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329 lines
6.9 KiB
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## 2. Member Features
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### Member Profiles
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**Core Fields:**
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- Name, pronouns, time zone
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- Avatar/photo - choose from ghosts
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- Studio/organization affiliation
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- Bio (rich text)
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- Skills tags (searchable)
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- Location (city/region)
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- Social links (Mastodon, LinkedIn, etc.)
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- **Offering:** What I can contribute
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- **Looking For:** What I need support with
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**Privacy Controls:**
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- Public/members-only/private toggle per field
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- Opt-in to member directory
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### Member Updates/Mini Blog
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- Post updates about projects, learnings, questions
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- Rich text with image support
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- Comments enabled
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- Filter by circle or topic tags
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## 3. Events System
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### Core Features
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- RSVP with capacity limits
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- Waitlist management
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- Add to calendar (.ics download)
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- Pre-event discussion threads
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- Post-event recordings archive
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- Speaker/facilitator profiles
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### Member-Proposed Events
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**Proposal Flow:**
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1. Member submits event idea via form
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2. Include: Topic, format, target circle, time commitment
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3. Admin quick review (spam check only)
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4. Published to "Proposed Events" board
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5. Members can express interest (like feature upvote pages)
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6. If threshold met (e.g., 5 interested), event is scheduled
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7. Proposer gets facilitator support if needed
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## 4. Resources Integration
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### Consolidating Existing Assets
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**Import and organize from:**
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- learn.weirdghosts.ca content
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- Existing tools and templates
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- PA curriculum materials (where appropriate)
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- Case studies and examples
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**Organization Structure:**
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```
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Resources/
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├── Start Here/
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│ ├── Welcome Letter from Jennie & Eileen
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│ ├── How Ghost Guild Works
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│ └── Solidarity Economics Explained
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├── Learning Paths/
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│ ├── Community Track → links to learn.weirdghosts.ca
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│ ├── Founder Track → practical tools
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│ └── Practitioner Track → advanced resources
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├── Templates & Tools/
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│ ├── Governance/
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│ ├── Financial/
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│ ├── Operations/
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│ └── Legal/
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├── Case Studies/
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│ └── Member stories and examples
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└── External Resources/
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└── Curated links and recommendations
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```
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### Resource Features
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- Tag by circle relevance (but accessible to all)
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- Download tracking for impact metrics
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- Version control for templates
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- Comment threads on resources
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- "Request a resource" feature
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## 5. Peer Support System
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### Cal.com Integration for 1:1s
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**Setup:**
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- Each member can enable peer support availability
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- Set their own hours/frequency
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- Cal.com handles scheduling
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- Types of sessions:
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- Peer support (30 min)
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- Co-founder check-in (45 min)
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- Practitioner office hours (60 min)
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**Matching System:**
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- Simple questionnaire about current needs
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- Suggest 3 potential peers based on:
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- Complementary skills/needs
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- Time zone compatibility
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- Circle alignment (optional)
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- Book directly via Cal.com links
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## 6. Dashboard Design
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### Personalized Sections
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**Welcome Block:**
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- "Welcome back, [Name]"
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- Your circle: [Circle] | Your contribution: $X/month
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- Quick stats: Days as member, events attended, peers met
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**Community Pulse:**
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- Recent member updates (mini blog posts)
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- Upcoming events this week
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- New resources added
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- New members to welcome
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**Your Activity:**
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- Your upcoming events
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- Scheduled peer sessions
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- Recent discussions you're in
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- Resources you've bookmarked
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**Take Action:**
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- Post an update
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- Propose an event
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- Book a peer session
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- Browse resources
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- Update profile
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**Impact Metrics:**
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- Total solidarity spots funded
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- Events hosted this month
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- Active members this week
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- Resources shared
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## 7. Collaborative Tools
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### Etherpad Integration
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**Use Cases:**
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- Meeting notes templates
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- Collaborative resource creation
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- Event planning documents
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- Shared learning notes
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**Implementation:**
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- Self-hosted Etherpad instance
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- SSO with Ghost Guild accounts
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- Auto-save and version history
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- Export to multiple formats
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- Embed in event pages for notes
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### Living Documents
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- Community-maintained guides
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- Glossaries and definitions
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- Frequently asked questions
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- Best practices collections
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## 8. Technical Infrastructure
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### Notification System
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**Channels:**
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- Email (via Resend)
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- In-app notifications
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- Slack integration via bot
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**Configurable Preferences:**
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- Event reminders
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- New resources in your area
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- Peer session invitations
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- Member updates digest
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- Community announcements
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### Search & Discovery
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- Full-text search across:
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- Resources
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- Member profiles
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- Event descriptions
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- Member updates
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- Filter by circle, tags, date
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- Save searches for alerts
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### Analytics & Reporting
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- Member engagement metrics
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- Resource usage stats
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- Event attendance patterns
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- Contribution distribution
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- Circle movement tracking
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## 9. Content for Launch
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### Essential Content Pieces
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1. **Welcome Video** - Jennie & Eileen introduce Ghost Guild
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2. **How This Works** - Clear explanation of circles and contributions
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3. **Circle Guides** - What to expect in each circle
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4. **Solidarity Economics** - Practical examples from gaming
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5. **Getting Started Checklist** - First week actions
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### Pre-Populated Content
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- 10-15 essential resources per circle
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- 3-5 upcoming events scheduled
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- Sample member updates to show activity
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- FAQ based on pre-registration questions
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## 10. Launch Strategy
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### Soft Launch (Week Before)
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- Invite 10-15 friendly testers
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- Each from different backgrounds/circles
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- Gather feedback on:
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- Onboarding flow
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- Resource organization
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- Event system
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- Profile creation
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### Launch Week
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**Day 1-2:** PA alumni and close network
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- Personal invitations
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- Extra support available
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- Gather testimonials
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**Day 3-4:** Gamma Space announcement
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- Post in relevant channels
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- Host info session
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**Day 5-7:** Public launch
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- Email pre-registration list
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- Social media announcement
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- Open registration
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### Success Metrics
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**Week 1:**
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- 30 members across all circles
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- 80% complete profiles
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- 50% attend first event
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**Month 1:**
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- 75 active members
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- 5 member-proposed events
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- 20 peer sessions booked
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- 90% Slack participation
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## 11. Ongoing Operations
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### Weekly Tasks
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- Review member proposals for events
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- Process Gamma Space channel access
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- Update resource library
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- Send member spotlight
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### Monthly Tasks
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- Impact report to members
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- Review and adjust contribution distribution
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- Plan next month's events
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- Gather member feedback
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### Quarterly Reviews
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- Assess circle definitions
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- Evaluate pricing model
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- Review platform features
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- Plan new initiatives
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## Implementation Priority Order
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### Must Have for Launch
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1. Payment processing (Helcim)
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2. Basic Slack automation
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3. Member dashboard
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4. Simple resource library
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5. Event listing and RSVP
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### Nice to Have for Launch
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7. Member profiles
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8. Peer matching system
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9. Cal.com integration
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10. Member updates/blog
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### Can Build Post-Launch
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11. Etherpad integration
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12. Member-proposed events
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13. Advanced search
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14. Analytics dashboard
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15. Monthly themes
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