Membership - Revision history

WebDaniel: Use updated pdf

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WebDaniel: Update links to membership forms

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	Add comments on future versions at [https://docs.google.com/document/d/~~1IR7-DHUlRO0k0_LeJKw-a68b6KbumuK8AJC6_5Y2dvY~~/edit?usp=sharing live gDocs link (commenting enabled)].		Add comments on future versions at [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cqGCmoKIHb_V8W_y0ilhysKYPPZS1cc96qMMKgHLnjI/edit?usp=sharing live gDocs link (commenting enabled)].

	= Updates to process =		= Updates to process =

WebDaniel: Update links to membership forms

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	# Fill out top part of the membership application form. There should be blank forms in the [[membership binder]], or you can print your own. The source for the form is currently in a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/~~1IR7-DHUlRO0k0_LeJKw-a68b6KbumuK8AJC6_5Y2dvY~~/edit Google doc], with a checklist of things a new applicant should learn on the back!		# Fill out top part of the membership application form. There should be blank forms in the [[membership binder]], or you can print your own. The source for the form is currently in a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cqGCmoKIHb_V8W_y0ilhysKYPPZS1cc96qMMKgHLnjI/edit?usp=sharing Google doc], with a checklist of things a new applicant should learn on the back!
	# Put your completed application form in the [[membership binder\|binder]] at the space.		# Put your completed application form in the [[membership binder\|binder]] at the space.
	# Persuade a current Noisebridge "Big M" Member to sponsor your application by signing your application form and going over the checklist on the back of the form with you. The sponsor is there to teach you all that useful stuff!		# Persuade a current Noisebridge "Big M" Member to sponsor your application by signing your application form and going over the checklist on the back of the form with you. The sponsor is there to teach you all that useful stuff!
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	At any time, anyone can look in the binder and peruse the applications. If an existing member has any concerns with any of the applicants, they should take time during that month to try and resolve the problem. They may ask another member to be a proxy for them to either help resolve the problem (preferred) or to voice their objection at the approval meeting.		At any time, anyone can look in the binder and peruse the applications. If an existing member has any concerns with any of the applicants, they should take time during that month to try and resolve the problem. They may ask another member to be a proxy for them to either help resolve the problem (preferred) or to voice their objection at the approval meeting.

	The membership form may be downloaded [https://www.noisebridge.net/images/7/75/~~Noisebridgemembership~~.pdf here]. There are copies at the space (until we run out). If we are out of forms, you should print some more! The binder is located on the desk at the entrance, next to the donation bin. Note that these items might be relocated through the space over time.		The membership form may be downloaded [https://www.noisebridge.net/images/9/96/NB_Membership_application_-_jan2026_-_Noisebridge.pdf here]. There are copies at the space (until we run out). If we are out of forms, you should print some more! The binder is located on the desk at the entrance, next to the donation bin. Note that these items might be relocated through the space over time.

	= History =		= History =

WebDaniel: Update for new membership titles

2026-01-20T23:14:59Z

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	'''~~Noisebridge members~~''' are the only folks in our community who are empowered to fully participate in Noisebridge's consensus process. This is a heady and awesome responsibility, and it is likewise an involved process to become a ~~member~~.		'''Core Members''' are the only folks in our community who are empowered to fully participate in Noisebridge's consensus process. This is a heady and awesome responsibility, and it is likewise an involved process to become a Core Member.
	{{boxend}}		{{boxend}}
	'''Do not edit this page. This page is the official process that Noisebridge has agreed by [[consensus]]. If you wish to modify it, you should bring up your desired changes at a weekly [[meetings]].'''		'''Do not edit this page. This page is the official process that Noisebridge has agreed by [[consensus]]. If you wish to modify it, you should bring up your desired changes at a weekly [[meetings]].'''
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	Lots of folks come to Noisebridge to hack and learn: you don't need to be a member for that. At Noisebridge, membership is something different: it means taking responsibility and committing to help to maintain, improve, and govern Noisebridge. As a member of Noisebridge, you don't just come here to hack and learn, you actively work to improve what you see around you, help to deal with problems, and make this community better than it is today.		Lots of folks come to Noisebridge to hack and learn: you don't need to be a member for that. At Noisebridge, membership is something different: it means taking responsibility and committing to help to maintain, improve, and govern Noisebridge. As a member of Noisebridge, you don't just come here to hack and learn, you actively work to improve what you see around you, help to deal with problems, and make this community better than it is today.

	Noisebridge ~~members~~ are the only folks in our community who are empowered to fully participate in Noisebridge's [[consensus]] process. This is a heady and awesome responsibility, and it is likewise an involved process to become a member. Here's how it goes!		Noisebridge Core Members are the only folks in our community who are empowered to fully participate in Noisebridge's [[consensus]] process. This is a heady and awesome responsibility, and it is likewise an involved process to become a member. Here's how it goes!

