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| - | == Welcome == | + | ==== Welcome ==== |
| Welcome to The Bodgery Makerspace! This Member Handbook contains some important and basic information that will help you at the space. If you find yourself wishing something useful to members was on the page, log in and add it! (ps - this page was lifted in great parts from the [[http:// | Welcome to The Bodgery Makerspace! This Member Handbook contains some important and basic information that will help you at the space. If you find yourself wishing something useful to members was on the page, log in and add it! (ps - this page was lifted in great parts from the [[http:// | ||
| - | The **Board of Directors** currently consists of these founding and initial members. To contact the board email [mailto:board@thebodgery.org | + | The **Board of Directors** currently consists of these founding and initial members. To contact the board email <board@thebodgery.org>. |
| - | + | * Director: | |
| - | * Director: Karen Corbeill | + | * Director: |
| - | * Director: John Eich | + | |
| * Director: JT Smith | * Director: JT Smith | ||
| * Director: James Pittman | * Director: James Pittman | ||
| * Director: Timm Murray | * Director: Timm Murray | ||
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| Once the makerspace has 25 members, we will hold elections for a full board slate, with officers and Directors at Large. | Once the makerspace has 25 members, we will hold elections for a full board slate, with officers and Directors at Large. | ||
| - | + | The makerspace has **Area Champions/ | |
| - | The makerspace has **Area Champions/ | + | |
| * Chief of Inventory: | * Chief of Inventory: | ||
| * Wood Shop: TBD | * Wood Shop: TBD | ||
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| - | == Official Documents == | + | ==== Official Documents |
| Members must review the member agreement form, member release form, and [[Standing Rules]]. The member agreement form and member release form must be signed and returned to one of the makerspace board members. | Members must review the member agreement form, member release form, and [[Standing Rules]]. The member agreement form and member release form must be signed and returned to one of the makerspace board members. | ||
| - | == New Maker Checklist == | + | ==== New Maker Checklist |
| **For Guests** | **For Guests** | ||
| - Visit the space during Open Shop Hours (Fridays 7-10 pm) | - Visit the space during Open Shop Hours (Fridays 7-10 pm) | ||
| - | - Attend public meetings and events (see {http:// | + | - Attend public meetings and events (see [[http:// |
| - Visit and use tools anytime a member can host/ | - Visit and use tools anytime a member can host/ | ||
| - **SIGN A WAIVER** | - **SIGN A WAIVER** | ||
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| - If they are Google+ users, tell them about 'The Bodgery' | - If they are Google+ users, tell them about 'The Bodgery' | ||
| - | == Glossary == | + | ==== Glossary |
| Confused by all the words people are throwing around? Take a peek at our Glossary of Terms to help decipher any unfamiliar verbiage. | Confused by all the words people are throwing around? Take a peek at our Glossary of Terms to help decipher any unfamiliar verbiage. | ||
| - | == Regularly Scheduled Events == | + | ==== Regularly Scheduled Events ==== |
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| - | We post all our events, recurring or one-off, on the [http:// | + | |
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| - | Our recurring events: | + | |
| - | * We are open to the public every Friday Night from 7-10 pm. | + | |
| - | * On the (second/?) (day of the week) of each month, we hold a Members Meeting, where we discuss Bodgery business, ideas for improvements and changes, feedback on existing policies and conditions, etc. | + | |
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| - | There are several regularly scheduled MeetUps at the makerspace. These MeetUps are open to the public. | + | |
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| - | * Fiber Frenzy Craftacular (Every other Monday night 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) | + | |
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| - | Every member can pick one day a month for several hours to let a bunch of non-members into the space as part of a club meeting or similar gathering. However, you need to create a calendar event and a reservation for the space you will be using. Otherwise other members can kick you out of your space! | + | |
| + | We post all our events, recurring or one-off, on the [[http:// | ||
| - | == Project Storage == | + | ==== Project Storage |
| One of the membership perks is a unit of storage for your personal tools, projects and materials, etc. Anything located within this space is not available to other members or guests. | One of the membership perks is a unit of storage for your personal tools, projects and materials, etc. Anything located within this space is not available to other members or guests. | ||
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| - | == Dues Payment == | + | ==== Dues Payment |
| - | **Membership* | + | **Membership** is currently $50/month, and **includes** a key for **24/7 access to the space**, **storage space** for your projects/ |
| - | '' | + | //Note that all payment transaction fees are paid by the member making the payment. We currently accept PayPal |
| - | * Dwolla. Note that the Dwolla transaction fee of $0.25 should be added to your payment. | ||
| - | * BrainTree. No transaction fees at the present. They accept credit cards. | ||
| * Cash or check deposited in the Drop Box or given to our Treasurer in person | * Cash or check deposited in the Drop Box or given to our Treasurer in person | ||
| * Checks should be made out to “The Bodgery” | * Checks should be made out to “The Bodgery” | ||
| + | * Bank transfer. The Bodgery banks at UW Credit Union. For more details, contact acting treasurer, John Eich. | ||
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| * Suspended members must reapply for membership by completing a new application form. | * Suspended members must reapply for membership by completing a new application form. | ||
| - | == Web Presence == | + | ==== Web Presence |
| - | We have two Google Group mailing lists, and you should have been added to both upon becoming a member. | + | We have two Google Group mailing lists, and you should have been added to both upon becoming a member. |
| - | Get an account for the Bodgery wiki. Email contact@thebodgery.org to get an account. | + | Get an account for the Bodgery wiki. Email <contact@thebodgery.org> to get an account. |
| - | Keep track of makerspace events on our [http:// | + | Keep track of makerspace events on our [[http:// |
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| ==== Social Media Sites ==== | ==== Social Media Sites ==== | ||
| - | Facebook: https:// | + | * Facebook: https:// |
| - | Twitter: https:// | + | |
| - | Google+: https:// | + | |
| - | Flickr: '' | + | |
| - | YouTube: '' | + | |
| - | foursquare: https:// | + | |
| - | == Donations, Fiscal Sponsorship and our Wishlist! == | + | ==== Donations, Fiscal Sponsorship and our Wishlist! |
| The Bodgery is a non-stock corporation operating in the State of Wisconsin. We are not yet a non-profit 501©3, but we are sponsored by a group called School Factory which supports organizations like ours. The donation process is spelled out on their website here: https:// | The Bodgery is a non-stock corporation operating in the State of Wisconsin. We are not yet a non-profit 501©3, but we are sponsored by a group called School Factory which supports organizations like ours. The donation process is spelled out on their website here: https:// | ||
| - | We have a [http:// | + | We have a [[wish_list|wishlist]]... |
member_handbook.txt · Last modified: 2023/09/04 23:00 by mpickhard