ProposalsProposal 296
ProposalsProposal 296
Established in April 2023, the Nouns Running Club is on a mission to transform the social layer surrounding Nouns and the wider crypto industry.
Shifting away from the partying stereotypes, our club aligns with the Nouns ecosystem's values, fostering connections through running and supporting local communities.
The Nouns Running Club was born out of a desire to challenge the prevailing partying stereotype of crypto events. We recognized the need to start a movement that promotes fun, fitness, and FRENship while showcasing the positive aspects of Nouns.
Our long-term vision includes hosting a major road marathon with Nouns as the title sponsor and host, aiming to create a lasting impact on the industry's perception and proliferation.
Since its inception in April 2023, the Nouns Running Club has made remarkable strides in achieving its goals of promoting physical fitness, community growth, and social responsibility. Here are some of our key accomplishments:
These accomplishments demonstrate the commitment and dedication of the Nouns Running Club. With the support of the wider Nouns DAO community, we aim to continue to grow and make an even greater impact.
How does the Nouns Running Club promote proliferation of Nouns and Nounish-ness?
One of the major hurdles 🚧 to proliferation is the difficulty of introducing Nouns to people outside of crypto. However, we can jump over that hurdle by welcoming anyone, regardless of running ability, promoting the Nounish values of collaboration, diversity, and open participation.
You don't even need to hold NFTs or know what crypto is. If you can move from point A to B, you're invited! 🏃💨
Wearing our custom Nouns Running Club gear, we act as moving billboards, promoting Nouns to onlookers and fellow runners. Our events create opportunities for people to interact with the Nouns community in a fun, informal, and healthy context.
Our goal is to reshape the social layer and showcase the positivity of Nouns to a wider audience.
The Nouns Running Club will engage in two types of activities: Special Event Runs at Crypto Conferences and Local Chapter Weekly Runs. Both are key to our plan for growth and proliferation.
These are usually ~5km runs targeted towards beginners to run at a leisurely pace. We have a culture of "No one left behind!", which means we will always ensure that everyone is taken care of regardless of their pace.
In fact, it's in our motto:
By doing special runs as a side-event to conferences, we can penetrate a much bigger audience as people from around the world fly in to attend these conferences. This has been proven by our genesis event in ETHGlobal Tokyo, which spawned the Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Seoul chapters. See testimonials below!
EthCC is the largest annual Ethereum event in Europe. Not only that, it is also a non-profit event by the local Ethereum community. Very Nounish! Owing to the fact that we do not currently have any local chapters in Europe, we hope this activation will allow us to grow some local chapters in the European region.
Since DevCon has been postponed, this will be the premier Ethereum event of the year. The location of Istanbul will also attract many attendees from all over Europe, and we believe that this will help bootstrap multiple European chapters as well.
Each local chapter has its own run leaders who organize and guide weekly runs. These leaders serve as ambassadors of Nounish-ness in their respective localities, promoting the values of Nouns DAO and encouraging more people to join the ecosystem.
By integrating physical fitness with community engagement, we aim to create a unique, fun, and rewarding experience for all members of the community.
Currently, we have local chapters in the following cities:
With the help of this proposal, we hope to expand to at least three more cities within the next 6 months, with a particular focus in the European region.
The following is a rough estimate of the costs required for running the club for the next 6 months. The primary purpose of the funds is to enhance the experience of our club events to attract more newcomers and proliferate Nouns further into the world.
1.1 ETHCC (Paris) & 1.2 DevConnect (Istanbul)
Subtotal for Special Event Runs ($4,050 x 2): $8,100
(Estimated budget remains consistent across chapters)
2.1 to 2.8: Tokyo 🇯🇵, Seoul 🇰🇷, Taipei 🇹🇼, Vancouver 🇨🇦, Hong Kong 🇭🇰, Denver 🇺🇸, Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾, Santo Domingo 🇩🇴
Subtotal for Local Chapter Weekly Runs ($4,050 x 8): $32,400
Subtotal for Expansion to New Cities ($4,050 x 3): $12,150
Each Discretionary Fund, amounting to $2,000 per city, is intended to enhance the overall running club experience and ensure smooth operations. It can be allocated as follows:
The budget proposal accounts for a cost of approximately $4,050 per city or event for the next 6 months. This total reflects the Nouns Running Club's extensive and committed network of volunteers in eight different countries, each hosting regular runs and contributing to the vibrant global community.
