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| ===== House of Apollo Constitution ===== | ===== House of Apollo Constitution ===== | ||
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| **Preamble: | **Preamble: | ||
| - | //The// House of Apollo Constitution //exists with the intention to broadly define policies which affect the administration, | + | //The// House of Apollo Constitution //exists with the intention to broadly define policies which affect the administration, |
| </ | </ | ||
| - | ===1. Definitions=== | + | ====1. Definitions==== |
| - **a.** ‘House of Apollo’ and ‘the House’ will be defined as the organization which resides at 236 N. Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan. | - **a.** ‘House of Apollo’ and ‘the House’ will be defined as the organization which resides at 236 N. Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan. | ||
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| - **ii.** A majority vote of members comprising Total Membership who are in favor of a proposal. | - **ii.** A majority vote of members comprising Total Membership who are in favor of a proposal. | ||
| - | === 2. Membership === | + | - **j.** ‘Quorum’ will be defined as an absolute majority of the Total Membership of the House of Apollo. |
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| + | ==== 2. Membership | ||
| - **a.** No one may reside in House of Apollo without first signing a valid contract, except | - **a.** No one may reside in House of Apollo without first signing a valid contract, except | ||
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| - **iii.** Prospective member must attend one regular House meal. | - **iii.** Prospective member must attend one regular House meal. | ||
| - **iv.** Prospective member must attend one regular House meeting. | - **iv.** Prospective member must attend one regular House meeting. | ||
| - | - **v.** Prospective member must be approved | + | - **v.** Prospective member must be approved |
| - **c.** Prospective member will be allowed to sign a Contract for Membership, Co-Management, | - **c.** Prospective member will be allowed to sign a Contract for Membership, Co-Management, | ||
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| - | - **ii.** A member who plans to be absent from the House for a period | + | - **ii.** A member who plans to be absent from the House for a period |
| - **iii.** A member will be declared an Inactive Member for a proposed range of dates with House Approval. Inactive Membership will never be applied retroactively, | - **iii.** A member will be declared an Inactive Member for a proposed range of dates with House Approval. Inactive Membership will never be applied retroactively, | ||
| - | === 3. Member Rooms === | + | ==== 3. Member Rooms ==== |
| - **a.** Before the end of each contract period, the order of seniority for all contracted future members of House of Apollo will be determined for the following contract period. The Membership Officer will then, in order of most senior to least senior, allow each contracted future member to choose their Member Room for the following contract period. | - **a.** Before the end of each contract period, the order of seniority for all contracted future members of House of Apollo will be determined for the following contract period. The Membership Officer will then, in order of most senior to least senior, allow each contracted future member to choose their Member Room for the following contract period. | ||
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| - **i.** In this case, both parties are equally responsible for notifying the Member Services Coordinator of the MSU SHC and the Finance Officer of House of Apollo in writing and in a timely manner. | - **i.** In this case, both parties are equally responsible for notifying the Member Services Coordinator of the MSU SHC and the Finance Officer of House of Apollo in writing and in a timely manner. | ||
| - | === 4. Guests === | + | ==== 4. Guests |
| - **a.** Any person who is not a member of the House, who is also brought onto the Premises by a Member, will be considered a guest of that member. | - **a.** Any person who is not a member of the House, who is also brought onto the Premises by a Member, will be considered a guest of that member. | ||
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| - **i.** If the guest will be using a parking space overnight, the member will notify the House with a description of the guest’s vehicle. | - **i.** If the guest will be using a parking space overnight, the member will notify the House with a description of the guest’s vehicle. | ||
| - | === 5. Events Policy === | + | ==== 5. Events Policy |
| - **a.** Parties | - **a.** Parties | ||
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| - **iv.** There will be no more than one party hosted during a semester. | - **iv.** There will be no more than one party hosted during a semester. | ||
| - | === 6. Administrative Positions === | + | ==== 6. Administrative Positions |
