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Please, [[Member Manual|read the member manual]]! '''It's required!''' | Please, [[Member Manual|read the member manual]]! '''It's required!''' | ||
==Communication == | ==Communication== | ||
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===[[Discord]]=== | |||
Fast chats! It's a party! | |||
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===[mailto:info@pumpingstationone.org Email] === | |||
Timely responses | |||
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===[[Dispute Resolution Committee|DRC]]=== | |||
Help with conflicts | |||
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===[[Discourse]]=== | |||
Formal discussions | |||
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*'''Main communication channel - [[Discord]]''': The place for getting questions answered, fun membership announcements, events, time sensitive communications, or connecting with other members in real time. You will get the fastest support here. | *'''Main communication channel - [[Discord]]''': The place for getting questions answered, fun membership announcements, events, time sensitive communications, or connecting with other members in real time. You will get the fastest support here. | ||
*'''Email - [mailto: | *'''Email - [mailto:info@pumpingstationone.org info@pumpingstationone.org]''': Can't get on Discord? This email address goes to PS1 admins, response time may vary. | ||
*'''Membership conflict - [[Dispute Resolution Committee]] (DRC)''': Request mediation with another member or to report a potential violation of the membership agreement | *'''Membership conflict - [[Dispute Resolution Committee]] (DRC)''': Request mediation with another member or to report a potential violation of the membership agreement | ||
*'''Formal | *'''Formal discussion- [[Discourse]]''': [[Tidy Space Policy|Red ticket]] notificati<nowiki/>ons, long format discussions, vote ideas, authorization requests for some (not all) tools | ||
==Username/Login/Computer Access== | ==Username/Login/Computer Access== | ||
*The login you create when you sign up is very important---it is how you control your membership payments, and can alter your contact info and storage status. Also called "member management login" | *The login you create when you sign up is very important---it is how you control your membership payments, and can alter your contact info and storage status. Also called "member management login" | ||
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*If you're not sure if something requires authorization, look for the tool on the wiki, or ASK SOMEONE. | *If you're not sure if something requires authorization, look for the tool on the wiki, or ASK SOMEONE. | ||
==[[Tidy Space Policy]] - Parking Tickets== | ==[[Tidy Space Policy]] - Parking Tickets == | ||
*'''See the [[Tidy Space Policy]].''' | *'''See the [[Tidy Space Policy]].''' | ||
*Don't leave things on work tables or on tools. | *Don't leave things on work tables or on tools. | ||
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==Guests Policy== | ==Guests Policy== | ||
*Members are allowed to host guests, events, and workshops at the space but cannot leave non-members unattended. | *Members are allowed to host guests, events, and workshops at the space but cannot leave non-members unattended. | ||
*ALL guests must fill out the waiver at pumpingstationone.org>Menu>Waiver or https://psone.link/iwillnotdiehere | * ALL guests must fill out the waiver at pumpingstationone.org>Menu>Waiver or https://psone.link/iwillnotdiehere | ||
*At no point can non-members be given a fob or any other means of unsupervised access; ''they are NOT allowed to use any tools that require authorization''. | *At no point can non-members be given a fob or any other means of unsupervised access; ''they are NOT allowed to use any tools that require authorization''. | ||
==Voting== | == Voting== | ||
*Any member can write a vote! You should receive emailed voting polls at the email you signed up with. [[How to write a vote|Learn how to write a vote]]! | *Any member can write a vote! You should receive emailed voting polls at the email you signed up with. [[How to write a vote|Learn how to write a vote]]! | ||
== Deactivate/Reactivate Membership + Change Billing Info == | ==Deactivate/Reactivate Membership + Change Billing Info == | ||
* This can be done through the [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org PS1 membership page]. | *This can be done through the [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org PS1 membership page]. | ||
==Do:== | ==Do: == | ||
*Clean up after yourself (dishes, projects, put tools away). Any member found not cleaning up their mess will be subject to disciplinary action. | *Clean up after yourself (dishes, projects, put tools away). Any member found not cleaning up their mess will be subject to disciplinary action. | ||
*Report broken tools! You won’t be punished for breaking a tool because we need every broken tool to be a learning opportunity for all members. Reporting broken tool also helps keep other members safe and will help the tool get fixed/replaced sooner. Report broken tools on [[Discord]], email the [[Area Hosts|area host]] (you can also ask on Discord), and update the wiki. | *Report broken tools! You won’t be punished for breaking a tool because we need every broken tool to be a learning opportunity for all members. Reporting broken tool also helps keep other members safe and will help the tool get fixed/replaced sooner. Report broken tools on [[Discord]], email the [[Area Hosts|area host]] (you can also ask on Discord), and update the wiki. | ||
*Take out the trash; bags are in the CNC room in the safe and the key to the dumpster is in the dock. If you're using the wood shop, always check to see if the particulate filter bags need emptied - before and after you use the wood shop - and empty them when needed. | * Take out the trash; bags are in the CNC room in the safe and the key to the dumpster is in the dock. If you're using the wood shop, always check to see if the particulate filter bags need emptied - before and after you use the wood shop - and empty them when needed. | ||
*Turn off all the lights if you are the last one in the building. Make sure all the building doors are closed and lock behind you when you leave. | *Turn off all the lights if you are the last one in the building. Make sure all the building doors are closed and lock behind you when you leave. | ||
*Respect your fellow members. High demand tools such as the lasers may require turn-taking. It is first-come, first-served, however you should be considerate. | * Respect your fellow members. High demand tools such as the lasers may require turn-taking. It is first-come, first-served, however you should be considerate. | ||
*Feel free to host an event or workshop! Ask in [https://discord.com/channels/1270929620224704544/1301090456066719755 #public-relations] Discord. | *Feel free to host an event or workshop! Ask in [https://discord.com/channels/1270929620224704544/1301090456066719755 #public-relations] Discord. | ||
*Volunteer!!! We are a member-run organization with NO employees. There are many ways that virtually anyone can contribute. | *Volunteer!!! We are a member-run organization with NO employees. There are many ways that virtually anyone can contribute. | ||
*Label your food with your name and a date, or it will be disposed of. Unmarked food or store-bought beer is free. | *Label your food with your name and a date, or it will be disposed of. Unmarked food or store-bought beer is free. | ||
*If you use a tool, help maintain it. We are all volunteers and are all equally responsible for making Pumping Station a fun and functional place. | *If you use a tool, help maintain it. We are all volunteers and are all equally responsible for making Pumping Station a fun and functional place. | ||
== Do NOT:== | ==Do NOT:== | ||
*Let strangers in without verifying that they are members. They need to show you an email from PS1 to get in. You can also double-check they are an active member by checking the [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org/directory member directory]. | *Let strangers in without verifying that they are members. They need to show you an email from PS1 to get in. You can also double-check they are an active member by checking the [https://membership.pumpingstationone.org/directory member directory]. | ||
* Permit non-members to use tools. | *Permit non-members to use tools. | ||
* Surprise someone using a tool. If you need to talk with someone using a tool, approach slowly from the front, while calling to them, or better yet, wait until they are done. DO NOT startle them. | *Surprise someone using a tool. If you need to talk with someone using a tool, approach slowly from the front, while calling to them, or better yet, wait until they are done. DO NOT startle them. | ||
*Overfill the dumpster. We will get fined. | *Overfill the dumpster. We will get fined. | ||
*Leave doors open after 7PM. Our neighbors are disturbed by the noise and mice come in. | *Leave doors open after 7PM. Our neighbors are disturbed by the noise and mice come in. | ||
