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** If you filled out a move-in form at the beginning of the Fall contract period, you can ignore this step.
* Pay your charges on time every month! See '''[[Monthly Charges, Late Fees, and Eviction]]''' for more information.
* Fill out the [[Work|'''Work Survey''' ]] BEFORE you arrive. The Fall '22 survey can be found [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2aI7pWRZiEdgzXCQwzKVlO9_KpPnANl5jAH-lYBJzWSXsew/viewform here]. If you arrive after the start of a term, email the [[Work Manager]] to ensure they received your response.* Make sure to attend '''[[New Member Orientation]]''' to avoid a $100 fine! ''For Fall 2022, it is August 28th from 6-8pm.'' Keep an eye on Check your inbox to receive updates on its locationemail or click [[New Member Orientation|here]] for more info.* Check your email each day for the latest '''[[Work Schedule]]''' where you will be assigned a house labor shift according to your responses on the work survey. You must attend your [[work]] shifts weekly after the latest [[Work Schedule]] goes into effect(AKA check your email each day to make sure no changes have been made)! If you are confused, please see the [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aqH7VDvwtfjFJ2epVMWzB3gpHMyYrHAxTlox8mWS1JM/edit?usp=sharing Member's Guide to Work at Escher]]. If you still have questions, reach out to the [[Work Manager]].
* Suite chores are also required each week. Your [[Suite Managers|Suite Manager]] will assign a task to you (or allow you to choose one). This will be something like vacuuming the hallways, wiping down the kitchen surfaces, or getting the mail. '''Make sure your Suite Manager knows who you are (you can find their email [[Suite Managers|here]]), and that you have been assigned a suite chore.'''
** If it is the beginning of a contract period and the [[Suite Managers]] have not have been elected yet, look out for an email with the date and time of your suite's election so you can vote (or run yourself)!
* Everyone cleans their bathroom a few times each semester at Escher. Inside the bathroom closest to your room, you will find a bathroom cleaning sign-up sheet. Write your name in at least four spaces on this sheet. If you've moved in after all the spots are filled, consult your [[Suite Managers|Suite Manager]].* Our [[Secretary]] should add you to the email list on the day (or a few days before) you arrive according to the email address you listed on your Rent Manager account. '''If you suspect you are not receiving house emails, contact escher.secretary@icc.coop with your name, preferred email address, and room number ASAP.''' Mistakes do happen and we wouldndon't want you to miss any important house information!
=== RECURRING RESPONSIBILITIES ===
* '''[[Work Holiday]]''' occurs once each semester, near the beginning of the term. You are required to sign up for [[Work Holiday]] or sign up to complete four hours of work at a later date if you are unavailable. Keep an eye on your email for more information about the date and expectations.
** If you moved in after the start of a contract period, you can email the [[Work Manager]] to see if [[Work Holiday]] has happened yet or not.
* Read the current '''[https://docs.googlebit.com/document/d/1K_AVec00Qd2juAesWkpMhJMINt_KElNJG0MTmKt9Dz4ly/edit escher-covid-policy COVID Policy]''' to understand how masking and quarantining works at each house 'level'.
* Update your '''mailing address''' when you move in and anytime you move to a room in a different suite. See the [[suites]] page for the mailing addresses.
* When you notice something is broken or malfunctioning in the house, submit a Request for Assistance, or [RFA]. The two types are [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfB-HW38ydNSNMaD_84L0EXOAahsmmsXSMedSvderASJ3-hLA/viewform '''Maintenance RFA'''] and [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeadGygL4eYuLNZI6kayMGLlFcpBWDeWqhP-qNz1ex-ZwklMg/viewform '''Tech RFA'''].
* If you have a car and want a space in our parking lot, fill out read the [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLzToh4W2HugfvIFJYMpaCcoutSd-lTu8iuYDWOupZy1XeLg/viewform this Parking|'''Parking Permit formparking''']. Read the [[Parking|parking]] page for more information and to learn where guests can park. You must be issued a parking pass to park in our lot.* If you install a personal AC unit you must fill out [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZEDm8gxafUC4h6NWVy17wYp1gfojbhMvBX-3etENQjCwl8A/viewform this '''AC form''']. AC units cost $26 monthly (added to Rent Manager charges) in the Spring/Summer semester and rooms with unreported AC units are subject to fines.
* If you wish to bring a pet to Escher, read and understand our '''[[Pet Policy]]'''.
* If you plan to host a guest at any point, read and understand our '''[[Guest Policy]]'''.
== Cooperative behavior ==
This section lists cooperative things you can do that don't have hard-and-fast rules, but go a long way towards making Escher an awesome co-op.
* Attend house meetings! Make sure your voice is represented in the house by attending bi-monthly weekly house meetings. participating in discussions, and voting! Keep an eye on your email for the agenda that will be sent out by the [[President]] 24-48 hours before these meetings.
** Write a [[Proposals|proposal]] to change something at Escher. These will be voted on at House Meetings and can be submitted to the President to be added to the agenda. Example: A budget proposal to buy [[guff]] inflatable tubes to use on the Huron river!
** Join to give [[pinecones]] to someone for their contributions to the house.