but was looking for more ways to get involved," says Culham. "Being a part of the monthly newsletter was a great opportunity to learn more about the co-op and help share news and progress from this hardworking grassroots organization."

As newsletter editor, we're looking for someone who is:
  • Passionate about Black-led cooperative ideals
  • Enjoys writing and has a strong eye for detail
  • Has experience using MailChimp or similar e-mail marketing platforms
  • Can dedicate 3-5 hours per month
Sound like you? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!
 

December Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
 
Committees are part of the lifeblood of Detroit People's Food Co-op. They help to plan, strategize, and develop DPFC initiatives and will continue to be crucial as we grow and expand.

In December, we're continuing our initiative to increase the number of members who are involved in the co-op. If you currently serve on a committee, please talk to other members about your experience and encourage them to also join.

If you are not involved, this is your time. We need you! Cooperatives reflect the voices of their members.

Let your voice be heard by becoming a volunteer!

Membership and Outreach Committee

We are looking for enthusiastic people who have ideas for connecting with the community, engaging our membership, recruiting new members, planning events, and organizing volunteers.

Sound like you? We'd love to have you!

Our outreach efforts currently include:
  • Organizing DPFC information sessions
  • Tabling at popular community events
  • Co-hosting movie and game nights
  • Distributing postcards
  • Phone banking
  • Neighborhood canvassing
  • Socially-distanced on-site events
If you are passionate about community outreach and engagement, please consider joining the Membership and Outreach Committee!

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is headed by our board treasurer and works in partnership with a professional accounting firm. The purpose of the committee is to develop co-op budgets, policies, and procedures.

If you have a background in accounting, finance policies and procedures, budgets, or other related areas please reach out to become a Finance Committee volunteer!

Operations Committee

The focus of the Operations Committee is to hire the co-op general manager and to determine staffing decisions, store culture, product line, prepared foods options, COVID-19 protocols, online shopping platforms, and other store opening needs.

Consider joining this committee if you have a background in retail store operations.

Marketing and Communications Sub-Committee

The committee will be developing a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy for engaging member/owners and raising awareness about the co-op. We are looking for volunteers with backgrounds in traditional or social media, marketing, public relations, strategic communications, journalism, writing, or graphic design.

Reach out to find out how you can join the marketing and communications sub-committee!

Fundraising and Capital Campaigns Sub-Committee

The Fundraising and Capital Campaigns sub-committee is focused on generating additional finances to support the invaluable work of our committees and store opening costs.

Contact us if you have fundraising or grant writing experience.
 
 
Committee Information

Join our upcoming committee meetings to see cooperative values in action!
Membership and Outreach Committee

Current members: 1,402

Monthly General Membership Meeting
Second Monday of every month.
Dec. 13; 7-8:30 p.m.

The link will be emailed to all member/owners the evening before the meeting. The Detroit People's Food Co-op office is still closed but arrangements can always be made for those who have a need.

Contact 833-373-2313 for more information.

Operations Committee

Operations Committee Meetings
First and third Wednesday of every month.
Dec. 1 and Dec. 15; 6-7:00 p.m.

Please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to serve on this committee.

Finance Committee

Monthly Finance Committee
Meeting Second Wednesday of every month.
Dec. 8; 10:30-11:30 AM

Please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to serve on this committee.

The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors Meeting
Third Sunday of every month.
Dec. 19; 1-2:30 p.m.

Members are welcome to observe but it is a working meeting for the board. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the meeting link.

The link will be emailed the evening before the meeting. Please note, meetings may only be attended by member/owners at this time.
 
 

Each One, Bring One: Membership Campaign


Invite someone to join DPFC to help us reach our goal of 2000 members/owners! 

We're asking current DPFC members to reach out to their local networks to help us increase membership. In November, we gained 72 new members for a current total of 1,402 member/owners.

Research shows that grocery cooperatives that open with at least 2,000 members/owners have been found to be more successful long-term, more sustainable, and more likely to stay open. Food cooperatives thrive when there is deep community support and a robust shopper base!

To participate, start by talking about the co-op with your family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, fellow gym-goers, and anyone you come into contact with over the next several weeks.

Want to host a co-op party at your home or place of business? We'll support you!

Someone from the board will visit to discuss the mission of the co-op and the benefits of joining. For more information, e-mail us to attend your co-op membership event.

Know someone that's already interested in becoming a member? Ask them to join via the website. Once they've confirmed their membership with you, contact us so we can add your name to the drawing.

Anyone who refers a new member will be entered into a drawing for a Nutribullet or air fryer. Members who refer two or more new members will be entered to win double the prizes!
 
 
Additional Resources

Anti-Racist Work Group Meeting
First Monday of every month.
Dec. 6, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Detroit People's Food Co-op, rooted in the historic tradition of Black cooperatives, was founded by Black Detroiters as a solution to anti-Black capitalism and food apartheid.

The Anti-Racist Work Group recognizes and upholds the vision and practice of DPFC Black leadership. Our mission is to dismantle white supremacy and white privilege through education, accountability, relationships, and reparations within the context of the co-op.

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information about this group. 
 
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