There are a number
of ways to membership at Lothlórien. The best way is to come
down in person (to 244 West Lakelawn Place, Madison, WI) and have dinner with the house (Daily at
6 p.m.). Having a meal with us will
give you an opportunity to meet the elves, and for the elves to
meet you. Even better, you get to try our vegetarian/vegan cooking --
for free.
After two more
dinners, you are eligible for a membership meeting. To
schedule such a meeting, talk to one of our friendly neighborhood
membership coordinators, Olive and Glyphia. They will suggest times to
have the meeting, based on availability, and once a time has been
chosen, you may construct a membership meeting poster announcing
these basic things: 1) the membership meeting, 2) your name,
3) the day/time of the meeting, and 4) any other information you think
would be helpful for motivating people to come. This poster must
be placed on the membership bulletin board no less than 48 hours
before the scheduled meeting time (this gives everyone time
to see it, and for the membership coordinators to spread the word
about the meeting). Also, to be sure you are serious about
membershipping, read over our house
policies.
If you cannot
make it in person...
...you may
membership over the phone. However, just to remind: if
you can make it for at least a brief tour and meeting, your
chances at being accepted will be higher than if you just
membership over the phone. Nevertheless, do not fear using
this option...the house tends to be understanding of the
circumstances of time and distance, particularly for seasonal
members. To schedule a phone membership meeting, call
608-256-6080 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and
desired term for membership. Olive or Glyphia will give you a ring back with some
optional times. You may also click here to e-mail
us at elvenforest@gmail.com.
Not Ready to Join yet because
you have unanswered questions...
Feel free to contact one of the
membership creatures (Olive or Glyphia) and ask all the questions your
heart desires 608-256-6080 or e-mail
us at elvenforest@gmail.com
Lothlórien Co-op is a provider of low income,
equal opportunity housing. Each candidate for either food
or residence membership is considered on the basis of their
ability to adhere to Loth Lorien's policies and guidelines at the
time of their candidacy, and any applicable MCC
(Madison Community Cooperative) policies.
