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 ====== Membership ======
-//**Currently WPLUG is going through a transitionary state, and is not accepting membership applications.**//
+WPLUG is a community, not a gated club. Whether you are a lifelong Linux user or just starting your journey toward digital sovereignty, you are welcome here.
-Membership in WPLUG is open to any person aligned with the group's purpose as stated in the [[ByLaws|bylaws]]. To join, you must complete and sign the [[https://wplug.org/images/2/2e/Memberform.pdf|membership application]] and either mail it in or bring it to a meeting along with the yearly dues.
+**Note:** WPLUG is currently in a state of revival. We are updating our membership structures to better reflect the modern goals of the collective.
-Dues are currently set at $20. If you are already a member, you may renew for another year by completing an application and paying an additional year's dues no more than 91 days before your term expires. Once you pass the expiration date, you are no longer a member and must apply just as any non-member would.
+Historically, membership in WPLUG has been open to any person aligned with the group's purpose. While we are refining the process for the "New WPLUG," the core principle remains: if you believe in FOSS and the power of community, you are already part of the conversation.
-If you need to know when your membership expires or have any other questions, you may contact [[mailto:secretary@wplug.org|the WPLUG Secretary]] or any member of the [[wplug:board:board of directors|Board of Directors]].
+If you have questions about current membership status or want to help shape the new membership model, please reach out to us at [[mailto:membership@wplug.net|membership@wplug.net]].
 ====== Member Benefits ======
-Historically, membership has only conferred organizational rights, such as the right to vote for officers and on other WPLUG business. We are working on developing other services that members would find useful.
+We believe the primary benefit of WPLUG is **knowledge and connection**.
-===== Vanity E-mail Aliases =====
+The "New WPLUG" aims to move beyond simple organizational rights and provide tangible value to those who want to escape the cloud:
-Members can now sign up to have an e-mail alias. This will forward all e-mail addressed to [yourname]@wplug.org to another e-mail account you control. Note that we do **not** store your e-mail for retrieval by POP or IMAP; this is only a forwarding service. Contact [[mailto:vanity-alias@wplug.org|the vanity alias administrators]] to set yours up! More details are available in [[http://wplug.org/pipermail/wplug/2013-March/034875.html|the announcement]].
+  * **Peer Support:** Access to a network of local experts who can help you debug your first home server or optimize your Proxmox cluster.
+  * **Shared Resources:** Community-driven guides on self-hosting, hardware recommendations, and "battle-tested" software stacks.
+  * **Real-World Connection:** A place to meet other people in Western Pennsylvania who share your passion for technology and freedom.
-===== RSS Feed Aggregator =====
+If you have an idea for a service or a resource that would benefit the community—especially something that helps people achieve digital sovereignty—please [[mailto:info@wplug.net|e-mail us]] and let us know!
-[[http://www.tt-rss.org/|Tiny Tiny RSS]] is an RSS feed aggregator that provides many of the features of the now-discontinued Google Reader. Want a place where you can collect all your RSS feeds and access them from any web-enabled device? WPLUG has set up an instance which is now running in production. There's also a [[http://tt-rss.org/redmine/projects/tt-rss-android/wiki|native client for Android]] devices. See [[http://wplug.org/pipermail/wplug/2013-June/034958.html|the announcement]] for more details; contact Justin Smith if you're interested in participating.
-===== Other Services =====
-If you have an idea for some other service that WPLUG members would find useful, please [[mailto:info@wplug.org|e-mail us]] and let us know!