Once provisional membership begins, we like to integrate new people as fully as possible. We expect to spend time focusing on the needs and adjustments of new people, with check-ins and feedback as needed.

At six months the group and the provisional member decide if the relationship should continue. The rights and privileges of new members are the same as for all members with the understanding that it takes time for the new member to earn the group's trust and respect (and vice versa). When a person joins the community, co is expected to share with the group all major resources, such as cars and tools. A member is allowed to retain ownership of all money and property co has at the time of joining, though any income earned from private assets is considered group income during the time of membership. Group health insurance is extended to new members.