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MEMBERSHIP

Tulips at the Co-op

Coastal Organics Cooperative, Inc., is a membership organization that operates the Arena Market and Café. Anyone who is a natural person and resides in the state of California can become a co-op member. While everyone is welcome to shop and dine at the co-op, only members can participate in its governance, and only members receive discounts and other benefits.
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Membership Benefits

Here are some of the benefits enjoyed by Coastal Organic Cooperative members:

  • A 5% price discount every day on everything purchased in the store and café.
  • An additional 5% discount on the first Friday of every month, which is Membership Appreciation Day.
  • Discounts on case lots and other special-order items.
  • Discounts on propane through a collaborative relationship with Suburban Propane.
  • Equity ownership in a business where one person gets one vote, regardless of how much investment you have made.
  • Member patronage refunds when the co-op distributes profits.
  • A vote in the governance issues of the co-op and the opportunity to serve on the board of directors.
  • The satisfaction of directly participating in a democratic business engaged in supporting local, sustainable food production and consumption.

How to Join or Renew

You can become a member by either joining online or printing our Membership Application Form and bringing it into the store with a minimum investment of $50. To be a current member in good standing, you must have contributed at least $50 in the last 12 months until you reach the fully vested amount of $300 and become a full-share member.

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How Our Co-op Works

You can become a member in one of three ways:

  1. Pay your $300 up front (our preference)
    and become a lifetime full-share member today.
  2. Purchase a $50 membership annually up to $300 (6 years)
    to become a lifetime member.
  3. Pay the initial $50 membership equity and then pay $12.50 quarterly up to $300 to become a lifetime member.

A cooperative is defined as a democratic enterprise owned and governed by its members. The cooperative’s by-laws enforce the will of the members. The bylaws can be modified by a vote of the members. The board of directors who enforce the bylaws are elected by the members. All “profits” eventually must be returned to the members, either directly or via improvements to the shared enterprise. Check out our MEMBERSHIP DOCS for more information.


Shares Policy

Co-op law in California has no limit on the number of members of the co-op, who are also shareholders and owners. While there are different legal forms a co-op may take, the only legal form appropriate for our small community limits the full-share holding to $300.00. Investments beyond $300 are possible but require special consideration by the Board of Directors.

The current vision is to allow new members to pay a minimum of $50.00 annually, until they reach their full-share value of $300, which will then be good for the lifetime of the co-op. Because the co-op is owned by the members and there is a need for financing, you are encouraged to buy your full membership ($300.00) as soon as you can.

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Cooperative Principles

The International Cooperative Alliance has adopted seven broad principles for cooperatives:

  1. Voluntary and open membership
  2. Democratic member control
  3. Member economic participation — members provide the capital and control the income
  4. Autonomy — no contract can hinder the control of the membership
  5. Education of staff, membership and community about the benefits of cooperatives
  6. Cooperation with other cooperatives
  7. Concern for community

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Sun, 8am to 6pm

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RECIPES

  • A Message from the General Manger
  • Rainbow Jeon (Pancake)
  • Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
  • Vegan Lentil Nut “Meat” Loaf
  • Preorder Thanksgiving Turkeys by Nov 11
Muffin of the Day Blueberry muffin Muffin of the Day
Blueberry muffin
Please Join us for a special performance from Open Please Join us for a special performance from Open Mic Act and Singer/songwriter @asha_mae_sings accompanied by local musicians this Saturday nightfrom 8-10pm
Join Us this Memorial Day weekend on Friday for a Join Us this Memorial Day weekend on Friday for a Jam packed Open Mic! 8-10pm 
Beer and Wine by the glass, prepared Food and Great times!
Join us every Friday for open mic night from 8-10p Join us every Friday for open mic night from 8-10pm
Wine & beer by the glass & prepared food offerings will be available
Happy Mother’s Day! The co-op is offering 20-25% Happy Mother’s Day! The co-op is offering 20-25% off these beautiful flower arrangements from Jen (Garden by The Sea) while supplies last! Come in and pick up a bouquet for the special mom in your life 🌺
Join us for the co-op’s first-ever open mic nigh Join us for the co-op’s first-ever open mic night! This Friday, May 6 from 8-10pm
Wine & beer by the glass & prepared food offerings will be available
The Coop is celebrating Point Arena's Almost Fring The Coop is celebrating Point Arena's Almost Fringe Festival by offering four local Mendocino County wines for festival-goers to sample. Mendocino County has a long and rich history of wine-making, from the introduction of Zinfandel by Italian farmers on the Mendocino Ridge in the early 1800s to the production today of outstanding Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in the Anderson Valley. Mendocino’s Frey Vineyards was the first organic winery in the US and the County’s vineyards include both small and large producers of award-winning, highly rated wines made from a wide range of grape varieties. (Try our Powicana Farm’s 100% Petite Sirah.)
Whole lotta Frittata for Easter Brunch! $6.50 with Whole lotta Frittata for Easter Brunch!
$6.50 with a side of bacon, $1.50
NEW UNFI ITEM Bruce Cost Ginger Ale 12 OZ. $3.09 NEW UNFI ITEM 

Bruce Cost Ginger Ale 12 OZ. $3.09

This ginger ale offers a sweet citrus explosion with a slight and welcome bitterness. Combined with the essences of Blood Oranges and Meyer Lemons (thought to be a cross between a true lemon and a mandarin) with fresh ginger undertones. Once a special edition, this not-to-be-missed flavor has settled into its permanent place in the line.
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LOCATION
185 Main Street
Point Arena, CA 95468
707-882-3663

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Monday-Saturday, 7 am – 7 pm
Sunday, 8 am – 6 pm

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