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--- house_documents:constitutions:house_of_apollo [2025/11/21 13:22] – [1. Quiet Hours] eo_apollo
+++ house_documents:constitutions:house_of_apollo [2025/11/26 13:58] (current) – [3. House Chores] eo_apollo
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   - **a.** A bounty is posted as a result of a chore duty going uncompleted, allowing other Members to complete the chore.
   - **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's assigned week will result in fine of $10.
   - **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.
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   - **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 of each semester.
+    - **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.
         - **1.** For each week the chore is not completed by the Member assigned the chore, an additional $5 is added to the bounty.
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-    - **iii.** Members may switch chores part way through the semester, providing they inform the Taskmaster of this switch.
+    - **iii.** Members may request a one day extension on their weekly chore subject to the Taskmaster's approval.
   - **b. Chore Descriptions**
-    - **i. Living Room Floors Cleaner (1 pt)**
+    - **i. Upstairs Sorcerer (15 points)**
-        - **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
   -
-    - **ii. Living Room Surfaces Cleaner (1 pt)**
+    - **ii. Downstairs Demon (15 points)**
-        - **1.** Must clear and wipe all surfaces with all-purpose cleaner.
+        - **1.** Must sweep and Swiffer ground floor hallways
+        - **2.** Must sweep and Swiffer stairs leading down to the basement
+        - **3.** Must sweep the basement hallway
+        - **4.** Must wipe down handrails on the stairs
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-    - **iii. Living Room Trash Removal (.5 pts)**
+    - **iii. Dining Druid (15 points)**
-        - **1.** Must empty the living room trash bin as needed and in a timely manner, as well as replace the garbage bag.
+        - **1.** Must sweep and mop dining room floors
+        - **2.** Must put away objects on tables/desks
+        - **3.** Must clean tables/desks
   -
-    - **iv. Kitchen Floors Cleaner (1 pt)**
+    - **iv. Den Dragon (15 points)**
-        - **1.** Must sweep the entire kitchen floor.
+        - **1.** Must sweep and mop den floors
-        - **2.** Must mop the entire kitchen floor.
+        - **2.** Must wipe tables and surfaces
+        - **3.** Must take dishes to the kitchen and label them with house clips
+        - **4.** Must straighten pillows, blankets, and couch covers
   -
-    - **v. Kitchen Surfaces Cleaner (1.5 pt)**
+    - **v. Rations Ranger (15 points)**
-        - **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/unnecessary items and organize food in GUFF fridge
-            - **b.** The faces of drawers beneath countertops
+        - **3.** Must organize the pantry and spices
-            - **c.** The exterior and interior of each microwave
+        - **4.** Must throw out expired/unnecessary items in the pantry
-            - **d.** The exterior of each stove, including the area around the burners
   -
-    - **vi. Kitchen Trash Removal (.5 pts)**
+    - **vi. Laundry Goblin (15 points)**
-        - **1.** Must empty the kitchen trash bins as needed and in a timely manner, as well as replace the garbage bag.
+        - **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
   -
-    - **vii. Rec Room Floors Cleaner (1 pt)**
+    - **vii. Kitchen Wizard (15 points)**
-        - **1.** Must sweep and mop all open rec room floor.
+        - **1.** Must clean counters and table
-        - **2.** Must vacuum carpeted floor or rug.
+        - **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
   -
-    - **viii. Rec Room Surfaces Cleaner and Trash Removal (1 pt)**
+    - **viii. Kitchen Warlock (15 points)**
-        - **1.** Must clear and wipe all surfaces with all-purpose cleaner.
+        - **1.** Must wipe down ovens
-        - **2.** Must take out Rec Room trash in a timely manner.
+        - **2.** Must clean stovetops
   -
-    - **ix. Attic Cleaner (1 pt)**
+    - **ix. Rec Room Regent (15 points)**
-        - **1.** Must clear and wipe all surfaces with all-purpose cleaner.
+        - **1.** Must sweep rec room floors
-        - **2.** Must vacuum the carpeted floor.
+        - **2.** Must wipe tables and surfaces
-        - **3.** Must empty the attic trash bin as needed and in a timely manner, as well as replace the garbage bag.
+        - **3.** Must put away objects on tables/desks
+        - **4.** Must take dishes to kitchen and label them with house clips
+        - **5.** Must straighten pillows, blankets, and couch covers
   -
-    - **x. Laundry Room Cleaner (1 pt)**
+    - **x. Trash Removal (5 points)**
-        - **1.** Must sweep and mop floor as needed.
+        - **1.** Must empty a house trash bin and put full trash bag into dumpster
-        - **2.** Must remove clutter and keep room reasonably organized.
+        - **2.** Must put new trash bag in emptied trash bin
-        - **3.** Must wipe down washer and dryers.
-        - **4.** Must remove lint from dryers.
-        - **5.** Must take out trash in a timely manner
   -
-    - **xi. Hallways & Stairs Cleaner (1 pt)**
+    - **xi. Mail Sorter (5 points)**
-        - **1.** Must sweep and mop all hallways floors and stairs, not including the recycling hallway.
+        - **1.** Must bring in mail and sort it into appropriate mailboxes
   -
-    - **xii. Bathroom Cleaner (1.5 pts)**
+    - **xii. Bathrooms**
-        - **1.** Must clear and wipe surfaces with all-purpose cleaner, including:
+        - **1.** Must mop floor
-            - **a.** The sink basin, counter,  faucet, and knobs
+        - **2.** Must clean toilet and sink
-            - **b.** The vanity mirror
+        - **3.** Must empty shower drain
-            - **c.** The exterior of the toilet and toilet seat
+        - **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)**
-        - **2.** Must clean the toilet bowl with toilet bowl cleaner and scrubber.
