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--- faq [2023/05/26 20:54] – Mostly added several sections - referencing them from new member signup page Mark Pickard
+++ faq [2024/03/05 19:02] (current) – Added no borrowing Mark Pickard
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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#property|Property]] and [[standing_rules#storage|Storage]].
+==== How do I reserve machine time? ====
+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, including links to scheduling calendars, are located in heading/title area of the channel. On phones, tap on the channel heading, then scroll down to the Bookmarks section.
+  * Or in the [[https://mms.thebodgery.org/account/|membership system]], sign-in and then look for "scheduling".
+Even if there's no one else using the machine/space, please take a minute to make an entry in the calendar so area captains know how much the machines/spaces are being used.
 ==== How can I help out? ====
-That's a good question. Sometimes volunteer-run makerspaces are described as a [[https://communitywiki.org/wiki/DoOcracy|do-ocracy]] -- if you see or think of something that would be good to do and it won't bother anyone, just do it. Or ask others what needs doing. Or we have some organized systems for helping: area crews, specific job roles, kanban and shop workdays
+That's a good question. Sometimes volunteer-run makerspaces are described as a [[https://communitywiki.org/wiki/DoOcracy|do-ocracy]] -- if you see or think of something that would be good to do and it won't bother anyone, just do it. Or ask others what needs doing. Or we have some specific systems/positions for helping:
+  * **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 crews** - Shop Areas have not only Area Captains but also Area Crews that help run the areas. If you have a specific area you're interested in and would like to help out or improve it, let the area captain know by Slack DM or by email, or say something in the area's Slack channel.
+  * **Various positions** not associated with a specific area include shop monitors for various general areas, vending machine stocking, treasurer assistant and membership coordinator. If interested in helping out in general or utilizing your specific skills, contact the board.
+  * **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 are announced by email and Slack. No registration is needed, so come on in, get something done, and meet some new people.
+==== Can I host a group, class, meetup, or event? ====
+Yes! For classes and events where you want to utilize the Bodgery's [[https://mms.thebodgery.org/events/|event calendar]], you need to follow the instructions in the Slack #classes channel (also in [[classes|Classes]]). For any event using the Bodgery classrooms or flex space, block off the time in the [[faq#how_do_i_reserve_machine_time|Calendar]]. When using other shop areas, check with the relevant area captains.
 ==== Is there more than one outside door? ====
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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.  Red tools are member-only, and require a more lengthy training. These are the more tricky/dangerous tools, and expensive to fix if used incorrectly.  To use them, the parent would become a member, and both parent and child would go through the training, and use it together.
+==== Can I use the Bodgery for my business? ====
+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/package delivery. Like all members, business users must share the tools and other resources in a cooperative manner.
+==== Can I borrow a this-or-that? ====
+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 #classifieds channel or the appropriate area channel..
 ==== How do I contact you? ====
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 For questions for a specific area, see email addresses in [[leadership|Leadership]].
+The best way for members to contact someone is to use an appropriate channel in your Slack account ([[https://thebodgery.slack.com|TheBodgery.Slack.com]].
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