Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Cohousing-L Digest, Vol 236, Issue 20 re cohousing "dues"

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 Hi Muriel:
yes, $750 gets you membership in the cohousing association. I copied from the 
website what that membership gets you:

Welcome to our newly revamped and reimagined program – CohoUS Membership! 
Formerly known as Partnerships, our Membership Program better reflects the 
dynamic and enriching experience we offer. CohoUS exists to support the 
movement for a more connected future, a movement of which you are a critical 
component.

 

In 2024, enjoy an array of enhanced benefits that will support your community 
journey, including an exclusive $100 discount for the 2024 National Cohousing 
Conference. As a member*, you can connect with other communitarians and 
professionals at free events, further your education with discounted courses 
and access a variety of resources including workshop recordings, templates and 
consultation. 

 

All 2024 CohoUS Memberships Include:
   
   - Free access to all online events
   - $100 off 2024 National Cohousing Conference in Denver, CO
   - 25% off trainings and coaching through The Cohousing Institute
   - 200+ recorded event sessions, sorted by event or topic
   - Highlighted Directory listing (available only to our members)
   - Support for the cohousing movement, CohoUS, and the many public services 
we offer

 
We have tailored our memberships to support all of our valued community 
members, including individual seekers, forming and existing communities and 
cohousing professionals. Learn more about our memberships below, or reach out 
to discuss which program is right for you.
Judith Lienhard, Cascadia commons, Portland Oregon
Subject: [C-L]_ dues payments to CohoUS
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My community has made an annual donation to the Cohousing Association for
many years and plans to do so again this year. We call these payments
"dues" but I think they're more a donation. Is there a standard amount that
an established cohousing community should consider giving? (That might or
might not cause us to increase our donation, but I said I would ask.)
    Muriel @ Shadowlake Village