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====== The Standing Rules ====== | ====== The Standing Rules ====== | ||
+ | The Bodgery is a shared workspace and educational environment with many active users. Bodgery members volunteer considerable time for the benefit of all members. Every change to the space has an impact on others. Your behavior has a direct influence on people around you, and an indirect effect on the many other people who use the shop and keep The Bodgery useful, kind, and fun. | ||
- | These are the policies that we operate under. Guests must follow | + | These are the policies that we operate under. Guests must also follow 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 |
==== 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. | ||
- | No sleeping / living in the space. | + | It is the responsibility of the members to come to amicable agreements of disputes over tools, |
- | Members must be at least 16 years of age. Members under 18 years of age must have parent/guardian consent. | + | Leave things better than when you arrived. If you make dust/chips/ |
+ | This is a shared space, not your personal workshop. When you leave, take anything of yours with you - don’t leave your projects, tools, or materials anywhere outside of your shelf or an official “project parking area” with a permit attached. | ||
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+ | Talk to the Area Captain before using their respective area, even if you aren’t using Bodgery tools. Some areas require an area checkoff. | ||
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+ | No sleeping / living in the space. Naps are okay. | ||
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+ | Use of aerosols (spray painting or any other spray finish) indoors is NOT permitted under any circumstances. Spray painting may be done outdoors (away from exits, vents and exhausts) with appropriate precautions to cover the ground with paper or tarp. Any over spray is expected to be cleaned by the member and is subject to disciplinary action if left uncleaned. | ||
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+ | Members must be at least 16 years of age. Members under 18 years of age must have [[forms|parent/ | ||
==== 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 Slack, | + | In order to keep things civil and respectful, the Board of Directors has adopted the following guidelines for any discussions on Slack, email or social media: |
* Treat others as you would like to be treated. | * Treat others as you would like to be treated. | ||
* Keep criticism constructive. | * Keep criticism constructive. | ||
- | * Please refrain | + | * Refrain |
- | * The group has no tolerance for discrimination | + | * Do not discriminate |
- | * Nor do we tolerate behavior considered as harassment: | + | * Do not engage in harassment: |
* Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or actions related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, | * Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or actions related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, | ||
- | * People | + | * If asked to stop harassing behavior, comply immediately. |
- | | + | Any conduct that the Board determines to be offensive will be addressed and acted upon as needed per the [[standing_rules# |
Harassment should be reported to the Board via [[mailto: | Harassment should be reported to the Board via [[mailto: | ||
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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. | ||
- | * 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 responsibility of every member and guest to understand the safe use of any tool or equipment before using it. |
- | * However, | + | * [Red-tag] tools are for members (or students supervised by an instructor), and require a class or personal instruction by the Area Captain |
- | * Members or guests in an affected work area should be made aware of safety rules if they are not following them (a request to put on safety equipment or relocate to avoid breathing fumes, | + | * [Yellow-tag] tools require a checkout from an Area Captain |
+ | * Members or guests in an affected work area should be made aware of safety rules if they are not following them (e.g. a request to put on safety equipment or relocate to avoid breathing fumes), and are expected to be complied with immediately. Failure to do so will be brought to the Area Captain(s) and/or board, and disciplinary action is possible. | ||
* 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. | ||
+ | * EJECTION: If necessary, any member, though preferably with the assistance of a board member or area captain, may temporarily eject a member from the space in order to resolve any immediate health, safety, or harassment issues. | ||
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+ | ** 3.1 Firearms Policy ** | ||
+ | === Definitions === | ||
+ | * Firearm: Any device designed to expel a projectile by means of an explosion | ||
+ | * Nonfunctioning Firearm: A firearm that is inoperable or unable to discharge a projectile. | ||
+ | * Concealed Firearm: A firearm that is carried on a person in such a manner as to not be discernible by the ordinary observation of others. | ||
+ | === Policy === | ||
+ | * Only nonfunctioning firearms are allowed at The Bodgery for repair purposes. | ||
+ | * Members and guests are prohibited from bringing live ammunition into The Bodgery. | ||
+ | * Members and guests must abide by all local, state, and federal firearms laws. | ||
+ | * The carrying of concealed firearms by members and guests is prohibited while on the premises of The Bodgery. | ||
