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NEWS & views views March 2012 A LITTLE CO-OP HISTORY The Otter District Farmer’s Institute was incorporated in 1922 with twenty-five members in order to promote agriculture and agricultural knowledge, to work for farm legislation to improve farm conditions and to buy supplies at cost for its Members. One of the original bylaws said the aim of the Institute was to improve conditions of rural life so that settlement may be permanent and prosperous. This bylaw and many others remained in effect until June 22, 1979 when we officially became a co-op. It was the 1930’s when we started supplying feed to the local farmer. During the 1950’s a need developed to supply local residents with petroleum products. We now have a modern Bulk Plant which supplies petroleum products to farms and heating fuels to homes in the area. We now have five gas bars being Ladner, Surrey, Otter, Gloucester and Abbotsford. We have been in the Retail business since the 1930’s running a general store and finally in the 1940’s a small retail facility to our now 50,000 sq ft store, selling groceries, hardware, drygoods and pharmacy. In 2009 we amalgamated with Consumers Co-op in Pitt Meadows. In 2011 we were very excited to be able to open a Produce Store and a Pharmacy in Glen Mountain, Abbotsford. Our organization is a member owned business with an elected nine person Board of Directors. Your Co-op strives to meet the needs of its members and the community it services while providing an economic benefit by way of patronage dividends. We provide a one stop shopping service for all Farm & Home requirements and we are proud of celebrating 90 Years in the Community. If you are a grade twelve student and your family has spent at least $2000 in the prior year, you are eligible to apply for one of (five) $1000 scholarships offered by Otter Co-op. We also have (one) $1000 scholarship available for a mature student (an individual that has been out of high school for at least one year) with the same qualifications. Applications are available at the Administration Office or on our website www.ottercoop.com. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2012 6:00 pm. OTTER CO-OP Scholarships Scholarships If you are interested in running for the Otter Co-op Board of Directors you must have your Director Qualification Declaration signed by Wednesday, May 16 - 5:00 pm to be eligible to run for a position at the Thursday, May 31 Annual Meeting. Applications are available at the Administration Office. If you have any questions please call Merilee @ the Administration Office 604 607 6923. Interested inRunning Interested inRunning for the OTTER CO-OP Board of Directors? NEW RETAIL CENTRE HOURS EFFECTIVE MARCH 4, 2012 We will now be open Sunday – Saturday | 8 am – 8 pm Statutory Holiday Hours will remain the same 9 am – 6 pm Administration Hours will remain the same Monday – Saturday | 8 am – 6 pm Post Office Monday – Saturday | 8 am – 5:30 90 Years OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY O O O O O O O O O O O OF F F F F F S S S S S S E E E E E E R R R R R R V V V V V VI I I I I I N N N N N NG G G G G G T T T T T T H H H H H HE E E E E E C C C C C CO O O O O OM M M M M MM M M M M MU U U U U UN N N N N NI I I I I I T T T T T T Y Y Y Y Y Y
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Page 1: March 13, 2012

NEWS& viewsviewsMarch 2012

A LITTLE CO-OP HISTORY The Otter District Farmer’s Institute was incorporated in 1922 with twenty-fi ve members in order to promote agriculture and agricultural knowledge, to work for farm legislation to improve farm conditions and to buy supplies at cost for its Members. One of the original bylaws said the aim of the Institute was to improve conditions of rural life so that settlement may

be permanent and prosperous. This bylaw and many others remained in effect until June 22, 1979 when we offi cially became a co-op. It was the 1930’s when we started supplying feed to the local farmer. During the 1950’s a need developed to supply local residents with petroleum products. We now have a modern Bulk Plant which supplies petroleum products to farms and heating fuels to homes in the area. We now have

fi ve gas bars being Ladner, Surrey, Otter, Gloucester and Abbotsford. We have been in the Retail business since the 1930’s running a general store and fi nally in the 1940’s a small retail facility to our now 50,000 sq ft store, selling groceries, hardware, drygoods and pharmacy. In 2009 we amalgamated with Consumers Co-op in Pitt Meadows. In 2011 we were very excited to be able to open a Produce Store and a Pharmacy

in Glen Mountain, Abbotsford. Our organization is a member owned business with an elected nine person Board of Directors. Your Co-op strives to meet the needs of its members and the community it services while providing an economic benefi t by way of patronage dividends. We provide a one stop shopping service for all Farm & Home requirements and we are proud of celebrating 90 Years in the Community.

