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Illinois, this waiver is ineffective as to minors because they are not
Illinois, this waiver is ineffective as to minors because they are not
able to waive their rights in the same way legal adults can, and their
able to waive their rights in the same way legal adults can, and their
parents/guardians cannot waive those rights for them either. Although
parents/guardians cannot waive those rights for them either. Although
requiring parents and minors to sign a document indicating that they
requiring parents and minors to sign a document indicating that they
are aware of the potential risks at PS:One is useful, along with requiring
are aware of the potential risks at PS:One is useful, along with requiring
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times.
times.


Solution: Adopt the following policy on minors. Due to the recent
Solution: Adopt the following policy on minors. Due to the recent
interest in this topic, rather than have lengthy debate the policy
interest in this topic, rather than have lengthy debate the policy
will be voted on in several sections. Proxy voters: for the sections
will be voted on in several sections. Proxy voters: for the sections
that will only be voted if certain votes don't pass, please provide a
that will only be voted if certain votes don't pass, please provide a
contingent vote that will be counted if a vote is taken for those
contingent vote that will be counted if a vote is taken for those
sections.
sections.


If vote #3 or passes, the Bylaws will be amended to read "In order to
 
be a member of Pumping Station: One, a person must support the purpose
 
and specific goals of the organization _and_ be_ at_least_18_ years_
old_."  (Addition indicated by underscore.)  Vote #3 and Vote #4
aren't part of the policy, even though they are in the middle of the
text below.  They are placed where they are so that the votes are
conducted in a logical order.


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While PS:One maintains a policy of non-discrimination, legal issues
While PS:One maintains a policy of non-discrimination, legal issues
(plus our insurance company) require us to impose age-based
(plus our insurance company) require us to impose age-based
restrictions on those the law considers “minors.” This policy may be
restrictions on those the law considers “minors.” This policy may be
changed by a majority vote of the membership. [This paragraph will be
changed by a majority vote of the membership. [This paragraph will be
considered part of the policy if any of the sections to be voted on
considered part of the policy if any of the sections to be voted on
pass.]
pass.]
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Parents/guardians may be required to sign a waiver/acknowledgement of
Parents/guardians may be required to sign a waiver/acknowledgement of
risk relating to their child in addition to the liability waiver that
risk relating to their child.
they are required to sign for themselves.


Violation of this Policy on Minors is grounds for immediate banning
Violation of this Policy on Minors is grounds for immediate banning
from PS:One, including permanent banning, of both the minor and his or
from PS:One, including permanent banning, of both the minor and his or
her parent or guardian.
her parent or guardian.


----Vote #2----- (To be voted on only if Vote #1 passes)
----Vote #2----- (To be voted on only if Vote #1 passes)
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below a certain age, are not permitted in the workspace at all.
below a certain age, are not permitted in the workspace at all.


The Board may designate minimum age requirements for member access to certain areas of
The Board may designate minimum age requirements for access to certain areas of
the workspace or activities in the workspace. (E.g. No one under 21 in the brewing area.)
the workspace or activities in the workspace. (E.g. No one under 21 in the brewing area.)


----Vote #3----
----Vote #3----
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to read:
to read:
"In order to be a member of Pumping Station: One, a person must
"In order to be a member of Pumping Station: One, a person must
support the purpose and specific goals of the organization _and_ be_
support the purpose and specific goals of the organization <u>and be
at_least_18_ years_ old_." [Addition indicated by underscore.]
at least 18 years old</u>." [Addition indicated by underscore.]


[If #3 does not pass, further discussion will take place and a future vote scheduled as to the specific nature of underage membership.]
[If #3 does not pass, further discussion will take place and a future vote scheduled as to the specific nature of underage membership.]


[****also, we need to create a waiver for minors to use tools like soldering irons. minor must wear protective eyewear, use good ventilation. ]
=== Vote #1 ===
Yea: 30
 
Nay: 2
 
Present: 3
 
=== Vote #2 ===
Yea: 31
 
Nay: 0
 
Present: 4
 
=== Vote #3 ===
Yea: 26
 
Nay: 5
 
Present: 4
 
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[[Category:2013 Votes]]
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