The membership comprises individual  adults, not households. Currently there are 8 members living at Zephyr and 4 'inactive' members living elsewhere. ZVCC welcomes all persons, irrespective  of religion, race, age, marital/family status, sexual orientation, physical  & mental abilities, political affiliation, or national origin. However it is important to understand  that living in a cooperative housing community requires a specific set of  qualities and skills. Before joining this community, you should carefully  review the list below to decide whether ZVCC is right for you. Keep in mind  that these qualities and skills can be developed while you are progressing  towards membership: 1. Understand and value the consensus  decision making process. Demonstrate the ability to function in the  process. Show willingness to raise concerns and engage in the process of  attaining resolution, avoiding win/lose stances. Be open to modifying your  point of view and be willing to abide by the results. Have basic  communication skills, especially in listening, and learn meeting skills and  procedures. Read available literature e.g. " Creating a life  together" by Diana Leafe Christian, books on facilitating  participatory decision processes, look at Internet resources e.g.  Intentional Communities' homepage: www.ic.org. 2. Demonstrate respect for the community,  for others and for the land. Become familiar with major policies e.g.  residential & wild spaces; pets, hunting, financial responsibility, and  the list of major decisions that have been made in the past.. 3. Participate in community life and  demonstrate acceptance of mutual responsibility for upkeep of community  land and buildings (especially work days). Attend meetings regularly. 4. Take responsibility for seeing that  your own social and emotional needs are met. This might include connections  at ZVCC, but the expectation is that you will seek out relationships and  connections in the wider community. .         [ZVCC] [Members] [Values]  [Governance] [Ownership] [Financial ] [The Land] [Things to do] [Earn a living]  [Visiting Z] [Joining] [Photo 1] [Photo 2]