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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. | 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 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 up for membership. These policies may be modified by the Bodgery Board at any point through due process. | + | 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 up for membership. |
==== 1. General ==== | ==== 1. General ==== | ||
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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. | ||
- | Leave things better than when you arrived. If you make dust/ | + | Leave things better than when you arrived. If you make dust/ |
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. | 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. | ||
- | Talk to the Area Captain before using their respective area, even if you aren’t using Bodgery tools. Some areas require an area checkoff. | + | Talk to the [[leadership|Area Captain]] before using their respective area, even if you aren’t using Bodgery tools. Some areas require an area checkoff. |
No sleeping / living in the space. Naps are okay. | 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 | + | |
+ | Keep interactions | ||
* Treat others as you would like to be treated. | * Treat others as you would like to be treated. | ||
* Keep criticism constructive. | * Keep criticism constructive. | ||
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* Do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, sexual orientation or religion. | * Do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, sexual orientation or religion. | ||
* Do not engage in 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, |
- | * If asked to stop harassing behavior, comply immediately. | + | * No photography, |
+ | * If asked to stop harassing | ||
Any conduct that the Board determines to be offensive will be addressed and acted upon as needed per the [[standing_rules# | 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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==== 3. Safety ==== | ==== 3. Safety ==== | ||
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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. | ||
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* Members and guests who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of membership. | * Members and guests who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination of membership. | ||
- | ==== 4. Guests ==== | + | ** 3.2 Aerosols (Spray Finishes) ** |
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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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+ | ** 3.3 Animals and Pets ** | ||
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+ | For multiple reasons, no animals, except trained service dogs, are allowed at the Bodgery. | ||
+ | ==== 4. Guests, Children, Minors | ||
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+ | Minors that are 16 or 17 years old may be members. They must have [[forms|parent/ | ||
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+ | Children are considered guests but need extra supervision. See [[faq# | ||
Any guest must be hosted by a member, whether this is a personal guest or random visitor. If the hosting member needs to leave, they must pass off their responsibility as host to another member, or ask the guest(s) to leave. | Any guest must be hosted by a member, whether this is a personal guest or random visitor. If the hosting member needs to leave, they must pass off their responsibility as host to another member, or ask the guest(s) to leave. | ||
No member is under obligation to host guests. | No member is under obligation to host guests. | ||
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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. | 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 signed in | + | * Verifying that each guest has signed in on the kiosk computer in the main entry area |
* 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 | ||
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* 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 an Area Captain or the Board and receive approval PRIOR to bringing it. | + | * Process: Contact an [[leadership|Area Captain or the Board]] and receive approval PRIOR to bringing it. |
**5.4 Shared property** | **5.4 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. Bodgery ownership by donation or purchase is preferred over 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. Bodgery ownership by donation or purchase is preferred over shared property. | ||
- | * Process: Contact the Board or Area Captain and receive approval PRIOR to bringing it. Members removing their personally-owned shared property from The Bodgery are highly encouraged to notify the Area Captain(s) or Board that the property is being removed. This is both a courtesy to others and a safeguard against apparent theft. | + | * Process: Contact the [[leadership|Board or Area Captain]] and receive approval PRIOR to bringing it. Members removing their personally-owned shared property from The Bodgery are highly encouraged to notify the Area Captain(s) or Board that the property is being removed. This is both a courtesy to others and a safeguard against apparent theft. |
==== 6. Storage ==== | ==== 6. Storage ==== | ||
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==== 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 | + | Each member is responsible for maintaining the security of his or her own key fob or card. If you suspect that your key fob or card has been copied, please see the Board or designee |
