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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! |
| + | **MEMBERSHIP MOTTO: Be Excellent to Each Other.** | ||
| - | The **Board of Directors** currently consists of these founding and initial members. To contact the board email < | ||
| - | * Director: [[members: | ||
| - | * Director: [[members: | ||
| - | * Director: JT Smith | ||
| - | * Director: James Pittman | ||
| - | * Director: Timm Murray | ||
| - | 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 | + | The **Board of Directors** is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Bodgery. To contact the board email < |
| - | * Chief of Inventory: | + | |
| - | * Wood Shop: TBD | + | The makerspace has **Area |
| - | * Metal Shop: TBD | + | |
| - | * Electronics: | + | For a listing of current board members and area captains, visit the [[leadership|Leadership page]]. |
| - | * Craft Meadow: | + | |
| ==== 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]] |
| ==== 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 Hours (Open Shop Fridays 7-10 pm, Craft Night Mondays 6:30-8:30pm) |
| - 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** | + | - **All guests must complete the liability waiver at the front door kiosk upon their first visit.** |
| **To Become a Member** | **To Become a Member** | ||
| - Visit the space twice before joining. | - Visit the space twice before joining. | ||
| - | - Complete | + | - After you’ve visited |
| - | - Complete | + | - Apply online for membership: https:// |
| - | - Meet with a Board Member | + | - Click “Join Us” at the top, then fill out the online form |
| - | - Verify that you have been added to public and members-only mailing list, and send a "Hi I'm __" message | + | - Must have a photo of yourself |
| + | - Should | ||
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| + | - After filling out the application, you will need to come in for member orientation. This process can take up to an hour. New member orientations are currently scheduled at 8pm every Friday. Please arrive promptly (or early). Email contact@thebodgery.org with questions. | ||
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| - | **For the Board Member** | ||
| - | - Sign the Member Agreement and Member Release Forms | ||
| - | - [[Making Payments|Accept payment]] (check to The Bodgery, cash, or online payment) | ||
| - | - 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! | ||
| - | - After payment, create a new door key fob and give to the new maker | ||
| - | - Enter the new maker' | ||
| - | - Direct add the new maker to the Public and Members-only Google Groups | ||
| - | - Send ' | ||
| - | - If they are Twitter users, tell them about The Bodgery account | ||
| - | - If they are Facebook 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|Glossary of Terms]] |
| + | ====Closeout Procedure ==== | ||
| - | ==== Regularly Scheduled Events ==== | + | When leaving, let others know you’re leaving. If you’re the last one out, follow the closing up procedures posted by the door or on the wiki. |
| - | We post all our events, recurring or one-off, on the [[http:// | + | * Make sure giant overhead door is closed and padlocked (on right-side track of door). |
| + | * Check to make sure all machines are off, even if you weren' | ||
| + | * Ensure back (human) door is locked. | ||
| + | * Turn off overhead lights in shop. Shop light switches are located near the back door or on the wall just south of the double doors in the shop. | ||
| + | * Turn off the fans. (turn counterclockwise til it clicks.) Knob located on the wall just south of the double doors in the shop. | ||
| + | * Turn off all lights in clean room. Light switches by front door. Unplug decorative lighting if necessary. | ||
| + | * Make sure all guests are gone. | ||
| + | * Make sure the main door is locked behind you. | ||
| - | Our recurring events: | + | ==== Guests ==== |
| - | * 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 | + | * Any guest that enters the space must be sponsored by a member present |
| + | * All guests must complete the liability waiver at the front door kiosk upon their first visit. | ||
| + | * Every time a guest visits the space, they should sign in at the front door kiosk and list the member hosting them. | ||
| + | * Any single member may host up to 10 guests. Any two members may host as many guests as fire codes allow. | ||
| + | * Guests | ||
| + | * Guests may not leave projects or materials in the space, unless they have received specific permission from a Board Member. | ||
| + | * Minors must have a Minor Consent Form signed by their parent or guardian prior to entering the space. | ||
| + | * Minors must also have an adult present as legal or acting guardian. | ||
| + | * Minors must be supervised by parent or acting guardian during visits. | ||
| - | * Fiber Frenzy Craftacular (Every other Monday night 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) | + | ==== Events ==== |
| - | 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:// |
| + | * 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:// | ||
| + | ==== Tools ==== | ||
| + | * Many tools are owned by members. | ||
