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	= Welcome to Berea's Community Makerspace! =		== Welcome to Berea's Community Makerspace! ==

			We have been in our current location ([https://g.page/berea-makerspace?share 116 Spring Circle Dr - Unit 3]) since August 2019! The space is growing all the time, with new activity, new equipment, and new capabilities. Come to our Thursday Open House and check us out!

	~~We have been in our current location ([[https://g.page/berea-makerspace?share\|116 Spring Circle Dr - Unit 3]]) since August 2019! The~~ space is ~~growing all the time, with new activity, new equipment, and new capabilities. Come to our [[open_hours\|Thursday Open House]] and check us out!~~		Our space is based on a few founding principles:

	~~Our~~ space is ~~based on a few founding principles:~~		* Member Ownership - our paying members make the decisions that run our space.
			* Inclusivity - all members should feel welcome, regardless of their background.
			* Resiliency - our space is self-supporting for our core operations.
			* Community Centric - our space is part of the larger Berea community.

	*Member Ownership - our paying members make the decisions that run our space.		[https://bereamakerspace.org/about/ Our Board] ensures that we maintain tax-exempt status and that we meet our financial obligations. All other decisions about the operation of the space are made by our members.
	*Inclusivity - all members should feel welcome, regardless of their background.
	*Resiliency - our space is self-supporting for our core operations.
	*Community Centric - our space is part of the larger Berea community.
	[https://bereamakerspace.org/about/ Our Board] ensures that we maintain tax-exempt status and that we meet our financial obligations. All other decisions about the operation of the space are made by our members.

	To become a member, register here: [https://bereamakerspace.org/trial-membership Membership Options] \\		To become a member, register here: [https://bereamakerspace.org/trial-membership Membership Options]
	To donate to the space, visit this page: [https://bereamakerspace.org/donate Donation Options]		To donate to the space, visit this page: [https://bereamakerspace.org/donate Donation Options]

	If you are interested in [[~~membership~~]], partnership, or in some other way would like to help us make this community a success, email info@bereamakerspace.org		If you are interested in [[Membership]], partnership, or in some other way would like to help us make this community a success, email info@bereamakerspace.org

	== Onboarding ==		== Onboarding ==

	An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[~~orientation~~\|orientations]] page.		An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[Orientation\|orientations]] page.

	[[File:Training_trajectory.png\|center\|frameless\|720px\|Onboarding process overview]]		[[File:Training_trajectory.png\|center\|frameless\|720px\|Onboarding process overview]]

			* '''Tour''': You don't have to tour the space before you join, but if you'd like to see what we have or learn more about us, stop by one of our open houses.
			* '''Join Us''': Go to [https://bereamakerspace.org/trial-membership our website] and select the membership that makes sense for you. Once you complete your registration, you'll get a confirmation email that contains an invite link to our Slack, which is our primary method of communication between makers.
			* '''General Orientation''': This is a quick orientation where you will sign some paperwork, go over some of our practices and policies, and get your key. You can go through a [[Orientation\|general orientation]] at any open house after you [https://bereamakerspace.org/trial-membership join online]. The times of these open houses can be found on our [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], but if these times don't work for you, reach out to info@bereamakerspace.org to schedule a different time. Please register online in advance of the orientation to ensure someone is there to take you through it. Once you have completed the general orientation, you will have 24/7 access to the space.

			== Machine Specific Orientations ==

			Most makerspace equipment or areas '''require''' further orientation and training before you can use them.

	*Tour: You don’t have to tour the space before you join, but if you’d like to see what we have or learn more about us, stop by one of our [[:open_hours\|open houses]].		=== "Floating" Orientations ===
	*Join Us: Go to [https://bereamakerspace.org/trial-membership our website] and select the membership that makes sense for you. Once you complete your registration, you’ll get a confirmation email that contains an invite link to our Slack, which is our primary method of communication between makers.
	*General Orientation: This is a quick orientation where you will sign some paperwork, go over some of our practices and policies, and get your key. You can go through a [[orientation\|general orientation]] at any [[open_hours\|open house]] after you [https://bereamakerspace.org/trial-membership join online]. The times of these open houses can be found on our [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], but if these times don’t work for you, reach out to info@bereamakerspace.org to schedule a different time. Please register online in advance of the orientation to ensure someone is there to take you through it. Once you have completed the general orientation, you will have 24/7 access to the space.