| - **a.** The titles and primary responsibilities of administrative positions within House of Apollo will consist of: | - **a.** The titles and primary responsibilities of administrative positions within House of Apollo will consist of: | ||
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| - **vii. Meeting Minute Taker** | - **vii. Meeting Minute Taker** | ||
| - **1.** Responsible for recording the minutes of every quorum House meeting, as well as ensuring that all meeting minutes are available for viewing by all Member of Apollo at all times. | - **1.** Responsible for recording the minutes of every quorum House meeting, as well as ensuring that all meeting minutes are available for viewing by all Member of Apollo at all times. | ||
| - | - **2.** Responsible for recording the number of those in favor, those opposed, and those abstaining | + | - **2.** Responsible for recording the number of those in favor of, those opposed |
| - | === 7. Amendment === | + | ==== 7. Amendment |
| - **a.** Amendments to the House of Apollo Constitution will be made only after the following conditions are met in the order written as follows: | - **a.** Amendments to the House of Apollo Constitution will be made only after the following conditions are met in the order written as follows: | ||
| - | - **i.** The proposed amendment will be presented as will be written during a quorum House meeting. | + | - **i.** |
| - | - **ii.** The proposed amendment will be posted | + | - **ii.** The proposed amendment will be approved with House Approval |
| - | - **iii.** The proposed amendment will be approved by a present ⅔ of Total Membership during a House meeting. | + | - **iii.** If approved, the proposed amendment will be adopted under a temporary status, to be enforced as part of the Standing Rules, |
| - | - **1.** | + | - **iv.** The proposed amendment will be reapproved with House Approval at the next quorum house meeting. |
| + | - **1.** | ||
| + | - **2.** | ||
| - **b.** Each amended revision of the House of Apollo Constitution will be archived and available for viewing by all Members of House of Apollo at all times. | - **b.** Each amended revision of the House of Apollo Constitution will be archived and available for viewing by all Members of House of Apollo at all times. | ||
| - | === 8. Supremacy Clause === | + | ==== 8. Supremacy Clause |
| - **a.** All policies and directives established by the //House of Apollo Constitution//, | - **a.** All policies and directives established by the //House of Apollo Constitution//, | ||
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| </ | </ | ||
| - | === 1. Quiet Hours === | + | ==== 1. Quiet Hours ==== |
| - **a.** Members of House of Apollo will not create noise which could disturb other Members during quiet hours. | - **a.** Members of House of Apollo will not create noise which could disturb other Members during quiet hours. | ||
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| ^Sunday | ^Sunday | ||
| - | | 11:00pm | 11:00pm | 11:00pm | 11: | + | | 11:00pm | 11:00pm | 11:00pm | 11: |
| - | | 10:00am | 10:00am | 10:00am | 10:00am | + | | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am |
| - | === 2. Bounties === | + | ==== 2. Bounties |
| - **a.** A bounty is posted as a result of a chore duty going uncompleted, | - **a.** A bounty is posted as a result of a chore duty going uncompleted, | ||
| - **b.** A bounty is taken when the chore is completed by another Member. The Member who did not complete the chore is fined, and the Member who took the bounty has their account credited an equal amount. | - **b.** A bounty is taken when the chore is completed by another Member. The Member who did not complete the chore is fined, and the Member who took the bounty has their account credited an equal amount. | ||
| - | - **i.** The amount of the bounty is calculated using the conversion of $10/point. | + | - **i.** The amount of the bounty is calculated using the conversion of $1/point. |
| + | - **ii.** Failure to clean the bathroom on Member' | ||
| - **c.** When a bounty is not completed by the time chores are checked again, the credit associated with taking the bounty is put into House Savings. | - **c.** When a bounty is not completed by the time chores are checked again, the credit associated with taking the bounty is put into House Savings. | ||
| - | === 3. House Chores === | + | ==== 3. House Chores |
| - **a. General** | - **a. General** | ||
| - | - **i.** Each Member of House of Apollo is required to complete their assigned chores each week. The assignment of chores is done at the first meeting | + | - **i.** Each Member of House of Apollo is required to complete their assigned chores each week. The assignment of chores is done at the start of each week except for House Shopper and Office Laborer, which are assigned at the beginning of the semester. |
| - **ii.** Failure to complete a chore will result in a bounty being posted. | - **ii.** Failure to complete a chore will result in a bounty being posted. | ||
| - | - **1.** | + | - **1.** |
| - | - **iii.** Members may switch chores part way through the semester, providing they inform | + | |
