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 The universe is always expanding! The universe is always expanding!
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 +===== How do I become a member? =====
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 +Membership is open to those recommended by an existing camp member. Please reach out to a friend you know who camps with us to get invited!
  
 We don't have monetary dues, mandatory meetings, or anything else like that. We do ask that you read our [[:about|principles]] and take them seriously. We don't have monetary dues, mandatory meetings, or anything else like that. We do ask that you read our [[:about|principles]] and take them seriously.
  
-===== How do I invite a new member? =====+We do not accept new members within one week (7 days) of the start of Early Arrival for any event. This cutoff window is to allow for our cooks to have enough time for meal planning and shopping.
  
-We're so thrilled you love our camp enough to invite new members! This is a two part process.+===== I know someone who wants to become a member! How do I add them? =====
  
-1. We have outlined all the steps necessary to propose new members for The Universe on the [[:policies:new-member|new member policy]] page. These steps ensure a person is a good match for the camp before we actually add them as a member.+==== Suggesting new members ====
  
-2. Once they have gone through the above process, you can add them to the camp! Check out the [[:policies:adding-new-member|adding new members]] page for next steps on getting your pal up to speed.+Existing camp members (active or inactive) can recommend that we invite people to join the camp by emailing the camp mailing list with the candidate member’s name and hopefully some more information about the person. The existing member should direct the candidate to our wiki, explain the basics of the camp, explain a bit about the new member process, and offer to answer any questions the candidate has about the camp. The cutoff for suggesting new members is 10 days before the start of an event (7 days before the start of Early Arrival, plus the 48-hour review period).
  
-===== How do I become a member? =====+==== Approving or blocking of new members ====
  
-Membership is open to those recommended by an existing camp member. Please reach out to a friend you know who camps with us to get invited!+Any suggested new member must be approved of by at least one existing member (the person suggesting them counts!). This policy is meant to account for the case where an existing member receives a request to join the camp from someone they don’t really know, and wants to forward it to the camp without actually vouching for that person. The Universe generally wants to always accept new members whenever possible, so ideally someone will decide to approve of the candidate even if no one knows them. This policy is meant to make sure that everyone who is invited to join the camp has at least one person interested in welcoming them to the camp. 
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 +The camp has 48 hours from the time that the above email is sent out to voice objections that would block the invitation of the new person. A camp member may voice objections by either emailing the member who has proposed the candidate, by going through a friend as a proxy, or by emailing Jon (the camp lead). Please be thoughtful in objecting to new members, and please provide a reason for the objection. 
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 +If no objections are raised within 48 hours, the member who recommended the candidate invites the candidate to join the camp should follow the procedure below. 
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 +===== Adding an Approved Person to the Camp ===== 
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 +If someone has been approved to join the camp, here's what to do next:
  
-We do not accept new members within one week (7 days) of the start of Early Arrival for any event.  This cutoff window is to allow for our cooks to have enough time for meal planning and shopping.+  - Have them fill out the [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVib72nsATSPP0GXT3wnrk1FM4Bg3lbOQDPmqPmgxJlbJbZA/viewform?usp=sf_link|New Member Questionnaire]], after which Jon will add them to the email list. 
 +  - Share any relevant information about the current event such as the planning spreadsheet, etc. 
 +  - Ensure they sign up for [[https://volunteer.fireflyartscollective.org/|Firefly volunteer shifts]] 
 +  - Make sure they know about any upcoming camp events such as meetings/dinners/parties 
 +  - Invite them to join the Discord if they want!