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== How to join ==
== How to join ==


1. Introduce yourself! Talk to any member or email members@sudoroom.org to get more info.
1. Introduce yourself! Talk to any member or email [mailto:members@sudoroom.org members@sudoroom.org] to get more info.


2. Show up to an event on the [https://sudoroom.org/calendar/ calendar]. See also: [[Directions]] to the space
2. Show up to an event on the [https://sudoroom.org/calendar/ calendar]. ([[Directions]] to the space.)


3. Ask a current member in good standing to nominate you by emailing the [sudo-members] list (it is also encouraged to CC [sudo-discuss]).
3. Ask a current member in good standing to nominate you by emailing the [sudo-members] list (it is also encouraged to CC [sudo-discuss]).


* You may also use the [https://sudoroom.org/membership/ Declaration of Intent] form, but the membership process does not start until a nomination/+1 from a current member in good standing
* You may also use the [https://sudoroom.org/membership/ Declaration of Intent] form, but the membership process does not start until a nomination/+1 from three current members in good standing.


4. After you're nominated, you'll be asked to come to a meeting so anyone who wishes to meet you can.
4. A three-week pondering period follows your introduction meeting during which time any member can raise an objection to block an application for membership. If no one opposes your membership, after one week you're in!


5. A one-week pondering period follows your introduction meeting during which time any member can raise an objection to block an application for membership. If no one opposes your membership, after one week you're in!
== Membership requirements ==


== Membership requirements ==
There are two requirements for becoming a member:
 
1. Be in good standing with Sudo Room by adhering to our code of conduct and


There are two requirements for becoming a member: (1) Be in good standing with Sudo Room by adhering to our code of conduct and (2) pay monthly dues reasonable for your means. The standard recommendation is $60, but no one is turned away for lack of resources; work-trade arrangements can also be made for those unable to afford dues, or those who refuse to engage in the monetary system.
2. Pay monthly dues reasonable for your means. The standard recommendation is $60, but no one is turned away for lack of resources; work-trade arrangements can also be made for those unable to afford dues, or those who refuse to engage in the monetary system.


Learn more about membership and governance! Check out our [[Articles of Association]] and our [[FAQ]].
''Learn more about membership and governance! Check out our [[Articles of Association]] and our [[FAQ]].''


== Once you've joined ==
== Once you've joined ==


To get building access, message facilities@sudoroom.org.
To get building access, email [mailto:facilities@sudoroom.org facilities@sudoroom.org].


Join email lists! Lists can be found at [http://lists.sudoroom.org lists.sudoroom.org]. Our most active list is [http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss Discuss]. If you would just like announcements, join [http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-announce Announce].
Join email lists! Lists can be found at [http://lists.sudoroom.org lists.sudoroom.org]. Our most active list is [http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss Discuss]. If you would just like announcements, join [http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-announce Announce].
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Check out our [[ways to participate]] page, and feel free to add things to it if you'd like to recruit others for a project!
Check out our [[ways to participate]] page, and feel free to add things to it if you'd like to recruit others for a project!


Members may want to also request access to the following services in order to plan events or otherwise get involved. To get access to any or all of these, membership@sudoroom.org or comms@sudoroom.org:
Members may want to also request access to the following services in order to plan events or otherwise get involved. To get access to any or all of these, [mailto:membership@sudoroom.org membership@sudoroom.org] or [mailto:comms@sudoroom.org comms@sudoroom.org]:
* The Sudoroom.org Wordpress site
* The [https://sudoroom.org/ Sudoroom.org] Wordpress site
* This wiki
* '''This''' [[Sudoroom|wiki]]
* The Sudo Room [https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/ index of listservs]
* The Sudo Room [https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/ index of listservs]
* The Omni Commons Slack channel
* The Omni Commons Slack channel <!-- hyperlink -->
* The Sudo Room Discord server
* The Sudo Room Discord server <!-- hyperlink -->

Latest revision as of 01:40, 27 April 2026

If you're new, read about us and then check our FAQ if there's something you'd like to know.

How to join

1. Introduce yourself! Talk to any member or email members@sudoroom.org to get more info.

2. Show up to an event on the calendar. (Directions to the space.)

3. Ask a current member in good standing to nominate you by emailing the [sudo-members] list (it is also encouraged to CC [sudo-discuss]).

  • You may also use the Declaration of Intent form, but the membership process does not start until a nomination/+1 from three current members in good standing.

4. A three-week pondering period follows your introduction meeting during which time any member can raise an objection to block an application for membership. If no one opposes your membership, after one week you're in!

Membership requirements

There are two requirements for becoming a member:

1. Be in good standing with Sudo Room by adhering to our code of conduct and

2. Pay monthly dues reasonable for your means. The standard recommendation is $60, but no one is turned away for lack of resources; work-trade arrangements can also be made for those unable to afford dues, or those who refuse to engage in the monetary system.

Learn more about membership and governance! Check out our Articles of Association and our FAQ.

Once you've joined

To get building access, email facilities@sudoroom.org.

Join email lists! Lists can be found at lists.sudoroom.org. Our most active list is Discuss. If you would just like announcements, join Announce.

Join a working group!

Check out our ways to participate page, and feel free to add things to it if you'd like to recruit others for a project!

Members may want to also request access to the following services in order to plan events or otherwise get involved. To get access to any or all of these, membership@sudoroom.org or comms@sudoroom.org: