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## How to Join as a Member |
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### 1. Read the Statutes |
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[Here are our statutes](statutes/statutes_en.md) (auch [auf Deutsch](statutes/statutes_de.md)). It is important to read them before you decide to join! |
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### 2. Connect with Us |
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To become a member, we need the following information from you—required by law: |
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a. A signed [membership application](templates/eintrittsgesuch.pdf) (preferably as a photo or PDF, or by mail) |
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b. Personal details: |
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- First name |
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- Last name |
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- Year of birth |
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- Place of residence |
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- Address |
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- If referred by someone, please include their name or email |
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Send us your information via email with the subject: **Join the Cooperative** |
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### 3. Purchase Shares or Transfer Money |
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Pay your shares at the same time. |
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By purchasing shares, you confirm you have read the statutes. |
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- Our organization [OpenCollective](https://opencollective.com/spiu/) is our central budgeting and fundraising platform. |
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- The minimum for the first year is 2 shares at CHF 50 each, totaling CHF 100. In the second year, one share. |
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- The maximum number of shares per year is 5. |
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Go to the [contribute page](https://opencollective.com/spiu/contribute) to see payment options. |
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### 4. After We Receive Your Information |
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- We will send you a confirmation email with your membership. |
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- This is personal and non-transferable. |
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- We will list you in the [member registry](members.md). |
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- You can add yourself via a pull request! |
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- We will invite you to a discussion channel. |
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- This will also give you access to our apps, upcoming events, and infrastructure. |
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Thank you for your interest. We look forward to having you on board! |
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Best regards |
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SPIU Cooperative |
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