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-====== New Member Handout ======+====== New Member Guide ======
  
-//needs to be fleshed out more! suggest edits/additions welcome!//+This set of pages is designed to answer your questions about being a good Quelab member!
  
-This page will be undergoing many edits while we settle into the new location. Thank you for your patience!+Sections to add: 
 + 
 +  * Orientations 
 +  * Web Site Structure 
 +  * Contact 'etiquette' - who to ask when for what 
 +  * Contacting the Management 
 +  * Be a part of how Quelab runs 
 +  * Be a good Quelab citizen 
 +  * membership responsibilities 
 +  * Safety
  
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-New members need to come down to the lab and fill out some paperwork to gain 24/7 access to the lab. If you cannot make a hacknight or event, call the lab phone, 505 750-4522 (leave a message, it goes to all 7 boardmembers), or e-mail to board (at) quelab _dot_ net to arrange a time to get initiated.+New members must attend an orientation session to gain 24/7 access to the lab. Please see [[https://quelab.wildapricot.org/classes?EventViewMode=1&EventListViewMode=1|the class list ]] to find the time & date of the next orientation session.
  
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-    * Please follow the [[:opening and closing procedures?Closing Procedures|Opening and Closing Procedures]] to keep the space safe & secure. +  * Questions not covered here? Check out the [[:faq|FAQ]]! 
-    * Respect others, and their projects! Even if you think you know a better way, offer advice not disparaging comments. +  * Please follow the [[:opening_and_closing_procedures|Opening and Closing Procedures]] to keep the space safe & secure. 
-    * Safety +  * Any questions? [[:officers|Ask the Officers]] 
-      * Sign a Liability Waiver before using equipment+  * Respect others, and their projects! Even if you think you know a better way, offer advice not disparaging comments. 
 +  * Safety 
 +      * Sign a {{:releaseandwaiveroflegalliabilityfinal5-15.pdf|Liability Waiver}}  before using equipment
       * Use common sense.       * Use common sense.
       * Ask for help if you need it!       * Ask for help if you need it!
       * Wear the proper safety gear       * Wear the proper safety gear
  
-    * Key policy +  * Key policy 
-      * We are asking ALL members to use the keybox until we get an RFID access system into place.  The box code is changed monthly & announced at the Monthly General Meeting (usually the first Sunday of every month), as well as e-mailed out to all active members. +      * Unless you know for sure that someone is a member in good standing, DO NOT give out the door code to anyone! check via logging in and verifying they are a member in [[http://members.quelab.net|http://members.quelab.net]] 
-      * Currently entry is the metal door on the left; put the key back into the keybox & set the combo to "0000" when you are in the lab. +      * We are asking all members to use the door keycode until we get an [[:rfid_door_system|RFID door system]] into place. The door keycode is changed monthly & emailed to all active members after the Monthly General Meeting (usually the first Sunday of every month). **February 28, 2016 Update**: An RFID system has been implemented, thanks to Drew Bernard. However, the current keycode system will be left in place until everyone has RFID entry tags (and may stay on after that as a backup & for use by repair persons). 
-      * If you are the last person out make sure all the doors are locked and the key is placed back in the keybox (see the Opening & Closing Procedures for full details on closing the space).+      * Currently entry is the metal door on the left, not the glass door on the right 
 +      * If you are the last person out make sure all the doors are locked (see the Opening & Closing Procedures for full details on closing the space).
  
-    * Respect/People/Projects+  * Bench Rental 
 +    * There are some benches for rent within the Annex.  See [[bench_rental|Bench Rental]] for more information. 
 + 
 +  * Respect/People/Projects
       * If you are a member and are going to have ongoing projects look into a 25 gallon plastic tub to put in the storage room to store your important parts/project. All member marked tubs and what is in them is off limits for taking apart/using without permission.       * If you are a member and are going to have ongoing projects look into a 25 gallon plastic tub to put in the storage room to store your important parts/project. All member marked tubs and what is in them is off limits for taking apart/using without permission.
       * Lockers are also available for rental, if you have things of value you worry about.       * Lockers are also available for rental, if you have things of value you worry about.
       * As a policy we expect everyone to be on good behavior, theft will not be tolerated!       * As a policy we expect everyone to be on good behavior, theft will not be tolerated!
  
-    * Help+  * Help
       * Offer help where you can       * Offer help where you can
       * Volunteer for the good of the space often!       * Volunteer for the good of the space often!
       * Take Initiative! If you see something that needs doing, or something that can help the space, do it!       * Take Initiative! If you see something that needs doing, or something that can help the space, do it!
  
-    * If you use something up, look into replacing it, (glue/tape/solder…..) +  * If you use something up, look into replacing it, (glue/tape/solder…..) 
-    * If you can't replace it at least announce it was used up in the forums or on a whiteboard+  * If you can't replace let the Room Foreman or Facilities Manager know
  
-    * Room Status Whiteboards: These small whiteboards with attached marker/eraser are in most of the major rooms, use them to Comment on/Request/Reserve the room, they are there also so if you have to leave a project or mess, you can say when you will be back to deal with it! +  * You make a mess, clean it up
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-    * clean (you are the maid!) +
-      * You make a mess, clean it up+
       * Put tools and equipment away when you are done.       * Put tools and equipment away when you are done.
       * Leave workbenches usable for the next person.       * Leave workbenches usable for the next person.
  
-    * Shared computer/Network/Printer…+  * Shared computer/Network/Printer…
       * Respect the equipment       * Respect the equipment
       * The DSL modem, mac mini IDS box & file share box are in the mezzanine over the main set of offices       * The DSL modem, mac mini IDS box & file share box are in the mezzanine over the main set of offices
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       * Emailing out via SMTP requires Authentication, setting your email program for SSL or TLS should work. (port 587 or 465)       * Emailing out via SMTP requires Authentication, setting your email program for SSL or TLS should work. (port 587 or 465)
  
-    * hack stuff+  * hack stuff
       * This goes without saying.       * This goes without saying.
       * In the old space, there was a tote marked as "HackMe"; in the new space the back wall of the Hyperspace room is considered "Hackme" materials.       * In the old space, there was a tote marked as "HackMe"; in the new space the back wall of the Hyperspace room is considered "Hackme" materials.
  
-    * Heaters/Coolers Lights, Misc.+  * Heaters/Coolers Lights, Misc.
       * make sure heaters& soldering irons and lights are off when locking up.       * make sure heaters& soldering irons and lights are off when locking up.
       * Portable Electric heaters all have their own controls, make sure they are off and unplugged when not in use.       * Portable Electric heaters all have their own controls, make sure they are off and unplugged when not in use.
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       * Information on the building's cooling systems will be compiled & added to this document when we convert from winter heating to summer cooling later this year.       * Information on the building's cooling systems will be compiled & added to this document when we convert from winter heating to summer cooling later this year.
  
-    * Don't make us make rules about stuff!+  * Don't make us make rules about stuff! 
 + 
 +  * Quelab emergency contact info: 
 +      * Facilities manager: John Murray, email facilities@quelab.net or call the regular number listed above
  
-    * Quelab emergency contact info: 
-      * Facilities manager: J.T. Benedetto - five-oh-five too-three-ate five-three-too-to