Open House - October 10, 2011

An open house introducing Stumptown Syndicate, its programs, and membership program.

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1. Open House October 10, 2011
3. December 2010 Audrey, Christie & Reid Open Source Bridge
4. Our Mission
5. Support technology education and community- building through events, space and resource coordination, and other activities.
6. Our Goal
7. Empower people to use technology in creative ways to enrich themselves and their community.
8. How?
9. Produce great events.
10. Focus on peer-learning.
11. Create space for community.
12. Act as financial stewards.
13. Guiding Principles
14. Open by default. Radically inclusive. Share joy along with knowledge.
15. Current Status?
16. Oregon non-profit. Filing for IRS status this Fall.
17. 501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(6)?
18. 501(c)(6): income mostly from corporations; the goal is to serve a profession or industry
19. 501(c)(3): income mostly from individuals and some from corporations; the goal is to benefit and educate the public
20. We're going for a 501(c)(3).
21. 2011-2012 Programs
22. WhereCampPDX Ignite Portland BarCamp Portland Open Source Bridge PDX Tech Workshops User Group Support
23. How do I get involved?
24. With your time and/or your money.
25. Become a member.
26. Four annual membership levels.
27. $25 / $60 / $125 / $300
28. Member benefits.
29. Become a volunteer.
30. There are many opportunities.
31. Help at an event.
32. Join a committee: Communications Volunteer Coordination Membership Finance & Fundraising Technology Each event has a planning committee.
33. Board of Directors & Advisory Committee
34. Remember
35. You are
36. Get in touch: board@stumptownsyndicate.org stumptownsyndicate.org @stumpsyn bit.ly/syndicate-membership bit.ly/syndicate-volunteer bit.ly/syndicate-subscribe