- | Access credentials | + | Key fobs or cards 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. Sharing or loaning access outside these limits is grounds for member |
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- | 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. | + | |
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- | A member | + | |
==== 8. Finances ==== | ==== 8. Finances ==== | ||
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**8.1 Signatories ** | **8.1 Signatories ** | ||
- | Signatory responsibility for the Bodgery’s bank accounts resides in the President and Treasurer | + | Signatory responsibility for the Bodgery’s bank accounts resides in the Board President and Treasurer. Checks and purchase cards for the Bodgery’s financial accounts shall be issued only to the President and Treasurer for their exclusive use, and will be surrendered to the Board or destroyed upon their leaving office. |
**8.2 Purchase Authority ** | **8.2 Purchase Authority ** | ||
- | The Board may delegate purchase authority to any member, ad-hoc group of members, or committee on a case-by-case basis in order to expedite necessary expenditures or ensure proper upkeep of the Bodgery and its facilities. | + | Purchases and expenditures made on behalf of the Bodgery |
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- | The nature and amount of the purchase, the member or members to whom the purchase authority is delegated as an “assigned agent”, and the time frame for the purchase or expenditure must be approved by a majority vote of the board. | + | |
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- | Purchases and expenditures made on behalf of the Bodgery | + | |
- Expenditures that the board finds are necessary to the safety and security of the Bodgery and its members (such as liability insurance premiums, fire suppression equipment, security cameras, etc.) require a majority vote of the Board to be granted approval. | - Expenditures that the board finds are necessary to the safety and security of the Bodgery and its members (such as liability insurance premiums, fire suppression equipment, security cameras, etc.) require a majority vote of the Board to be granted approval. | ||
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- | - Expenditures more than $100, but less than $1000 that are to be made by any member on the Bodgery’s behalf | + | - Expenditures made by [[area_captain|Area Captains]], Machine Captains or their designee, up to the amount in their area balance, do not require prior approval. |
- | | + | - Expenditures more than $200 (but not more than $1000) require a majority vote of the Board to be granted |
- | - Expenditures less than $100 that are to be made by any member on the Bodgery’s behalf require prior written | + | |
+ | - Expenditures less than or equal to $200 that are to be made by any member on the Bodgery’s behalf require prior written approval from either the Treasurer or President. | ||
**8.3 Reimbursements ** | **8.3 Reimbursements ** | ||
- | Any member | + | Any member |
- | Upon receipt | + | Upon receipt, the Treasurer shall confirm that the purchase was made according to the procedures outlined above. Upon confirmation, |
**8.4 Financial transparency ** | **8.4 Financial transparency ** | ||
- | The Treasurer | + | * The Treasurer |
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- | The Treasurer | + | |
- | - A summary of the Bodgery’s income broken down by month and category, and | + | |
- | - A summary of the Bodgery’s expenditures broken down by month and category | + | |
**8.5 Transition process ** | **8.5 Transition process ** | ||
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Until this transition is complete, the outgoing President and Treasurer shall maintain responsibility for financial concerns, but are required to inform the new officers and the Board of all transactions that take place and their outcome. | Until this transition is complete, the outgoing President and Treasurer shall maintain responsibility for financial concerns, but are required to inform the new officers and the Board of all transactions that take place and their outcome. | ||
- | ==== 9. Shop Budgets | + | ==== 9. Shop Areas and Purchase Requests ==== |
- | **9.1 Shop Budgets** | + | **9.1 Shop Areas** |
- | Shop budgets are defined as a monthly allowance of funds taken from the Bodgery’s general available funds to be used towards maintenance, | + | Shop area budgets are defined as a monthly allowance of funds taken from the Bodgery’s general available funds to be used towards maintenance, |
+ | If the board decides that the available general funds are not sufficient to provide area budgets, then either no distribution will be made or the amount available will be distributed proportionally among the allocated budget amounts. | ||
- | Budget amounts | + | Area budgets may be created, modified or eliminated by a majority vote of the board. The amount of a budget |
- | Budgets will be funded from the Bodgery’s preceding month’s income after all other expenses or reserves (insurance savings, e.g.). | + | **9.2 Machine Fee Areas** |
- | Budgets can be created or modified | + | Machines with a machine-specific fee may be administered |
- | Budget balances (not tracked balances) not spent before the end of the month in which they were distributed will will roll over into the area’s tracked balance. | + | **9.3 Purchase Requests** |
- | **9.2 Purchase Requests** | + | Assigned Agents (including |
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- | Assigned Agents (this includes | + | |
Members with purchase requests/ | Members with purchase requests/ | ||