| + | * Members may lend tools to the Bodgery with prior approval from the Board. Any lent tool should have the name of its owner on it. | ||
| + | * Non-members may donate tools, but not lend them. (This is so members are not responsible for giving access to the tool to its owner. Exceptions may be made for members of other hackerspaces.) | ||
| + | * Decisions about accepting tool donations are at the discretion of area captains and/or the board. | ||
| + | * Some tools require Bodgery training to use. These tools are also the **members only** tools list which can be found on the [[equipment: | ||
| + | * Guests are permitted to use most tools. Check the [[equipment: | ||
| + | * **If you break a tool**, please, Please, PLEASE email broken@thebodgery.org and tell an area captain or board member. We'd rather know so we can take care of it, rather than find it next time someone needs to use it. | ||
| + | ==== Consumables ==== | ||
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| + | * Consumables are not the responsibility of the Bodgery, but individual members. | ||
| + | * Members and guests may use consumables (eg. nuts/ | ||
| + | * If you use more than a small amount of a consumable, please either replace it, or donate an appropriate amount and notify an area captain or board member so that the item may be replenished. | ||
| + | * Leftover consumables may be put away in an organized manner for other members' | ||
| + | * **Some tools have a consumables fee**. These tools include: | ||
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| + | * Vinyl Cutter ($2 per sq ft) | ||
| + | * Welder (approximate amount of wire, gas, or tips used and pay accordingly. About $5 per hour.) | ||
| + | * a tank of gas =~$75, 2 lb spool of wire=~$18 | ||
| + | * 3D printers ($0.10/gram for bodgery filament, $0.05/gram for your own filament) | ||
| + | * If you break a saw blade, sewing machine needles, etc., please replace the item, email broken@thebodgery.org, | ||
| ==== 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. |
| + | * Currently, storage space is located in the loft upstairs and next to the lounge area/ | ||
| + | * Items belonging to a former member should be removed from the space before the first of the month after their membership is suspended or terminated. After that date, any items belonging to a former member may be disposed of at the discretion of the Board. | ||
| - | Currently, storage space is located at the back of the loft area, and is one shelf (horizontal surface, between vertical struts) per member. | + | ==== 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 fill out a " | ||
| - | Items belonging to a former member should be removed from the space before the first of the month after they become a member in suspension or terminate their membership. After that date, any items belonging to a former member may be disposed of at the discretion of the Board. | ||
| + | The stored project should have a completed " | ||
| - | ==== Parking Your Project ==== | + | Items with expired permits will considered " |
| - | 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 " | + | ==== 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. Space permitting, abandoned property will be moved to the Hack Rack. If there is not adequate space on the hack rack for the abandoned property, it will first be offered to area captains and then either donated, recycled, or thrown in the trash. | ||
| - | The stored project should have a completed " | + | //Note: It is wise to label with your name anything personal you bring to and use in the space. Accidents happen and everyone forgets things occasionally. To maintain ownership of your property, please label accordingly.// |
| + | ==== Dues Payment ==== | ||
| + | Membership rates can be found [[membership_rates|here.]] | ||
| - | ==== Abandoned Property ==== | + | **Payments are due the 1st of each month.** |
| + | * If dues are not paid by the end of the day on the 1st, key fobs/door codes may automatically be disabled. | ||
| + | * If dues are still not paid by the end of the day on the 7th, memberships will be suspended. | ||
| + | * Any member that has been suspended for 30 days or more must reapply for membership by completing a new application form. | ||
| - | Member | + | ==== Member |
| + | All members | ||
| + | *A key giving 24/7 access to the building. | ||
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| + | *The right to host up to 10 guests alone or infinite guests with another member present. | ||
| + | *May host classes or events in the space. (Please check with event coordinator for availability) | ||
| + | *An approximately 2' x 2' x 2' area for member storage. | ||
| + | *Use of the 3400 sq ft facility to build projects. | ||
| - | ==== Dues Payment | + | ==== Maintenance |
| + | * The Bodgery has no staff and has no cleaning service. | ||
| + | * Each member is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and helping to maintain the space. | ||
| + | * Cleaning supplies and trash bags are on the shelves at the top of the stairs. | ||
| + | * The Bodgery has 4 Trash and 4 Recycling bin. Trash pickup is on Wednesdays so trash and recycling should go out every Tuesday night. | ||