	= Being a Member of Noisebridge =		= Being a Core Member of Noisebridge =

	As a ~~member~~ of Noisebridge you are our ambassadors and advocates to the world, maintainers of our physical and digital infrastructure, and probably pretty cool. Here are some things that you should do.		As a Core Member of Noisebridge you are our ambassadors and advocates to the world, maintainers of our physical and digital infrastructure, and probably pretty cool. Here are some things that you should do.

	* '''DO: Contribute to Noisebridge'''. [[ Donate or Pay Dues \| Pay your dues ]] to the [[ Board and Officers \| treasurer ]] at or before the first of the month, every month. If you are unable to pay your dues, please consider searching for [[Dues Sponsorship \| sponsorship]], or asking the [[ Board and Officers \| treasurer ]] about starving hacker rates. In addition to dues, help out in other ways!		* '''DO: Contribute to Noisebridge'''. [[ Donate or Pay Dues \| Pay your dues ]] to the [[ Board and Officers \| treasurer ]] at or before the first of the month, every month. If you are unable to pay your dues, please consider searching for [[Dues Sponsorship \| sponsorship]], or asking the [[ Board and Officers \| treasurer ]] about starving hacker rates. In addition to dues, help out in other ways!
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	= Hiatus, Departure, and Suspension =		= Hiatus, Departure, and Suspension =

	Members can leave Noisebridge. If a ~~member~~ wishes to leave, they have to inform the [[ Board and Officers \| treasurer and secretary]].		Core Members can leave Noisebridge. If a Core Member wishes to leave, they have to inform the [[ Board and Officers \| treasurer and secretary]].

	If a ~~member~~ has not paid their dues for 3 months, and the member has not contacted the Treasurer to make arrangements for payment, their membership shall expire.		If a Core Member has not paid their dues for 3 months, and the member has not contacted the Treasurer to make arrangements for payment, their membership shall expire.

	Once someone is no longer a ~~member~~ of Noisebridge, if that person would like to become a ~~member~~ of Noisebridge again, they will need to go through the entire joining process to become a ~~member~~ again.		Once someone is no longer a Core Member of Noisebridge, if that person would like to become a Core Member of Noisebridge again, they will need to go through the entire joining process to become a Core Member again.

	Noisebridge also allows ~~members~~ to go on [[Membership/Hiatus\|Hiatus]] if they wish to temporarily suspend their membership. Hiatus may be used when a member will not be involved in Noisebridge for an extended period, such as if they are traveling. To go on hiatus, you merely have to notify the [[Board and Officers \| treasurer and secretary]]. You then don't pay dues, are not able to block a consensus item, and no longer have 24-hour access to the space. When you want to come back again (i.e. you got the job or returned to the country) you simply start paying dues again.		Noisebridge also allows Core Member to go on [[Membership/Hiatus\|Hiatus]] if they wish to temporarily suspend their membership. Hiatus may be used when a member will not be involved in Noisebridge for an extended period, such as if they are traveling. To go on hiatus, you merely have to notify the [[Board and Officers \| treasurer and secretary]]. You then don't pay dues, are not able to block a consensus item, and no longer have 24-hour access to the space. When you want to come back again (i.e. you got the job or returned to the country) you simply start paying dues again.

	By consensus, Noisebridge may also suspend someone's membership. During this consensus process the member being considered for suspension is not entitled to block the consensus process. If a ~~member~~ has been suspended, they shall no longer be considered a ~~member~~ of Noisebridge for any purpose, including but not limited to, participation in the consensus process, and 24-hour access to Noisebridge.		By consensus, Noisebridge may also suspend someone's membership. During this consensus process the member being considered for suspension is not entitled to block the consensus process. If a Core Member has been suspended, they shall no longer be considered a Core Member of Noisebridge for any purpose, including but not limited to, participation in the consensus process, and 24-hour access to Noisebridge.

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	= Updates to process =		= Updates to process =

			== New membership names in 2026 ==

			# Associate Membership has been renamed to Access Membership
			# "Big M" Membership has been renamed to Core Membership (sometimes just referred to as a Member)

	== New membership process in 2022 ==		== New membership process in 2022 ==

Mcint: /* Application Form */ update with label

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Mwillson at 05:17, 18 September 2024

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	== New membership process in 2022 ==		== New membership process in 2022 ==
	This is the process we Consensed on back in Feb. 2022.		This is the process we Consensed on back in Feb. 2022.

