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It’s easy to become an owner of the Astoria Co-op!
1) Download, print, and complete the application and agreement pdf.

2) Bring the completed application with your payment to any cashier at the Co-op. (view cost & payment details below)

3) Thats it! You are now an owner of the Astoria Co-op. We will mail you a confirmation of share payment & ownership card(s).

Payment Details:
Owner shares require an equity investment of $200. Payment options are available to fit any budget. At the time of application you can pay in full $200. (or):
	Create an installment plan by: 1) selecting a payment amount: $100, $50, or $25 (and) 2) selecting a payment period: quarterly, semi-annually, or annually (until $200 is reached)
Example: An installment plan of $25/annually will require a payment of $25/year for 8 years

When You Buy A Share In The Co-op....

1. You support a local community owned business.
2. You support local and organic farmers and producers.
3. You ensure that a healthy natural foods downtown shopping option continues to exist here. Your share contributes to the Co-op’s financial stability and longevity.
4. You support the mission of the Astoria Co-op.
5. You have a vote in deciding the future of the Co-op (expansion, product selection, etc.)… you can choose to run for the Board of Directors.
6. You get a discount or rebate on your purchases along with the opportunity to volunteer for the possibility of greater discounts or compensation.
7. You get a quarterly newsletter with a list of sales items, great recipes and general news to keep you educated and informed about all things regarding the Co-op and your health.
8. You own a redeemable share…The ability to redeem shares in accordance with Co-op Bylaws which are posted and available to you in the store.
9. You help the Co-op expand to offer you a larger variety of healthy products and services (along with educational classes, seminars, and events) to better meet your needs as well as those of our growing community, and ensuring that the products you already buy are always on the shelves.
10. You keep the rare, unique, special, eclectic, one-of-a-kind, alive and well here in the Lower Columbia Region, which enhances the character and diversity in our community.