If you are a grade twelve student and your family has spent at least $2000 in the prior year, you are eligible to apply for one of (fi ve) $1000 scholarships offered by Otter Co-op. We also have (one)

$1000 scholarship available for a mature student (an individual that has been out of high school for at least one year) with the same

qualifi cations. Applications are available at the Administration Offi ce or on our website www.ottercoop.com. Deadline for applications

is April 30, 2012 6:00 pm.

OTTER CO-OP ScholarshipsScholarships

If you are interested in running for the Otter Co-op Board of Directors you must have your Director Qualifi cation Declaration signed by

Wednesday, May 16 - 5:00 pm to be eligible to run for a position at the Thursday, May 31 Annual Meeting. Applications are available at

the Administration Offi ce. If you have any questions please call Merilee @ the Administration Offi ce 604 607 6923.

Interested in RunningInterested in Runningfor the OTTER CO-OPBoard of Directors?

NEW RETAIL CENTRE HOURS EFFECTIVE MARCH 4, 2012

We will now be open Sunday – Saturday | 8 am – 8 pm

Statutory Holiday Hours will remain the same9 am – 6 pm

Administration Hours will remain the sameMonday – Saturday | 8 am – 6 pm

Post Offi ceMonday – Saturday | 8 am – 5:30

90 Years OF SERVING THE COMMUNITYOOOOOOOOOOOOFFFFFF SSSSSSEEEEEERRRRRRVVVVVVIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG TTTTTTHHHHHHEEEEEE CCCCCCOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMUUUUUUNNNNNNIIIIIITTTTTTYYYYYY

Page 2: March 13, 2012

NEWS& viewsviewsOtter Co-op ~ Celebrating

90 Years in Our CommunitiesAll the Best to You from Jack Nicholson

COMMUNITYserving our

Jack Nicholson General Manager

General Manager’s Message

Our 2011/12 fi scal year end has just taken place on

Saturday, March 3; and what a year it has been! Otter

Co-op is proud to announce that we have achieved

record sales, and although we are still fi nalizing bottom

line results, we are quite confi dent that it will also prove

to be a record year for bottom line savings. While

at the time of this writing we are still compiling our

yearend fi gures, we do know that our sales this past

year grew in excess of 21.5%, ending the year at $154,919,309 million. Our

last record was in 2010, with total sales of $127.5 million. That is a fantastic

accomplishment we can all be proud of.

I am privileged to be your general manager, and to be a part of such a

successful organization. Members, employees, and board of directors can

all be proud of the many accomplishments we have been able to make,

such as new facilities being opened, facility upgrades at current locations,

and expanded services and products throughout our organization. We are

also very proud of our Kid’s Club, the many social activities and events that

are put on by the Otter Co-op, and the scholarships and donations that we

participate in throughout the communities in which we serve that amount to

over $125,000 this past year. Wow, talk about your member benefi ts! And of

course we continue to have our very successful equity and cash back program

to members. Otter Co-op is well positioned to continue moving ahead into the

future, and we are excited to begin our new fi scal year and meet the challenges

that are ahead. None of these results could be possible without the continued

patronage and support of you, the shoppers at Otter Co-op. Remember to

mark your calendars for Thursday, May 31, the date of our Annual General

Meeting, where we will discuss in detail the past years’ results, you can learn

the work of the board of directors, socialize with other co-op members and

shoppers, and hear some of the exciting plans for the future. Until then, have a

safe spring season, and I look forward to seeing you at the Co-op!

