You join TCV Society – $50 fee
(contributes to administrative costs and refundable if you decide TCV is not for you)

1. You gauge your (and your family’s) suitability for living our community-centered lifestyle.
2. At this stage, there is no commitment because we know it is a huge leap of faith to get to know the people involved in TCV and for them to get to know you.
3. This will be the best $50 that you have ever invested.
4. You start to get “plugged in” and to experience the Sociocracy consent-based decision-making processes.

• You are actively involved in events & social gatherings and the Full Circle.  Your contributions in one or more sub-Circles enable you to vote*.  Most activities are currently on-line.
• Sociocracy:  You are registered for, or have completed, the free on-line interactive, introductory videos offered by Sociocracy for All.  If you choose to take further SfA programs, fees are reduced for TCV members.
• Living in Community:  You are registered for, or have completed, a program on the community-centered lifestyle.  Online programs are available through Foundation for Intentional Community. 
• You accept that Associate Membership forms a covenant to abide by all prior bylaws, rules, agreements, policies and decisions of TCV Society.
• All residents 18 years of age or older are required to be either an Associate Member or an Equity Member.
• Future resident Renters have four months to meet criteria for and become Associate Members.

*excluding decisions involving financial expenditures over $500

You join TCV Society – $20 per individual/month
(contributes to administrative costs & Sociocracy consultant; non-refundable) 

1. You have completed the two prerequisite courses described under Associate Member.
2. You have reached clarity that a community-centered lifestyle is your preference.
3. You fully understand all TCV legal and financial documents.
4. You are influencing the design and development of TCV by being actively involved in events, social gatherings, Full Circle meetings, and are contributing in at least two sub-Circles.  (Most activities currently on-line).
5. You contribute and vote in all Circles of which you are a member.

• You provide proof of ability to purchase a home in TCV, i.e. pre-qualify for a mortgage or proof of equity/assets required to purchase your preferred home in TCV (e.g. statements confirming value of assets, CRA Notice of Assessment; information to be held in strict confidence).
• You make an initial committment with a deposit to the TCV Trust Fund.  Your deposit to be applied to your deposit when you sign a legal agreement to purchase your unit.  The amount of the financial commitment depends on the unit size (we estimate at $5,000 for studio, $10K for 1BR, $15K for 2BR and $20K for 3BR).
• If you have to withdraw, your TCV Trust Fund deposit to be refunded.
• You abide by prior bylaws, rules, agreements, policies and decisions of TCV Society.