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All personal property left at the Bodgery must have contact information attached to it or attached to the storage location for it. Unlabeled property is considered abandoned. There are detailed policies and [[standing_rules|Standing Rules]] for [[standing_rules# | All personal property left at the Bodgery must have contact information attached to it or attached to the storage location for it. Unlabeled property is considered abandoned. There are detailed policies and [[standing_rules|Standing Rules]] for [[standing_rules# | ||
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+ | ==== How do I reserve machine time? ==== | ||
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+ | To reserve time for machines or areas (e.g. laser cutter, welder, woodshop, classroom), there are links to the relevant teamup.com calendars located: | ||
+ | * In the area's Slack channel, various area-specific information, | ||
+ | * Or in the [[https:// | ||
+ | Even if there' | ||
==== How can I help out? ==== | ==== How can I help out? ==== | ||
- | That's a good question. Sometimes volunteer-run makerspaces are described as a [[https:// | + | That's a good question. Sometimes volunteer-run makerspaces are described as a [[https:// |
+ | * **Board members** serve one-year terms starting July 1 or when there is a need (e.g. a resignation). Email/Slack announcements in May/June explain the process. [[leadership|Leadership]] has links to board positions and duties. | ||
+ | * **Area Captains** run specific shop areas. Area captains and areas are listed in [[leadership|Leadership]]. Areas may have more one than area captain. Abandoned areas or new areas need new area captains. If interested, contact: 1) an existing area captain or 2) other members interested in a creating new area or 3) the board. | ||
+ | * **Area | ||
+ | * **Various positions** not associated with a specific | ||
+ | * **Kanban Board** - There is an electronic board of things to do just in inside the main entrance. If you see something there, do it (ask how if needed). If interested in getting an account for the kan-ban system, ask in Slack. | ||
+ | * **Wiki** - This Wiki is always in need of updating. If interested in getting an account, ask in Slack. | ||
+ | * **Shop Workdays** are usually the first Saturday of every other month but the date varies depending on holidays, etc. Shop workdays | ||
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+ | ==== Can I host a group, class, meetup, or event? ==== | ||
+ | Yes! For classes and events where you want to utilize the Bodgery' | ||
==== Is there more than one outside door? ==== | ==== Is there more than one outside door? ==== | ||
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Children are only allowed to be left unattended in the Clean Room, the Library area, and the Clean Classroom area. If adults are in the Clean Classroom trying to work, children may not be left there unless they can demonstrate the ability to not be disruptive to the adult. We politely ask adults wishing to work (non-maker related activities) that require concentration and quiet to move to the Clean Classroom if children are present in the Cleanroom. Children cannot be left unattended in industrial areas of the shop. | Children are only allowed to be left unattended in the Clean Room, the Library area, and the Clean Classroom area. If adults are in the Clean Classroom trying to work, children may not be left there unless they can demonstrate the ability to not be disruptive to the adult. We politely ask adults wishing to work (non-maker related activities) that require concentration and quiet to move to the Clean Classroom if children are present in the Cleanroom. Children cannot be left unattended in industrial areas of the shop. | ||
- | Please note, this policy only addresses leaving children unattended in the shop. This is NOT a policy on allowing children to use tools in the shop. Children | + | Please note, this policy only addresses leaving children unattended in the shop. This is NOT a policy on allowing children to use tools in the shop. Like any guest, children |
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If using tools, both the non-member child and the parent must be checked off on the tool, and use it together. | If using tools, both the non-member child and the parent must be checked off on the tool, and use it together. | ||
+ | ==== Can I use the Bodgery for my business? ==== | ||
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+ | Yes, Bodgery equipment, tools and space may be used for both startup and established business purposes. However, the Bodgery does not have business-specific amenities such as meeting rooms and reliable mail/ | ||
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+ | ==== Can I borrow a this-or-that? | ||
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+ | No, we do not permit tools to leave the property. However, many of your fellow Bodgers have lots of tools and equipment, so you may find someone to borrow from if you post on the Slack # | ||
==== How do I contact you? ==== | ==== How do I contact you? ==== | ||
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For questions for a specific area, see email addresses in [[leadership|Leadership]]. | For questions for a specific area, see email addresses in [[leadership|Leadership]]. | ||
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+ | The best way for members to contact someone is to use an appropriate channel in your Slack account ([[https:// | ||
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