| + | * Every member is responsible for taking out the trash and recycling. | ||
| + | * Please use the shop sink for any heavy duty cleaning. The bathroom sink should only be used for light cleaning. | ||
| + | * Wash any and all dishes and utensils you use. There is a drying rack in the kitchen for cleaned items. They may be put away in the drawers and cabinets when dry. | ||
| + | * If the bathroom looks gross, please clean it. | ||
| + | * If the floors look dirty, please sweep (and mop if necessary). | ||
| + | * Pick up any trash and throw it away. | ||
| + | * If a trash can is full, take out the bag and place it in the large trash bin. Please put a new trash bag in the trash can. | ||
| + | * The clean room thermostat is next to the shop door in the clean room. | ||
| + | * The shop thermostat is by the electrical panels in the shop. | ||
| + | * In hot temperatures, | ||
| + | * In cold temperatures, | ||
| - | **Membership** is currently $50/month, and **includes** a key fob 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/ | + | ==== Emergencies ==== |
| - | * Dwolla. Note that the Dwolla transaction fee of $0.25 should be added to your payment. | + | * There are first aid kits located around the shop and outside |
| - | * BrainTree. No transaction fees at the present. They accept credit cards. | + | * There are multiple fire extinguishers in the shop and one in the clean room. Look for large red marks. |
| - | * Cash or check deposited | + | * Emergency contact information can be found in [[https:// |
| - | * Checks | + | |
| - | **Payments are due the 1st of each month.** | + | ==== Food and Beverage ==== |
| - | * If dues are not paid by the end of the day on the 1st, key fobs/door codes will automatically be disabled. | + | |
| - | * 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. | + | |
| - | ==== Web Presence ==== | + | * The Bodgery has a full-size fridge, a countertop pizza oven, a 12-cup coffee maker, and a microwave. These appliances are available for member and guest use. |
| + | * Dishes and utensils are available in the kitchen, but must be washed and return before leaving. | ||
| + | * The fridge and drawers next to the hack rack hold vending goods. | ||
| + | * Goods purchased from vending should be paid for with cash deposited in the red cup on the inside of the fridge door. | ||
| + | * Vending is stocked by members. If you have a request for items to be stocked, please email the member list. | ||
| + | * Personal food may be kept in the fridge and freezer as long as it is labeled with owner' | ||
| - | We have two Google Group mailing lists, and you should have been added to both upon becoming a member. | + | ==== Alcohol Policy ==== |
| - | Get an account for the Bodgery wiki. Email < | + | * Members and guests may bring alcohol into the space. Anyone consuming alcohol must be 21 or older. |
| + | * Once someone consumes alcohol, they are prohibited from using power tools. | ||
| + | * Events welcoming alcohol should state so in the event description. (i.e. BYOB) | ||
| + | * Anyone found to be belligerent or conducting in misconduct in the Bodgery as a result of alcohol consumption may be ejected from the space. | ||
| + | ==== Media Systems ==== | ||
| - | Keep track of makerspace events on our [[http:// | + | * The classroom has a 1080p projector. Use your device with the HDMI cable or use the computer that's there. |
| + | * The clean room has a TV with a Chromecast available for member use. It may be used for presentations, meet ups, events, or personal entertainment. | ||
| + | * The craft area has a TV setup with a DVD player for your viewing pleasure. | ||
| + | * There is a sound system with speakers in the shop. The receiver is located next to the machine shop. It currently streams Spotify and Pandora. An auxiliary cable can be hooked up to play mobile devices. | ||
| + | ==== Web Presence ==== | ||
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| + | * 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 < | ||
| + | * Keep track of makerspace events on our [[http:// | ||
| + | * Events are often posted to the [[http:// | ||
| ==== Social Media Sites ==== | ==== Social Media Sites ==== | ||
| * Facebook: https:// | * Facebook: https:// | ||
| + | * Instagram: https:// | ||
| + | * TikTok: https:// | ||
| * Twitter: https:// | * Twitter: https:// | ||
| - | * Google+: https://plus.google.com/109306644228125817086 | + | * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodgery/feed |
| - | * Flickr: '' | + | |
| - | * YouTube: '' | + | |
| - | * foursquare: https://foursquare.com/ | + | |
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| ==== Donations, Fiscal Sponsorship and our Wishlist! ==== | ==== Donations, Fiscal Sponsorship and our Wishlist! ==== | ||
| + | The Bodgery is a 501c3 non-profit corporation. Donation inquiries should be directed to the general contact email address. | ||
| - | The Bodgery is a non-stock corporation operating in the State of Wisconsin. | + | We also have a donation [[wish_list|wishlist]]. |
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| - | We have a [[wish_list|wishlist]]... | + | |
member_handbook.txt · Last modified: 2023/09/04 23:00 by mpickhard