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| + | - **iii.** Members may request a one day extension on their weekly chore subject to the Taskmaster's approval. | ||
| - **b. Chore Descriptions** | - **b. Chore Descriptions** | ||
| - | - **i. Living Room Floors Cleaner | + | - **i. Upstairs Sorcerer |
| - | - **1.** Must sweep and mop all open living room floor, ending at the threshold into the main hallway. | + | - **1.** Must sweep and Swiffer upstairs hallways |
| + | - **2.** Must sweep and Swiffer stairs leading upstairs and the study room | ||
| + | - **3.** Must organize study room and any other out of place objects in common areas | ||
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| - | - **ii. Living Room Surfaces Cleaner | + | - **ii. Downstairs Demon (15 points)** |
| - | - **1.** Must clear and wipe all surfaces with all-purpose cleaner. | + | - **1.** Must sweep and Swiffer ground floor hallways |
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| + | - **3.** Must sweep the basement hallway | ||
| + | - **4.** Must wipe down handrails on the stairs | ||
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| - | - **iii. | + | - **iii. |
| - | - **1.** Must empty the living room trash bin as needed | + | - **1.** Must sweep and mop dining room floors |
| + | - **2.** Must put away objects on tables/ | ||
| + | - **3.** Must clean tables/ | ||
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| - | - **iv. Kitchen Floors Cleaner | + | - **iv. Den Dragon |
| - | - **1.** Must sweep the entire kitchen floor. | + | - **1.** Must sweep and mop den floors |
| - | - **2.** Must mop the entire | + | - **2.** Must wipe tables and surfaces |
| + | - **3.** Must take dishes to the kitchen | ||
| + | - **4.** Must straighten pillows, blankets, and couch covers | ||
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| - | - **v. Kitchen Surfaces Cleaner | + | - **v. Rations Ranger |
| - | - **1.** Must clear and wipe all surfaces with all-purpose cleaner, including: | + | - **1.** Must wipe inside of GUFF fridge |
| - | - **a.** All wooden countertops | + | - **2.** Must throw out expired/ |
| - | - **b.** The faces of drawers beneath countertops | + | - **3.** Must organize the pantry |
| - | - **c.** The exterior | + | - **4.** Must throw out expired/ |
| - | - **d.** The exterior of each stove, including the area around | + | |
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| - | - **vi. Kitchen Trash Removal (.5 pts)** | + | - **vi. Laundry Goblin (15 points)** |
| - | - **1.** Must empty the kitchen | + | - **1.** Must wash/dry all laundry in the blue bin |
| + | - **2.** Must fold and put laundry away | ||
| + | - **3.** Must clean lint filters | ||
| + | - **4.** Must wipe down tops of machines and under the rim of the top-open washer | ||
| + | - **5.** Must sweep floors near the laundry machines | ||
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| + | - **vii. Kitchen | ||
| + | - **1.** Must clean counters and table | ||
| + | - **2.** Must clean inside and outside of microwaves | ||
| + | - **3.** Must organize countertop appliances | ||
| + | - **4.** Must pick up out of place items on counters, tables, and on and around the corner bench | ||
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| + | - **viii. Kitchen Warlock (15 points)** | ||
| + | - **1.** Must wipe down ovens | ||
| + | - **2.** Must clean stovetops | ||
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| + | - **ix. Rec Room Regent (15 points)** | ||
| + | - **1.** Must sweep rec room floors | ||
| + | - **2.** Must wipe tables and surfaces | ||
| + | - **3.** Must put away objects on tables/ | ||
| + | - **4.** Must take dishes to kitchen and label them with house clips | ||
| + | - **5.** Must straighten pillows, blankets, and couch covers | ||
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| + | - **x. Trash Removal (5 points)** | ||
| + | - **1.** Must empty a house trash bin and put full trash bag into dumpster | ||
| + | - **2.** Must put new trash bag in emptied trash bin | ||
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| + | - **xi. Mail Sorter (5 points)** | ||
| + | - **1.** Must bring in mail and sort it into appropriate mailboxes | ||
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| + | - **xii. Bathrooms** | ||
| + | - **1.** Must mop floor | ||
| + | - **2.** Must clean toilet and sink | ||
| + | - **3.** Must empty shower drain | ||
| + | - **4.** Must empty trash | ||
| + | - **5.** Must wipe mirrors | ||
| + | - **6.** Must replace toilet paper, towels, and bath mat | ||
| + | - **7.** Must refill soap | ||
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| + | - **xiii. House Shopper (15 points)** | ||
| + | - **1.** Must keep list of what household goods are running low | ||
| + | - **2.** Must go on regular shopping trips to replenish GUFF food and other supplies that are running low | ||
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| + | - **xiv. Office Laborer (15 points)** | ||
| + | - **1.** Must report to MSU SHC Office and perform tasks assigned by the office for a number of hours assigned by the office | ||
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| + | ==== 4. Dish Duty and Kitchen Duty ==== | ||
