Our monthly newsletter, The BloomingNews , is mailed to all members, including those who are paying on one of the two installment plans. Another tangible financial advantage of co-op membership is the reduced price offered every day to members on a large variety of products. The BloomingNews includes a list of all member specials each month, offering discounts on bulk items, health and beauty aids, household products, organic frozen foods, beverages, and so on. Beginning in 1997, BloomingFoods will distribute a patronage refund to all fully paid members during years when the co-op is sufficiently profitable. Our patronage rebate system returns a portion of all profits to members on the basis of the total amount of their yearly purchases.
Members are eligible to vote in board elections and on particular referendums.
They may run for the board of directors or serve on a co-op advisory committee. In joining the co-op, you help build an ethical and honest community owned business, one that is responsive to both its customers and staff.