Jack NicholsonGENERAL MANAGER

The Otter Co-op Deli recently won the Roadhouse Wing Contest for the Calgary Region. This contest was based on percentage of Roadhouse Wing Sales versus total deli sales for the month of the promotion. Holly and her team fea-tured Wing Wednesday and Wacky Wing Weekends as well as having a couple va-rieties in their hot case daily during the promotion. The deli carries Barbecue, Sweet Thai Chili, Plain, Hot and Honey Garlic Wings on a regular basis.

Congratulations DELI DEPARTMENT!Otter Co-opService Awards

Otter Co-op is extremely proud to be able to

recognize the following staff members as they

achieve their milestone service awards.

These awards were presented at the Annual Staff

Dinner at Newlands Golf & Country Club on

Saturday, May 10.

TEN YEARS

Doug MacIntosh | MECHANIC

Shon Macaulay | FEED

Lauren Thiele | HARDWARE

Martin Andreone | GROCERIES

Ian Senetza | FEED

Christina Metz | MEAT DEPT

Maria Pucek | PETROLEUM

Glynis Macrury | DELI/CAFÉ

Margaret Thomas | HUMAN RESOURCES

Jen Quiring | FAMILY FASHIONS

FIVE YEARS

Cameron Grant | HARDWARE

Karly Wyant | FRASER HEIGHTS GAS BAR

Donna Neilsen | DELI/CAFÉ

Dee Harvey-Sharpe | DELI/CAFÉ

Jerrica Santos | FRASER HEIGHTS GAS BAR

Cindy Hennen | GLOUCESTER GAS BAR

Kelsey Witowich | FAMILY FASHIONS

Beppie Henry | FAMILY FASHIONS

Sarah Kleingeltink | BAKERY

Tyler Wilkinson | FEED

Judy Graham | ADMINISTRATION

Howard Huston | 248TH GAS BARTerry Koffman | ACCOUNTANT

Aliesha Caldwell | 248TH GAS BAR

Hisham Metwally | PHARMACIST

Maurice Berthiaume | FEED

Gordy Foss | PRODUCE

Kate Robson | FEEDPam LangDELI/CAFÉ

TWENTY YEARS

Evelyne HallHARDWARE

FORTY YEARS

Luiza MartensFEED DEPT

Bev Dornan GENERAL MERCHANDISE

Roger HomfeldFEEDMILL

THIRY YEARS

Ian FlattHARDWARE

Mona HollenbeckADMINISTRATION

Pam BrundigePITT MEADOWS

Richard BonneauCONTROLLER

Doreen CornwallFAMILY FASHIONS

Congratulations

to all!

PICTURED HERE: Deli Department Manager Holly Toole & Dee Harvey Deli Senior Clerk

FOR DETAILSVISITRETAILSTORE

The TV Series “The Haunting Hour” was fi lming at Otter Co-op on Monday & Tuesday February 27 & 28.

Pictured here (back row l to r) Otter Co-op grocery department staff members Josh Quiring, Matt Letkeman, Mike Will & Charlie Macklin, (front row l to r) Angela Yeo, Kirby Dyck, Jen Dunphy, actor Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Grant Rowe, Mike Senger, (Canadian actor) Mitchell Kummen and Cindy Bockhodt.

The The Haunting Hour!Haunting Hour!

President’s Message:

As we begin a new year in 2012, Otter Co-op is proud to be

celebrating 90 years of success in the Lower Mainland.

And what a great year to be celebrating this milestone, as the

United Nations has proclaimed 2012 to be the International

Year of Co-operatives. Our members can be proud of the rich

history of the Otter Co-op, and I encourage you to

take a few minutes and read all about it on our website at

www.ottercoop.com.

Our continued success is indeed a co-operative team

celebration. It can be credited to you, our loyal members purchasing goods and

services; both past and present. As well, the success is part of a great effort on our staff’s

part, in providing that great, friendly service that members have come to expect and

enjoy. And also credit to the management and board of past and present, in setting

goals and direction for the Co-ops’ success for years to come.

