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     <p class="lead">We are a <a href="http://codeforamerica.org/brigade">Code for America Brigade</a>, which means we're volunteers who contribute our talents toward improving the way our local governments and community organizations use the web. The Brigade is about action and you're here because you are someone who takes action.
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-    <p>OpenSMC's <a href="http://www.meetup.com/OpenSMC/">Hack Night</a> has been ongoing for two years this June. We started as a monthly speaker and ideation series in June 2015 and have gone on to launch projects like the <a href="http://opensmc.org/">Brigade's website</a>, <a href="https://github.com/opensmc/smcfluclinics">Flu Clinic Finder App</a>, and the <a href="http://www.sustainablesanmateo.org/home/sustainability-resources/3bs/">3B's map</a> in collaboration with Sustainable San Mateo County. Hack night became a weekly event in January 2016. We had the good fortune to have <a href="https://www.opengov.com">OpenGov</a> as an in-kind sponsor who provided meeting space each Tuesday night, even on Tuesday, November 8 when OpenGov's co-founder and CEO told us we were hardcore for hacking while the election returns were coming in.</p>
+<h2>OpenSMC's summer break</h2>
 
-<p>Over the past few months, we've done some great work on projects like <a href="https://github.com/opensmc/park-periscope">Park Periscope</a> and <a href="https://github.com/opensmc/get-connected-smc">Get Connected SMC</a> but we've struggled maintain high levels of attendance at hack night. It's time we reevaluate hack night and OpenSMC as a Brigade.</p>
+<p>A few weeks ago, we started discussing significant changes to OpenSMC hack night. Over the past three hack nights at the end of June, we’ve heard from many of you about what you’d like the future of OpenSMC to be. Thank you for taking the time to help us move into the future of OpenSMC!</p>
 
-<p>We're taking the next three hack nights (June 13, 20, and 27) to strategize about how we can change direction as a Bridage to continue to solve community issues with technology sustainably. If you're interested in owning a <a href="http://opensmc.org/projects/">project on the list</a> or have ideas about what you'd like to see OpenSMC do in the future, we would love to have you join us, even if you haven't attended hack night before.</p>
+<p>The first big shift for OpenSMC is moving to a project-based focus. This means that these <a href="https://www.opensmc.tech/projects/">projects</a>  need owners.The idea is that project owners will work with OpenSMC leadership to create project strategies, tasks appropriate for remote work, and coordinate on sharing out demos and progress during our monthly events. Owning a project shouldn’t be difficult or scary, so we’re here to help figure it all out. Get in touch with us if you’re interested in learning more!</p>
 
-<p>After June 27, OpenSMC's weekly hack nights will be on hiatus but we will maintain our website, Slack channels, and services in order to promote remote participation.</p>
+<p>Next, beginning September 26, 2017, we’re starting a <a href="https://www.meetup.com/opensmc/events/240913584/">monthly event</a> where we’ll hear from program staff and volunteers from local government and community-based organizations who are doing the work we want to support. This monthly event will be part presentations with time for questions, part demo night, and part discussion time. Most importantly, it’s a time to come together and build community. We hope to see you there!</p>
 
-<p>We're also looking for anyone interested in taking on a leadership role in OpenSMC. Please contact <a mailto:jridener@opensmc.org>John Ridener</a> if you're interested in helping with OpenSMC.</p>
+<p>Finally, we’d like to thank everyone who has come to hack night, worked on a project, or joined OpenSMC on Meetup. You are all doing great work and contributing to improving our communities in San Mateo County. Working through this pivot with you has been rewarding and we’re hoping to continue to provide a place where everyone can learn and contribute to improving our communities through technology.</p>
 
+<p>Please stay in touch through <a href="https://www.meetup.com/opensmc/">Meetup</a>, <a href="https://opensmc-slack.herokuapp.com/">Slack</a>, and <a href="mailto:info@opensmc.org">email</a>. If there are topics you’d like to hear about during our monthly speaker series, please let us know! We can make connections with the right city and county staff and elected officials you want to hear from. We hope to hear from you this summer and we’ll see you in September!</p>
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+<p>Michelle and John</p>
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     <p>For more, watch the inspirational TED talk given by Jennifer Pahlka, the founder of Code for America.</a>