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Line 390: − − − == Member Rewards Amendment == − 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. − − [''This [[Member Rewards Amendment|Member Rewards section]] added 08-31-2010. There was an attempt to [[Member Rewards Amendment#Vote on September 13, 2011|amend this section]] on [[meeting Notes 2011-09-13|09-13-2011]], however, it seems to have been intended to change the text of the [[Member Rewards|awards policy promulgated by the board]] rather than changing the bylaws, the text of which seems to have been lost at the time.''] − − [''This [[AreaManagerVote|section on area managers]] added on [[meeting Notes 2011-05-17|05-17-2011]]. The version shown at [[AreaManagerVote]] includes a section at the end providing for votes of the membership about the areas for hosting that apparently was not intended to be included in the final amendment. This Area Hosts removed due to [[Area Hosts and Volunteer Positions Vote]] on [[meeting Notes 2013-10-15|10-15-2013]].'']
→Officer Oversight
Full Members must also fulfill the following responsibilities:
Full Members must also fulfill the following responsibilities:
* A member must thoughtfully contribute to Pumping Station: Oneâs direction and policies.
* A member must thoughtfully contribute to Pumping Station: One's direction and policies.
* A member must pay the monthly fee as determined by the board of directors.
* A member must pay the monthly fee as determined by the board of directors.
* At the time a member's eligibility expires, he must forfeit his or her method of entry in addition to any other property owned by Pumping Station: One to a member of the board of directors or an agent designated by the board of directors for this purpose.
* At the time a member's eligibility expires, he must forfeit his or her method of entry in addition to any other property owned by Pumping Station: One to a member of the board of directors or an agent designated by the board of directors for this purpose.
the purposes of calculating the quorum.
the purposes of calculating the quorum.
==== Voting Procedures ====
==== Voting Procedures ====
Voting procedures, including time limits for discussion before taking a vote, shall be defined by the MIBS Simplified
Voting procedures, including time limits for discussion before taking a vote, shall be defined by the [[MIBS_Rules | MIBS Simplified
Rules of Coordinated Consensus Through Chaos.
Rules of Coordinated Consensus Through Chaos]].
==== Majority ====
==== Majority ====
Unless otherwise specified in these bylaws, a simple majority vote of the Full Members present shall ratify any issue
Unless otherwise specified in these bylaws, a simple majority vote of the Full Members present shall ratify any issue
==== Issues Proper for a Vote of the Directors ====
==== Issues Proper for a Vote of the Directors ====
The board may decide on issues related to:
The board may decide issues and enact policy related to:
* spending money from the general fund necessary to keep the organization's property in good working order and functioning in fulfillment of the organization's mission,
* spending money from the general fund necessary to keep the organization's property in good working order and functioning in fulfillment of the organization's mission, and legal and contractual obligations,
* spending money from the general fund on infrastructure improvements costing less than $300,
* spending money from the general fund on infrastructure improvements costing less than $300,
* spending money from the general fund to obtain advice and services for the management of the organization or the fulfillment of the organization's mission,
* spending money from the general fund to obtain advice and services for the management of the organization or the fulfillment of the organization's mission, and legal and contractual obligations,
* spending money from any funds donated for a specified purpose, and
* spending money from any funds donated for a specified purpose,
* to fulfill any obligations to ensure the health of the organization.
* creating, modifying, and revoking policies regarding legal, contractual, non-profit, and insurance-related issues, and
* fulfilling any obligations to ensure the health of the organization.
[''This section was added by [[Property Maintenance and Legal Expenses Authorization|this vote]] on [[Meeting Notes 2012-12-11|December 11, 2012]]'']
[''This section was added by [[Property Maintenance and Legal Expenses Authorization|this vote]] on [[Meeting Notes 2012-12-11|December 11, 2012]]''] [''This section was modified by [[Vote on Board Policy Bylaws Amendment|this vote]] on [[Meeting Notes 2015-07-28|July 28, 2015]]'']
==== Quorum ====
==== Quorum ====
=== Expiration of Term ===
=== Expiration of Term ===
An officer's term shall expire at the Annual Meeting following his election.
An officer's term shall expire at the Annual Meeting following his election.
=== Resignation ===
=== Resignation ===
Any officer may resign at any time by written notice delivered to the the president or secretary of the corporation. A
Any officer may resign at any time by written notice delivered to the the president or secretary of the corporation. A
when the officer tenders his resignation, and remain open for one week. Members shall elect the replacement officer
when the officer tenders his resignation, and remain open for one week. Members shall elect the replacement officer
among the candidates who have been nominated and accepted their nomination, using the Votes of the Membership
among the candidates who have been nominated and accepted their nomination, using the Votes of the Membership
procedures in these bylaws. The replacement officer's term shall last until new officers are elected at the next Annual
procedures in these bylaws. The replacement officer's term shall last until new officers are elected at the next Annual
Meeting.
Meeting.
This responsibility extends to oversight of the officers, but does not extend to altering the scope of the officers'
This responsibility extends to oversight of the officers, but does not extend to altering the scope of the officers'
duties, or to the authority to remove an officer. The Board of Directors does not have authority to alter the scope of an
duties, or to the authority to remove an officer. The Board of Directors does not have authority to alter the scope of an
officer's duties or remove an officer from his position; any such decision must be made by a vote of the membership.
==== Drafting the Agenda ====
==== Drafting the Agenda ====
=== Expiration of Term ===
=== Expiration of Term ===
An at-large director's term shall expire at the Annual Meeting following his election.
An at-large director's term shall expire at the Annual Meeting following his election.
=== Resignation ===
=== Resignation ===
== Membership Agreement Amendment ==
== Membership Agreement Amendment ==
All members and their guests shall abide by the [[membership agreement]] while at Pumping Station: One facilities and events. [''This [http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment&oldid=1168 section] added [[meeting Notes 2009-03-10|03-10-2009]]. The [[membership agreement|Membership Agreement]] itself was amended by vote on [[meeting Notes 2011-12-13|12-13-2011]].'']
All members and their guests shall abide by the [[membership agreement]] while at Pumping Station: One facilities and events. [''This [http://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/index.php?title=MisbehaviorAmendment&oldid=1168 section] added [[meeting Notes 2009-03-10|03-10-2009]]. The [[membership agreement|Membership Agreement]] itself was amended by vote on [[meeting Notes 2011-12-13|12-13-2011]].'']
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