Club Vote: Difference between revisions
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# Members are responsible for their associated Guests and their actions. | # Members are responsible for their associated Guests and their actions. | ||
# Guests are not permitted to walk around the space unsupervised. | # Guests are not permitted to walk around the space unsupervised. | ||
The Membership agreement is currently the primary document that governs guest behavior in the space. | |||
''' | '''Club Minutes''' (referred to in brief as "Minutes") are a digital report of a scheduled club activity or meeting. The essential components of that report are | ||
# a list of the names of people in attendance. | # a list of the names of people in attendance. | ||
# a list of activities or topics of discussion, agreements, or arrangements that occurred during that specific activity or meeting. | # a list of activities or topics of discussion, agreements, or arrangements that occurred during that specific activity or meeting. | ||
Minutes may contain any number of names, but to count toward the criteria set for | Minutes may contain any number of names, but to count toward the criteria set for Boosted Clubs, there must be at least three people present, and if there are people who are not members in that group, at least one of the group must be a sponsor. | ||
Minutes for a scheduled meeting or activity must be submitted to the Secretary of the Board of Pumping Station: One within 8 days from the date of the scheduled meeting or activity. | Minutes for a scheduled meeting or activity must be submitted to the Secretary of the Board of Pumping Station: One within 8 days from the date of the scheduled meeting or activity. Keeping minutes and submitting them to the secretary is important for existing Boosted Clubs, and Clubs seeking Boosted status, but is strictly optional for all other groups and activities. | ||
A '''Scheduled | A '''Scheduled Club Event''' (referred to in brief as "Club Event") is a group meeting or activity attended by members of the club and advertised beforehand to encourage general participation. To meet the qualifications for Boosted status, a Club Event must meet the following criteria: | ||
# It must appear on Pumping Station: One's calendar at least 72 hours before the event occurs, and the calendar post must accurately represent the event's actual place and time | # It must appear on Pumping Station: One's calendar at least 72 hours before the event occurs, and the calendar post must accurately represent the event's actual place and time | ||
# If all attendees are not members, must be attended by at least one Sponsor | # If all attendees are not members, must be attended by at least one Sponsor | ||
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Qualifying club events will NOT restrict Pumping Station: One members from attending based on an entry fee or other material remuneration. A Club Event can be held in a commercial establishment like a restaurant or cafe, on the basis that all attendees are not expected to purchase service; it is advised that those organizing such events make arrangements with the proprietors of those establishments beforehand. | Qualifying club events will NOT restrict Pumping Station: One members from attending based on an entry fee or other material remuneration. A Club Event can be held in a commercial establishment like a restaurant or cafe, on the basis that all attendees are not expected to purchase service; it is advised that those organizing such events make arrangements with the proprietors of those establishments beforehand. | ||
''' | '''Boosted Clubs''' are groups of people that meet the following criteria: | ||
# Have a designated | # Have a designated Club Host | ||
# Include at least one sponsor, which may be the same person as the Club Host in the case that the Club Host is a member | # Include at least one sponsor, which may be the same person as the Club Host in the case that the Club Host is a member | ||
# Are recognized by the board or by vote as a | # Are recognized by the board or by vote as a Boosted Club | ||
Clubs are expected to | Boosted Clubs are expected to | ||
# Hold (at a minimum) one Club Event every calendar month | # Hold (at a minimum) one boost-qualifying Club Event every calendar month | ||
# Report Minutes via email to the Pumping Station: One Board Secretary. | # Report Minutes via email to the Pumping Station: One Board Secretary. | ||
Clubs may correlate to not-for-profit entities distinct and independent from Pumping Station: One but that share space and resources. Those clubs may share the name of their not-for-profit organization, but the | Boosted Clubs may correlate to not-for-profit entities distinct and independent from Pumping Station: One but that share space and resources. Those clubs may share the name of their not-for-profit organization, but the Boosted Club and the organization remain separate entities. For example, if the Boosted Club is loses its status by Board or Member vote, the organization would still exist. Likewise, if the organization loses its charter from the state, the Boosted Club may still continue to organize Events. It is suggested that the leader of the organization also serve as the Club Host, but as the organization is distinct from the Club, this is not required. | ||
A ''' | A '''Club Host''' is the person designated to be responsible for the activities of the Club. The Club Host may be, but is NOT REQURIED to be a Pumping Station: One member. Club Hosts that are members in good standing also qualify as Sponsors for the Club and for Club Events. While Club Hosts are not required to schedule Club Events or send Minutes themselves, they are ultimately responsible if these essential tasks are not performed. | ||
