Vote to rework membership points

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User:hef

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

Members can be awarded Membership Rewards Points (Points) 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 or $20, whichever is more.

Points can be earned by:

• Bringing in donations from third parties (cumulative throughout the year) $100 gets 1 Point, then an additional point 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 (as determined by the Board of Directors). 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.

The Treasurer shall maintain record of Points.

Points have no cash value, and they expire 12 months after issuance.

Points may be transferred from member to member by contacting the Treasurer.