A couple of highlights that I am especially proud of when talking about Otter, is the fact

that all profi ts generated by the Co-op stay right here in our communities, as opposed

to going off to some head offi ce in Toronto or outside the country. Whether it be

profi ts allocated to members in equity and cash back, or to the new and upgraded

facilities we are able to invest in throughout the Lower Mainland, or to the literally

hundreds of groups and organizations that Otter provides scholarships, support, and

sponsorship of. Did you know that for many years Otter Co-op has donated well in

excess of $100,000 a year to the many different community groups that we serve?

This is so exciting to be a part of such a successful and community oriented company.

Other positives for me include the fact that Otter Co-op is such a diverse company,

with business opportunities in feed, food, hardware, petroleum, pharmacy, and car

washes. We also have a leased facility with Tim Horton’s. It is this diversifi cation that

positions us well for the future, and helps in “not keeping all your eggs in one basket”

in this challenging economic time. There is no doubt that Otter Co-op has a bright

future, and I am honored to be your president at the start of this anniversary year. I look

forward to seeing many of you at our annual meeting in May. Until then, we hope to

see you at the Co-op!

Frank Hauzer OTTER CO-OP PRESIDENT

Frank Hauzer President

In August of 1999 Oscar the Otter arrived at Otter Co-op.

For many years the customers were greeted by Oscar at the entrance or the Kids' Club

members received a visit at their party's. It was quite comical to watch the look on the

children's and adults faces as they wondered where the voice was coming from. Was

there someone inside there? No, then how can they be asking me these questions or even sometimes know my

name? Oscar was great fun for many years. Since we now have our mascot “Cooper" and he is more mobile we thought we should fi nd a new home for Oscar where more people will get to enjoy him. You

will be happy to know he is not too far away as on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, he moved to the Vancouver Zoo in

Aldergrove. The staff at the zoo were very excited to have Oscar and will take great care of him there.

Zoo staff in photo: Darlene Gabel, Menita Prasad, Jody Henderson.

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the Otter arrivFor mby O

memwas

chiw

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NEW HOME FOR OSCAR THE OTTER!

he moved to the Vancouver Zoo inff at scar

bel,on.

90 Years OF SERVING THE COMMUNITYOOOOOOFFFFFF SSSSSSEEEEEERRRRRRVVVVVVIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG TTTTTTHHHHHHEEEEEE CCCCCCOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMUUUUUUNNNNNNIIIIITTTTTYYYYYY

Did you know? Betty White &

Beatrice Arthur (Golden Girls), Telly Savalas (Kojak), Judy Garland (The Wizard of Oz), Jack Klugman

(The Odd Couple, Quincy M.E.), are just

a few celebritiesborn in 1922.

Did you know? February 5, 1922

was the fi rst issue of Reader’s Digest?

Did you know? July 9, 1922 Johnny

Weissmuller swims the 100 meters freestyle in 58.6 seconds breaking a world swimming record and the

minute barrier and that he is the original Tarzan.

Part Time Administration Clerk

ALDERGROVE

Full Time Feed Truck DriverALDERGROVE

Part Time Produce ClerkABBOTSFORD

Part or Full Time Pharmacy Technician

ALDERGROVE

Please reply to: Barb Ruscheinski – Human Resources Manager, Otter Co-op Box 4200 3600-248 St Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 2V1

or email [email protected]

job vacancies

Did you know? YOU COULD WIN A

$25 OTTER CO-OP GIFT CARDPLEASE JOIN IN AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY Were you born in 1922 and are celebrating your 90th Birthday this year? Were you, your parents or grandparent’s members’ way back when and would like to share a great Co-op story or photo? We would love to hear from you. If your story or photo is published in an upcoming issue of News & Views you will receive a $25 gift card.

r

Page 3: March 13, 2012

NEWS& viewsviewsOtter Co-op ~ Celebrating

90 Years in Our CommunitiesAll the Best to You from Jack Nicholson

COMMUNITYserving our

Jack Nicholson General Manager

General Manager’s Message

Our 2011/12 fi scal year end has just taken place on

Saturday, March 3; and what a year it has been! Otter

Co-op is proud to announce that we have achieved

record sales, and although we are still fi nalizing bottom

line results, we are quite confi dent that it will also prove

to be a record year for bottom line savings. While

at the time of this writing we are still compiling our

yearend fi gures, we do know that our sales this past

year grew in excess of 21.5%, ending the year at $154,919,309 million. Our

last record was in 2010, with total sales of $127.5 million. That is a fantastic

accomplishment we can all be proud of.