			Associate Membership

	# Fill out top part of the membership application form. There should be blank forms in the [[membership binder]], or you can print your own. The source for the form is currently in a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IR7-DHUlRO0k0_LeJKw-a68b6KbumuK8AJC6_5Y2dvY/edit Google doc], with a checklist of things a new applicant should learn on the back!		# Fill out top part of the membership application form. There should be blank forms in the [[membership binder]], or you can print your own. The source for the form is currently in a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IR7-DHUlRO0k0_LeJKw-a68b6KbumuK8AJC6_5Y2dvY/edit Google doc], with a checklist of things a new applicant should learn on the back!
	# Put your completed application form in the [[membership binder\|binder]] at the space.		# Put your completed application form in the [[membership binder\|binder]] at the space.
	# Persuade a current Noisebridge "Big M" Member to sponsor your application by signing your application form and going over the checklist on the back of the form with you. The sponsor is there to teach you all that useful stuff!		# Persuade a current Noisebridge "Big M" Member to sponsor your application by signing your application form and going over the checklist on the back of the form with you. The sponsor is there to teach you all that useful stuff!
			# Please show up for the next Tuesday meeting. Every meeting, there is a standing agenda item to read all the applications in the binder. You have to be present (in-person or virtually) when your application is read (or have a proxy in case of emergencies).
			# If no one blocks your application then you are now an Associate ("little m") member. Congrats! Make sure the form stays in the binder.

	~~Please show up for the next Tuesday meeting. If no one blocks your application then you are now an Associate ("little m") member. Congrats! Make sure the form stays in the binder.~~		Big M Membership

	~~After 4 weeks, you can then find a second~~ Big M Member sponsor and fill out the bottom half of the application in the binder. 4 more weeks go by where your name should be read out in the Tuesday meetings. If no one blocks your membership in that extra month, and everything is done on the checklist (set up a recurring donation please) you become a Big M Member of Noisebridge!


	# Every meeting, there is a standing agenda item to read all the applications in the binder. You have to be present (in-person or virtually) when your application is read (or have a proxy in case of emergencies).		# After you have hung out at Noisebridge for at least 4 weeks after your Associate Membership is approved, and you have obtained a second Big M sponsor, you are up for approval for Full, "Big M" Membership. (Bottom half of the application form) This is reviewed over the course of 4 weeks, during which Noisebridge expects you to attend general meetings during.
	# After you have hung out at Noisebridge for at least 4 weeks after your Associate Membership is approved, and you have obtained a second Big M sponsor, you are up for approval for Full, "Big M" Membership. This is reviewed over the course of 4 weeks, during which Noisebridge expects you to attend general meetings during.
	# During these meetings at which you request that Noisebridge consents to have you become a member, those present may ask you (or your proxy) questions.		# During these meetings at which you request that Noisebridge consents to have you become a member, those present may ask you (or your proxy) questions.
	# On the 4th review meeting, after those present are finished asking questions, you are asked to leave the room, and your application is discussed without you present. The meeting may then choose to agree to have you become a member of Noisebridge.		# On the 4th review meeting, after those present are finished asking questions, you are asked to leave the room, and your application is discussed without you present. The meeting may then choose to agree to have you become a member of Noisebridge.

Mwillson at 05:14, 18 September 2024

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	== New membership process in 2022 ==		== New membership process in 2022 ==
	This is the ~~new~~ process we ~~agreed~~ on back in Feb. 2022.		This is the process we Consensed on back in Feb. 2022.

	# Fill out top part of the membership application form. There should be blank forms in the [[membership binder]], or you can print your own. The source for the form is currently in a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IR7-DHUlRO0k0_LeJKw-a68b6KbumuK8AJC6_5Y2dvY/edit Google doc], with a checklist of things a new applicant should learn on the back!		# Fill out top part of the membership application form. There should be blank forms in the [[membership binder]], or you can print your own. The source for the form is currently in a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IR7-DHUlRO0k0_LeJKw-a68b6KbumuK8AJC6_5Y2dvY/edit Google doc], with a checklist of things a new applicant should learn on the back!
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	Please show up for the next Tuesday meeting. If no one blocks your application then you are now an Associate ("little m") member. Congrats! Make sure the form stays in the binder.		Please show up for the next Tuesday meeting. If no one blocks your application then you are now an Associate ("little m") member. Congrats! Make sure the form stays in the binder.

	After 4 weeks, you can then find a second Big M Member sponsor and fill out the bottom half of the application in the binder. 4 more weeks go by where your name should be read out in the Tuesday meetings. If no one blocks your membership in that extra month, and everything is done on the checklist (set up a recurring donation please) you become a ~~member~~ of Noisebridge!		After 4 weeks, you can then find a second Big M Member sponsor and fill out the bottom half of the application in the binder. 4 more weeks go by where your name should be read out in the Tuesday meetings. If no one blocks your membership in that extra month, and everything is done on the checklist (set up a recurring donation please) you become a Big M Member of Noisebridge!

