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DEC 2014 | FOOD FEED PHARMACY HARDWARE FASHIONS GAS BARS PETROLEUM | ottercoop.com
FROM EVERYONE AT OTTER CO-OP!
Otter Co-op Comes to Chilliwack
REMEMBERING JOHN WATT 1931-2014
John became a member of Otter Co-op in 1966. He ran for the Board of Directors in 2003 and served three terms which ended in 2009. During those years John served as Board President twice. After taking the mandatory one year off, John ran again in 2010 and received another three year term and then again in 2013 where he received the one year term which ended in May of 2014. John felt the Co-op was an excellent store and enjoyed the friendly helpful attitude of the staff. He said the feeling one gets in the store is terribly important to make the Co-op a desirable place to shop. He felt the patronage refund was a very nice bonus as well. When chairing the elections committee John took the job very seriously in trying to recruit or find out why someone took an interest in running for the Otter Co-op Board, always trying to promote the best for Otter Co-op. He was also a very valued member of the Finance Committee. John was one of those people that you meet in your life that you don’t forget. He would often stop by my office to pick up his Director mail and share stories about his past adventures, his family or his travels with his wife Mary. He was usually gone just as quickly, but not before he asked about my family or making sure all was well with me. I will miss answering my phone to hearing his booming voice, “Mrs. Mc. How are you? Followed by a short conversation and then he was done, “ok bye bye.” It always left me smiling. On behalf of everyone at Otter Co-op I would like to extend our deepest Sympathy to John’s wife Mary and the entire Watt Family. John was a dedicated Member, Director and Friend. He will be greatly missed. Merilee McAuley, Executive Assistant to the General Manager
It was a beautiful sunny morning , the perfect setting for the Grand Opening of our new Bulk Petroleum/Gas Bar facility in Chilliwack. General Manager Jack Nicholson welcomed everyone in attendance and thanked them for coming to share in the opening of this $17 million facility. The project started with the purchase of the property in 2012 and then the ground breaking ceremony in February of 2014 to the opening December 8, 2014. Federated Co-operatives Ltd District Director Doug Potentier was present to say a few words as well as the Acting Mayor of Chilliwack, Jason Lum. You will find an Oil Warehouse, Bulk Storage, Cardlock, Gas Bar/Convenience Store and offices at this facility. Otter Co-op is still looking for a tenant for a 1400 sq. ft. rental outlet to join us. It took a lot of people to make this project open today and we would like to say a big Pictured here at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of our “Thank You” to Greg Hallett – Petroleum Division Progress Way Gas Bar is Manager Jaymie Lockhurst and Manager, Mike Will – Retail Division Manager and Acting Chilliwack Mayor Jason Lum. their entire team. Congratulations!
Stay Warm This Winter! Sign up for automatic delivery on your home heating oil and receive a $25 credit/year for the next five years. That’s $125 credit to you! For more information contact our Petroleum Department Aldergrove: 604 607 6912 or Chilliwack: 1 855 668 2667. $25 Bonus if signed up by January 1, 2015. Some Conditions Apply.
Mt. Lehman Gas Bar makes EIGHT!
And Chilliwack makes NINE!
Sherry has been with Otter Co-op since 1999. She started as a cashier and worked her way to the Customer Service Manager. Sherry recently took the Gas Bar Manager Training Program and has taken on the role as Manager of Otter’s eighth Gas Bar location at 30419 Blue Ridge Drive, Abbotsford. Congratulations Sherry! This location offers a convenience store, gas and diesel as well has a Pizza 24 location which offers great pizza at a great price.
Jaymie came to work at Otter in November of 2012 with a background in C-Stores & Gas Bars. Jaymie also took the FCL Gas Bar Management Training Program and just this morning (December 8) successfully opened Otter’s ninth Gas Bar at 44046 Progress Way in Chilliwack. Congratulations Jaymie!
Food Bank ASK ABOUT THE GOOD BYE TO HUNGER BAGS Once again we will be preparing the Good Bye to Hunger Bags. These bags are filled with an assortment of groceries for families that visit the Food Bank. We have prepared $5 $10 $20 grocery bags and would be happy to make up any amount requested. These Good Bye to Hunger Bags are convenient and always much needed by our local Food Banks. These bags are located by Customer Service in the Retail Centre. Ask any of our cashiers as they would be happy to assist you. Let’s All Do Our Part to Help the Local Food Bank. Thank you for your continued support.