Editing Statement of Purpose (section)

== Some examples from bylaws of other hacker spaces ==
The HacDC and Noisebridge examples are from their Articles of Incorporation and/or Bylaws and are not exactly statement of purposes. 

==== HacDC ====
# Build and maintain spaces suitable for technical and social collaboration.
# Collaborate on all forms of technology, culture and craft in new and interesting ways.
# Apply the results of its work to specific cultural, charitable and scientific causes.
# Freely share its research and discoveries, using what is learned to teach others.
# Recruit and develop talented members dedicated to these purposes.

==== Noisebridge ====
# To provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art and technology.
# Through talks, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space.
# To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware.
# To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants.
# To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them. 

==== Harford Hackerspace ====
The mission of this organization is to unify community members with similar interest in order to share their knowledge in an educational environment and to engage the next generation with hands-on, technical experiential activities. 

==== Pumping Station: One ====
Its mission is to foster a collaborative environment wherein people can explore and create intersections between technology, science, art, and culture.

Specific Goals

* Acquire and maintain a collaborative workspace for communal use by all members.
* Foster a creative, collaborative environment for experimentation and development in technology and art.
* Interact with the local community that our space is situated in through education and cultural participation.
* Share our developments and ideas with the world at large.
* Facilitate communication with other spaces and colleagues nationally and internationally. Invite experts and other creative individuals to share their ideas and projects.