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Reclaimia: A Perfect Community __** Reclaimia's Home Owner's Association Handbook **__ __**Leadership Island**__
 * Leaders of Leadership Island are elected by the members of the community
 * The Matriarch and Patriarch are the ultimate Leaders
 * No one can overrule Leadership Island
 * Leadership Island guides each member of the community through the stages of their lives including
 * 1) Birth
 * 2) Job
 * 3) Marriage
 * 4) Family
 * 5) Death
 * Leadership Island is not only a group of Leaders, it is a literal island surrounded by water
 * all meetings are held at Leadership Island

__**Typical Life of a Community Member**__ Age 0: Birth Age 6: Start Education Age 8: Get a horse Age 14: Assigned a Job Train for Job Get Job Find Temporary Home Apply for Spouse Get Married Move to permanent Home Apply for a family Start Pregnancy/Birth Process (female) Begin family Your Children grow up Become a Grandparent Move to an Elderly Home and are taken care of by Nurses Die due to old age

__**Education**__
 * you begin school at age six
 * you must come to school every morning (Monday-Friday) at 8:00 a.m.
 * you may not stay at school after 12:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
 * you may not come to school for any reason on the weekend
 * if for any reason you are unable to come to school you must make up your missed time
 * if by age 14 you have completed your education Leadership Island assigns you to your future job. Then your training begins
 * if you do not complete your education successfully by age 14 you will be held back

__**Training**__
 * you may only train for a job after being approved by Leadership Island
 * if you are disappointed with your current job you can apply for training and train for a new job approved by Leadership Island
 * follow your trainer’s instructions when your trainer feels you have succeeded, you will finally be given your job

__**Jobs**__ (listed by most respected to least respected)
 * Matriarch-** Leader of community, decider of jobs, oversees the well-being of the community, assists the Patriarch, decides punishment for those who have not responded to their rehab
 * Patriarch-** Leader of community, decider of jobs, oversees the well-being of the community, assists the Matriarch, decides punishment for those who have not responded to their rehab
 * Leadership position-** assists the Matriarch and Patriarch
 * Doctor-** treats those who have been injured, and those who are sick, prevents people of the community from sickness by giving them shots, and deliver newborn children
 * Educator-** provides a thorough education to children of a specific age (6- approx.14)
 * Nurse-** assists the doctors, and sometimes work at an Elderly Home
 * Veterinarian-** treats pets for injury, and pets who are sick, prevents pets from sickness, and deliver newborn pets
 * Trainer-** specializes in training 14+ members of the community for a specific job
 * Recycling Committee-** empties green shoots, collects anything recyclable, finds ways to reuse what they have recycled
 * Rehab Specialist-** helps members of the community who have broken more than 5 of the rules part from their ways through rehab techniques
 * Vegetation Worker-** keeps community filled with colorful vegetation, supplies Feeding Committee with food that comes from their vegetation
 * Feeding Committee-** supplies each household, workplace, hospital, etc. with food that meets the nutrition levels
 * Transporter-** transports members of the community to other communities when given permission from Leadership Island
 * Workers-** supply Leadership Island with help on any project around the community

__**Marriage**__
 * after you have successfully settled in a job, and found a temporary home you may apply for a spouse from Leadership Island
 * if Leadership Island approves, the Matriarch and Patriarch study you and search for another community member that would make a suitable spouse
 * if a spouse is found, you and that spouse are married
 * after you are married you must move to a permanent home (single, double or multiple family units)
 * if a spouse is not found, the you can reapply in a year at the least

__**Being Unmarried**__ If your decision in life is not to marry, you may move to a permanent home or single family unit therefore you will be living alone. There you will follow all of the rules excluding those under the subheadings Family, Pregnancy/Birth Process, and Marriage. You may also have a 2 cats, 2 dogs, or 1 dog and 1 cat along with your horse.

