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standing_rules [2014/08/03 05:18] suzuki650xsstanding_rules [2014/10/17 20:32] suzuki650xs
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-=== 1.  General === +==== 1.  General ==== 
- +It is the responsibility of the members to come to amicable agreements of disputes over tools, space or other shop resources. 
  
-It is the responsibility of the members to come to amicable agreements of disputes over tools, space or other shop resources.  
 No sleeping / living in the space. (Naps are okay.)  No sleeping / living in the space. (Naps are okay.) 
  
  
-=== 2.  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: 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!
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-=== 3.  Safety === +==== 3.  Safety ====
-  +
 Safety is the top responsibility of every member and guest.  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. 
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-=== 4.  Guests === +==== 4.  Guests ==== 
-  +Any member may host up to ten guests in the space. 
- +
-Any member may host up to five guests in the space. +
 Two or more members may host an unlimited number of guests.  Two or more members may host an unlimited number of guests. 
  
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-=== 5.  Property ===+==== 5.  Property ====
  
- +**5. Bringing Property to The Bodgery ** 
-  1.  Bringing Property to The Bodgery  +  * 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)
-  * 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)+
   * 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)
  
  
-2.  Handling Abandoned Property at The Bodgery  +**5. Handling Abandoned Property at The Bodgery **
 Because The Bodgery must actively defend itself from clutter and unwanted property, abandoned property is treated as though the owner places no value on it and will not return to claim it. In the interest of the members of The Bodgery and their need for a clean, safe workshop, the Board of Directors will thus use or dispose of the abandoned property however it sees fit.  Because The Bodgery must actively defend itself from clutter and unwanted property, abandoned property is treated as though the owner places no value on it and will not return to claim it. In the interest of the members of The Bodgery and their need for a clean, safe workshop, the Board of Directors will thus use or dispose of the abandoned property however it sees fit. 
 Property is considered abandoned if it meets at least one of the following criteria:  Property is considered abandoned if it meets at least one of the following criteria: 
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-3.  Parking Tickets  +**5. Parking Tickets **
 Any member of The Bodgery can attach a Parking Ticket to property he or she suspects is abandoned (see 5.2.2). Any member of The Bodgery can attach a Parking Ticket to property he or she suspects is abandoned (see 5.2.2).
 The member affixing the Parking Ticket (the “finder”) must undertake a goodwill effort to contact the owner of the property by sending an email with:  The member affixing the Parking Ticket (the “finder”) must undertake a goodwill effort to contact the owner of the property by sending an email with: 
-In the subject line, put the words “ABANDONED PROPERTY PARKING TICKET”  +  * In the subject line, put the words “ABANDONED PROPERTY PARKING TICKET”  
-In the message, describe the property and where it was found  +  In the message, describe the property and where it was found  
-In the message, mention the ticket and when it was attached  +  In the message, mention the ticket and when it was attached  
-Send the message to TheBodgery@googlegroups.com +  Send the message to <TheBodgery@googlegroups.com
 Immediately after the message is sent, a seven day grace period begins. If the owner has not stored the property correctly by 12:00 AM of the morning after the grace period expires, the property will be considered abandoned and disposed of accordingly (see 5.2.1).  Immediately after the message is sent, a seven day grace period begins. If the owner has not stored the property correctly by 12:00 AM of the morning after the grace period expires, the property will be considered abandoned and disposed of accordingly (see 5.2.1). 
  
  
-4.  Donated property  +**5. Donated property **
 Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member or guest who wants The Bodgery to become the new owner of the property.  Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member or guest who wants The Bodgery to become the new owner of the property. 
 Process: Contact the Board and receive approval (PRIOR to bringing it). Process: Contact the Board and receive approval (PRIOR to bringing it).
  
  
-5.  Shared property +**5. Shared property** 
  
 Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member (not a guest) who wants to share its usage, but not ownership of the property. The member retains ownership of the property.  Definition: The property is brought to The Bodgery by a member (not a guest) who wants to share its usage, but not ownership of the property. The member retains ownership of the property. 
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-=== 6.  Storage === +==== 6.  Storage ====
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-1 Safe Storage  +**6.1  Safe Storage ** 
-1. All property at The Bodgery must be stored in a way that is safe and shows respect for members and guests in the space. Property that meets any of the following criteria will not be considered safely stored. +All property at The Bodgery must be stored in a way that is safe and shows respect for members and guests in the space. Property that meets any of the following criteria will not be considered safely stored. 
 * Property left on a work surface after the member or guest using it cannot be found and is presumed to have left  * Property left on a work surface after the member or guest using it cannot be found and is presumed to have left 
 * Property left on the floor, especially when it creates a trip hazard and/or obstructs a door or walkway  * Property left on the floor, especially when it creates a trip hazard and/or obstructs a door or walkway 
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-2.  Member Storage +**6. Member Storage** 
  
 Each member is entitled to one “plot” in member storage, which is a defined, limited space for keeping his or her private property.  Each member is entitled to one “plot” in member storage, which is a defined, limited space for keeping his or her private property. 
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-3.  Parking Permits +**6. Parking Permits** 
  
 Once the Board of Directors approves a piece of property for storage outside “Member Storage” at The Bodgery, the member owning the property must attach to it a completed Parking Permit.  Once the Board of Directors approves a piece of property for storage outside “Member Storage” at The Bodgery, the member owning the property must attach to it a completed Parking Permit. 
 +
 The Parking Permit must indicate: Who owns the property; where at The Bodgery it is to be stored; the owner’s contact email address and/or phone number; the date when the Parking Permit expires; the date the Board of Directors approved the Parking Permit; and the signature of a Board member.  Parking Permits should not be granted for longer than 30 days. The Parking Permit must indicate: Who owns the property; where at The Bodgery it is to be stored; the owner’s contact email address and/or phone number; the date when the Parking Permit expires; the date the Board of Directors approved the Parking Permit; and the signature of a Board member.  Parking Permits should not be granted for longer than 30 days.
 +
 The oversize property must be stored in its designated spot at The Bodgery with the Parking Permit visibly affixed. When the Parking Permit expires, the member must either apply for a new one or immediately remove the property from The Bodgery.  The oversize property must be stored in its designated spot at The Bodgery with the Parking Permit visibly affixed. When the Parking Permit expires, the member must either apply for a new one or immediately remove the property from The Bodgery. 
  
  
-=== 7.  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.  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. 
 +
 Access credentials may be temporarily entrusted to another person (trustee) for limited purposes, such as picking up or dropping off items or people at the space.  Access credentials may be temporarily entrusted to another person (trustee) for limited purposes, such as picking up or dropping off items or people at the space. 
 +
 Such trustees are not considered members and are not allowed to use tools, host guests, store their personal property at The Bodgery, or exercise other benefits of membership simply for possessing access.  Such trustees are not considered members and are not allowed to use tools, host guests, store their personal property at The Bodgery, or exercise other benefits of membership simply for possessing access. 
 Sharing or loaning access outside these limits is grounds for revocation.  Sharing or loaning access outside these limits is grounds for revocation. 
 +
 A member or guest who behaves inappropriately (including but not limited to violation of these rules or the bylaws) may be asked to leave the space by another member. In case of a dispute in the matter, any board member may mediate.  A member or guest who behaves inappropriately (including but not limited to violation of these rules or the bylaws) may be asked to leave the space by another member. In case of a dispute in the matter, any board member may mediate. 
  
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