Steps to Joining Our Community	Value
1. Learn about the Cedar Cohousing Project	Sign-up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on our progress and events.  Review our Vision and Values statements. Discover more about cohousing in America with these resources.
Attend an informational session and/or social event to learn about our project first-hand and get the latest updates.  Meet current members and explorers.	2. Attend Events
3. Become an Explorer	There is an Explorer fee to become a contributing participant in the Cedar Cohousing project. Get involved in a decision-making Circle group regarding the design, site selection, marketing, governance, and/or community building efforts.  Pitch in to ensure the success of our project.
Send us a short biography and photo of your household to introduce yourself to the group. What brought you here, and how do you envision your life in the community? ​	4. Write a Short Bio
5. Participate in Monthly Meetings	Attend monthly member meetings to stay abreast of developments and provide input toward our consensus-based, participatory decision-making.  Only members vote on key issues. ​
Meet with two or more members to review Member Responsibilities & Expectations. Discuss duties of membership - there is a commitment of time & money.  Learn about  community structure. We’re here to answer your questions and walk you through it.	6. Attend Member Orientation
7. Apply for Cedar Cohousing Membership	After reviewing our operating agreement and other documents, meeting Cedar members, and you have decided that an intentional urban community is for you, we will answer your questions and ask you complete the member application.  ​
Next step is for current Cedar members to approve your application.	8. Get Approved
9. Become a Member of our community.	Welcome aboard!