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-These are the policies that we operate under.  Members agree to abide by these when they sign the Membership Form.  These policies may be changed at any point by the Board.
+====== The Standing Rules ======
-.  General
+These are the policies that we operate under. Guests must follow by these guidelines, even if they are unknown - they will be made aware of any mistakes, and if they refuse to abide by them they will be asked to leave. Members agree to follow these rules at all times upon signing the Membership Form.  These policies may be modified by the Board at any point through due process.
+=== 1.  General ===
 It is the responsibility of the members to come to amicable agreements of disputes over tools, space or other shop resources.
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-.  Code of Conduct
+=== 2.  Code of Conduct ===
 In order to keep things civil and respectful, the Board of Directors has adopted the following guidelines for discussions on the message boards and other social media:
-Follow the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated!
+  * Follow the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated!
-Keep criticism constructive.
+  * Keep criticism constructive.
-Please refrain from name-calling or derogatory statements.
+  * Please refrain from name-calling or derogatory statements.
-The group has no tolerance for discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation or religion.
+  * The group has no tolerance for discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation or religion.
-The group has no tolerance for behavior considered as harassment:
+  * The group has no tolerance for behavior considered as harassment:
-Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
+  * Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
-People asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
+  * People asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
-Any conduct that the Board determines to be offensive will be addressed as necessary.
+  * Any conduct that the Board determines to be offensive will be addressed as necessary.
-On a first offense, the Board will issue a warning.
+  * On a first offense, the Board will issue a warning.
-Subsequent offenses may be cause for further disciplinary action per the By-Laws.
+  * Subsequent offenses may be cause for further disciplinary action per the By-Laws.
-.  Safety
+=== 3.  Safety ===
 Safety is the top responsibility of every member and guest.
-All members and guests are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
+  * All members and guests are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
-It is the the responsibility of every member and guest to understand the safe use of any tool or equipment before using it.
+  * It is the the responsibility of every member and guest to understand the safe use of any tool or equipment before using it.
-Members or guests in an affected work area should be made aware (a request to put on safety equipment or relocate to avoid breathing fumes, etc).
+  * Members or guests in an affected work area should be made aware (a request to put on safety equipment or relocate to avoid breathing fumes, etc).
-Members must not allow unsafe practices by any guest or other member - it is their responsibility to speak up.
+  * Members must not allow unsafe practices by any guest or other member - it is their responsibility to speak up.
-.  Guests
+=== 4.  Guests ===
 Any member may host up to five guests in the space.
 Two or more members may host an unlimited number of guests.
 In all cases, the member(s) hosting one or more guests are responsible for:
-Verifying that each guest has a signed waiver on file as they enter
+  * Verifying that each guest has a signed waiver on file as they enter
-Verifying that each guest has signed in
+  * Verifying that each guest has signed in
-Making sure guests understand the guidelines under which we operate
+  * Making sure guests understand the guidelines under which we operate
-Cleaning up after guests if they fail to do it themselves
+  * Cleaning up after guests if they fail to do it themselves
 If any of the following are true, the person is not allowed in the space and must leave:
-The person is a minor and a parent/guardian of the guest has not filled out the Young Guest Waiver on his or her behalf
+  * The person is a minor and a parent/guardian of the guest has not filled out the Young Guest Waiver on his or her behalf
-A member or guest behaving inappropriately (including but not limited to violation of these rules or the bylaws) may be asked to leave by another member. In case of a dispute in the matter, any board member may mediate.
+  * A member or guest behaving inappropriately (including but not limited to violation of these rules or the bylaws) may be asked to leave by another member. In case of a dispute in the matter, any board member may mediate.
+=== 5.  Property ===
-.  Property
 .  Bringing Property to The Bodgery
-Do not leave any property at the Bodgery that does not fit on your storage shelf.
+  * Do not leave any property at the Bodgery that does not fit on your storage shelf.\\ Unless you request a “parking permit” from the board.  (See 5.3)
-Unless you request a “parking permit” from the board.  (See 5.3)
+  * If you want to donate/lend tools to the Bodgery, you must get prior approval from the board.  (See 5.4 and 5.5)
-If you want to donate/lend tools to the Bodgery, you must get prior approval from the board.  (See 5.4 and 5.5)
+  * Any property in The Bodgery not in member storage or tagged with a valid parking permit will be considered abandoned, and the Board of Directors reserves the right to dispense with said property in whatever manner they see fit.  (See 5.2)
-Any property in The Bodgery not in member storage or tagged with a valid parking permit will be considered abandoned, and the Board of Directors reserves the right to dispense with said property in whatever manner they see fit.  (See 5.2)
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-.  Storage
+=== 6.  Storage ===
 .  Safe Storage
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-.  Access
+=== 7.  Access ===
 Each member is responsible for maintaining the security of his or her own keycard or fob (access credentials). If you suspect that your card or fob has been copied, please see the Board of Directors about replacing or changing it.