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| + | - **a.** Members who use dishes to cook house meals must promptly label said dishes with house dish clips, and place them in the designated dish area. | ||
| + | - **b.** Members who use dishes for any other purpose must either: | ||
| + | - **i.** Wash said dishes immediately after use. | ||
| + | - **ii.** Promptly label said dishes with their personal dish clips, and place them in the designated dish area. | ||
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| + | - **c.** Dishes labeled with personal dish clips must be washed within twenty four hours of being placed in the dish area, or the member responsible for them will be fined $5. A member may request an extension of up to twenty four hours, to be approved by the taskmaster. | ||
| + | - **d.** A Member is required to complete Dish Duty on the days they are listed on the dish day schedule, as posted by the Taskmaster or other assigned Member. Dish Duty requires that the member: | ||
| + | - **i.** Puts away all dry dishes | ||
| + | - **ii.** Washes all unpinned dishes and all dishes labeled ' | ||
| + | - **iii.** Refills soap dispenser(s) | ||
| + | - **iv.** Cleans the sink area, including the backsplash and inside of the basin | ||
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| + | - **e.** A Member is required to complete Kitchen Duty on the days they are listed on the dish day schedule, | ||
| + | - **i.** Cleans counters | ||
| + | - **ii.** Cleans stovetops | ||
| + | - **iii.** Sweeps and mops floors | ||
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| + | - **f.** Dish Duty and Kitchen Duty must be completed by 9 PM on the day of the assignment. If it is not completed during this time frame and the Member assigned does not request an extension, a $10 bounty is immediately available, and an equivalent fine levied against the member responsible. Bounties stack over multiple days that the chore is not completed until the next time that it is done. | ||
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| + | ==== 5. Amendment ==== | ||
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| + | - **a.** Amendments to the House of Apollo Standing Rules will be made only after the following conditions are met: | ||
| + | - **i.** The proposed amendment will be presented as will be written during a quorum House meeting. | ||
| + | - **ii.** The proposed amendment will be approved with House Approval during a quorum House meeting. | ||
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| + | - **b.** Each amended revision of the House of Apollo Standing Rules will be archived and available for viewing by all Members of House of Apollo at all times. | ||
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| + | ===== Appendix A: Purchase Planning for Food & Supplies ===== | ||
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| + | ==== Table 1: Dry Pantry ==== | ||
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| + | ^item ^ build-to quantity ^ unit ^ target cost (total) ^ purchase location ^ | ||
| + | | Flour | 10 | lbs. | $2.39 | Meijer | ||
| + | | Sugar (White) | ||
| + | | Brown Sugar | 4 | lbs. | $3.99 | Meijer | ||
| + | | Baking Powder | ||
| + | | Baking Soda | 16 | oz. | $.69 | Meijer | ||
| + | | Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 102 | fl. oz. | $20.00 | ||
| + | | Vegetable Oil | 48 | fl. oz. | $2.69 | Meijer | ||
| + | | White Vinegar | ||
| + | | Soy Sauce | 1 | bottle | ||
| + | | Sriracha | ||
| + | | White Bread | 2 | loaves | ||
| + | | Wheat Bread | 2 | loaves | ||
| + | | Peanut Butter (Creamy) | ||
| + | | Peanut Butter (Crunchy) | 1 | container| - | Meijer | ||
| + | | Honey | 1 | oz. | $8.99 | Meijer | ||
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| + | ==== Table 2: Fridge Pantry ==== | ||
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| + | ^item ^ build-to quantity ^ unit ^ target cost (total) ^ purchase location ^ | ||
| + | | Grade A Large Eggs | 48 | eggs | $2.39 | Meijer | ||
| + | | Milk (Whole) | ||
| + | | Milk (2%) | 2 | gallons | ||
| + | | Almond Milk | .5 | gal | $1.69 | Meijer | ||
| + | | Unsalted Butter Sticks| 2 | lbs. | $.69 | Meijer | ||
| + | | Ketchup | ||
| + | | Mustard | ||
| + | | Mayonnaise | ||
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| + | ==== Table 3: Cleaning Supplies ==== | ||
| - | | + | ^item ^ build-to quantity ^ unit |
| - | - **1.** Must sweep and mop all open rec room floor. | + | | Hand Soap | 48 | eggs | $2.39 | Meijer |
| - | - **2.** Must vacuum carpeted floor or rug. | + | | Dish Soap |
| - | - **viii.** Rec Room Surfaces | + | | All-Purpose |
| - | - **1.** Must clear and wipe all surfaces with all-purpose cleaner. | + | | Paper Towels |
| - | - **2.** Must take out Rec Room trash in a timely manner. | + | | Toilet Paper | 2 | lbs. | $.69 | Meijer |
| - | - **ix.** Attic Cleaner (1 pt) | + | | 33 Gal Trash Bags | 64 | oz. | $20.00 | Meijer |
| - | - **1.** | + | | 13 Gal Trash Bags | 20 | oz. | $2.69 | Meijer |
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