__**Family**__
 * once married, a couple may apply for a child
 * applications must be approved by Leadership Island
 * if approved the couple goes to their doctor and their doctor inserts a formula into the female
 * the female then begins the Pregnancy/Birth Process
 * after the Pregnancy/Birth Process their family is started
 * if the couple wishes they may expand their family
 * a family may be up to 12 people
 * each family may have pets if approved by Leadership Island
 * if approved the family may pick up their pet from their Veterinarians Office
 * for each family member there are 2 cats, 2 dogs or 1 dog and 1 cat allowed
 * care and love must be given to each family member

__**Pregnancy/Birth Process**__
 * pregnancy lasts 280 days or 40 weeks
 * the female of the couple must eat 2 times the servings for each food group
 * she must not leave the household for any reason besides a doctor’s appointment
 * after 39 weeks if the female has not gone into labor the couple’s Doctor induces labor and delivers the newborn child
 * Only the couple, Doctor, and Nurse(s) are allowed in the delivery room (located at the Hospital)

__**Etiquette**__
 * use only positive language
 * keep appropriate volume depending on where you are
 * never say anything rude or hurtful
 * love one another
 * share
 * be joyful
 * unless changing, keep clothing on at all times
 * do unto others as you wish others would do unto you
 * wear appropriate clothing at all times
 * parents or caretakers must know where you are at all times

__**Health**__
 * eat food only of nutrients
 * exercise the required time daily
 * keep house clean
 * when you feel sick go to the doctor

__**Outdoors**__
 * water your personal plants daily
 * keep sidewalks clean
 * keep personal safety in mind when near transportation vehicles
 * do not litter
 * when outside with pets (horses, dogs, and cats) clean up after them
 * do not climb trees
 * do not cut down any trees unless you have been approved by Leadership Island
 * your not allowed outdoors when the sun is down

__**Indoors**__
 * no shoes allowed indoors
 * all utilities must be off while not being used
 * all rooms must be painted with eco friendly paint
 * every "Green Clean Sunday" you must spend at least two hours cleaning your home
 * keep all indoor areas clean and tidy
 * no running indoors
 * no yelling indoors, only appropriate voice
 * your home must be organized
 * all bathroom behavior must be done indoors in "bathroom shoot"

Members of the Reclamian community are never to have a distinct religion. They are never to follow any idol or god. However, members of the Reclamian community are to follow the following guidelines:
 * __Religion__**
 * keep a joyful spirit
 * let your happiness shine within and without
 * keep a peaceful heart
 * respect the feelings of others
 * do not keep harmful or hurtful feelings within, share them with the ones you trust
 * trust everyone
 * respect the judgement of Leadership Island

__**Recycling**__
 * fill green shoot with anything recyclable and unwanted daily
 * every morning dump your recycling down your green shoot
 * recycle all animal droppings
 * every morning empty "bathroom shoot"

__**Recreation/Exercise**__ > a. Bugaboo > b. Massachusetts > c. Pick-up > d. Chase > e. Capture the Leaf > f. Hide and Uncover > Transportation
 * spend at least 2 hours a day exercising
 * play games only approved by Leadership Island
 * no hiding in the woods for any reason
 * HAVE FUN!!!
 * transportation on land within the community must be done on foot or by horse
 * transportation on water within the community must be by canoes
 * transportation outside of the community must be by eco friendly machine driven by Transporter
 * transportation out of the community must be approved by Leadership Island

__**Food**__ Daily || 9 || 5 || 4 || .5 || 3 || 3 ||
 * food you eat must only come from the feeding committee
 * meals throughout the day must have the required servings of each food group (protein, vegetables, fruit, dairy, grains, and oils) according to chart
 * Name || Wheat || Vegetables || Fruit || Oils || Dairy || Protein ||
 * Servings


 * one serving is equal to half of your standard cup

__**Clothing**__ Female or Male || Male Adult || Female Adult || Parent Female or male || Grand-parent Female or male ||
 * clothing must cover every part of your body except for your head, feet, elbows down, knees down, and neck
 * your shoes must be closed toe
 * your full outfit does not have to be your status color, it just has to include at least an accessory of your status color
 * your status color is according to the following chart
 * you may not wear any clothing or accessory of any status color that is not yours
 * Status || Male child || Female child || Spouse
 * Color of clothing || Blue || Pink || Green || Navy || Violet || Yellow || Orange ||

__**Rehab/Punishment**__
 * if you disobey/break 5 of the community rules you are sent to rehab
 * in rehab you must follow the Rehab Specialist’s instrustions
 * if you do not follow the Rehab Specialist’s instrustions you are sent for punishment by Leadership Island
 * Leaders of Leadership Island are not the only ones who will know of your punishment, you will be forced to wear red clothing signifying your punishment to the rest of the community

