Interested in how things are going on the front lines? Read Sarah's update on our DFC staff. Also learn about some new developments with sustainer programs and the BoD's new member-driven effort to stay in touch with all members and sustainers, new and seasoned!

The Co-op's Annual Membership meeting will be held from 2pm-5pm in the Auditorium at "*J.J Henderson Towers, 807 South Duke St.*":http://www.google.com/maps?q=807+S+Duke+St%2C+Durham%2C+North+Carolina+27701&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title Please use parking and entrance in the back.

Agenda items include:

* Meeting Guidelines
* Q & A based on "Annual Report and Summary of Board Actions":http://www.cgtp.duke.edu/~rinke/DFC/annualreportweb.pdf
* Guest Speaker - TBA
* Revised Bylaw Proposal
* New Board Members
* Ideas and Hopes for the Co-op's Future

Prior to the meeting proper will be an *Old North Durham/Downtown Co-op Focus Group Discussion from 1-2pm* (also at J.J Henderson Towers).

Following the business part of the meeting, _Entertainment & Potluck_ starts promptly *at 5:15pm at the Co-op* with singer-songwriter Joe Woodson.

*Sunday, March 18, 2:00-5:00pm, Auditorium at J.J Henderson Towers*, "807 South Duke St.":http://www.google.com/maps?q=807+S+Duke+St%2C+Durham%2C+North+Carolina+27701&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title Please use parking and entrance in the back.

Andy Sachs of the Dispute Settlement Center based in Carrboro, will facilitate a 3 hour training and policy development session with the Durham Food Coop membership.

Due to limited capacity advance RSVP is essential. Please email Regina...

On the agenda: Implications of Proposal #3, Committee Reports, Personnel Policy, ...