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Clubs - member initiated activities and meetings which are often open to public participation, also known as [[:Category:Interest_Groups | Interest Groups]] - have never been codified in the bylaws or votes. They arise from the [[Membership_agreement#Guests|Membership Agreement]] which specifically permits members to invite visitors to the space as long as they are supervised, and the foundational concept of [[Just_Fucking_Do_It|JFDI]]. The oldest documented continuing group activity that could be called a club was [https://pumpingstationone.org/about/| Power Wheels Racing Series in 2009], only a year after Pumping Station: One was officially founded, and is now known as [[Power Racing Team|Power Racing Series]]. It has since formed its own non-profit, but continues to use Pumping Station: One for storage and meetings. [[NERP|NERP or Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi]] also has a long history, hosted by Ed Bennet since 2012. Both of these groups have increased the profile of Pumping Station: One and been of great benefit to the membership. | Clubs - member initiated activities and meetings which are often open to public participation, also known as [[:Category:Interest_Groups | Interest Groups]] - have never been codified in the bylaws or votes. They arise from the [[Membership_agreement#Guests|Membership Agreement]] which specifically permits members to invite visitors to the space as long as they are supervised, and the foundational concept of [[Just_Fucking_Do_It|JFDI]]. The oldest documented continuing group activity that could be called a club was [https://pumpingstationone.org/about/| Power Wheels Racing Series in 2009], only a year after Pumping Station: One was officially founded, and is now known as [[Power Racing Team|Power Racing Series]]. It has since formed its own non-profit, but continues to use Pumping Station: One for storage and meetings. [[NERP|NERP or Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi]] also has a long history, hosted by Ed Bennet since 2012. Both of these groups have increased the profile of Pumping Station: One and been of great benefit to the membership. | ||
[[James_Lamken_Campaign#Community_Engagement|James Lamken]] has identified the need to expand on the clubs and activities we have at PS1 in his campaign for President, as well as the importance of member involvement. At the time of this vote, we're making good progress towards transitioning from renting the PS:1 building to becoming the building owners. The purchase is currently funded primarily by member dues, and based on a conservative projection of no member growth we will have enough money to make a down payment by our deadline in 2026. Despite the dues increase to $65.00/mo we've seen the membership continue to grow at a modest rate. Our support for clubs and activities that can be attended by prospective members and enhance the membership of current members are essential in continuing that trend. | |||
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Will McShane started Analog Game Night shortly after he joined in 2011 with the intention of building the culture of community at PS:1. During the Pandemic, he created the discord server Analog Game Night: Online (which predates the PS:1 Discord). It was extremely well attended as one of the few community activities available while the space was closed under lockdown. Analog Game Night resumed meeting at the space in 2023 and consistently meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. Will donated a large set of metal drawers to the space lounge to store games in between events. This JFDI donation has never been red ticketed, but never officially endorsed. The contributions Will has made to PS:1's community cohesion have yet to be officially recognized as well. | Will McShane started Analog Game Night shortly after he joined in 2011 with the intention of building the culture of community at PS:1. During the Pandemic, he created the discord server Analog Game Night: Online (which predates the PS:1 Discord). It was extremely well attended as one of the few community activities available while the space was closed under lockdown. Analog Game Night resumed meeting at the space in 2023 and consistently meets the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. Will donated a large set of metal drawers to the space lounge to store games in between events. This JFDI donation has never been red ticketed, but never officially endorsed. The contributions Will has made to PS:1's community cohesion have yet to be officially recognized as well. | ||
These clubs have been a core part of what makes Pumping Station: One a community. | |||
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