Redesigned our cashier stations and checkout lines
Our redesign allowed for two additional cashier stations and a speedier checkout line. We even added an express lane for those shopping for just a few items during our busiest hours.
Redeveloped new member orientations
The need to redevelop our new member orientations stemmed from new members increasingly unable to attend a two hour member orientation, creating a backlog of new members waiting to become active members. New members can now become active members in as little as 24 hours once they complete the 10 minute member orientation.
Held our first Membership Appreciation Day
Our Membership Department is looking to make this an annual event. A big thanks to our members who helped us throughout the day and to Bartram's Garden for allowing us to use their space.
Created a Membership Bulletin
You can now find all member related information - including working-member interest forms, membership info, and event flyers - on the east wall by the Member Services Desk.
Began the search for a Transitional GM
For most of our 40+ years of operation, we have been collectively managed. This past year, however, we implemented an interim co-management team to address some of the challenges associated with rapid staff and sales growth. We would like to thank Jamila Medley, who worked with us as our Organizational Development Coordinator until September, and Sam McCormick, our Operations Coordinator who will be leaving us mid-January, for their time spent growing and supporting Mariposa.
Early next year, we are seeking to hire a longer-term Transitional General Manager who can meet financial, operational, and strategic planning goals while working with staff to design and implement a new, sustainable democratic management structure. This position will begin in the spring of 2016 and will be contracted through the end of 2019. Upon recommendation of the Management Structure Committee, the Board has named Bull Gervasi, our current Facilities and Produce Coordinator, as the Interim General Manager until we hire a longer-term Transitional General Manager. Read more about Bull's interim role.
2015 in Review: Co-op News Round-Up
Temple’s Student-Run Rad Dish Co-op Opens Locally Sourced Cafe
PPA Approves Taxi Worker Co-op Following Threat of Lawsuit
How Cooperative Grocery Stores are Bringing Food Access to Low-Income Neighborhoods
These Nine People Gave Up the Middle-Class Dream. Was It Worth It?
Co-ops are Ready For Their Close Up
A Case for a Cooperative Economy
PACA and local food co-ops receive $25,000 USDA grant