The leadership team consists of 8 individuals spread across 8 countries, each running their local Nouns Running Club chapter. One of them is @adrianmcli, the holder of two Nouns (#261 and #449). The funds will be controlled by a 3/8 multisig, all whom are local chapter leaders:
Multisig address (3/8): 0x2a67269a3302868490dEFB7fF1b72D8489CE4E6a
Signers:
You may also notice that the Nouns Running Club multisig holds a number of NFTs:
This demonstrates our commitment to reaching out to other Nouns-inspired ecosystems and solidifying the club as a long-term endeavour.
"During my time at ETH Tokyo, I attended numerous informative side events, all following a similar format of renting out a nice cafe or club, promoting networking, and featuring a speaker. Among them, "Let's run together and create a healthy crypto culture!💪" caught my attention due to my passion for exercise, so I immediately signed up. It proved to be a refreshing and much-needed event. Running amidst the beautiful Tokyo scenery, I bonded with fellow crypto industry acquaintances who shared a similar interest in fitness, allowing me to make friends quickly. Additionally, receiving a delightful printed t-shirt added to my happiness. Recognizing that I couldn't continue this running event upon returning to Seoul, I took the initiative to become the lead organizer and gather individuals for running sessions in my city."
— @colorchipeth, Seoul Chapter Leader, Nouns Running Club
"In the beginning of my first 5k run with Nouns Running Club, I was nervous because everyone else seemed to be much more experienced in running, but this feeling completely went away as the founder of the club, Adrian, stayed back and kept pace with me all the time.
But what made me even more touched is what happened next. As we approached the 4km mark, the rest of the group, who had already completed the run, turned back and rejoined us. We were both very surprised and asked them why they came back. Akira, our Taipei Club leader, replied us with a warm smile, "Of course we come back, we are a club." And another member (Jack, Denver chapter leader) also smiled and said to us "No one left behind." In the end, we finished our 5k together as a united team.
Thanks to this experience and the whole group, I started to like running and run with the club whenever I have time. And I hope that more people could experience what I have experienced. This club is not only about running, it's also about togetherness, care, and the pure kindness between people."
— Sydney, Taipei Chapter Member, Nouns Running Club
In conclusion, the Nouns DAO Running Club represents a unique amalgamation of health, community, and social responsibility. We believe in the transformative power of running and its ability to bring individuals together, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
We aim to challenge stereotypes, promote a healthy lifestyle, and cultivate a strong, vibrant community within the Nouns ecosystem. We are dedicated to creating a lasting impact that goes beyond the crypto industry, and with your support, we are confident that we can make this vision a reality.
Support us in our mission! And join us for a run! 🏃🏃♀️🏃♂️💨
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"the Nouns Running Club has made remarkable strides"
What a gem of a proposal.
First and foremost I love the focus on defining what you want Nouns to mean. The culture, values, and general vibe. Positivity, health, organic local community growth. This all feels very wholesome and I like the effort here. I chuckled at the R in FRENS: "Refrain from promoting your project or business". Lol.
You already have existing clubs, you're already running. Thousands of cumulative KM run is an excellent success metric. Adding some Nounish swag makes a lot of sense to me.
To Noun 12's point - I think an interesting path forward is for these running clubs to remain self-sustaining groups that continue to exist regardless of Nouns funding. That means not depending on Nouns funding for general operations, instead just focusing DAO bucks specifically on Nouns proliferation. Something to think about when starting new groups. These clubs are much more valuable to us if they aren't temporary and plan to exist with or without further funding.
My main request: more cell phone running videos! More Noggle-y running montages!
Love it! Running is a great way to build and strengthen local communities, and I love what Nouns RC has managed to do already in cities around the world in such little time. The ask is also very reasonable.
My thesis as a delegate is: “Nouns has a unique role in the ecosystem as a gathering place around public goods.”
I love these running clubs as literal gathering places. Bringing people together in person based on an intersection of shared values — Nouns and running — is a wonderful way to create connection. Pairing this with conferences is a smart way to focus on a crypto segment, while non-conference related running clubs can bring new people in who may be new to Nouns.
I don’t run personally, but I see the value of the community that these clubs create. Strong yes.
