There is something very exciting happening this month and it is one of Membership’s favorite times of the year! 

Member Appreciation Days begin Saturday, Feb. 11, and culminate in a day of celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 14! 

While we love our members every day of the year, Member Appreciation Days offer a unique opportunity for the staff (all members as well, so feel free to throw a little appreciation our way!) to take a moment and let all 6,223 of you know how much you mean to us and how much we all mean to each other. 

Members are the foundation of this organization. Without you, without us, we could not do what we do. At the risk of getting too mushy, I have to say that I am moved by how strong and devoted our community is. We are a cooperatively owned organization that is thriving while ever-evolving and seeking to serve the needs of our members. As we reflect on the tremendous support displayed in last fall’s Member Loan campaign, and as we are poised to welcome a whole new group of members from Ambler, we have so much to appreciate. 

So, what do Member Appreciation Days mean for you? Beginning Saturday and ending at the close of business on Valentine’s Day, all members will receive an extra 5 percent off of their purchases. That means if you’re a working member, you’ll get 10 percent off. 

Food for All members will receive 15 percent off on Member Appreciation Days and 20 percent off Weavers Way branded items, while working Food for All participants will receive 20 percent off each day and 25 percent off of Weavers Way branded items. 

And keep in mind that Weavers Way branded items are already 5 percent off for all members, every day. That means an EXTRA 5 percent off the above during Member Appreciation Days. That makes Member Appreciation days a great time to stock up on your Weavers Way vitamins and your fresh-ground peanut and almond butter! (And don’t forget the pickles.)

And that’s not all! I did mention that Member Appreciation Days run through Feb. 14 . . . TUESDAY, Feb. 14! That means even more savings, one day only, for members who participate in the Senior Tuesday Discount program — 15 percent off, 20 percent off Weavers Way-branded items and, for our working seniors, 20 and 25 percent off!

Another component of Member Appreciation Days is a New Member campaign. Folks who join on any of the four days will receive a valuable bag of hand-picked grocery and wellness products as well as a chance to win a free year of membership. It’s a great time to become a member — pass it on!

In closing, I will note that discounts are great, but underlying the festivities is a true spirit of appreciation, a time to pause and acknowledge the very special thing that, together, we cultivate, sustain and grow. 

To all of you I say, thank you for our Co-op!