__** Journal Entries **__

Caitlyn Hartford, age 14 September 29, 2009

Today was the day I was to found out what my place in the community would be. It was a day that all 14’s had been looking forward to for months. All of my class, including myself, was ready, willing, and excited to take on adult tasks. I would no longer go to normal school every day. Instead, I would attend a workplace for my training for my future job. I longed to be a veterinarian since I loved all animals. Hopefully I would receive that occupation! I woke up at 6:30 A.M. and began to do my morning chores. It was a rule in Reclaimia to keep your household tidy, so my family was busy at work. It was a time-consuming task, but it was worth while. How weird and gross it would be to have a messy living space! After I completed my jobs of dusting, vacuuming, and washing the dishes, I proceeded to find my dog, Rudy. We were required to keep our pets fit and healthy, so morning walks were a must. Each family is allowed 2 dogs or cats. Once a child turned eight, they could also own a horse. I found Rudy and left our family house, first telling my parents I was leaving. (It is mandatory for your parents to know where you are headed.) My brother Jacob was late as usual, but I waited to start my walk so we could talk. He was also 14, so we were both anxious for the upcoming placements. He soon arrived with his loyal companion, Duce. Jacob and I took the pets around the neighborhood, eyeing the lush landscape along the way. When we returned to our home, we both got ready for the ceremony, making ourselves look neat and clean. We had a full day ahead of us!

Normally after breakfast I would be headed out to school, but today I was going to Leadership Island. All of my class was to go directly to the island. We were told not to dawdle on the way, but to go straight there. Leadership Island was where all important meetings were held. Each member of the community had to enter the island to find out their occupation when they became a certain age. Jacob and I walked with our other classmates to the docks. We piled into the canoes and paddled to the island. (We took canoes to conserve energy. Reclaima was all about renewable energy and recycling. Sometimes, extra time was necessary to complete all of the tasks involving these ideas, but the community was strong and healthy. There wasn’t waste lying around anywhere, and we had a use for all old things.) When we arrived, we were greeted by the Matriarch and Patriarch, the highest respected people in the society. In the auditorium, the ceremony began. When my name was called, I rose from my chair and walked up to the platform. The Patriarch announced my new assignment to be a veterinarian. I was ecstatic! I couldn’t wait to begin my job the next day. My brother was assigned to be an educator of 6 year olds, which well suited him. He was very patient with the younger children. Luckily, no one in my class was held back. We all graduated together. Tomorrow we would begin our jobs.

September 30th, 2009

The rest of the day was a blur. I went through my daily routine of eating dinner and getting ready for bed in a haze. I said goodnight to my parents and brother, then entered the bedroom I shared with Jacob. I went to bed soundly that night. When I woke up, I took the recycling out of our bin and dumped into the green shoot, the area where all recycling was collected. I watered the plants in my front yard, and I picked up after the horses and dogs. I went back inside and turned the lights back on. It was necessary for all families to turn off anything that uses electricity when they were not using them. I collected the dogs to go on our daily walk and then jogged around the yard a bit to get part of my mandatory daily exercise in. Just like any other day, I cleaned up the house with my family and ate my breakfast. Everyone was fit in Reclaimia. For breakfast, we had healthy egg white omelets and fresh fruit. When the meal was finished, I got ready for my long day of training to become a vet. Jacob and I left at 7:30 A.M. to get to Leadership Island on time. We would meet there first. Later that day, we would proceed to the island where our training began. At Leadership Island, we were given instruction of where to go each morning for training. My brother and I parted ways, wishing each other luck. I met my new trainer, Ms. Sylvia Norward. She taught me the basic instructions on being a veterinarian and told me how to work with animals properly. The day went by fast, and before I knew it, it was time to return home. Although I was tired, I found that my job wasn’t going to be as hard as I thought it would be!

At home, Mom, Dad, Jacob, and I told each other how our day went. I was surprised to learn that Jacob had already learned how to discipline the children if they misbehaved- which was a rare occurrence. He was happy with the day’s turn out, and so was I. Getting the rest of my daily exercise in, I once again walked the dogs around the neighborhood. I wished that on days like this, I could rest more, but I was also happy that our rules prevented people from becoming obese. Exhausted from a long days work, I excused myself from the rest of my chores and went straight to bed. I couldn’t wait to learn more about my occupation.