FOR - 40 VOTES
byhardy | "Lots of Nounish folks on this. For such a global effort, cost seems reasonable. Worth a shot. Would like to see more details on proliferation / onboarding / growth / general nounishness if returning for more funding. But as a trial run, I think this makes sense. Good to see the rails already in place."
Bigshot Klim | "wholesome and nounish activity can be repeated at any event to build a broader community. Super NOUNIsh "
EltonPenguin | "It's a tad pricy, but still voting for it."
AGAINST - 4 VOTES
ABSTAINS - 3 VOTES
“Rewrite this in a lengthy nounish way:
A very wholesome proposal!”
“An extraordinarily heartwarming and sincere proposition that is imbued with a profound sense of positivity and goodwill. This proposal, in its essence, is a testament to the genuine intentions of the proposer, reflecting a deep-seated desire to contribute to the betterment of the situation or relationship. It is an offer that not only encapsulates the proposer's earnestness but also their commitment to fostering a nurturing and beneficial environment for all parties involved.”
this is a unique activation experience we think is worth testing out
Running clubs are a wonderful idea, good for people and organic adoption but they are also something that don't need money to support, they are opt in local groups and they live and die with participation and earned organic interest, not money. Money doesn't spend here.
I like the energy here and it seems like a good experiment for the DAO to lean into and see where it goes. It'd be fun to try to think of a "Nounish hook," something fun that's unique about these clubs. A pre or post run ritual? A monthly event the club puts on? Some loose vibes inspiration might be something in this direction
(noun40 voting via agora)
love the wholesome local offchain activation energy
Running to get that t-shirt. Super reasonable ask for a very meaningful mode of proliferation.
Established in April 2023, the Nouns Running Club is on a mission to transform the social layer surrounding Nouns and the wider crypto industry.
Shifting away from the partying stereotypes, our club aligns with the Nouns ecosystem's values, fostering connections through running and supporting local communities.
The Nouns Running Club was born out of a desire to challenge the prevailing partying stereotype of crypto events. We recognized the need to start a movement that promotes fun, fitness, and FRENship while showcasing the positive aspects of Nouns.
Our long-term vision includes hosting a major road marathon with Nouns as the title sponsor and host, aiming to create a lasting impact on the industry's perception and proliferation.
Since its inception in April 2023, the Nouns Running Club has made remarkable strides in achieving its goals of promoting physical fitness, community growth, and social responsibility. Here are some of our key accomplishments:
These accomplishments demonstrate the commitment and dedication of the Nouns Running Club. With the support of the wider Nouns DAO community, we aim to continue to grow and make an even greater impact.
How does the Nouns Running Club promote proliferation of Nouns and Nounish-ness?
One of the major hurdles 🚧 to proliferation is the difficulty of introducing Nouns to people outside of crypto. However, we can jump over that hurdle by welcoming anyone, regardless of running ability, promoting the Nounish values of collaboration, diversity, and open participation.
You don't even need to hold NFTs or know what crypto is. If you can move from point A to B, you're invited! 🏃💨
Wearing our custom Nouns Running Club gear, we act as moving billboards, promoting Nouns to onlookers and fellow runners. Our events create opportunities for people to interact with the Nouns community in a fun, informal, and healthy context.
Our goal is to reshape the social layer and showcase the positivity of Nouns to a wider audience.
The Nouns Running Club will engage in two types of activities: Special Event Runs at Crypto Conferences and Local Chapter Weekly Runs. Both are key to our plan for growth and proliferation.
These are usually ~5km runs targeted towards beginners to run at a leisurely pace. We have a culture of "No one left behind!", which means we will always ensure that everyone is taken care of regardless of their pace.
In fact, it's in our motto:
By doing special runs as a side-event to conferences, we can penetrate a much bigger audience as people from around the world fly in to attend these conferences. This has been proven by our genesis event in ETHGlobal Tokyo, which spawned the Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Seoul chapters. See testimonials below!
EthCC is the largest annual Ethereum event in Europe. Not only that, it is also a non-profit event by the local Ethereum community. Very Nounish! Owing to the fact that we do not currently have any local chapters in Europe, we hope this activation will allow us to grow some local chapters in the European region.
Since DevCon has been postponed, this will be the premier Ethereum event of the year. The location of Istanbul will also attract many attendees from all over Europe, and we believe that this will help bootstrap multiple European chapters as well.
