Sunday, February 22, 2015

Why a blog?


Why a blog?

Our Facebook page and website offer two perspectives of who we are, but I felt that our ongoing story needed to be told with words and images in yet another way.

When?
I will be posting 2-3 times a month.

What do I have to say?

Well this will unfold organically, but here are a few thoughts as we begin:


1. "Our co-op story is really YOUR story?"

By this I mean that Clipper City Co-op exists to bring the community together.  As a democratic organization our owner/members ARE the Co-op.  So, this blog will
tell many stories.  
  • Who is growing and producing food?
  • What are the needs of our families and individual
  • Who are our community members?


2. Love of Neighbor:

Local support of our neighbors will enhance our local economy and our individual well-being at the same time.

  • Who are our neighbors?  
  • Why might it make sense to buy a locally produced bar of soap, or bag of greens, rather than one produced by a large corporation in some far away place?  
  • How can we do this together?


3. The Food Movement:

There is positive change in the air!  OUR health depends on taking control of our food.  

  • Who is making this happen, and how can we take part? 
From our own steering committee members to the people starting community gardens and health task forces, I will tell you what I know about and I also hope to learn from you. What is going on in YOUR neck of the woods? We will find ways to start a two way conversation.

Who am I?
Jill Iverson - A founding member of the Clipper City Co-op Steering Committee and I will be the voice of the blog, but will encourage others to write stories or share photos.

Feel free to read my bio on the Clipper City Co-op  website for more information, but in a nutshell I am a foodie, a chef, a lover of community, a gardener, a long term co-op owner/member, a mother of two sons, a wife, a sailor, a veteran, an artist, and most importantly, I am YOUR neighbor. Thanks for taking the time to look in.
         
Yours in community,
                         
 Jill


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