	~~== Machine Specific Orientations: ==~~
	~~Most makerspace equipment or areas <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''require'''</span> further orientation and training before you can use them.~~
	~~=== "Floating" orientations: ===~~
	Some trainings are listed as "floating" on the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation.		Some trainings are listed as "floating" on the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation.

	<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" >''As of 12-20-2024, we do not currently have floating orientations - these will eventually be replaced by an on-demand option for those who can't make our regularly scheduled orientations work.''</span~~><br~~>		<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">''As of 12-20-2024, we do not currently have floating orientations - these will eventually be replaced by an on-demand option for those who can't make our regularly scheduled orientations work.''</span>

	=== "Scheduled / ~~fixed~~" ~~orientations~~ ===		=== "Scheduled / Fixed" Orientations ===
	The rest of our orientations are held at specific times, on a monthly or bimonthly basis. We have a copy of the orientation notes available on our wiki as well, under [[~~Areas\|~~Areas]], if you need a refresher. You are free to attend the orientations as many times as you'd like - some are free, some require a small consumable fee. If you don't see an orientation coming up, you can ask on Slack! Our space is shaped by our members, and communication is essential to meet the needs of our members.
			The rest of our orientations are held at specific times, on a monthly or bimonthly basis. We have a copy of the orientation notes available on our wiki as well, under [[Areas]], if you need a refresher. You are free to attend the orientations as many times as you'd like - some are free, some require a small consumable fee. If you don't see an orientation coming up, you can ask on Slack! Our space is shaped by our members, and communication is essential to meet the needs of our members.

	=== Areas of the Makerspace ===		=== Areas of the Makerspace ===
	~~[[Clean Room\|Clean Room]]~~

	~~[[Metal Shop\|Metal Shop]]~~

	[[~~Wood~~ Shop\|Wood Shop]]		* [[Clean Room]]
			* [[Metal Shop]]
			* [[Wood Shop]]

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	An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[orientation\|orientations]] page.		An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[orientation\|orientations]] page.

	[[File:Training_trajectory.png\|center\|frameless\|~~900px~~\|Onboarding process overview]]		[[File:Training_trajectory.png\|center\|frameless\|720px\|Onboarding process overview]]

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	An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[orientation\|orientations]] page.		An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[orientation\|orientations]] page.

	[[File:Training_trajectory.png]]		[[File:Training_trajectory.png\|center\|frameless\|900px\|Onboarding process overview]]

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	<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" >''As of 12-20-2024, we do not currently have floating orientations - these will eventually be replaced by an on-demand option for those who can't make our regularly scheduled orientations work.''</span><br>		<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" >''As of 12-20-2024, we do not currently have floating orientations - these will eventually be replaced by an on-demand option for those who can't make our regularly scheduled orientations work.''</span><br>

	=== "Scheduled / fixed orientations" ===		=== "Scheduled / fixed" orientations ===
	The rest of our orientations are held at specific times, on a monthly or bimonthly basis. We have a copy of the orientation notes available on our wiki as well, under [[Areas\|Areas]], if you need a refresher. You are free to attend the orientations as many times as you'd like - some are free, some require a small consumable fee. If you don't see an orientation coming up, you can ask on Slack! Our space is shaped by our members, and communication is essential to meet the needs of our members.		The rest of our orientations are held at specific times, on a monthly or bimonthly basis. We have a copy of the orientation notes available on our wiki as well, under [[Areas\|Areas]], if you need a refresher. You are free to attend the orientations as many times as you'd like - some are free, some require a small consumable fee. If you don't see an orientation coming up, you can ask on Slack! Our space is shaped by our members, and communication is essential to meet the needs of our members.

