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of Operation Gift Cards JUNE 2008: A Sampler of recent suggestions of general interest ... and our answers:
When do we get the rebate checks? I thought it was soon.
The first year of the patronage rebate program just ended with the end of our fiscal year (April 26) so now comes inventory, then the accountants do their stuff, then the auditors check in. The checks should go out be around September – IF WE HAVE YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS! If you have moved since you joined, and not let us know, we can’t send you the check. If you are not sure, email me your name and current address at cdurkin@harvest.coop, and I will check to be sure we have the correct address for you. Thanks again for your support!
Why don’t you CHARGE for bags instead of giving a bag discount?
The effect of that would be to make people go shop elsewhere where they don’t charge for bags, and that wouldn’t be good for the health of your co-op – (also, see the article in this issue about paper vs. plastic). In the last fiscal year which ended April 26, 2008, Harvest gave back over $7,000 in bag refunds. Now that we have doubled the bag discount to 10¢ per bag, it makes more sense to bring your own bag(s) when you shop at Harvest.
Where did all the baby stuff go that used to be in aisle 4 (in Cambridge)
The food went to the closest endcap (that’s grocery store lingo for the shelves at the end of the aisle), along with the Tushies (I just wanted to use the word Tushies) . The personal care stuff (bubble bath, shampoo, etc.) is in the personal care aisle near the end on the right as you face the back of the store. With the growing interest in green cleaners, detergents, etc., we had to expand the cleaning section.
I got the Co-op coupon book in the mail last month (April), and I am trying to cut down on the junk mail I get (nothing personal). Can I please get off the mailing list? I can pick up a coupon book when I come in the store.
No offence taken. I can relate. I have just “un-joined” a couple groups – one for too much mail, and another for giving my info to another group.
I can put your mailing address on the “limited” list, which means the only mail you get will be the patronage rebate check going out this fall, and the Annual Member Dinner and Meeting Announcement (save that date! Wednesday, October 29!).
But this is important. If we do not have your current address, you will not get your patronage rebate check. If you are not sure, email me with your current address. Thanks!
