Cambridge Food Co-op Blog

NEW MEMBERSHIP POLICY – Effective on March 1, 2010

The Co-op’s new membership policy took effect on March 1, 2010. Please look over the new categories and
think about where you belong! You may change your category at any time. Please do spread the word to
people you know who patronize the co-op but are not members that they now have more choices! The
managers report that the new card system is working smoothly. If you have questions regarding membership
policies please do not hesitate to ask the managers or a member of the board.

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:

WORKING MEMBERSHIP – (single or double)

• annual member-owner equity fee of $20 per household, non-refundable
• register discount of 15%
• membership card kept at register
• pre-order discount : single membership cost plus 20%; double membership cost plus 10%
• single membership requires one 3 and ¾ hour shift per month per household
• double membership requires two 3 and ¾ hour shifts per month per household

SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP – (non-working)

• annual member-owner equity fee of $20 per household, non-refundable
• register discount of 2%
• membership card kept at register
• pre-order discount cost plus 35%
• no work requirement

SUPER WORKER MEMBERSHIP – (committed weekly shift worker)

• annual member-owner equity fee of $20 per household, non-refundable
• register discount of 22%
• membership card kept at register
• pre-order discount cost plus 10%
• available to a limited number of members by application to the managers

LIFETIME SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP (may be supporting or working)

• one-time equity investment fee of $500 or more, non-refundable
• register discount depends of whether supporting or working (2% or 15%)
• membership card kept at register
• pre-order discount depends on whether supporting or working

ALL MEMBERSHIPS

• Membership cards kept at register to be presented at checkout.
• Members experiencing financial hardship may apply to the managers for a waiver of the annual fee. They will be asked to work an extra shift during that year.
• Regularly-scheduled special discount offerings and sale events will be offered throughout the year for all members.

For more information, pick-up the new Cambridge Food Co-op Membership Options flyer at the Co-op store
or visit our website at www.cambridgefoodcoop.com