Each local chapter has its own run leaders who organize and guide weekly runs. These leaders serve as ambassadors of Nounish-ness in their respective localities, promoting the values of Nouns DAO and encouraging more people to join the ecosystem.
By integrating physical fitness with community engagement, we aim to create a unique, fun, and rewarding experience for all members of the community.
Currently, we have local chapters in the following cities:
With the help of this proposal, we hope to expand to at least three more cities within the next 6 months, with a particular focus in the European region.
The following is a rough estimate of the costs required for running the club for the next 6 months. The primary purpose of the funds is to enhance the experience of our club events to attract more newcomers and proliferate Nouns further into the world.
1.1 ETHCC (Paris) & 1.2 DevConnect (Istanbul)
Subtotal for Special Event Runs ($4,050 x 2): $8,100
(Estimated budget remains consistent across chapters)
2.1 to 2.8: Tokyo 🇯🇵, Seoul 🇰🇷, Taipei 🇹🇼, Vancouver 🇨🇦, Hong Kong 🇭🇰, Denver 🇺🇸, Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾, Santo Domingo 🇩🇴
Subtotal for Local Chapter Weekly Runs ($4,050 x 8): $32,400
Subtotal for Expansion to New Cities ($4,050 x 3): $12,150
Each Discretionary Fund, amounting to $2,000 per city, is intended to enhance the overall running club experience and ensure smooth operations. It can be allocated as follows:
The budget proposal accounts for a cost of approximately $4,050 per city or event for the next 6 months. This total reflects the Nouns Running Club's extensive and committed network of volunteers in eight different countries, each hosting regular runs and contributing to the vibrant global community.
The leadership team consists of 8 individuals spread across 8 countries, each running their local Nouns Running Club chapter. One of them is @adrianmcli, the holder of two Nouns (#261 and #449). The funds will be controlled by a 3/8 multisig, all whom are local chapter leaders:
Multisig address (3/8): 0x2a67269a3302868490dEFB7fF1b72D8489CE4E6a
Signers:
You may also notice that the Nouns Running Club multisig holds a number of NFTs:
This demonstrates our commitment to reaching out to other Nouns-inspired ecosystems and solidifying the club as a long-term endeavour.
"During my time at ETH Tokyo, I attended numerous informative side events, all following a similar format of renting out a nice cafe or club, promoting networking, and featuring a speaker. Among them, "Let's run together and create a healthy crypto culture!💪" caught my attention due to my passion for exercise, so I immediately signed up. It proved to be a refreshing and much-needed event. Running amidst the beautiful Tokyo scenery, I bonded with fellow crypto industry acquaintances who shared a similar interest in fitness, allowing me to make friends quickly. Additionally, receiving a delightful printed t-shirt added to my happiness. Recognizing that I couldn't continue this running event upon returning to Seoul, I took the initiative to become the lead organizer and gather individuals for running sessions in my city."
— @colorchipeth, Seoul Chapter Leader, Nouns Running Club
"In the beginning of my first 5k run with Nouns Running Club, I was nervous because everyone else seemed to be much more experienced in running, but this feeling completely went away as the founder of the club, Adrian, stayed back and kept pace with me all the time.
But what made me even more touched is what happened next. As we approached the 4km mark, the rest of the group, who had already completed the run, turned back and rejoined us. We were both very surprised and asked them why they came back. Akira, our Taipei Club leader, replied us with a warm smile, "Of course we come back, we are a club." And another member (Jack, Denver chapter leader) also smiled and said to us "No one left behind." In the end, we finished our 5k together as a united team.
Thanks to this experience and the whole group, I started to like running and run with the club whenever I have time. And I hope that more people could experience what I have experienced. This club is not only about running, it's also about togetherness, care, and the pure kindness between people."
— Sydney, Taipei Chapter Member, Nouns Running Club
In conclusion, the Nouns DAO Running Club represents a unique amalgamation of health, community, and social responsibility. We believe in the transformative power of running and its ability to bring individuals together, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
We aim to challenge stereotypes, promote a healthy lifestyle, and cultivate a strong, vibrant community within the Nouns ecosystem. We are dedicated to creating a lasting impact that goes beyond the crypto industry, and with your support, we are confident that we can make this vision a reality.
Support us in our mission! And join us for a run! 🏃🏃♀️🏃♂️💨
Join us on 👉 Strava 🏃
Join us on 👉 Telegram 💬
Join us on 👉 Twitter 🐦