	=== Areas of the Makerspace ===		=== Areas of the Makerspace ===
	[[Clean Room\|Clean Room]]		[[Clean Room\|Clean Room]]

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	=== "Scheduled / fixed orientations" ===		=== "Scheduled / fixed orientations" ===
	The rest of our orientations are held at specific times, on a monthly or bimonthly basis. We have a copy of the orientation notes available on our wiki as well, under [[Areas\|Areas]], if you need a refresher. You are free to attend the orientations as many times as you'd like - some are free, some require a small consumable fee. If you don't see an orientation coming up, you can ask on Slack! Our space is shaped by our members, and communication is essential to meet the needs of our members.		The rest of our orientations are held at specific times, on a monthly or bimonthly basis. We have a copy of the orientation notes available on our wiki as well, under [[Areas\|Areas]], if you need a refresher. You are free to attend the orientations as many times as you'd like - some are free, some require a small consumable fee. If you don't see an orientation coming up, you can ask on Slack! Our space is shaped by our members, and communication is essential to meet the needs of our members.
	=== Areas of the Makerspace: ===		=== Areas of the Makerspace ===
	[[Clean Room\|Clean Room]]		[[Clean Room\|Clean Room]]

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	Most makerspace equipment or areas <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''require'''</span> further orientation and training before you can use them.		Most makerspace equipment or areas <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''require'''</span> further orientation and training before you can use them.
	=== "Floating" orientations: ===		=== "Floating" orientations: ===
	Some trainings are listed as "floating" on the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation. ''As of 12-20-2024, we do not currently have floating orientations - these will eventually be replaced by an on-demand option for those who can't make our regularly scheduled orientations work.''<br>		Some trainings are listed as "floating" on the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation.

			<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);" >''As of 12-20-2024, we do not currently have floating orientations - these will eventually be replaced by an on-demand option for those who can't make our regularly scheduled orientations work.''</span><br>

	=== "Scheduled / fixed orientations" ===		=== "Scheduled / fixed orientations" ===

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	Most makerspace equipment or areas <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''require'''</span> further orientation and training before you can use them.		Most makerspace equipment or areas <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''require'''</span> further orientation and training before you can use them.
	=== "Floating" orientations: ===		=== "Floating" orientations: ===
	Some trainings are listed as "floating" on the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation.		Some trainings are listed as "floating" on the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation. ''As of 12-20-2024, we do not currently have floating orientations - these will eventually be replaced by an on-demand option for those who can't make our regularly scheduled orientations work.''<br>

	=== "Scheduled / fixed orientations" ===		=== "Scheduled / fixed orientations" ===
	The rest of our orientations are held at specific times, on a monthly or bimonthly basis. We have a copy of the orientation notes available on our wiki as well, under [[Areas\|Areas]], if you need a refresher. You are free to attend the orientations as many times as you'd like - some are free, some require a small consumable fee. If you don't see an orientation coming up, you can ask on Slack! Our space is shaped by our members, and communication is essential to meet the needs of our members.		The rest of our orientations are held at specific times, on a monthly or bimonthly basis. We have a copy of the orientation notes available on our wiki as well, under [[Areas\|Areas]], if you need a refresher. You are free to attend the orientations as many times as you'd like - some are free, some require a small consumable fee. If you don't see an orientation coming up, you can ask on Slack! Our space is shaped by our members, and communication is essential to meet the needs of our members.

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	== Machine Specific Orientations: ==		== Machine Specific Orientations: ==
	Most makerspace equipment or areas <span style="text-decoration: underline;" >'''require'''</span> further orientation and training before you can use them.		Most makerspace equipment or areas <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'''require'''</span> further orientation and training before you can use them.
	=== "Floating" orientations: ===		=== "Floating" orientations: ===
	Some trainings are listed as "floating" on the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation.		Some trainings are listed as "floating" on the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation.

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	~~====~~= Welcome to Berea's Community Makerspace! ~~====~~=		= Welcome to Berea's Community Makerspace! =


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	*Member Ownership - our paying members make the decisions that run our space.		*Member Ownership - our paying members make the decisions that run our space.
	*Inclusivity - all members should feel welcome, regardless of their background.		*Inclusivity - all members should feel welcome, regardless of their background.
	*Resiliency - our space is self-supporting for our core operations.		*Resiliency - our space is self-supporting for our core operations.
	*Community Centric - our space is part of the larger Berea community.		*Community Centric - our space is part of the larger Berea community.

