Membership News - June, 2010

by Naomi Jackson, Membership Coordinator

Mayfest follow-up

Thank you to all the people who volunteered their time for the Mayfest weekend. The plant tenders and mini-fair volunteers bravely endured bone-chilling temperatures, and the cashiers deftly worked their way through a mind-boggling list of plant prices. Your contributions are very much appreciated!

After adding up the number of Mayfest weekends that have been cold, rainy, or both, we are looking at a change in format for next year, with more focus on indoor sales and food-sampling.

Volunteers: looking for a shift?

Did you know that you can request a dedicated shift? Choose a time that works for you (for example, the first Monday of the month, 9–12). Leave me a note in the Membership Coordinator envelope, or e-mail me at naomi@hampdenparkcoop.com

Silent auction for food shelf

We had a silent auction at Mayfest, featuring donations from local businesses. The auction raised $193 for the Midway Food Shelf. Many thanks to the businesses and individuals that made donations for the auction: Shag Studio, Cocoon House, Twin Cities Reptiles, The Edge Coffee House, Sherry Minnick, Hampden Park Co-op, Keys Cafe, Sharrrett's Liquor, Barbara Morghon, and Swift School of Music.

Carrot thermometer

Have you been wondering about the not-quite-full fund-raising carrot posted on our south wall? We will soon begin phase two of our fund raising efforts, to top off the carrot and meet our initial fund-raising goal of $200,000. We have about $65,000 to go. Watch for more information.