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For newcomers, read the [[Welcome]] page first.
If you're new, read [[about]] us and then check our [[FAQ]] if there's something you'd like to know.


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


1. Start by showing up to a weekly event on the [https://sudoroom.org/calendar/ calendar]. See also: [[Directions]] to the space
1. Introduce yourself! Talk to any member or email members@sudoroom.org to get more info.


2. After spending some time in the space, ask a current member in good standing to nominate you by emailing the [sudo-members] list (it is also encouraged to CC [sudo-discuss]).
2. Show up to an event on the [https://sudoroom.org/calendar/ calendar]. See also: [[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 [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 a current member in good standing


3. A "pondering period" of four weeks starts when the first member nominates you. During this time, the prospective member should be present in the space and should seek two additional nominations from members in good standing. Any member in good standing may block based on interactions in this period.
4. After you're nominated, you'll be asked to come to a meeting so anyone who wishes to meet you can.


4. After four weeks, if there are no blocks and 3 nominations, you are a member.
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 ==


The only requirements for becoming a member are to be in good standing with Sudo Room, and to pay monthly dues, of anywhere between $10 and �. We suggest a monthly due of $60, and accept non-monetary contributions, such as delicious snacks brought to our Wednesday night meetings. 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.
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]].
Learn more about membership and governance! Check out our [[Articles of Association]] and our [[FAQ]].


Join an email list! 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].
== Once you've joined ==
 
To get building access, message 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 a [[Working Groups|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:
* The Sudoroom.org Wordpress site
* This wiki
* The Sudo Room [https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/ index of listservs]
* The Omni Commons Slack channel
* The Sudo Room Discord server

Latest revision as of 22:56, 30 May 2023

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. See also: 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 a current member 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.

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

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, message 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:

  • The Sudoroom.org Wordpress site
  • This wiki
  • The Sudo Room index of listservs
  • The Omni Commons Slack channel
  • The Sudo Room Discord server