Membership

Qualifications for Membership

Membership is open to anyone who is of legal age in Louisiana and who supports the mission of this organization. Membership requires completion of a Membership Application(PDF) and execution of a Membership Agreement and Liability Waiver (PDF).

Applying for Membership

Candidate seeking membership must submit a completed Membership Application and an executed Membership Agreement and Liability Waiver. Candidates must attend three or more Gumbo Labs events. Once these requirements are met the Board of Directors will consider the candidates application. Please note the requirement of attending three or more events may be waived by consensus of the Board. To seek a waiver, please send a message to Gumbo Labs at secretary (at) gumbolabs.org and indicate a current member that would sponsor you. If your application is approved by the Board your Membership will be activated once you have paid your Membership dues.

Dues

We pay $50/month in membership dues to pay our rent and expenses.  Monthly dues must be paid on or by the third Tuesday of the month.

Benefits of Membership

  • 24/7 keyed access to the space and Gumbo Labs equipment
  • a voice in the direction of the group
  • one vote in the organization’s elections
  • ability to self-nominate for member elections
  • may serve on the board of Gumbo Labs if elected