Membership Rules - Revision history

Tracy at 21:05, 27 October 2024

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 ===Animals ===
 # Animals are not allowed in the space, except for legally recognized service animals.
 ==Tools & Equipment ==
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 #Members may not store anything on top of the member storage shelving.
 #Items on the member storage shelves in unmarked locations are at risk of being thrown away.

Billy: /* Material Storage */

2022-03-20T19:03:20Z

Material Storage

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	#The material storage spaces are roughly 5 feet by 1 foot in size, extending full height to the ceiling.		#The material storage spaces are roughly 5 feet by 1 foot in size, extending full height to the ceiling.
	#The rental period for a material storage space is one week, and no pro-rated time will be allowed. For administrative ease, rental periods will begin at midnight on Tuesday. Anyone not out of their space by 12:01 AM Tuesday will owe an additional week of rent.		#The rental period for a material storage space is one week, and no pro-rated time will be allowed. For administrative ease, rental periods will begin at midnight on Tuesday. Anyone not out of their space by 12:01 AM Tuesday will owe an additional week of rent.
	#The base rental cost of the material storage space will be $2 per ~~week~~.		#The base rental cost of the material storage space will be $10 per month for small (1ft) and $20 per month for large (2ft).
	#If there is a waiting list for material storage space, the rental cost for all current tenants will increase by $1 every week. There is no upper limit to the weekly rental costs.		#If there is a waiting list for material storage space, the rental cost for all current tenants will increase by $1 every week. There is no upper limit to the weekly rental costs.
	#If there is no waiting list at the beginning of a rental cycle, all rents will reset to the base rate for all tenants.		#If there is no waiting list at the beginning of a rental cycle, all rents will reset to the base rate for all tenants.

Tracy: /* Responsibility of Members */

2021-05-16T19:30:51Z

Responsibility of Members

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	# Minors may be permitted in the space in the presence of their parent or guardian, or with a signed parental permission slip and waiver of liability.		# Minors may be permitted in the space in the presence of their parent or guardian, or with a signed parental permission slip and waiver of liability.
	# Members must remember that education is the primary purpose of Knox Makers. As such, regularly scheduled classes must take precedence over private and/or group projects. That does not mean that members are prohibited from working on projects during regularly scheduled classes. It does mean that members should avoid activities disruptive to the class during the scheduled time frame.		# Members must remember that education is the primary purpose of Knox Makers. As such, regularly scheduled classes must take precedence over private and/or group projects. That does not mean that members are prohibited from working on projects during regularly scheduled classes. It does mean that members should avoid activities disruptive to the class during the scheduled time frame.
	# When leaving, ensure that at least one other person in the space is a keyholding member. If this is not the case, any probationary members or guests must leave with or before the keyholding member. The last person to leave must confirm that all lights are turned off, all exterior doors are locked, and the main gate is locked.		# When leaving, ensure that at least one other person in the space is a keyholding member. If this is not the case, any probationary members or guests must leave with or before the keyholding member. The last person to leave must confirm that all lights are turned off, all exterior doors are locked, and the main gate is locked.
			# If you break a tool, or come across a broken tool that's not been tagged out, it's mandatory that you notify the board and czar/czarina of the zone via the /oops Matter Most command or the https://knoxmakers.org/oops/ URL, and tagging the equipment that it's broken (and the date).

	== Suspending and Terminating Membership ==		== Suspending and Terminating Membership ==

Tracy: /* Accepting New Members */

2020-10-25T18:45:03Z

Accepting New Members

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	===Accepting New Members===		===Accepting New Members===
	#Probationary members having completed 1 calendar month of participation in the group will be eligible for keyholder status.		#Probationary members having completed 1 calendar month of participation in the group will be eligible for keyholder status.
	~~#The membership will be notified via email at least 5 days in advance of all probationary member's impending upgrade to keyholder status.~~
	#Any issues with probationary members should be communicated to the board directly.		#Any issues with probationary members should be communicated to the board directly.
	#Issues raised will be discussed by the board prior to deciding upon promotion of the probationary member.		#Issues raised will be discussed by the board prior to deciding upon promotion of the probationary member.