I am privileged to be your general manager, and to be a part of such a

successful organization. Members, employees, and board of directors can

all be proud of the many accomplishments we have been able to make,

such as new facilities being opened, facility upgrades at current locations,

and expanded services and products throughout our organization. We are

also very proud of our Kid’s Club, the many social activities and events that

are put on by the Otter Co-op, and the scholarships and donations that we

participate in throughout the communities in which we serve that amount to

over $125,000 this past year. Wow, talk about your member benefi ts! And of

course we continue to have our very successful equity and cash back program

to members. Otter Co-op is well positioned to continue moving ahead into the

future, and we are excited to begin our new fi scal year and meet the challenges

that are ahead. None of these results could be possible without the continued

patronage and support of you, the shoppers at Otter Co-op. Remember to

mark your calendars for Thursday, May 31, the date of our Annual General

Meeting, where we will discuss in detail the past years’ results, you can learn

the work of the board of directors, socialize with other co-op members and

shoppers, and hear some of the exciting plans for the future. Until then, have a

safe spring season, and I look forward to seeing you at the Co-op!

Jack NicholsonGENERAL MANAGER

The Otter Co-op Deli recently won the Roadhouse Wing Contest for the Calgary Region. This contest was based on percentage of Roadhouse Wing Sales versus total deli sales for the month of the promotion. Holly and her team fea-tured Wing Wednesday and Wacky Wing Weekends as well as having a couple va-rieties in their hot case daily during the promotion. The deli carries Barbecue, Sweet Thai Chili, Plain, Hot and Honey Garlic Wings on a regular basis.

Congratulations DELI DEPARTMENT!Otter Co-opService Awards

Otter Co-op is extremely proud to be able to

recognize the following staff members as they

achieve their milestone service awards.

These awards were presented at the Annual Staff

Dinner at Newlands Golf & Country Club on

Saturday, May 10.

TEN YEARS

Doug MacIntosh | MECHANIC

Shon Macaulay | FEED

Lauren Thiele | HARDWARE

Martin Andreone | GROCERIES

Ian Senetza | FEED

Christina Metz | MEAT DEPT

Maria Pucek | PETROLEUM

Glynis Macrury | DELI/CAFÉ

Margaret Thomas | HUMAN RESOURCES

Jen Quiring | FAMILY FASHIONS

FIVE YEARS

Cameron Grant | HARDWARE

Karly Wyant | FRASER HEIGHTS GAS BAR

Donna Neilsen | DELI/CAFÉ

Dee Harvey-Sharpe | DELI/CAFÉ

Jerrica Santos | FRASER HEIGHTS GAS BAR

Cindy Hennen | GLOUCESTER GAS BAR

Kelsey Witowich | FAMILY FASHIONS

Beppie Henry | FAMILY FASHIONS

Sarah Kleingeltink | BAKERY

Tyler Wilkinson | FEED

Judy Graham | ADMINISTRATION

Howard Huston | 248TH GAS BARTerry Koffman | ACCOUNTANT

Aliesha Caldwell | 248TH GAS BAR

Hisham Metwally | PHARMACIST

Maurice Berthiaume | FEED

Gordy Foss | PRODUCE

Kate Robson | FEEDPam LangDELI/CAFÉ

TWENTY YEARS

Evelyne HallHARDWARE

FORTY YEARS

Luiza MartensFEED DEPT

Bev Dornan GENERAL MERCHANDISE

Roger HomfeldFEEDMILL

THIRY YEARS

Ian FlattHARDWARE

Mona HollenbeckADMINISTRATION

Pam BrundigePITT MEADOWS

Richard BonneauCONTROLLER

Doreen CornwallFAMILY FASHIONS

Congratulations

to all!

