Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: CID assessments paying for social events

[Dave and Diane (daveanddee]

Hi Norm,
It helps if you put this in your bylaws--that way people can't claim 
they missed it. Attorneys always ask for a copy of the Master Deed, 
Bylaws, and Rules and Regs. Our bylaws specifically mention cohousing 
and the purpose thereof.

--Diane(:^|
MARKETING FACILITATOR
JP COHOUSING  617-522-2209
P.O. BOX 420 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS
HTTP://WWW.JPCOHOUSING.ORG
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JAMAICA PLAIN COHOUSING CONDOMINIUM
DECLARATION OF ASSOCIATION
AND BY-LAWS

ARTICLE II.  PURPOSES, GOALS, POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ASSOCIATION

Section 2.1. General Purposes as Defined in the Act

All of the rights and powers in and with respect to the common areas 
and facilities of the Condominium which are by virtue of provisions of 
the Act, conferred upon or exercisable by the organization of Unit 
Owners of the Condominium, and all property, real and personal, 
tangible and intangible, conveyed to the Association hereunder shall 
vest in the members of the Association as joint tenants with rights of 
survivorship, to exercise, manage, administer and dispose of the same 
and to receive the income therefrom for the benefit of the Unit Owners, 
according to the schedule of undivided beneficial interests set forth 
in the Master Deed.

Section 2.2. Goals of the Association.

	In addition to those other purposes set forth herein, the Association 
shall strive to further the cohousing goals of the Association and 
shall attempt to work towards the vision described below:

	We, the members of Jamaica Plain Cohousing, are committed to a 
mixed-income, multigenerational neighborhood. We will seek a location 
that is within walking distance to public transportation and near other 
urban amenities, such as schools, shopping, restaurants, places of 
worship and cultural attractions. We will build a small housing 
development designed to create a balance of community and privacy, by 
arranging private, self- sufficient homes around a community building 
or "common house" with shared resources. Our community will be planned, 
designed and managed by the members.

We will make all decisions that affect the group by using a consensus 
process, which ensures that all members accept a decision. We are 
committed to resolving conflicts, problems and issues through honest, 
direct and respectful communication.

We will actively sustain our community with ongoing responsibilities 
for its management, by pooling our labor and by sharing chores. We will 
strive to work cooperatively for mutual benefit, while respecting one's 
autonomy and the privacy of one's home.

We are dedicated to fostering relationships that are positive and 
emotionally supportive for children and adults. We pledge to act with 
fairness and integrity, thus building trust and personal growth.

We will aim to be part of the larger Jamaica Plain community by 
participating in neighborhood events and local governmental and social 
issues.
We have a strong commitment to conserve our natural resources through 
environmentally sound construction, energy conservation, recycling and 
reducing consumption by sharing materials.

We will strive to create green spaces and public gardens for people to 
gather in a quiet and relaxing environment.

	We will strive to design an environment that promotes physical and 
emotional health and the safety and security of all its members.

We will support children's education and development by creating spaces 
where they may play and learn.

All common areas and as many individual units as possible will be 
accessible to people with disabilities.

We value diversity and welcome people from all classes, races, 
cultures, sexual orientations, and traditional and non-traditional 
families.

We will work to the best of our ability to make our community 
affordable to anyone who wishes to join and share in our goals and 
values.

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On Monday, November 7, 2005, at 05:40 PM, "OCC11NG" 
<normangauss [at] charter.net> wrote:

> When an owner agrees to the financial obligations of an ordinary HOA, 
> there
> usually is no expectation that social programs will be an integral 
> part of
> the experience of living in the development.
>
> Can somebody clear this up for me?
>
> Norm Gauss