2017 is here, and many of us couldn’t be happier. The previous year left its scars on us and the wider world. So as we shed the cumulative experiential skin of 2016 and nakedly begin our 2017, I thought we could share a few of our resolutions for this new year.
From our Workers:
“To keep my apartment mostly clean.” – Forest
Member-owners!! This December 24th, we’ll be collecting toy donations for Safe Place Austin—one of our member-owner selected organizations for the Co-op to support.
When I agreed to write a piece about our Fall menu, I originally intended it be an overview about new items, but things have changed. It’s been a while since I’ve written anything for the newsletter, so I wanted to do something a more than just a little listicle or something about menu items. I wanted to tell you a story about a trip I took to research pub-food; to find myself.
Hey all,
The Austin Beer Guide’s “Best of 2016 Readers Poll” is out now! Vote now for your co-op, along with all of Austin’s other fantastic beer establishments and products:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GMQLLRH
Cheers!
Week of Wood, Black Star Co-op’s 7 day invocation at the alter of barrel aged beer, returns to herald a new age–THE BARREL AGE. We’ve got 8 releases throughout the week (November 28-December 4) to scratch that “rare & limited” itch.
On Monday October 31st, Black Star Co-op concluded the voting period for the new Board of Directors and the non-profit organizations to support in the upcoming year. There were 3 open seats on the Board of Directors, and a slate of local non-profits nominated by our membership.
Our 2016 Spring Members Assembly Meeting is this Sunday, October 30th from 12:00-1:30pm. Here’s the agenda for the meeting:
It’s that time of the year again! Become an active member in the democratic process of your Co-op and vote in our Co-op’s elections.
Hey Member-Owners, it’s Election Time! Every year you have the golden opportunity to vote on the directors who will represent your voice in the management of your Co-op. This year there are 3 open seats and 3 candidates running for the Board of Directors. Voting is one of the important ways you can participate in the democratic process.
