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Some changes are more about purchasing things than making rules. If you would like for the house to purchase a non-consumable thing that everyone can use (e.g. a projector, a video game console, plants), put together your best estimate of the cost and bring this proposal to the house. The house may vote to use the [[House Budget|amenities fund]] to make the purchase you request.
 
==== When is dinner? ====
During the Fall and Winter semesters, dinner is served seven days a week from 6-7pm except for during [https://ro.umich.edu/sites/default/files/calendar/pdfs/Cal_2022-2023.pdf University of Michigan holidays] (to include study breaks). Over the Spring/Summer semester, dinner is served only on weekdays, also excluding holidays. If you can't make the 6-7pm window some nights, just fill out a 'save meal' card located by the silverware and insert it in the appropriate slot on the industrial kitchen door's organizer (available in both kitchens). For more info on save meals and other dinner-related topics, click [[Food|here]].
 
==== What am I allowed to take/eat from the main kitchens? ====
Members are allowed to use reasonable quantities of some items that our chef stores in the kitchen pantries and [[guff]] fridges. For example, taking a cup of sugar, making a sandwich or two, or borrowing a bowl and spoon. Note that all dishes should be returned to the dish bins (to be cleaned for you by daily shifts) within 24 hours; hoarding is uncooperative and results in shortages for everyone. Food and cookware in the main kitchen, where food prep takes place, should only be handled by [[Chef Giselle]] and those on kitchen shifts. When in doubt, ask [[Chef Giselle]] or the [[Kitchen Manager]].
==== What am I allowed to take/eat from my suite kitchen? ====
Most consumable items in suite kitchens and refrigerators belong to a particular member. These should be labeled, but to be certain refrain from eating food that doesn't clearly have a [[guff]] label on it.
 
==== I really liked tonight's dessert. Where can I express my gratitude/ask for a recipe/request it more often? ====
The chalkboard near the door to the industrial kitchen area in O'Keefe is a great place to leave comments for [[Chef Giselle]]. You can also chat with her in person whenever she's in the house or email the [[Kitchen Manager]].
 
==== What are my guests allowed to take/eat from either kitchen? ====
Guests are generally not allowed to consume guff food. To learn more, see the [[Guest Policy]].
==== How do I run for a house officer position? Why might I want to run? ====
* Because you prefer the type of work to other house labor like kitchen cleaning
* To serve those around you in a big way!
 
==== What am I allowed to take from the main kitchens? ====
Members are allowed to use reasonable quantities of some items that Chef Lynn stores in the O'Keeffe kitchen pantry and [[guff]] fridges. Taking a cup or two of sugar is fine. Any food in the walk-in refrigerator (inside the main kitchen) is probably required for an upcoming dinner, so do not take things from there. When in doubt, ask [[Chef Giselle]] or the [[Kitchen Manager]].
 
==== Why do the meals have processed food? ====
Chef Lynn has a great deal of experience with cooking large quantities of food. She does her best in conjunction with the Student Buyers Association to obtain fresh and local ingredients within the constraints of the house budget and often unskilled kitchen workers. If there is a specific ingredient you would like more or less of, feel free to ask her either in person or by writing on the chalkboard near the door to the industrial kitchen area.
 
==== Why do we have four different milk alternatives? ====
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz6OGVCdov8| Because]
==== My room door/smoke detector/suite kitchen sink/etc. is broken - how do I get help? ====