Vote to rework membership points

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History

Background

There are 2 major problems with the current Member point system. It should be a Policy, and what points are given for is ambiguous.

Language

Remove Bylaws#Member Rewards Amendment from the bylaws.

Create a policy called "Member Points"

Member Points

Member points awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Members may be awarded Membership Rewards Points by the board of directors for various things they do that benefit the space. Points can be redeemed for items purchased from Pumping Station: One and/or used to reduce a member's dues / increase member status.

Points are valued at the difference between Full Membership and Starving Hacker Rates, Currently $30.

Points may be awarded

Points may be awarded for

Bringing in donations from third parties. $100 gets 1 Point, then an additional point awarded for every $200 thereafter.
Running a public event of ten or more attendees or class of five or more earns 1 Point. Only one member can receive a Point award per event or class.
Performing a substantive, significant service to Pumping Station: One . For example: a cleanup event, organizing a large scale party (such as Geek Prom), donor event, etc.

Things Points can be redeemed for:

Dues discount.
Status increase - Get 1 month of full member status for the price of starving hacker membership.
Other, as determined by the Board of Directors.

Details.

Points have no cash value, and they expire 12 months after issuance.
Points may be transferred from member to member.