Zapf: Update member information, safety, governance, resources, and wishlist; clean up formatting

2026-09-16T13:52:54Z

Update member information, safety, governance, resources, and wishlist; clean up formatting

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-====== New Member Orientation ======
+== General Information ==
-[ ] //Sign [[policies|waivers and rights and responsibilities]]// \\
+Tool safety training is provided through separate tool orientations. Complete the required training before using equipment. Upcoming tool orientations appear on the [https://bereamakerspace.org/calendar event calendar].
-==== Community ====
+== Paperwork ==
-==== Membership ====
+== Community ==
-==== Space ====
+* Berea Makerspace is a member-run community workshop.
-  * Safety
+* The board oversees the organization. Members help shape its rules and day-to-day operation.
-    * Board member phone numbers are on the blackboard; do text if there is a problem/concern
+* Be excellent to each other.
-    * Explain tool safety training and scheduling: scheduled trainings appear on our calendar
+* Take initiative to help care for the space and support other members.
-  * Book Library (please use, but don't take things home)
+== Membership and Guests ==
-[ ] //Show toilet paper / paper towels / trash bag location
+* You must be 18 or older and current on your dues to be a member. See [[Membership]] for membership details.
-[ ] //Demonstrate [[Slack]], and encourage its use.// \\
+* Membership provides 24/7 access to the space and a voice in decisions about its direction.
-[ ] //Remind members that the orientation documents are on the wiki// \\
+* Complete tool training before using equipment. General membership access does not replace tool orientation.
-[ ] //Set up RFID tag//
+* Follow the [[General-policies#Guests and Children|rules for guests and children]], including waivers, supervision, and restrictions on equipment use.

Bereamakers: Created page with "====== New Member Orientation ====== [ ] //Sign waivers and rights and responsibilities// \\ [ ] //Provide copies of policy docs// \\ [ ] //Provide copies of anti-harassment policy// \\ ==== Community ==== * What is this place: A member-run community workshop. * The board makes sure we can be in business. The rules and operational details come from members. * Be excellent to each other * Be proactive (just do it) ==== Membership ==== * A membe..."

2024-02-25T14:51:15Z

Created page with "====== New Member Orientation ====== [ ] //Sign waivers and rights and responsibilities// \\ [ ] //Provide copies of policy docs// \\ [ ] //Provide copies of anti-harassment policy// \\ ==== Community ==== * What is this place: A member-run community workshop. * The board makes sure we can be in business. The rules and operational details come from members. * Be excellent to each other * Be proactive (just do it) ==== Membership ==== * A membe..."

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====== New Member Orientation ======

[ ] //Sign [[policies|waivers and rights and responsibilities]]// \\
[ ] //Provide copies of policy docs// \\
[ ] //Provide copies of anti-harassment policy// \\

==== Community ====
* What is this place: A member-run community workshop.
* The board makes sure we can be in business. The rules and operational details come from members.
* Be excellent to each other
* Be proactive (just do it)

==== Membership ====
* A member must be 18 or older, with dues paid
* Membership gives you 24-7 access to the space
* Membership lets you vote in important matters, such as our branding color scheme
* You must be trained before using any equipment: training schedules are on the calendar
* Members may have guests in the space: guests must sign waivers and cannot use equipment
* Members may host events in the space, but are responsible for all guests and must remain in the space for the duration of the event and clean up/lock up

==== Space ====
* Safety
* Board member phone numbers are on the blackboard; do text if there is a problem/concern
* Explain tool safety training and scheduling: scheduled trainings appear on our calendar
* Don't loan out your key fob
* Don't be by yourself when using [[restricted list]]
* Location of fire extinguishers, exits, eye wash, first aid kit etc
* You are not obligated to let people in without access cards or give unscheduled tours.

* Book Library (please use, but don't take things home)
* Consumables are your responsibility
* Clean up after yourself
* Leave things so that others can use them without having to reset first
* Lockers are available at no charge if you need them
* In-progress projects can be left out as long as they are not a safety hazard or preventing the use of equipment. Label them with your name and the date.
* Trash should be emptied when full
* Lock-up procedures
* Visually check that you are alone in the space.
* Ensure back door is locked. It locks automatically, check that it is shut.
* Turn thermostat off.
* Turn lights off.

[ ] //Show toilet paper / paper towels / trash bag location
[ ] //Demonstrate [[Slack]], and encourage its use.// \\
[ ] //Remind members that the orientation documents are on the wiki// \\
[ ] //Set up RFID tag//

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Zapf: Update member information, safety, governance, resources, and wishlist; clean up formatting