A warm winter welcome to my wonderful woolly weaders! I spoke to my Brisbanite sister this afternoon and she was complaining that it was too cold. Mmm... yes... don't you hate it when it's a chilly 22 degrees outside! Its my second winter away from Canberra and I still have the expectation that when I look out to a grey day in the morning I'll need to brace myself against the frosty air when I step outside. Still a good time to start testing those soup recipes I say!
Now, since my greeting seems to suggest I'm writing to sheepies, I'd like you all to follow me into the news...
News
Fairtrade Coffee & Tea Tasting!
From Suzie
We’ll be taking a break from study on Wednesday June 10th (STUVAC week) between 10-11am to try Fairtrade Coffee & Tea from around the world at Thoughtful Foods.
Come join us for a Free tasting session of Fairtrade organic coffee from East Timor, Columbia, PNG, Ethiopia and Mexico, and Fairtrade organic teas from Sri Lanka. Decaf will be available and there will be Aussie tea and coffee to try as well as tasty treats for sale at our bake stall.
Come join us for a Free tasting session of Fairtrade organic coffee from East Timor, Columbia, PNG, Ethiopia and Mexico, and Fairtrade organic teas from Sri Lanka. Decaf will be available and there will be Aussie tea and coffee to try as well as tasty treats for sale at our bake stall.
Also we’re looking for one more person to help out on the day, and one more espresso machine to borrow for the day. If you can help with either of these things e-mail us at orders@thoughtfulfoods.org.au!
Boxes!
From Andrew
I have to send a very special thank you out to those lovely people who have been bringing along boxes for Thursdays. We've had about the right amount of $10 and $20 sized boxes for the past few weeks. Keep bringing them in though!
As for all the other box sizes, we're finding our stock levels very small each week. The best way we can think of to combat this crisis is to ask people to bring their own bags to take their vegetables home in and leave the boxes behind. Please remember to pack a few empty bags with you when you drop by!
Also: we may have some spare, donated bags in the shop if you'd like to use one - ask a coordinator where they live if you're interested.)
Opening Hours Over Winter
From Andrew
It is now the beginning of week 12. This means this is the final week that we are open on Tuesday and Wednesday. From next week to the week ending 17 July we will only be open Thursday between 9am and 6pm.
Semester two coordinator positions - we want you
From Andrew
Coordinator positions are extremely fun and are probably a lot less difficult and demanding than you'd expect - especially with a large, supportive team. We plan to begin discussing the semester two coordinator roster very shortly. If you are even slightly interested in becoming a coordinator in the near future, or if you may like to take on a little more responsibility as a volunteer, please let Andrew (info@thoughtfulfoods.org.au) know by the end of this week. (We will then make sure any coordinator training which needs to happen can be done before the end of the break.)
e-Waste Collection
From Suzie
There is a box on the coffee table in the co-op for small items (CDs, batteries etc.) of e-waste which will be picked up and taken to Sydney city council's e-waste depot by the lovely Fernanda. If you would like to bring in any small items of e-waste you have lying around the house, please do so before Thursday 11th June.
Position Available for Semester 2 - Bread Order Person
From Andrew
At the end of winter, Megan, our lovely bread ordering person, is going on maternity leave. (Be sure to wish her all the best!) This means we'll be in need of someone to take over her role for semester 2. It would involve checking bread once (if!) it arrives on Thursday mornings, and ordering through our supplier any time on Friday or Monday. Please let Andrew (info@thoughtfulfoods.org.au) know if you are interested or if you have any questions.
Regular Items:
Yoga
Free yoga is on Thursday - 2pm outside the co-op.
Eggs
Place egg orders before Tuesday and pay for them when you pick them up. If you can't make it into the shop to place your order, you can email it to eggs@thoughtfulfoods.org.au. Eggs are $3.60 per dozen and may receive a member or volunteer discount.
Fruit & Veg
Please get all orders in by midday on Wednesday. All order must be paid for in advance - money placed inside order form.
Boxes can be picked up between 2pm and 5pm on Thursday. If you can not get your box before 5pm, please call the shop on 9385 6097. If you have any questions about the process, please email veggies@thoughtfulfoods.org.au or speak to a volunteer in the shop during opening hours.
Bread
Bread arrives on Thursday morning and must be picked up that day before 5pm. Place orders (and pay in advance) by the end of the previous Thursday. Orders must include your membership number. Please talk to a volunteer in the shop if you'd like to place an order. If you'd like to see a price list, please see the bread page on our website (http://thoughtfulfoods.org.
Questions? Email bread@thoughtfulfoods.org.au or speak to a volunteer during opening hours.
Training
If you haven't had a training session, and you want to volunteer, come by for a one hour session from 11am or 3pm on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Weekly Meeting
Weekly meetings are held in the ARC building from 6pm every Wednesday.
Community
CITY TALKS 2009 Sydney & New Orleans: The role of city governments in adapting to climate change - 11 June
Join New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin, City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP, Professor Tim Flannery and Professor Edward Blakely for an evening of forward-thinking discussion on how all cities must plan for a sustainable future and take leadership in the global response to climate change.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.
National Climate Emergency Rally (Sydney) - 13 June
Be part of the climate solution!
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.
2009 Sydney Film Festival - 3-14 June
http://www.sff.org.au/default.
http://www.sff.org.au/default.
City of Sydney's World Environment Day cycling breakfast - 5 June
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.
And for anyone that really doesn't want to leave their plants behind...
http://www.instructables.com/
http://www.instructables.com/
That's all folks, have a great week!
Joey