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| member_handbook [2014/08/04 03:19] – suzuki650xs | member_handbook [2014/11/17 01:27] – karenc | ||
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| The **Board of Directors** currently consists of these founding and initial members. To contact the board email < | The **Board of Directors** currently consists of these founding and initial members. To contact the board email < | ||
| - | * Director: Karen Corbeill | + | * Director: |
| - | * Director: John Eich | + | * Director: |
| * 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. | ||
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| **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 not paying at sign-up, ask to postpone the sign-up process until they are ready to pay | - If they are not paying at sign-up, ask to postpone the sign-up process until they are ready to pay | ||
| - Do not give out any key fobs for the doors without receiving payment first! | - Do not give out any key fobs for the doors without receiving payment first! | ||
| + | - First month' | ||
| + | - Collect a $5 key despot | ||
| - After payment, create a new door key fob and give to the new maker | - After payment, create a new door key fob and give to the new maker | ||
| - Enter the new maker' | - Enter the new maker' | ||
| - Direct add the new maker to the Public and Members-only Google Groups | - Direct add the new maker to the Public and Members-only Google Groups | ||
| + | - Offer to have a wiki account created for them. | ||
| - Send ' | - Send ' | ||
| - If they are Twitter users, tell them about The Bodgery account | - If they are Twitter users, tell them about The Bodgery account | ||
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| 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. | ||
| + | ==== Guests ==== | ||
| + | Any guest that enters the space must be sponsored by a member present at the space. | ||
| + | All guests must sign a waiver upon their first visit. | ||
| + | Every time a guest visits the space, their sponsoring member should sign them in on the **Guest Sign In Sheet**. | ||
| + | Any single member may host up to 10 guests. Any two members may host as many guests as fire codes allow. | ||
| + | Guests are permitted to use most tools. Check the [[equipment: | ||
| + | Guests may not leave projects or materials in the space, unless they have received specific permission from a Board Member. | ||
| - | ==== Regularly Scheduled | + | ==== Events ==== |
| - | We post all our events, recurring or one-off, on the [http:// | + | 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. | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | * 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! | + | |
| + | Any member may host a class, meetup, workshop, party, etc. as long as they follow the [[event_checklist|Event Checklist]]. | ||
| + | Events are often posted to the [[http:// | ||
| ==== Project Storage ==== | ==== Project Storage ==== | ||
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| - | ====== Parking Your Project | + | ==== Parking Your Project ==== |
| If a member has a personal project that won't fit in their storage area, but is difficult to transport back and forth from home, they may ask the Board for a " | If a member has a personal project that won't fit in their storage area, but is difficult to transport back and forth from home, they may ask the Board for a " | ||
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| - | ====== Abandoned Property | + | ==== Abandoned Property ==== |
| Member property that is not stored completely in their storage space, or does not have a parking permit attached will be considered abandoned. | Member property that is not stored completely in their storage space, or does not have a parking permit attached will be considered abandoned. | ||
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| - | **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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| * If dues are still not paid by the end of the day on the 7th, memberships will be suspended. | * If dues are still not paid by the end of the day on the 7th, memberships will be suspended. | ||
| * Suspended members must reapply for membership by completing a new application form. | * Suspended members must reapply for membership by completing a new application form. | ||
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| + | ==== Maintenance ==== | ||
| + | The Bodgery has no staff and has no cleaning service. | ||
| + | Each member is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and helping in maintaining the space. | ||
| + | Cleaning supplies and trash bags can be found in the metal cabinet in the Lounge. | ||
| + | Trash and Recycling dumpsters are located at the back of the parking lot. | ||
| + | Every member is responsible for taking out the trash and recycling. | ||
| + | The sink in the shop drains out of the building by being pumped upwards. | ||
| + | Do not put any solids down this drain. | ||
| + | There is a trap located under the covered shop sink with a filter that should be washed weekly to prevent water from backing up and flooding. | ||
| ==== 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:// |
| + | Events are often posted to the [[http:// | ||
| - | ====== Social Media Sites ==== == | ||
| - | Facebook: https:// | + | ==== Social Media Sites ==== |
| - | Twitter: https:// | + | |
| - | Google+: https:// | + | * Facebook: https:// |
| - | Flickr: '' | + | |
| - | YouTube: '' | + | |
| - | foursquare: https:// | + | |
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| 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