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 This set of pages is designed to answer your questions about being a good Quelab member! This set of pages is designed to answer your questions about being a good Quelab member!
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 +Sections to add:
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 +  * 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 attend an orientation session to gain 24/7 access to the lab. Email registrar@quelab.net to find the time & date of the next orientation session.+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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 +  * Questions not covered here? Check out the [[:faq|FAQ]]!
   * Please follow the [[:opening_and_closing_procedures|Opening and Closing Procedures]] to keep the space safe & secure.   * Please follow the [[:opening_and_closing_procedures|Opening and Closing Procedures]] to keep the space safe & secure.
-  * Any questions? [[:officers|Ask the Officers]]+  * Any questions? [[directors_officers_stewards|Ask the Officers]]
   * Respect others, and their projects! Even if you think you know a better way, offer advice not disparaging comments.   * Respect others, and their projects! Even if you think you know a better way, offer advice not disparaging comments.
   * Safety   * Safety
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   * Key policy   * Key policy
 +      * 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]]
       * 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).       * 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).
       * Currently entry is the metal door on the left, not the glass door on the right       * 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).       * 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).
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 +  * Bench Rental
 +    * There are some benches for rent within the Annex.  See [[bench_rental|Bench Rental]] for more information.
  
   * Respect/People/Projects   * Respect/People/Projects
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       * Facilities manager: John Murray, email facilities@quelab.net or call the regular number listed above       * Facilities manager: John Murray, email facilities@quelab.net or call the regular number listed above
  
 +<WRAP warning round>
 +====== Quelab's Hierarchy ======
 +The hierarchy at Quelab is Board of Directors <-> President <-> Officers' Corps.\\
 +  * The seven person Board of Directors are elected by the members in an annual election in February.  Directors serve staggered two year terms, with approximately half the board being replaced each year.
 +  * The Directors appoint the main officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary) from volunteers from the membership.  These officers serve one year terms, expiring in October.
 +  * The Directors appoint the Stewards and Area Captains from volunteers from the membership with recommendations from the President.  The Stewards & Area Captains serve one year terms, expiring in October.
 +<WRAP info round>===== The Board of Directors =====
 +The Board controls the legal entity that is Quelab.  They pay the bills, file the legal paperwork for the non-profit that is Quelab, and enacts [[policies:start | policies]]
 +<WRAP notice round> ====== The President ======
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 +The President (along with the other Officers: the Vice-President, the Treasurer, and the Secretary) is chosen by the Board.
 +<WRAP safety round> ====== The Officer's Corps ======
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 +The President is over the Officers' Corps, which is composed of the other Board-chosen Officers (VP, Treasurer, Secretary), as well as the Area Captains & Stewards that are over the various areas, rooms, and equipment that make up Quelab.
 +</WRAP>
 +</WRAP>
 +</WRAP>
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