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member_handbook [2014/08/04 04:53] – 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 | ||
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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:// | ||
- | Our recurring events: | + | Any member may host a class, meetup, workshop, party, etc. as long as they follow |
- | * 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. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | 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) | + | |
- | + | ||
- | 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! | + | |
+ | Events are often posted to the [[http:// | ||
==== Project Storage ==== | ==== Project Storage ==== | ||
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- | **Membership** is currently $50/month, and **includes** a key fob for **24/7 access to the space**, **storage space** for your projects/ | + | **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. For Dwolla this is $0.25/ | + | //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 < | Get an account for the Bodgery wiki. Email < | ||
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Keep track of makerspace events on our [[http:// | Keep track of makerspace events on our [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Events are often posted to the [[http:// | ||
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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