+        - **1.** Must keep list of what household goods are running low
-        - **3.** Must sweep the floor, and mop as needed.
+        - **2.** Must go on regular shopping trips to replenish GUFF food and other supplies that are running low
-        - **4.** Must empty the trash bin.
-        - **5.** Must replace bath mat with a clean mat and bring to dirtied one to laundry room.
   -
-    - **xiii. Meal Cook (2.5 pts)**
+    - **xiv. Office Laborer (15 points)**
-        - **1.** Must plan a recipe which:
+        - **1.** Must report to MSU SHC Office and perform tasks assigned by the office for a number of hours assigned by the office
-            - **a.** Provides adequate portions
-            - **b.** Provides a vegetarian option
-            - **c.** Can be purchased without exceeding the meal budget.
-  -
-    -
+==== 4. Dish Duty and Kitchen Duty ====
-        - **2.** Must submit the recipe to the Meal Shopper by the deadline, or otherwise acquire the ingredients.
-        - **3.** Must prepare their recipe to be served at 7:00pm on their assigned night.
-        - **4.** Must portion out “Late Plates” for members on the meal plan who have requested one, and store labelled in the Late Plate Fridge.
-        - **5.** Must portion out “Late Plates” for members on the meal plan who have requested one, and store labelled in the Late Plate Fridge.
-        - **6.** Must wash all dishes and utensils used to prepare the meal, as well as clean surfaces used in preparation.
-  -
-    - **xiv. Meal Shopper (1.5 pts)**
-        - **1.** Must set a deadline for Meal Cooks to submit their recipes to the Meal Shopper.
-        - **2.** Must compare recipes to ingredients already present in the House, and purchase the remaining requested ingredients for all recipes submitted by the deadline.
-        - **3.** Must deliver ingredients to Meal Cooks, with adequate time for the meal to be prepared, for all recipes submitted by the deadline.
-  -
-    - **xv. Pantry Shopper (1.5 pts)**
-        - **1.** Must spend up to $80 a week purchasing items listed in Appendix A: Purchase Planning for Food & Supplies, to ensure they are present and will not run out.
-            - **a.** The Pantry Shopper is entitled to purchase one item of $5 or less for themselves each week, included in the allotted funds for their chore.
-            - **b.** The House may vote to add or subtract funds for particular weeks.
-            - **c.** If everything is //Appendix A: Purchase Planning for Food & Supplies// is present and will not run out, the Pantry Shopper may spend their allotted funds on other items for the House at their discretion.
-  -
-    - **xvi. Fridge Wizard (2 pts)**
-        - **1.** Must remove contents of each fridge and freezer and wipe all surfaces wipe all surfaces with all-purpose cleaner.
-        - **2.** Must clean the handles of each fridge and freezer with all-purpose cleaner.
-        - **3.** Must throw away food which has spoiled from each fridge and freezer.
-        - **4.** Must throw away food which has spoiled from the pantry.
-        - **5.** Must organize contents of pantry and wipe down shelves.
-  -
-    - **xvii. The Launderer (1 pt)**
-        - **1.** Must launder all rags, towels and blankets left in the house laundry bin, as well as the bath mats from each bathroom.
-        - **2.** Must fold all laundry and put away.
-  -
-    - **xviii. The Recycler (2 pts)**
-        - **1.** Must return cans and bottles in the House returnables bin as needed, and is entitled to keep the deposits.
-        - **2.** Must empty the contents of the recycling hallway bins into the City of East Lansing recycling bin in preparation for pick-up.
-        - **3.** Must recycle cardboard at the MSU Recycling Center as needed.
-  -
-    - **xix. Groundskeeping (3 pts)**
-        - **1.** Must mow the lawn as needed.
-        - **2.** Must perform yard work for the number of hours equivalent to chore point value assigned.
-  -
-    - **xx. Office Laborer (4.5 pts)**
-        - **1.** Must report to the MSU SHC Office the name of each Officer Laborer and the number of hours assigned.
-        - **2.** Must perform tasks assigned by the Office for the number of hours equivalent to chore point value assigned.
-==== 4. Dish Duty ====
   - **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.
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     - **ii.** Promptly label said dishes with their personal dish clips, and place them in the designated dish area.
-  - **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 extention of up to twenty four hours, to be approved by the taskmaster.
+  - **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. Dish Duty requires that the member:
+  - **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.
+    - **i.** Puts away all dry dishes
-    - **ii.** Washes all dishes labeled 'house' with dish clips.
+    - **ii.** Washes all unpinned dishes and all dishes labeled 'house' with dish clips
-    - **iii.** Washes all dishes left in common spaces.
+    - **iii.** Refills soap dispenser(s)
-    - **iv.** Cleans the sink area, including the backsplash and inside of the basin.
+    - **iv.** Cleans the sink area, including the backsplash and inside of the basin
+  - **e.** A Member is required to complete Kitchen Duty on the days they are listed on the dish day schedule, as posted by the Taskmaster or other assigned Member. Kitchen Duty requires that the member:
+    - **i.** Cleans counters
+    - **ii.** Cleans stovetops
+    - **iii.** Sweeps and mops floors
-  - **e.** Dish Duty may be completed between 8:00pm the night of assignment and 4:00am the following day. If is it not completed during this time frame, a $15 bounty is automatically posted, and an equivalent fine levied against the member responsible.
+  - **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.
 ==== 5. Amendment ====