<div dir="ltr">I was super-d-delighted to see Sudoers out at First Friday AND I'm jazzed about the reboot on April 4th/5th AND curious to know what's being prototyped for membership. I'm currently renewing my HUB membership (already 3 years in, a really open-minded organizer is has their community engagement role) and was prompted to click agree/disagree with the following:<div>
<blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><div><br></div><div><em style="font-size:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif">I am joining Hub Oakland to become a member of a community of entrepreneurs, activists, artists, purpose-driven seekers and professionals acting on our passions and unleashing creativity in ways that make us come alive! Our aim is to leave a legacy of a thriving, just and sustainable world. We envision a future where each individual understands that they are inextricably interconnected to all other beings and the Earth; a future where every business, organization, or company will take courageous and mindful action to become a part of the solution and use their potential to create positive impact and equity for all.</em><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif"> </span><em style="font-size:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif">As a part of this community, I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain, and advance the following 8 Hub Oakland Principles:</em></div>
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<ul><li><strong>Authenticity</strong>: We invite the whole person into the space and create a container for authenticity to emerge.</li></ul></ul><ul style="font-size:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif">
<ul><li><strong>Radical Inclusivity</strong>: We believe in order to create a thriving and resilient community all voices and perspectives must be invited to the conversation. We thrive because we are diverse and multicultural.</li>
</ul></ul><ul style="font-size:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif"><ul><li><strong>Creativity & Expression</strong>: We believe at the core of transformation is creativity. We inspire each other to express our creativity and purpose.</li>
</ul></ul><ul style="font-size:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif"><ul><li><strong>Collaboration</strong>: Our meme is innovation through collaboration. We embody the African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”.</li>
</ul></ul><ul style="font-size:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif"><ul><li><strong>Inspiration</strong>: We believe a spark of inspiration has the ability to change the world. We consciously create an atmosphere of inspiration.</li>
</ul></ul><ul style="font-size:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif"><ul><li><strong>Respect</strong>: We honor each other’s special gifts and differences and keep sacred our physical environment.</li>
</ul></ul><ul style="font-size:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif"><ul><li><strong>Reciprocity</strong>: We value the opportunity to give to our community and receive from it.</li>
</ul></ul><ul style="font-size:12px;font-family:'Lucida Grande',Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif"><ul><li><strong>Effectiveness</strong>: We leverage each other’s strengths and resources and gain the knowledge we need to effectively contribute to making a better world.</li>
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</div><div><div class="gmail_extra">Then I went back and re-read the Sudo purpose/values and membership sections of the articles at <a href="https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association#Article_1._Purpose" target="_blank">https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association#Article_1._Purpose</a></div>
</div><div class="gmail_extra"><br></div><div class="gmail_extra">So, my question: has there been any discussion around membership recruitment/ retention/ rebooting?</div><div class="gmail_extra"><br></div><div class="gmail_extra">
Curious,<br>Danny</div><div class="gmail_extra"><br></div><div class="gmail_extra">p.s. after a raft of raft of other Wednesday commitments, I'm finally done and will see y'all next Wednesday</div></div>