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