Josh Winterfeilds, age 40 Occupation: Doctor October 8, 2009

My day began at 5:30 A.M. when my lemon-powered alarm clock buzzed loudly. My spouse, Katrina, had already left. There was an emergency at the recycling office where she worked. I rose out of bed and made breakfast for myself. I was alone. The house was empty, except for me. Of course, being alone meant I had to do all of the chores this morning. I enjoyed the chores, though. It kept me occupied while I was not at the hospital assisting and diagnosing patients. Also, like many others in the community, I was a clean freak. Dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and all of the other chores were a major part of my morning routine. After cleaning and eating my food, I left for my work at the Reclaimia Doctor’s Office and Hospital. It was the beginning of flu season, so I had many patients coming in to receive their shot. The vaccine prevented people from getting sick. If someone didn’t get the shot and became ill, our new techniques and medicines would cure them within hours. Because of this, the hospital side of the building wasn’t too busy. As one of the most respected members of the community, I felt honored by my job. I also felt it was necessary for me to do my job right. If I screwed up, my place in the town could be altered. I was diligent at my work, curing sick patients and mending open wounds. I sat in my office until 7:00 that night. Overall, I had given 39 shots, bandaged 4 wounds, and x-rayed a toddler with a broken leg. It was not very busy at the office today. All the same, I rode my bike back home and rested on the couch. I was exhausted. Katrina made us dinner composed of skinless chicken breast and steamed veggies. We both went to bed and drifted off to sleep. It had been a long day for both of us.

Elena Jibleston, age 79 Status: Retired May 19th, 2009

Life at the nursing home was full of routines. You woke up, had breakfast brought to you, and then went back to bed. Rarely, if anything exciting was to take place, it was a simple walk around the island. I needed fresh air! I woke up to the sound of my roommate, Rosalie, complaining for more water. She was usually crabby, but today she was more so than ever. From that moment, I could tell it was going to be a long day. Breakfast was brought at 7:30 A.M. to each room. Even more routines! Every day, we were served a bowl of Cheerios with skim milk to ensure that we didn’t have high cholesterol. Don’t get me wrong, I love Cheerios. But to have them each morning for a year straight was too much. In this case, it was too much of a good thing. Then, after breakfast, we all met in the nursing home’s “lobby”. This is where we would sit and talk for the next 4 hours until the young relatives came to visit. I had retired 14 years ago, and ever since then, I was moved to this housing area. My daughters all had their own families, so I would’ve been forced to live alone. At 12:00, we were given our lunches of bologna sandwiches and carrots. My grandchildren, Sophia, Delanie, and Michael, visited me briefly and told me how their day had gone. I wished I could go the places they did! The rest of the day was spent in my room upstairs, watching T.V. To conserve energy, I was only allowed to watch the screen for 2 hours each day. When my time was off, I unplugged the T.V. and went to sleep. I was woken up again for dinner. After consuming my mashed potatoes and turkey, I fell back asleep. I slept through the night, hoping tomorrow would be different.


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__**Reclaimia**__
 * Allowed to own pets in household.
 * People die only of natural causes.
 * You may have your own kids.(No Birthmothers)
 * Able to apply for another job approved by community leaders if you do not like your assigned one.
 * Must travel only on horseback or on foot.
 * Required to eat healthy.
 * Must exercise for two hours each day.
 * Assigned color of clothing.
 * Community members can see color.
 * No climate control.
 * Recycling is the main rule in the community.
 * Everyone knows what happened in the past. This is one reason why Reclaimia is so focused on recycling and keeping the earth clean.
 * If you break the rules five times, you must go into rehab.

**__Both__** · Each age comes with a new object or assignment (In Reclaimia, you receive a horse when you turn eight, etc.) · Assigned job/training for the job. · Apply for spouse · No violence; speak and act politely and respectfully. · Attend school until a certain age. · A selected group makes all of the decisions. (Elders in __The Giver__; Matriarch and Patriarch in Reclaimia) · No cars or electric forms of transportation.

__ **Giver** __ · You must stay with your assigned job. · Children are given to families. (Birthmothers have all kids) · Must complete volunteer hours. · Someone holds all of the memories from the past. · People are killed innocently. · If you break the rules three times, you are Released. · A pill is consumed to stop certain dreams.
 * Children in the community are looked at the same. They do not know how to be themselves or act differently from others . (Not unique).

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