Bower House :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1944 Established: 1947

This page last updated:8/20/2009

Bower House

East Lansing, Michigan,

United States

Our house is a cooperative that is part of Student Housing Organization (12 houses total). We are a vegetarian house, full of creativity, passion, and fire. We have a beautiful garden that we grow every summer, full of organic goodies. There are many activities that most members participate in together. These include camping, potlucks, initiatives, Blissfest, and many other things. Our house is full of love and happiness.

Website: http://msu.coop/houses/bower

Contact:

Bower House
127 Whitehills Dr
East Lansing, Michigan 48823-2725 United States
Phone: 517-351-4490

MSU Student Housing Co-op Office
541 East Grand River Ave
Suite 6
East Lansing, Michigan 48823 United States
Phone: 517-355-8313

Links:

MSU Student Housing Cooperative Bower Listing: Bower's MSU SHC Listing

MSU Student Housing Cooperative: The Official Website of the MSU Student Housing Cooperative

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BowerCoop/

http://groups.myspace.com/Bower

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Former/Other Names: Vlach Bower House (2006-2008)

This page last updated:8/20/2009

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Visitors for a tour or shared dinner are welcome any time. Visitors wishing to stay overnight or wishing to be in the house unaccompanied need to contact the community at least one week in advance (preferably two) and ask if they may stay as a guest. Overnight guests are limited to a few nights. If the house cannot be reached directly, the co-op's business office can very helpful in opening lines of communication.

Affiliations: Vesta Co-op

:: New Community Cooperative

:: MSU Student Housing Cooperative

:: Ferency House

:: Elsworth Cooperative

Network Affiliations:

Michigan State University Student Housing Corporation

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 18 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By majority rule Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: No	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected Join Fee: Yes ($300 member share in the corporation, $75 non-refundable membership fee, $10 key deposit) Regular Fees: Yes (Monthly charges for food, utilities, and housing range in the $400 to $500 ballpark)
Land and Buildings Suburban Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 1 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% Share Community Meals: 2-5 times/week Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet (Vegetarian) Dietary Practice: Vegetarian only Alcohol Use: Used Often Tobacco Use: Used Occasionally	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Ecumenical (includes "all religions")

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