Club Policy: Difference between revisions

Clubs and Area Clubs are new names for existing practices. Boosted Clubs are a new framework invented in 2024 and established by vote in 2025.

[[Cycle station one|Cycle Station: One]], Renegade Recycling, and [[Power Racing Team]] are examples of Boosted Clubs. '''''Boosted Clubs''' are Clubs that receive more resources from Pumping Station: One, and meet higher expectations when it comes to participation, accountability, and transparency''. Boosted Clubs can be granted their own budget, and use reserved or designated space even if it is not assigned to an Area Host. The Host of a Boosted club may also be granted free membership. With permission, Boosted Clubs can use reserved or designated space within an Area Host's Area. They can also use space owned by Pumping Station: One that is not currently assigned to an Area Host. Boosted Clubs can be established by vote, but they can also be established by the Board. They are expected to report their activity to the Committee for Club Oversight to maintain their status as Boosted Clubs.

If a Boosted Club fails to meet its reporting requirements or its participation levels fall below the expected baseline, it may loose its Boosted status and become a Club, and have the privileges rescinded. Boosted Clubs that demonstrate growing attendance and high participation may request more resources from the Board. If a Boosted Club demonstrates continuous activity, high member participation, and good use of resources, it may be transformed into an Area by Board Vote.

Boosted Clubs are eligible for additional resources not available to other kinds of clubs. Like Area Clubs, Boosted Clubs can reserve space in an Area with permission from the Area Host, but they can also reserve space in areas not managed by an Area Host. Boosted Clubs can be granted storage in the general area. A Boosted Club Host can have their member dues waived. A Boosted Club host can be granted authorization to spend member funds up to an amount established by the board. Any of all of these can be requested from the board by the Club Host, though the board may make their own determination on what to grant the Club and Club Host. The amount of resources granted should be commensurate with the level of activity, attendance, and need as reported in Club Minutes submitted to the board.