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member_handbook [2015/07/21 15:31] – [Media Systems] karencmember_handbook [2016/06/27 16:42] suzuki650xs
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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://milwaukeemakerspace.org|Milwaukee Makerspace]] version, with permission and encouragement. Feel free to do the same!)+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.** **MEMBERSHIP MOTTO: Be Excellent to Each Other.**
  
-The **Board of Directors** currently consists of these founding and initial members. To contact the board email <board@thebodgery.org>. +The **Board of Directors** currently consists of these founding and initial members. To contact the board email <board@thebodgery.org>.  For a listing of current board members, visit the [[leadership|Leadership page]]
-  * President: [[members:john_eich|John Eich]] +
-  * CEO: James Pittman +
-  * Vice President: [[members:karen_corbeill|Karen Corbeill]] +
-  * Treasurer:Bill Blondeau +
-  * Secretary: Timm Murray +
-  * Director at Large: Ken Barker+
  
  
 The makerspace has **Area Champions** who oversee the activities in each of our many areas. The makerspace has **Area Champions** who oversee the activities in each of our many areas.
-  * CNC/Fab Lab:  James Pittman +  * For a listing of current Area Championsvisit the [[leadership|Leadership page]]. 
-  * Wood Shop: Ben RodgersKen Barker +
-  * Metal Shop: Mike Rousonelos +
-  * Electronics:  Timm Murray +
-  * Craft Meadow:  Dawn Chute +
-  * Tool Crib: James Pittman +
-  * Co-working Rental Space: Karen Corbeill +
-  * Vending: Karen Corbeill+
  
  
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   - 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's payment may be prorated. Calculation:($50/days of current month*days left in month)     - First month's payment may be prorated. Calculation:($50/days of current month*days left in month)
-  - Collect a $5 key deposit+  - Collect a $5 keyfob deposit
   - 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's information into the Membership CRM on Google Docs   - Enter the new maker's information into the Membership CRM on Google Docs
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 ==== 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]] to help decipher any unfamiliar verbiage.
  
 ====Closeout Procedure ==== ====Closeout Procedure ====
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 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. 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.
  
-   *Make sure giant overhead door is closed and latched(on right side of door).+   *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't using them.    *Check to make sure all machines are off, even if you weren't using them.
    *Ensure back (human) door is locked.    *Ensure back (human) door is locked.
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      *Make sure propane heater is off (at tank)      *Make sure propane heater is off (at tank)
      *Thermostat is set to 60 deg.      *Thermostat is set to 60 deg.
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 ==== Guests ==== ==== Guests ====
  
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 **Membership** is currently $50/month. **Membership** is currently $50/month.
  
-**Co-working Space**: The (4) rental spaces in the Co-working Space range from $150-175/mo including one membership.+**Co-working Space**: The (4) rental spaces in the Co-working Space range from $150-175/mo and include a membership.
  
 //Note that all payment transaction fees are paid by the member making the payment. We currently accept PayPal which has a 3% fee.// //Note that all payment transaction fees are paid by the member making the payment. We currently accept PayPal which has a 3% fee.//
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   * Cash or check deposited in the Drop Box (red box to the right of the Co-working Space door in the shop) or given to our Treasurer in person   * Cash or check deposited in the Drop Box (red box to the right of the Co-working Space door in the shop) 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.+  * Bank transfer. The Bodgery banks at UW Credit Union. For more details, contact treasurer, Bill Blondeau.
  
 **Payments are due the 1st of each month.** **Payments are due the 1st of each month.**
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    *An approximately 2' x 2' x 2' area for member storage.    *An approximately 2' x 2' x 2' area for member storage.
    *Use of the 3400 sq ft facility to build projects.    *Use of the 3400 sq ft facility to build projects.
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 ==== Maintenance ==== ==== Maintenance ====
  
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   * In hot temperatures, it helps to open the clean room door and the large bay door and turn on a large fan in front of each door to help circulate air.   * In hot temperatures, it helps to open the clean room door and the large bay door and turn on a large fan in front of each door to help circulate air.
   * In cold temperatures, the warehouse thermostat should be set to 55. The propane heater may be used for events or for extended visits. **MAKE SURE TO TURN OFF PROPANE HEATER __(AT TANK)__ WHEN YOU LEAVE**   * In cold temperatures, the warehouse thermostat should be set to 55. The propane heater may be used for events or for extended visits. **MAKE SURE TO TURN OFF PROPANE HEATER __(AT TANK)__ WHEN YOU LEAVE**
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 ==== Emergencies ==== ==== Emergencies ====
  
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   * The craft area has a TV setup with a DVD player for your viewing pleasure.   * The craft area has a TV setup with a DVD player for your viewing pleasure.
   * There is a sound system with speakers throughout the space. The receiver is located in the craft area. It may be setup for radio, possibly with a Roku for youtube and Pandora streaming. An auxiliary cable can be hooked up to play mobile devices.   * There is a sound system with speakers throughout the space. The receiver is located in the craft area. It may be setup for radio, possibly with a Roku for youtube and Pandora streaming. An auxiliary cable can be hooked up to play mobile devices.
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 ==== Web Presence ====  ==== Web Presence ==== 
  
member_handbook.txt · Last modified: 2023/09/04 23:00 by mpickhard