PICTURED HERE: Deli Department Manager Holly Toole & Dee Harvey Deli Senior Clerk

FOR DETAILSVISITRETAILSTORE

The TV Series “The Haunting Hour” was fi lming at Otter Co-op on Monday & Tuesday February 27 & 28.

Pictured here (back row l to r) Otter Co-op grocery department staff members Josh Quiring, Matt Letkeman, Mike Will & Charlie Macklin, (front row l to r) Angela Yeo, Kirby Dyck, Jen Dunphy, actor Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), Grant Rowe, Mike Senger, (Canadian actor) Mitchell Kummen and Cindy Bockhodt.

The The Haunting Hour!Haunting Hour!

President’s Message:

As we begin a new year in 2012, Otter Co-op is proud to be

celebrating 90 years of success in the Lower Mainland.

And what a great year to be celebrating this milestone, as the

United Nations has proclaimed 2012 to be the International

Year of Co-operatives. Our members can be proud of the rich

history of the Otter Co-op, and I encourage you to

take a few minutes and read all about it on our website at

www.ottercoop.com.

Our continued success is indeed a co-operative team

celebration. It can be credited to you, our loyal members purchasing goods and

services; both past and present. As well, the success is part of a great effort on our staff’s

part, in providing that great, friendly service that members have come to expect and

enjoy. And also credit to the management and board of past and present, in setting

goals and direction for the Co-ops’ success for years to come.

A couple of highlights that I am especially proud of when talking about Otter, is the fact

that all profi ts generated by the Co-op stay right here in our communities, as opposed

to going off to some head offi ce in Toronto or outside the country. Whether it be

profi ts allocated to members in equity and cash back, or to the new and upgraded

facilities we are able to invest in throughout the Lower Mainland, or to the literally

hundreds of groups and organizations that Otter provides scholarships, support, and

sponsorship of. Did you know that for many years Otter Co-op has donated well in

excess of $100,000 a year to the many different community groups that we serve?

This is so exciting to be a part of such a successful and community oriented company.

Other positives for me include the fact that Otter Co-op is such a diverse company,

with business opportunities in feed, food, hardware, petroleum, pharmacy, and car

washes. We also have a leased facility with Tim Horton’s. It is this diversifi cation that

positions us well for the future, and helps in “not keeping all your eggs in one basket”

in this challenging economic time. There is no doubt that Otter Co-op has a bright

future, and I am honored to be your president at the start of this anniversary year. I look

forward to seeing many of you at our annual meeting in May. Until then, we hope to

see you at the Co-op!

Frank Hauzer OTTER CO-OP PRESIDENT

Frank Hauzer President

In August of 1999 Oscar the Otter arrived at Otter Co-op.

For many years the customers were greeted by Oscar at the entrance or the Kids' Club

members received a visit at their party's. It was quite comical to watch the look on the

children's and adults faces as they wondered where the voice was coming from. Was

there someone inside there? No, then how can they be asking me these questions or even sometimes know my

name? Oscar was great fun for many years. Since we now have our mascot “Cooper" and he is more mobile we thought we should fi nd a new home for Oscar where more people will get to enjoy him. You

will be happy to know he is not too far away as on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, he moved to the Vancouver Zoo in

Aldergrove. The staff at the zoo were very excited to have Oscar and will take great care of him there.

Zoo staff in photo: Darlene Gabel, Menita Prasad, Jody Henderson.

e

he

chIn

the Otter arrivFor mby O

memwas

chiw

n

a2

NEW HOME FOR OSCAR THE OTTER!

he moved to the Vancouver Zoo inff at scar

bel,on.

