New strategic plan

I AM EXCITED TO SHARE that the board of directors and various staff worked together on completing a revised strategic plan that will guide us on new priorities and goals through 2024. In addition, we reviewed and updated the mission and vision statements. LORI ROSENBERG A mission statement summarizes the what, how, and why we exist, where the general manager vision statement defines what success

NEW GOALS would look like when the mission is being fulfilled. Mission statement: We join together & PRIORITIES for a common purpose: to sell trusted food and goods for the health of our community. Vision statement: We envision a thriving, healthy community in which we are a vital link in the local food system. 2022 marks our 46th year in our community and we are ever so proud of the high-quality foods, services, and customer service we offer to you and your families. Thank you for your support and believing in us at Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op. In other news, Ukiah Natural Foods did not have a Board of Directors election this year. There were three open board seats and we received only one candidate application. At the February Board meeting, the Board of Directors approved the applicant to serve on the Board for a three-year term, leaving two seats remaining open. Please join me in thanking each of the Board Members for volunteering their time to the Co-op! Happy Spring, Happy Earth Day, Happy Mother’s, and Father’s Day to all. In Cooperation, Lori Rosenberg UKIAH NATURAL FOODS CO-OP GENERAL MANAGER

MISSION

We join together for a common purpose: to sell trusted food and goods for the health of our community.

VISION

We envision a thriving, healthy community in which we are a vital link in the local food system.

PURPOSE

Provide and promote organically grown, sustainably produced food, goods, and services that are locally and regionally sourced whenever possible.

Promote the health and wellness of our community by providing facilities, resources, and information, and by offering effective, positive community education and services.

Embody and model sustainable, humane, equitable, green ways of working and living, creating and maintaining an ideal workplace.

Add to the enjoyment and enrichment of our greater community ventures and networks.

A natural foods cooperative since 1976

OPEN EVERY DAY TO EVERYONE Store hours 7:00am - 8:00pm Organic Espresso & Juice Bar 7:00am - 7:00pm Soup & Salad Bar 10:30am - 7:00pm Hot Bar 11:00am-7:00pm Bowl'd Bar 11:00am-7:00pm M-Sat

721 South State Street Ukiah, CA 95482 707 462-4778 www.ukiahcoop.com e-mail: UNF@ukiahcoop.com

UNF Management

General Manager Lori Rosenberg Facilities Dan Thompson-Sagehorn Finance Anne Wright Food Service Brie Rea

Front End Lodie DeAlba

Grocery Chris Jepson

Human Resources Susan Winter

Information Technology Tasha Jelen

Marketing & Outreach Yvonne Boyd Produce Libee Uhuru

Wellness / Health & Beauty Katie McClure

Co-op Beet

Managing Editor Yvonne Boyd Editor Lori Rosenberg

Design & Production Nicole Martensen - Tierra Design Contributors Lori Rosenberg, Yvonne Boyd, MaryLou Leonard, Chris Jepson,