If members disagree with their Area Captain(s) or Assigned Agent(s) regarding the necessity of a requested purchase, they may bring the request directly to the board during the ‘member comments’ section. | If members disagree with their Area Captain(s) or Assigned Agent(s) regarding the necessity of a requested purchase, they may bring the request directly to the board during the ‘member comments’ section. | ||
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==== 10. Discipline Policy ==== | ==== 10. Discipline Policy ==== | ||
The board may terminate membership immediately if a member: | The board may terminate membership immediately if a member: | ||
* Commits a crime | * Commits a crime | ||
- | * Steals | + | * Takes something |
* Intentionally endangers someone, threatens someone or otherwise makes others feel unsafe (including unwanted sexual attention, aggressive body posture, or a pattern of microaggressive, | * 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 | + | * Acts in a similarly serious negative way, as determined by the Board |
If a member violates a Bodgery rule, including the Bodgery’s first rule (“Don’t be a jerk”), and the board believes the event rises to the level of a serious infraction, the “Three Strikes” process can be initiated or continued. | If a member violates a Bodgery rule, including the Bodgery’s first rule (“Don’t be a jerk”), and the board believes the event rises to the level of a serious infraction, the “Three Strikes” process can be initiated or continued. | ||
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=== Strike 2: === | === Strike 2: === | ||
- | After Strike 1, and upon the occurrence of another event that the Board determines could warrants | + | After Strike 1, and upon the occurrence of another event that the Board determines could warrant |
* The strike process outlined above, with the option of a different investigative board member if preferred. | * The strike process outlined above, with the option of a different investigative board member if preferred. | ||
* a restorative justice process. The restorative justice process would look different based on the circumstance, | * a restorative justice process. The restorative justice process would look different based on the circumstance, | ||
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* Strike 3: will not expire. Eventual re-admittance would be at the discretion of the board. | * Strike 3: will not expire. Eventual re-admittance would be at the discretion of the board. | ||
- | If a membership is terminated, the member should have 72 hours to collect their personal items if doing so does not endanger people or property. No refund of unused membership dues will be refunded, except by vote of the board. | + | If a membership is terminated, the member should have 72 hours to collect their personal items if doing so does not endanger people or property. No refund of unused membership dues will be refunded, except by vote of the board. Terminated members deemed a threat to members and/or guests may have identifying information posted (e.g. a photo, description, |
All board votes in this process require a simple majority to pass. | All board votes in this process require a simple majority to pass. | ||
- | This policy in a Google doc: [[https:// | ||
==== 11. Rules for Leadership ==== | ==== 11. Rules for Leadership ==== | ||
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* The [[leadership|Board of Directors]] (" | * The [[leadership|Board of Directors]] (" | ||
- | * The board is elected by The Bodgery membership once per year in June. | + | * The board is elected by The Bodgery membership once per year for a July 1 start date. |
- | * The board may vote to suspend | + | * The board may vote to remove |
- | * The board may vote to remove | + | * The board may remove |
+ | * The membership of the Bodgery may also initiate a recall vote of a board member from office with a plurality | ||
+ | === Area Captains === | ||
+ | * [[area_captain|Area Captains]] are a key part of [[leadership|leadership]]. They are put in place by a vote of the board. Area Captains are removed by resigning, by stopping their membership, or 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 roles (area crew members, trainers, etc.). | ||
+ | * The board delegates Area Captains with wide latitude in control of their shop area. In the unlikely event of disagreement, | ||
- | === Area Captains === | + | ==== 12. Accidental Damage |
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- | * [[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 | + | |
- | 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. | + | The Bodgery is meant to be a learning environment. |
- | ==== 13. Bans ==== | + | For accidents causing damage to Bodgery equipment or property, the person or persons responsible shall be liable for $100 or 5% of the cost of the damages, whichever is greater. General funds pay for any difference. |
- | The board may vote to temporarily | + | For accident-prone members (an excess of 2 or 3 property damaging accidents, |
- | * harasses or threatens Bodgery members, | + | |
- | * is caught trespassing on the Bodgery' | + | |
- | * engages in criminal conduct while on the Bodgery’s premises, | + | |
- | * is found in violation | + | |
- | * commits any offense determined to be valid by a 2/3rds majority vote of the board. | + | |
- | The board must define the term of the ban in its discussion and vote. The board may ban any person regardless of membership status with a 2/3rds majority vote. | + | - - - |
- | All banned people shall be listed on the Bodgery | + | These policies have been approved by The Bodgery |
- | This document has been approved | + | These policies may be modified |
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