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New members often feel like they're in the dark when they first move to Escher. The [[Frequently Asked Questions|FAQ]] page may help answer your questions, and the purpose of this page is to list all thmember responsibilities so you can rest easy knowing you haven't forgotten anything.

* # '''Make sure you are on the house email list'''. If you have not been receiving any house emails, email the [[Secretary]] with your name, preferred email address, and room number.* # The work survey is sent out at the beginning of the term. If you were not on the email list when the survey was sent you, you must '''contact the [[Work Manager]]''' to be assigned a shift.* # [[Work]] is required from all members each week.** ## House chores is a weekly three-hour shift you must work. '''Make sure you are on the [[Work Schedule|work schedule]].''' Contact the [[Work Manager]] with any questions.** ## 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.'''** ## Bathroom cleaning. 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, making sure not to sign up for consecutive weeks (members should take turns cleaning each week).

This section lists cooperative things you can do that don't have hard-and-fast rules, but are greatly appreciatedgo a long way towards making Escher an awesome co-op.

* Aim for sustainability. ** Use cloth towels rather than paper towels whenever possible. ** Take food scraps to the compost bins in the [[O'Keeffe Dining Room]] or [[Renaissance Dining Room]] during the warmer months when composting is underway. ** Turn off lights in empty rooms. ** Get to know other members with cars and try to carpool.

* Organize a [[Social Events|social event]]. Contact the [[Social Chair]] for help -- we have house funds set aside for social events, and the Social Chair can also help spread the word about your event.