Tracy at 16:29, 5 July 2020

2020-07-05T16:29:42Z

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	# Minors may be permitted in the space in the presence of their parent or guardian, or with a signed parental permission slip and waiver of liability.		# Minors may be permitted in the space in the presence of their parent or guardian, or with a signed parental permission slip and waiver of liability.
	# Members must remember that education is the primary purpose of Knox Makers. As such, regularly scheduled classes must take precedence over private and/or group projects. That does not mean that members are prohibited from working on projects during regularly scheduled classes. It does mean that members should avoid activities disruptive to the class during the scheduled time frame.		# Members must remember that education is the primary purpose of Knox Makers. As such, regularly scheduled classes must take precedence over private and/or group projects. That does not mean that members are prohibited from working on projects during regularly scheduled classes. It does mean that members should avoid activities disruptive to the class during the scheduled time frame.
			# When leaving, ensure that at least one other person in the space is a keyholding member. If this is not the case, any probationary members or guests must leave with or before the keyholding member. The last person to leave must confirm that all lights are turned off, all exterior doors are locked, and the main gate is locked.

	== Suspending and Terminating Membership ==		== Suspending and Terminating Membership ==
	~~Membership~~ may be suspended or terminated from the organization for any of the following reasons:		If members do not abide by the responsibilities required of them, the board may vote to take disciplinary action in the form of verbal warning or returning a member to probationary status for a minimum of a month.
			Additionally, membership may be suspended or terminated from the organization for any of the following reasons:
	# Any reason specified in the [[Bylaws]] Article IV, Sections 6 and 7.		# Any reason specified in the [[Bylaws]] Article IV, Sections 6 and 7.
	# Any egregious activity which results in the endangerment of the safety of members, the status of the organization, or the welfare of its property, as determined by the board.		# Any egregious activity which results in the endangerment of the safety of members, the status of the organization, or the welfare of its property, as determined by the board.

Tracy at 01:08, 27 June 2020

2020-06-27T01:08:54Z

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	Membership may be suspended or terminated from the organization for any of the following reasons:		Membership may be suspended or terminated from the organization for any of the following reasons:
	# Any reason specified in the [[Bylaws]] Article IV, Sections 6 and 7.		# Any reason specified in the [[Bylaws]] Article IV, Sections 6 and 7.
	# Any egregious activity which results in the endangerment of the safety of members, the status of the organization, or the welfare its property, as determined by the board.		# Any egregious activity which results in the endangerment of the safety of members, the status of the organization, or the welfare of its property, as determined by the board.
	# Using resources of Knox Makers to knowingly violate the law, or knowing violating the law while at the space or any event hosted by Knox Makers.		# Using resources of Knox Makers to knowingly violate the law, or knowing violating the law while at the space or any event hosted by Knox Makers.
	# Any activity judged by the board to be outside of the realm of acceptable behavior.		# Any activity judged by the board to be outside of the realm of acceptable behavior.

Tracy: /* Eligibility */

2020-02-16T19:33:43Z

Eligibility

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	=== Eligibility ===		=== Eligibility ===
	# Members must comply with the eligibility requirements specified in the [[Bylaws]].		# Members must comply with the eligibility requirements specified in the [[Bylaws]].
	# Current members should be paired with new/interested party so they have a kind of mentor/sponsor. If no member steps up, the President should attempt to take the responsibility but may pass the responsibility on to another officer.

	=== Dues ===		=== Dues ===

Tracy: /* Dues */

2020-02-16T19:33:32Z

Dues

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	# Any special arrangements are made / held in confidence.		# Any special arrangements are made / held in confidence.
	# Failure to pay dues in the specified month will result in suspension of membership privileges, as specified in the [[Bylaws]].		# Failure to pay dues in the specified month will result in suspension of membership privileges, as specified in the [[Bylaws]].
			# Any dues that are paid ahead are non-refundable for any reason.

