What is Mission Control?
Mission Control is volunteer-based and member-supported community center located in the heart of San Francisco. We host events and gatherings that co-create artistic, sensual, and social evolution. It is a place, a space and a people.
Founders Polly Superstar and Barron Scott Levkoff created Mission Control as a “petri dish” of social experimentation in January 2001. Nine years later to the day on January 1st 2010, after almost a decade of building community in the space, they handed over running Mission Control to the community itself, and from there we have blossomed into a nexus of San Francisco’s diverse and ever changing creator culture.
As an organization, Mission Control is home to special gatherings open to our members and volunteers, with the aim of creating creative connections between people, both within and across a diverse group of communities.
You can become involved with Mission Control by expressing yourself honestly and openly while at the same time remaining open and respectful of the thoughts, creations, and efforts of others.
The Mission Control organization was created by the community through a series of meetings and work groups using the Beauty Engine model. As of January 2010, Mission Control is a membership supported community organization governed by an elected board and run by a dedicated volunteer crew. The Board is made up of nine key leaders including the original founders, Polly and Scott.
Is Mission Control the same as Kinky Salon?
Mission Control, the long time home of gatherings like Kinky Salon, Club Kiss and Pink, is taking off as a community in its own right. Mission Control will continue to be home for a variety of creative, open hearted, and sex positive events. Kinky Salon still calls Mission Control home.
Membership
What types of membership are there?
Mission Control events are private and not open to the general public. To join Mission Control and receive an invitation to attend, please choose one of the following membership options:
A) Alliance Membership- Ally members support us throughout the year. They are entitled to discounts and free entry to a limited number of certain events.
B) Basic Membership- Basic members join for a very limited time.
Some events also have specific requirements and guidelines. Please read through the event details and remember to RSVP when making plans to attend an event for the first time.
How do I become an Alliance Member of Mission Control
Contribute $100 annually to Mission Control, less than $9 a month. In addition to supporting the success of Mission Control, Allies can get free entry to Friday events. Go here to join: missioncontrolsf.org/alliance-membership
What are the benefits of Alliance Membership?
First you get to know you are helping to build and sustain a vital sex positive community space. Secondly Alliance Membership is a great financial deal! As a member you get six free entries annually to Mission Control Friday events that you can use for yourself and guests, door discounts to all Kinky Salons and Club Kiss parties for you and a pal/ guest, and an annual weekday discounted rental of Mission Control for your private party. You also get to be in the loop about developments at MC and special discounts. See missioncontrolsf.org/alliance-membership for more details.
What if I want to pay for two memberships or use Paypal under a different name?
Just use the ‘Paypal name’ section in the online member form here: missioncontrolsf.org/alliance-membership
How do I get my membership card?
If you pay on-line then you can pick it up at our next event or we can mail it to you – reply to our welcome email with your address.
Does my card get me entry into Kinky Salon or other events held at Mission Control?
Alliance Membership includes entry into specific Friday events. Sometimes other events may offer discounts for Alliance members.
What if my email changes?
Send your name, new email and membership number to:
membership (at) missioncontrolsf.org
What if I want a refund of my Alliance Membership?
We offer refunds up to 30 days after you join. If you/guests have attended a party we will deduct $20 per entry from your refund. After 30 days, refunds are not possible.
Coming
Can I attend events Mission Control events alone?
Some Mission Control events require a Pal – others do not. You should always read the details of the party carefully. Your MC Ally card can be used for you and your guests.
What if I’m worried about privacy?
We use a confidential email list so your email will not be available even to other members. You may elect to be known by a nickname on the list and your card. Mission Control itself is a discreet private venue not open to the general public, and there is no unauthorized photography.
What if I don’t live in San Francisco?
Many of our members do not live in SF but travel here to be together. We have events scheduled every weekend, so we invite you to participate as often as you can. You can stay in touch with the Mission Control community via our member newsletters and at Openly.us.
