Membership Guidelines
1. Produce will be delivered on a weekly basis (Mondays). This day may be adjusted when a holiday falls on a Monday.
2. You must pick up your order on Monday (2-6pm) at main location as we are limited on space, unless you have made prior arrangements with the co-op manager, Melissa Kicklighter. Seconday locations have different pickup times.
3. I will e-mail/update on website the weekly order list Thursday evening. Please send back your order to Melissa by Friday night in order to compile and place order Saturday morning. Please note that prices change on a daily basis, but should not be significant. In the event that there is a considerable price increase you will be notified prior to order placement.
4. If enough people do not want a specific item (e.g. only 2 people want blueberries), I will contact the members to see if they want to pay for the entire case or omit that item from the order.
5. If we come close to filling a case (65% or more), I will split the case among those ordering that item. Your total cost will not be more than $10 over your original order amount.
6. Once you send me your order list you are obligated to purchase the items you selected.
7. There is a $1 fee for delivery to the South Zone pickup area (in front of the Alltel and Metro PCS wireless store in Preserve Plaza at 41 & Constitution). There is a $1 fee for the North Ft. Myers pickup area (Ridgeway Estates).
8. The price for items will be at cost (please allow a few cents for rounding purposes).
9. There will be a ten percent (10%) handling fee to cover produce spoilage. Beginning February 2008 there will be a $15 annual membership fee to help cover expenses. For new members, this fee will paid out of your deposit on your fifth order. If you decided not to continue the co-op after your first four orders your deposit will be refunded in full.
10. Payment method accepted will be cash, check, or charge with Paypal (add 3% + $.30 fee).
11. Before you can order, you must make a deposit (amount is your choice). Your purchase amount cannot exceed your deposit. After 4 consecutive orders (with good pick-up and payment history), your deposit will be applied to your 5th order less the $15 membership fee.
12. There will be a $15 returned check fee should the need arise.
13. Should this co-op grow considerably we may request your help on occasion (once/per month for 2-3 hours, depending on the size of the co-op). On days you assist in assembling orders the 10% handling fee will be waived.
14. Although the produce will be of highest quality and inspected by Global Organics prior to shipment, and by Melissa upon receipt, should someone get ill for any reason Melissa is released from any and all liability. We will be happy to contact Global Organics regarding the matter.
15. I want this co-op to be a healthful, cost-effective, and convenient experience for everyone. Please feel free to make any suggestions or comments that you feel will make our co-op even better.