	==Safety ==		==Safety ==

Issac: /* Conflict Resolution */

2019-01-16T02:43:53Z

Conflict Resolution

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 # Any activity judged by the board to be outside of the realm of acceptable behavior.
-== Issues & Accusations ==
+== Conflict Resolution ==
-# If an issue or matter between members cannot be resolved, those members can bring the matter to the board. It is then at the board's discretion to enact appropriate action for resolution of the issue.
+=== Purpose ===
 == Visitors ==

Tracy at 22:21, 7 September 2018

2018-09-07T22:21:26Z

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	# Any activity judged by the board to be outside of the realm of acceptable behavior.		# Any activity judged by the board to be outside of the realm of acceptable behavior.

	==Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco Policies ==		== Issues & Accusations ==
			# If an issue or matter between members cannot be resolved, those members can bring the matter to the board. It is then at the board's discretion to enact appropriate action for resolution of the issue.

			== Visitors ==
			# Non-Members are welcome to the space during regularly scheduled open house meetings or other open house events.
			# Any member providing their means of access to a guest without being present is subject to having their means of access removed for a period of two weeks.

			==Solicitations ==
			# Any outside solicitations to group members must be board approved.

			==Workshop Rules==
			=== Use of Chemicals ===
			# Members may bring paints, resins, or other chemicals with them in order to use in the scope of their projects.
			# These chemicals may be stored on a short term basis at our space. All flammable chemicals, such as spray paints or solvents, must be kept in the flammable storage cabinet when not in use.
			# These chemicals should be removed promptly when they are no longer needed. Knox Makers cannot be responsible for disposing of your unused chemicals.
			# Always remove chemicals from Knox Makers when no longer needed. Never, under any circumstances, improperly dispose of chemicals by pouring them in the trash or down a drain.
			# When using any chemical such as spray paint, solvents, resins, or other chemicals that may be offensive to other members, please use those chemicals outside, so as not to create a situation where others may be exposed to fumes or vapors unnecessarily.


			===Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco Policies ===
	#No illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia under any condition are to be present or used in the space, or at any function sponsored by the group.		#No illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia under any condition are to be present or used in the space, or at any function sponsored by the group.
	#Anyone obviously under the effects of drugs may be asked to leave the space, or any function sponsored by the group.		#Anyone obviously under the effects of drugs may be asked to leave the space, or any function sponsored by the group.
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	#At sponsored functions, members will be required to comply with all prohibitions of alcohol or tobacco set by our host.		#At sponsored functions, members will be required to comply with all prohibitions of alcohol or tobacco set by our host.

	===Alcohol Probation ===		====Alcohol Probation ====
	#In the event that a member is observed violating the 12 hour prohibition on power tools after consuming alcohol, the following penalties will be applied:		#In the event that a member is observed violating the 12 hour prohibition on power tools after consuming alcohol, the following penalties will be applied:
	====Three strikes ====		====Three strikes ====
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	#The board reserves the right for all decisions and actions taken pertaining to alcohol consumption or drunken conduct on site and surrounding area, as well as any event sponsored by the group.		#The board reserves the right for all decisions and actions taken pertaining to alcohol consumption or drunken conduct on site and surrounding area, as well as any event sponsored by the group.

	== ~~Issues & Accusations~~ ==		==General Prohibitions==
	# If an issue or matter between members cannot be resolved, those members can bring the matter to the board. It is then at the board's discretion to enact appropriate action for resolution of the issue.		===Animals ===
			# Animals are not allowed in the space, except for legally recognized service animals.
	== ~~Visitors~~ ==
	# ~~Non-Members~~ are ~~welcome to~~ the space ~~during regularly scheduled open house meetings or other open house events.~~
	~~# Any member providing their means of access to a guest without being present is subject to having their means of access removed~~ for ~~a period of two weeks.~~

	~~==Solicitations ==~~
	~~# Any outside solicitations to group members must be board approved~~.

	==Tools & Equipment ==		==Tools & Equipment ==