Lunenburg Farmers Market News
September 1, 2015
Welcome to the Lunenburg Farmers’ Market – we’re glad you stopped by! This
monthly newsletter is a way to keep you informed about what goes on at the
market and behind the scenes. Our vendors are excited about their products
and the opportunity to get to know you and your needs – we welcome your
comments, questions, and suggestions. Up-to-date market information is
available at www.lunenburgfarmersmarket.org Together we can enjoy a terrific
market season!
What’s Going On – what extras you’ll find at the market
Weekly drawing - When you make a purchase at our market, you are eligible to
enter a drawing for $5 in coupons to spend at the Lunenburg Farmers’ Market. Each week
two winners will be drawn. It’s simple – sign up at the EBT/Debit table. You may enter every
week you make a purchase. CONGRATULATIONS! to our August winners: Larry Vars, Pat
Scott, Sandra Cronin, Chris Higgs, Carroll Macie, Bette Robinson, Alaine Plourde, and
Helen (last name unknown)
Games in the Park – On fair weather days, decks of playing cards, board games
and hula hoops will be available on the picnic tables for your use while spending time at the
market. Feel free to bring along some of your favorites to enjoy with others!
Did You Know? –
learn more about the market
We accept Vermont Express/SNAP purchases and double your
buying power –
EBT/SNAP customers from any state are welcome! Receive a $1 Cash
Crop bonus coupon for each $1 of benefits you spend, up to $10 in coupons each market day.
For more information about these coupons and how to spend your benefits at our market,
visit the EBT/Debit table or call Chris at 802-892-6654.
If you’re short of cash you can use your bank debit card
without a fee – visit the EBT/Debit table for more information.
Our market donates all proceeds above our expenses to assist
other members of our community – Our market is a volunteer, not-for-profit
market. No one at the market is paid. The market and EBT managers and the treasurer
volunteer their time. Registration and weekly fees paid by our vendors provide income for
our operating expenses. These expenses include a monthly rental fee for the portable toilet,
limited liability insurance premium, advertising, occasional entertainment, our web site’s
hosting fees, office supplies, payments to our vendors for coupon sales, and the monthly
cost of offering electronic purchases.
We’d like to hear from you – we value your suggestions and comments. You
can speak to our manager, Lance Roberts, in person or by phone at 802-892-1262, to any
vendor, or write us at comments@lunenburgfarmersmarket.org or PO Box 195, Lunenburg,
VT 05906. You can also find us on facebook at “Lunenburg Farmers Market”. EBT/SNAP or
Cash Crop bonus coupon inquires can be made to Chris in person or at 802-892-6654.
The Numbers – a summary of our bank account activities for the month of August. The
account balances reflect the monies “in hand” as of August 31st.
Savings account balance is $1,430.49 – We begin each season with enough money
to pay our bills. We don’t spend money we don’t have and we don’t assume we will have it
when the bill is due 
The balance in our checking account is $435.19
What came in (and from where) –
Vendor fees of $115.00 - our vendors pay an initial registration fee of $10 and $5
each market day they attend
What went out (and to where) –
$110.00 – portable toilet rental fee for July
$45.80 – monthly service charge and transaction fees for electronic purchases
$49.00 - reimbursement to vendors for coupons accepted for their products – this
figure represents reimbursements for market coupons awarded to our free weekly drawing
winners and Cash Crop EBT bonus coupons. [EBT/Debit charges are reimbursed directly to
our checking account within 48 hours by the various providers and our vendors are paid on
the market day purchases were made – total vendor payments for August were $112.00]
Upcoming Lunenburg events
- additional things to do in Lunenburg
SEPTEMBER 12 – Grub on the Green – the annual community potluck
lunch on the Lunenburg Common, noon to 2 p.m. Bring a dish (main or side dish or
combo) of your choice to share. If you’re a visitor to the area and can’t, come anyway
– there’s always enough to go around! Comfort Country will be providing music for
your enjoyment, thanks to a generous donation by NoCoNEK.com.
SEPTEMBER 12 – Lunenburg Open Mic – Congregational Church building
at the top of the Lunenburg Common. LAST of this season. $3, kids free with an
adult. Please bring a finger food to share. Beverages provided. Door prize drawing
during evening. FMI Chris 802-892-6654
SEPTEMBER 13 – RiverFest Kayak for a Cause – non-sponsored
kayakers to raise awareness for their causes. FMI contact Nicole Leone at
Nicole@noconek.com, (603)838-2397, or (802)535-7830.