So perhaps change the language to "minimum $20" or "minimum $40."
I think ID cards and locked storage and the like are all deliverables that we cannot do right now - we need to focus on the tasks at hand first. I don't think a $10 casual is needed. On 16 October 2012 09:17, Courtney Lofchick <[email protected]> wrote: > I like this. I would also suggest from the start the prices are minimums. If > people can give more, we might as well get them to do so from the start. I'm > a student but I plan to start giving more than $40 so I would hope none of > the current students would switch since we know we can already afford it > (unless something happens of course). We would be doing this to get students > who are not currently members because they cant currently afford it. > Also, the people who currently can afford more might want to sponsor people > who can't afford it. > > > On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 9:05 AM, Jay Smith <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Mike, >> I like where you're going, but I'd like to cut it down and simplify it a >> little bit: >> >> 2 Levels of membership >> >> >> Full membership - $40/month >> >> Pros: >> - 24/7 access to the space >> - Access to events free of charge >> - Voting Rights >> - Can run for and hold a director role >> >> - Can host anything in any part of the space. >> - Workshop access >> >> Student Member - $20/month (Full time student with valid ID) >> >> >> Pros: >> - 24/7 access to the space >> - Access to events free of charge >> - Voting Rights >> - Can run for and hold a director role >> >> - Can host anything in any part of the space. >> - Workshop access >> >> Notes: >> - Put recommended donation signs in the hallway for guests >> - Events cost however much event organizers need/want it to cost. We can't >> promise free events to any membership level. >> - You can change from normal member to student immediately by signing up >> for full time classes at a post-secondary institution >> - Locked storage, laminate cards, and the like are all fun ideas. I don't >> have anything against them, but I'm leaving it out of my proposal to keep it >> focused >> >> Jay Smith >> >> On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 12:55 AM, Michael Loney <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> >>> To all members, >>> >>> After a few rounds on the discuss list I have put some thought into >>> different levels of membership that are modeled after other hackerspaces as >>> well as our own situation. All members of any level would have the same >>> application process that we currently use. THIS ALSO APPLIES WHEN GOING UP A >>> LEVEL AS THE ACCESS RIGHTS CHANGE. >>> >>> 3 Levels of membership >>> >>> Casual rate member - $10/month ( Possibly a youth membership as well ) >>> >>> Pros: >>> - Access to the space while a full member is at the space, no FOB >>> provided. >>> - Access to events free of charge, The main incentive to this level of >>> membership. >>> - Fancy photo ID card** >>> - Workshop access >>> >>> Cons: >>> - No voting rights >>> - No access to Skullspace email address or server rack space / virtual >>> machine. >>> - No storage space for projects etc. >>> - Cannot run for or hold a director role. >>> - Cannot host events at the space. >>> >>> >>> Student Member - $20/month >>> >>> Pros: >>> - 24/7 access to the space, Student hours are wonky sometimes. >>> - Access to events free of charge. >>> - Lockable storage for personal items.** >>> - Can host events in the classroom only >>> - Fancy photo ID card** >>> >>> Cons: >>> - No voting rights >>> - No access to Skullspace email address or server rack space / virtual >>> machine >>> - Cannot run for or hold a director role >>> - No workshop access >>> >>> Full membership - $40/month >>> >>> Pros: >>> - 24/7 access to the space >>> - Access to events free of charge >>> - Voting rights >>> - Can run for and hold a director role >>> - Lockable storage for personal items** >>> - Can host anything in any part of the space. >>> - Fancy photo ID card** >>> - Workshop access >>> >>> Cons: >>> - None! Well having to care about votes and reading the discuss list. >>> >>> >>> ** To implement this tiered membership scheme there are a few things we >>> would need to change. >>> >>> 1) We would need to invest in some lockers or similar for people to put >>> laptops or expensive items in. This is more important with casual members >>> around. >>> >>> 2) Some form of laminated photo membership card so you can prove yourself >>> and your membership level. I know its harsh but better than than asking to >>> see a FOB. This ID doesn't even need a real name on it, they are simply to >>> match a face to a membership level. In fact lets put IRC names or similar on >>> them!! >>> >>> 3) More events! More events are the incentive to get a casual membership! >>> >>> 4) This one is fun, A full members only dicuss list for voting issues. On >>> one hand letting everyone see the list gets a better conversation but it >>> could be tainted by options of those who cannot vote. We could simply send >>> any matters that need a vote to the regular list so they see what they are >>> missing. Also with 2 weeks to upgrade to a full member and 3 weeks notice on >>> a vote so the can get in on the vote in they want. >>> >>> 5) Membership levels can only be changed once every 3 months!! So casual >>> to full means you would need to wait 3 months before downgrading, the >>> thought is for seasonal members. >>> >>> >>> I know there are people very far on both sides of the fence on this one, >>> please think hard about what we need to do to keep SkullSpace strong going >>> in to the future. As always with discuss everything above is open to change >>> / adjustment. This would bring us more in line with other spaces and get >>> more people in the door while helping us generate more needed income. >>> >>> Michael Loney >>> >>> Events coordinator >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List >>> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss >>> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List >> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss >> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List > Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss > Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ _______________________________________________ SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/