	[https://bereamakerspace.org/about/ Our Board] ensures that we maintain tax-exempt status and that we meet our financial obligations. All other decisions about the operation of the space are made by our members.		[https://bereamakerspace.org/about/ Our Board] ensures that we maintain tax-exempt status and that we meet our financial obligations. All other decisions about the operation of the space are made by our members.

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	If you are interested in [[membership]], partnership, or in some other way would like to help us make this community a success, email info@bereamakerspace.org		If you are interested in [[membership]], partnership, or in some other way would like to help us make this community a success, email info@bereamakerspace.org

	==== Onboarding ====		== Onboarding ==

	An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[orientation\|orientations]] page.		An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[orientation\|orientations]] page.

	[[File:Training_trajectory.png]]		[[File:Training_trajectory.png]]


	*Tour: You don’t have to tour the space before you join, but if you’d like to see what we have or learn more about us, stop by one of our [[:open_hours\|open houses]].		*Tour: You don’t have to tour the space before you join, but if you’d like to see what we have or learn more about us, stop by one of our [[:open_hours\|open houses]].
			*Join Us: Go to [https://bereamakerspace.org/trial-membership our website] and select the membership that makes sense for you. Once you complete your registration, you’ll get a confirmation email that contains an invite link to our Slack, which is our primary method of communication between makers.
			*General Orientation: This is a quick orientation where you will sign some paperwork, go over some of our practices and policies, and get your key. You can go through a [[orientation\|general orientation]] at any [[open_hours\|open house]] after you [https://bereamakerspace.org/trial-membership join online]. The times of these open houses can be found on our [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], but if these times don’t work for you, reach out to info@bereamakerspace.org to schedule a different time. Please register online in advance of the orientation to ensure someone is there to take you through it. Once you have completed the general orientation, you will have 24/7 access to the space.

	*Join Us: ~~Go to~~ [https://bereamakerspace.org/~~trial-membership~~ our ~~website~~] ~~and select the membership that makes sense for~~ you. ~~Once~~ you ~~complete your registration~~, ~~you’ll get~~ a ~~confirmation email that contains~~ an ~~invite link to~~ our ~~Slack~~, ~~which~~ is our ~~primary method~~ of ~~communication between makers.~~		== Machine Specific Orientations: ==
			Most makerspace equipment or areas <span style="text-decoration: underline;" >'''require'''</span> further orientation and training before you can use them.
			=== "Floating" orientations: ===
			Some trainings are listed as "floating" on the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation.
			=== "Scheduled / fixed orientations" ===
			The rest of our orientations are held at specific times, on a monthly or bimonthly basis. We have a copy of the orientation notes available on our wiki as well, under [[Areas\|Areas]], if you need a refresher. You are free to attend the orientations as many times as you'd like - some are free, some require a small consumable fee. If you don't see an orientation coming up, you can ask on Slack! Our space is shaped by our members, and communication is essential to meet the needs of our members.
			=== Areas of the Makerspace: ===
			[[Clean Room\|Clean Room]]

	*General Orientation: This is a quick orientation where you will sign some paperwork, go over some of our practices and policies, and get your key. You can go through a [[~~orientation~~\|~~general orientation~~]] at any [[open_hours\|open house]] after you [https://bereamakerspace.org/trial-membership join online]. The times of these open houses can be found on our [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar], but if these times don’t work for you, reach out to info@bereamakerspace.org to schedule a different time. Please register online in advance of the orientation to ensure someone is there to take you through it. Once you have completed the general orientation, you will have 24/7 access to the space.		[[Metal Shop\|Metal Shop]]

	*Machine Specific Orientation: Some machines or areas require further orientation and training before you can use them. These trainings are listed as "floating" on our [~~https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar calendar~~]~~, so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation.~~		[[Wood Shop\|Wood Shop]]

Bereamakers at 18:59, 25 February 2024

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	An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[orientation\|orientations]] page.		An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[orientation\|orientations]] page.
	{Training_trajectory.png}
			[[File:Training_trajectory.png]]


	*Tour: You don’t have to tour the space before you join, but if you’d like to see what we have or learn more about us, stop by one of our [[:open_hours\|open houses]].		*Tour: You don’t have to tour the space before you join, but if you’d like to see what we have or learn more about us, stop by one of our [[:open_hours\|open houses]].