+ | * Members and guests must immediately inform the Board of Directors if they believe a firearm is functioning or if any other safety concerns arise. | ||
+ | * Members and guests who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of membership. | ||
==== 4. Guests ==== | ==== 4. Guests ==== | ||
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No member is under obligation to host guests. | No member is under obligation to host guests. | ||
Any member may host up to ten guests in the space. | Any member may host up to ten 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. |
+ | The woodshop area has a limit of one guest per member. | ||
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+ | Children (under 16) are welcome -- see [[faq|Frequently Asked Questions]] for additional information. | ||
In all cases, the member(s) hosting one or more guests are responsible for: | 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 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 | ||
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==== 10. Discipline Policy ==== | ==== 10. Discipline Policy ==== | ||
- | Any member | + | The board may terminate membership immediately if a member: |
+ | * Commits a crime | ||
+ | * Steals something | ||
+ | * Intentionally endangers someone, threatens someone or otherwise makes others feel unsafe (including unwanted sexual attention, aggressive body posture, or a pattern of microaggressive, | ||
+ | * Acts in a similarly serious negative way | ||
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+ | If a member violates | ||
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+ | === Strike 1: === | ||
+ | A board member should communicate with the member about what happened | ||
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+ | === Strike 2: === | ||
+ | After Strike 1, and upon the occurrence of another event that the Board determines could warrants a strike, the member can be provided the option of pursuing either: | ||
+ | * The strike process outlined above, with the option | ||
+ | * a restorative justice process. The restorative justice process would look different based on the circumstance, | ||
+ | * If there is a victim, | ||
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+ | === Strike 3: === | ||
+ | If a third event occurs, a board member would reach out to the member, get their side of the story, and relay that back to the full board. The board then votes. A Strike 3 vote passing results in member termination and also gets documented and communicated to the member. | ||
- | Any member that violates their membership agreement a second time shall receive a formal written warning from the board via email. This email will list: | + | **Strikes expiring:** |
- | * the time, date, and nature of the offense they have committed, | + | * Strike 1: will expire 6 months after the date the strike was issued, provided Strike 2 has not been issued in that period |
- | * what part of Bodgery policy or their membership agreement they have violated, | + | * Strike 2: will expire 9 months after the date the strike was issued. Once Strike 2 expires, the expiration period for Strike 1 commences. |
- | * the consequences of any subsequent violations, and | + | * Strike 3: will not expire. Eventual re-admittance would be at the discretion of the board. |
- | * who they can contact to discuss or dispute | + | |
- | The email will be followed up with a phone call or in-person discussion by a board member. The results | + | If a membership is terminated, the member should have 72 hours to collect their personal items if doing so does not endanger people |
- | Any further violations of the membership agreement by a member will result | + | All board votes in this process require |
- | Involuntary termination of a member' | + | This policy in a Google doc: [[https:// |
+ | ==== 11. Rules for Leadership ==== | ||
- | In the case of severe violations of the membership agreement, or in the case of criminal conduct, the board may vote to forego intermediate sanctions and suspend or terminate a membership immediately. The board also reserves the right to refer any criminal conduct by a member to law enforcement. | + | === Board of Directors === |
- | Any person whose membership | + | * The [[leadership|Board of Directors]] (" |
+ | * The board is elected by The Bodgery | ||
+ | * The board may vote to suspend a fellow board member for abuse or neglect of their office, or violation of their membership agreement. The person' | ||
+ | * The board may vote to remove its own members from office. The board vote must be ratified by a vote of the membership; any such vote must be held by a quorum of the membership in order to be considered binding. The membership of the Bodgery | ||
- | ==== 11. Suspension and Recall of Board Members ==== | ||
- | The board may vote to suspend a fellow board member for abuse or neglect of their office, or violation of their membership agreement. The person' | ||
- | The board may vote to remove its own members from office. The board vote must be ratified by a vote of the membership; any such vote must be held by a quorum of the membership in order to be considered binding. The membership of the Bodgery may also initiate a recall vote of a board member from office with a simple majority vote. | ||
+ | === Area Captains === | ||
+ | * [[leadership|Area Captains]] are put in place and removed by a vote of the board. | ||
+ | * Area Captains may not add Area Captains to their area without a board vote, but they may assign other area role (e.g. trainers). | ||
+ | * An Area Captain that cancels membership or resigns the position also ceases to be an Area Captain. | ||
==== 12. Ejection ==== | ==== 12. Ejection ==== | ||
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