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Report on the AGM from the Karma Board of Directors
Thank you, everyone, who planned and participated in Karma’s first-ever virtual AGM.It was a surprising success—81 Karma members registered and 53 participated! Next year, we hope to build on this success, integrating zoom for our 2021 AGM as either a hybrid meeting if we can meet or virtual again. Thank you, Kitty Choi, Karma friend…
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Another AGM… report from the General Manager
Another AGM down in the history books! Our 48th and first ever virtual AGM was a great success thanks to the hard work of the Board of Directors. Special thanks to Kristy van Beek for leading the charge and ensuring a smooth AGM. Also, a very big thank you to Kitty Choi who volunteered her…
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Bring on the Squash!
by Karma’s General Manager, Talia McGuire As the growing season comes to an end, we are welcoming all of fall’s bounty! Conversations about the countless types of squash and apples available are frequently heard at cash. Carnival or Sunspot? Akane or Freedom? The produce display is such a beautiful sight these days, it’s hard to…
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October Report from the Board of Directors
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, I wish to extend my warm and heart-felt appreciations to every one of you for contributing to the amazing success of our food co-op during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been a massive co-operative effort by staff, board, members, and community to navigate so many changes, so…
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Join Us on Karma’s 2020-21 Board
As we prepare to host our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, October 19, 7-9pm, we’re hoping for our best member participation ever using Zoom for our first virtual AGM. We encourage members to become a nominee for Karma’s 2020-21 Board. To apply, simply submit a brief biography highlighting relevant governance skills, Board experience, and…
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Report from the General Manager – August 2020
Dear Members, It’s hard to believe we’re already in August! 5 months ago we were scrambling to make shopping at Karma a safe place to shop and work. Since my last store update in May, things have settled somewhat into a new “normal”for us here at the store. We’ve settled into a routine with new…
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Anti-Oppression Committee Statement to Members
Statement to membership Some of you may have noticed Karma’s silence in the wake of the horrifying instances of police violence against Black and Indigenous people, which, since the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, have been the subject of popular uprisings around the world. Many of you have also expressed your desire for…
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Discovering Karma
Everyone at Karma has their “How did you find Karma?” story. As a new member and, now, head of the new Marketing & Communications Committee, I would like to share mine. I think my story provides some potentially useful insights into how we can create a bright future for the Co-op. But I look forward…
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Report from the Board
It has already been seven months since our Annual General Meeting, when our new board began to meet, and quickly got to work. It has been a very busy seven months! Here is a snap shot of a few of the things we’ve been working on: 2020 Karma Shopper Survey One big project which…
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From the archives: Yes, it’s finally done: a good end to the members’ room saga
First published in The Chronicle (Spring 2012) In line with its purpose, the members’ room was built entirely by members, who brought their creative and professional expertise with them to build a hub for meetings, having lunch, hanging out, and building the Karma community. Mark Tholen (t-yyz.ca) and I worked on the overall concept and…