90 Years OF SERVING THE COMMUNITYOOOOOOFFFFFF SSSSSSEEEEEERRRRRRVVVVVVIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG TTTTTTHHHHHHEEEEEE CCCCCCOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMUUUUUUNNNNNNIIIIITTTTTYYYYYY

Did you know? Betty White &

Beatrice Arthur (Golden Girls), Telly Savalas (Kojak), Judy Garland (The Wizard of Oz), Jack Klugman

(The Odd Couple, Quincy M.E.), are just

a few celebritiesborn in 1922.

Did you know? February 5, 1922

was the fi rst issue of Reader’s Digest?

Did you know? July 9, 1922 Johnny

Weissmuller swims the 100 meters freestyle in 58.6 seconds breaking a world swimming record and the

minute barrier and that he is the original Tarzan.

Part Time Administration Clerk

ALDERGROVE

Full Time Feed Truck DriverALDERGROVE

Part Time Produce ClerkABBOTSFORD

Part or Full Time Pharmacy Technician

ALDERGROVE

Please reply to: Barb Ruscheinski – Human Resources Manager, Otter Co-op Box 4200 3600-248 St Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 2V1

or email [email protected]

job vacancies

Did you know? YOU COULD WIN A

$25 OTTER CO-OP GIFT CARDPLEASE JOIN IN AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY Were you born in 1922 and are celebrating your 90th Birthday this year? Were you, your parents or grandparent’s members’ way back when and would like to share a great Co-op story or photo? We would love to hear from you. If your story or photo is published in an upcoming issue of News & Views you will receive a $25 gift card.

r

Page 4: March 13, 2012

I am greeted with sheer amazement as I

think that there are just three months left

in this excursion that I had known so little

about this time of last year. Just last year I

had scoured the internet in search of the

history and meaning behind co-operative

organizations in preparation for my

application essay. Little was I to know, this

limited textbook knowledge would grow

so immensely as I would come witness to

the practical application of co-operative

values. I could never have imagined that

each third Thursday morning of each

month, I would still be digesting and

pondering all that had been said from the

prior night's meeting.

It is evident that when, in three months,

this journey comes to an end, I will be

far more prepared to enter the real world

than I ever could have been without

this opportunity. Perhaps, it is being

apart of such a successful organization

in a world of major corporations that

has had the greatest effect on me. It is

a prime example that when the efforts

of hardworking, caring individuals are

combined with a clear initiative and shared

morals, success is attainable. Tied within

this inspiration, I have acquired a great

deal of knowledge regarding the way

businesses function and the ins and outs of

retail. Not only have I learned to navigate

aisles and catalogues, recognizing the

specifi c placement of products, but also

the daunting spreadsheets splattered

with numbers.

With a quarter of my term remaining, I

look forward to making the most of it.

I will enjoy each meeting, each Co-op

fundraiser, and every greeting smile as

I step into the Co-op. These fi nal months

of my term will hold no hindrance to the

momentum of my learning. There is

still much to be experienced, much to

be enjoyed in being apart of this

incredible organization.

When the inevitable ending arrives, I know

I will crave the meetings, the structure,

and the idea fl ow of growing the Co-op

to its potential. Just a year ago I had been

set upon the career path of engineering.

At this point, I cannot see myself living

my life without eventually expanding into

the business side of things. Whether it is

entrepreneurial or sooner or later rejoining

the Co-op’s board of directors, the

awareness of the excitement of business

that this opportunity has granted will be a

relentless call that will eventually bring me

back to this unique world.

NEWS& viewsviewsTanner Graham

2011-2012 Junior Director

VOICE OFOtter’s studentOtter’s studentrepresentative representative

dial directDid you know you can bypass the switchboard and dial direct to the following departments?Administration 604 856 2517 | Petroleum: 604 607 6912 | Feed: 604 607 6901

Hardware: 604 607 6909 | Bakery: 604 607 6920 | Café/Deli: 604 607 6921Produce: 604 607 6919 | Meat: 604 607 6918 | Grocery: 604 607 6936

Pharmacy: 604 607 6934

RETAIL CENTRE3600 248 StAldergrove

(604) 856 2517Hours:

