Langley Times, March 10, 2015 by Black Press Media Group

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MARCH 2015 | ottercoop.com

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Susan Dodd OTTER CO-OP DIRECTOR

Otter Co-op’s Board of Directors attended the 87th Annual Meeting of Federated Co-operatives on February 28 to March 2 in cold, chilly and sunny Saskatoon along with representatives from 212 Co-ops in Western Canada. In somewhat challenging times Co-ops are becoming more and more diversiﬁed and continue to be a value to the consumer. At his address to delegates CEO Scott Banda talked about the

Pharmacy Hours MON-FRI 9AM-7PM; SAT 9AM-5PM SUN 11AM-5PM; CLOSED STAT HOLIDAYS

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MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-6PM | SATURDAY 9AM-5PM SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS CLOSED

There were many speakers from different members of the FCL Leadership Team. Many spoke of how Co-ops are evolving and continuing to grow with clear responses to change. Retail viability, proﬁtability, market growth and talent development are priorities that will set the standard in Co-op consumer excellence. On Sunday evening FCL held a dinner for the delegates and had a presentation of the “VOYAGER” the Six String Nation guitar that is built entirely of pieces of Canadian history; the idea of Jowi Taylor, a radio host and producer. Pierre Trudeau’s canoe paddle is the tone bar, Paul Henderson’s hockey stick is part of the pick guard, and the sacred golden spruce of Haida Gwaii forms the face. A tiny piece

MON-FRI 5AM - 11PM WEEKENDS & STAT HOLIDAYS 6AM-11PM

As Otter Co-op continues to grow it is important that we have a well trained employee and leadership team who are willing and able to execute the idea that customers are at the heart of our business. The entire team at Otter Co-op do a great job in moving the business forward. As we continue to grow, Co-op is not a logo on a cheque or label; it is the quality of service. We, as your Board of Directors, Staff and Management are committed to provide excellence in a highly competitive market place.

OTTER CO-OP BOARD MEMBERS:

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Dick Mayer................................................................ PRESIDENT Larry Jantzen .................................. 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Maria Pucek .................................................................................SECRETARY Dorothy Anderson..........................PAST PRESIDENT Martin Power • Kent Strobel • Frank Hauzer Susan Dodd • Angie McDougall

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Ross Road Gas Bar 604.856.0030

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Chilliwack Gas Bar 604.793.8400 44046 Progress Way, Chilliwack MON-FRI 5AM-10PM WEEKENDS & STAT HOLIDAYS 6AM-10PM

Mt. Lehman Gas Bar 604.557.0010 30419 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford MON-FRI 5AM-11PM WEEKENDS & STAT HOLIDAYS 6AM – 11PM

Ladner Gas Bar 604.940.1322 6420 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

MON-FRI 5AM-10PM WEEKENDS & STAT HOLIDAYS 6AM-10PM

Fraser Heights Gas Bar 604.582.2517 16788 104 Ave., Surrey MON-FRI 5AM-10PM WEEKENDS & STAT HOLIDAYS 6AM-10PM

Hatzic Gas Bar 604.826.6421 34981 Lougheed Highway, Mission MON-FRI 5AM-10PM WEEKENDS & STAT HOLIDAYS 6AM-10PM

PITT MEADOWS CO-OP CENTRE 604.465.5651 12343 Harris Road., Pitt Meadows

MON-FRI 9AM-5:30PM; SAT 9AM-5PM; SUN 10AM-4PM; HOLIDAYS CLOSED

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of the ﬁrst Stanley Cup ring from “Rocket” Richard adorns the ninth fret…and a wooden nickel made from the Maid of Mist, an 1854 vessel that carried tourists around the base of Niagara Falls. A total of sixty-four pieces of Canadian History make up the guitar. It was a most enjoyable and interesting evening!

2 Day Family Fashions BOGO Sale Friday March 13-Saturday March 14 Kids’ Club Easter Party Friday, April 3 10:00 am-2:00 pm 2 Day Hardware & Family Fashions Scratch Sale (10-50% off) Friday April 3-Saturday April 4 2 Day Customer Appreciation & BOGO Sale Friday, April 10-Saturday April 11 3 Day Hardware & Family Fashions Scratch Sale (10-50% off) Friday April 24-Sunday April 26 3rd Annual Country Car Show 1 Day Only Sunday April 26 (Register 8:00 am/show 9:00 am) Scholarship Deadline – April 30th 6:00 pm Kids’ Club Mother’s Day Craft Event Saturday, May 9 10:30-2:30 (see details in this feature) 4 Day Hardware & Family Fashions Scratch Sale (10-50% off) Friday May 15 - Monday May 18 Annual General Meeting the end of May (Date to be determined)

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FEDERATED CO-OP 87TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – SASKATOON strategies that focus on continued growth and achieving the goal of being of a sustainable value to our members. The last year saw a return of $451 million to member owners (of which Otter Co-op is one); a healthy patronage payment that retails can use to re-invest in the community in which they serve. The additional earnings FCL has over and above the $451 million that were allocated back to members were kept in FCL reserves and retained savings capital to facilitate the short and long term future goals of FCL. FCL has advanced to an organization that continues its strategic priorities that have a local presence, focusing on local roots and local impact. 2014 saw signiﬁcant work done in the area of corporate performance, talent management, and information technology. It is these solutions that will make Co-ops more competitive now and into the

MON-FRI 8AM-6PM; SATURDAY 8AM-4PM; CLOSED SUNDAY & STAT HOLIDAYS