	~~(Below this line is somewhat inaccurate, FIXME)~~

			# Every meeting, there is a standing agenda item to read all the applications in the binder. You have to be present (in-person or virtually) when your application is read (or have a proxy in case of emergencies).
	# Every meeting, there is a standing agenda item to read all the applications in the binder. You have to be present (in-person or virtually) when your application is read (or have a proxy in case of emergencies?).		# After you have hung out at Noisebridge for at least 4 weeks after your Associate Membership is approved, and you have obtained a second Big M sponsor, you are up for approval for Full, "Big M" Membership. This is reviewed over the course of 4 weeks, during which Noisebridge expects you to attend general meetings during.
	# After you have hung out at Noisebridge for at least 4 weeks after your Associate Membership is approved, and you have obtained a second Big M sponsor, you are up for approval for Full, "Big M" Membership.		# During these meetings at which you request that Noisebridge consents to have you become a member, those present may ask you (or your proxy) questions.
			# On the 4th review meeting, after those present are finished asking questions, you are asked to leave the room, and your application is discussed without you present. The meeting may then choose to agree to have you become a member of Noisebridge.
	~~# During that meeting you may request that~~ Noisebridge ~~consents to have you become a member, but~~ you ~~may put this off until the next meeting (or the next &c.). If you are unable~~ to attend meetings~~, another member may proxy your request~~.		# Once Noisebridge has agreed to have you become a member, you arrange to pay the [[ Board and Officers \| treasurer ]] your dues.
	# During ~~the meeting~~ at which you request that Noisebridge consents to have you become a member, those present may ask you (or your proxy) questions.
	# ~~After~~ those present are finished asking questions, you are asked to leave the room, and your application is discussed without you present. The meeting may then choose to agree to have you become a member of Noisebridge.
	# Once Noisebridge has agreed to have you become a member, you pay the [[ Board and Officers \| treasurer ]] your dues~~, and give the [[ Board and Officers \| secretary ]] your application form~~.
	# Until you pay the treasurer your dues, you are not a member of Noisebridge. If you have not arranged to pay your dues within thirty days of Noisebridge agreeing to have you as a member, you do not become a member, and must go through the joining process again.		# Until you pay the treasurer your dues, you are not a member of Noisebridge. If you have not arranged to pay your dues within thirty days of Noisebridge agreeing to have you as a member, you do not become a member, and must go through the joining process again.

	Once Noisebridge has agreed to have you as a ~~member~~ you have two things to do:		Once Noisebridge has agreed to have you as a Member you have two things to do:

	# Fill out your contact information and give the [[ Board and Officers \| secretary ]] your application form.		# Fill out your contact information and give the [[ Board and Officers \| secretary ]] your application form.
	# Make sure that your wiki user page is updated with the [[:Category:Members]].		# Make sure that your wiki user page is updated with the [[:Category:Members]].

	Once you have done both these things, you are entitled to fully participation in Noisebridge's ~~consensus~~ process.		Once you have done both these things, you are entitled to fully participation in Noisebridge's Consensus process.

	At any time, anyone can look in the binder and peruse the applications. If an existing member has any concerns with any of the applicants, they should take time during that month to try and resolve the problem. They may ask another member to be a proxy for them to either help resolve the problem (preferred) or to voice their objection at the approval meeting.		At any time, anyone can look in the binder and peruse the applications. If an existing member has any concerns with any of the applicants, they should take time during that month to try and resolve the problem. They may ask another member to be a proxy for them to either help resolve the problem (preferred) or to voice their objection at the approval meeting.

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	# Every meeting, there is a standing agenda item to read all the applications in the binder. You have to be present (in-person or virtually) when your application is read (or have a proxy in case of emergencies?).		# Every meeting, there is a standing agenda item to read all the applications in the binder. You have to be present (in-person or virtually) when your application is read (or have a proxy in case of emergencies?).
	# After you have hung out at Noisebridge for at least 4 weeks after ~~filling out~~ your ~~application~~, and you have obtained ~~two sponsors~~, you are up for approval.		# After you have hung out at Noisebridge for at least 4 weeks after your Associate Membership is approved, and you have obtained a second Big M sponsor, you are up for approval for Full, "Big M" Membership.

	# During that meeting you may request that Noisebridge consents to have you become a member, but you may put this off until the next meeting (or the next &c.). If you are unable to attend meetings, another member may proxy your request.		# During that meeting you may request that Noisebridge consents to have you become a member, but you may put this off until the next meeting (or the next &c.). If you are unable to attend meetings, another member may proxy your request.
	# During the meeting at which you request that Noisebridge consents to have you become a member, those present may ask you (or your proxy) questions.		# During the meeting at which you request that Noisebridge consents to have you become a member, those present may ask you (or your proxy) questions.