Sun-Sat 8am-8pmMost Statutory Holidays

9am-6pmAdministration

Hours:Mon-Sat 8am-6pm

Closed SundayPost Office

Hours:Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm

Closed SundayPharmacy

Mon-Fri 9am-7pmSat 9am-5pm

Sunday 11am-5pm

FEED STOREPETROLEUM3548 248 St

Aldergrove, BCFeed Store Phone:(604) 607 6901

Petroleum Phone:(604) 607 6912

Hours:Mon-Sat

8am-5:30pmSunday 9am-5pm

Closed Stat Holidays

GAS BARS:248 Street Gas Bar

24795 Fraser HwyAldergrove, BC(604) 856 7011

Ross Road Gas Bar29622 Fraser Hwy

Abbotsford (604) 856 0030

Ladner Gas Bar6420 Ladner Trunk Rd

Ladner, BC (604) 940-1322

Gas Bar Hours:Mon-Fri 5am-11pmSat/Sun/Stat Hols

6am-11pmGloucester Gas Bar

With a Tim Hortons 26474 56th Ave, Aldergrove, B.C. (604) 856 6676

Hours:5am-11pm 7 Days/ Week

incl Stat Holidays

Fraser Heights Gas Bar

16788 104 Ave.Surrey, BC

(604) 582-2517Hours:

Mon-Fri 5am-11pmSat/Sun/Stat Hols

6am-11pmPITT MEADOWS 12343 Harris Road

Pitt Meadows(604) 465 5651

Hours:Mon-Fri

9am-5:30pmSaturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pmClosed on Statutory

Holidays

GLEN MOUNTAIN PRODUCE

2618 McMillan RoadAbbotsford

(604) 851 9636Hours

Mon-Sat 7am-8pmSunday 10am-6pm

GLEN MOUNTAIN PHARMACY

2596 McMillan RoadAbbotsford

(604) 851 9654 Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-6pmSaturday 9am-5pmClosed Sundays &

Holidays

You’ll find us here:PHARMACY

WellnessClinic

with a Life Coach & Fitness Consultant

New at Otter Co-op!

Call 604-607-6934 for your Wellness Clinic

appointment today.

Otter Pharmacy Staff Glen Mountain Pharmacy Staff

At the PharmacyAt the Pharmacy...On the spot A1c testing with Certifi ed Diabetes Educator April 11th, 11 am - 3 pm (Otter location only).

Must register/book appointment with the Pharmacy. We now have two locations to serve you. Watch for upcoming clinics.

PHARMACIESPHARMACIES

• Full Prescription Service• Full line of vitamin supplements• Ostomy Supplies • Home Health Care• Free blood pressure testing • Free blister packing• True Rewards: Become a Co-op Member

today & participate in the dividend program

Otter Co-op Pharmacy604 607 6934

Glen Mountain Pharmacy604 851 9654

ottercoop.com

coming eventsKids’ Club Party

• Good Friday April 6 | 10am-2 pm

2 Day Hardware/Family Fashions Scratch Sale • Friday & Saturday | April 6-7

Otter Pharmacy A1c Testing • April 11 | 11am-3pm

Ladies Night • Saturday April 14 (tickets go on sale April 1)

3 Day Hardware/Family Fashions Scratch Sale • Thursday-Saturday | April 26-28

Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast• Saturday, May 12 | 8am-11am

Nominations for Board of Director - Close • Close Wednesday, May 16 | 5pm

Fashions 3 Day Coupon Sale• Saturday-Monday | May 19-21

Annual Meeting• Thursday, May 31 | 7pm | D.W. Poppy Secondary

Parking Lot Sale• Thursday-Saturday | June 14-16

Did you know?Otter Co-op is now selling Westeel Commercial & Farm Fuel Tanks?

There are a variety of sizes available.For more information please contact our Petroleum Department

at 604 607 6911.

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Did you know?January 11, 1922 was

the fi rst successful insulin treatment of Diabetes in Canada

We for your health needs


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