House Of Commons

New Member Application

Verify that you are human by telling me how many days are in a (non-leap) year:

Your Name:

Your Email:

Your Telephone Number:

Have you taken a look at our house manual at http://iccaustin.coop/hoc/manual.html?

How did you find out about us and why would you like to live here?

Are you familiar with the chores required by every member? Which ones would utilize your skills?

What is your preferred noise level?

Will you actively participate in our house meetings? (Are you familiar with house meetings? Modified consensus?)

How do you feel about living in a house that focuses on preparing vegan food? (We do buy organic dairy items, but meals and most prepared food is vegan -no meat, dairy, or eggs. Also, meat is never allowed in the house.)

How clean do you keep your bathroom? Will you actively help clean the one you use?

Do you have a pet? Are you aware that your pet must be approved at a house meeting in order for it to move in?

Do you have a car? Parking space is limited, so you may not wish to bring a vehicle.

Do you mind living in a house with those who smoke and/or drink? (Smoking cigarettes is permitted outdoors and in personal rooms, also drinking is permitted in the house or on the premises.)

Can you think of any aspect(s) of yourself which might make you a good co-op-er? Communication? talents? Maintenance knowledge? Please briefly describe.

What aspects of co-op living do you not like / what concerns do you have, if any? Please briefly describe.

What kind of art do you like? (music/ painting/ film/ dance/ literature...?) Is there an artist/ author who has influenced you more than most?

What is your major (if a student) or occupation (if a non-student)?

Choose which you feel best represents yourself/ your activities:
Mode of Transportation

How much time do you spend at home?

Which best describes your diet?

Please describe yourself. (Not more than half page please.) Say whatever you would like. Some ideas of things to include are: communication style, personality traits, interests, activities, pastimes, favorite joke, an influential experience, etc. (We are just trying to get to know you, so be yourself!)

Tell when you would like to move in.