Champlain Valley Cohousing, LLC is a Limited Liability Development Company has constructed 14 attached units and 12 buildable lots on 125 acres in Charlotte, Vermont.

Prospective Residents can get connected and explore Common Pastures before purchasing in order to discover compatibility of values, to learn about daily life in our community, and to become acquainted with the decision-making process.

To become an Prospective Resident:
	Complete web profile "Tell Us About Yourself."
	Review web site with particular attention to Our Vision..
	Attend a business and/or social community meeting
	Indicate to the Marketing and Membership Chair a desire to become a Prospective Resident.
	Select or be assigned a buddy; who will be your contact person
	Contribute a non-refundable $250 for a six-month Prospective Resident period. If you purchase, this fee will go towards the cost of the lot or unit.

Steps toward becoming an Owner:
	Attend at least two business and social meetings
	Meet with General Membership Chair to review Governance Policy
	Participate in several committee meetings. Prospective Residents are encouraged to join in all discussions but cannot participate in decision rounds.
	Review material on the Fundamental Bibliography list.
	Meet with the Finance Chair to be apprised of the financial requirements for Ownership.
	Meet with the Project Coordinator to review Subscription Process

Once these steps are satisfied, the Prospective Resident may indicate to the Marketing and Membership Chair a desire to become an Owner. This request is reviewed by the Executive Committee, who may then propose that the General Membership accept the candidate into full ownership. The final decisions rests with the General Membership.