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	=== Welcome! ===		=== Welcome! ===
	Note: This page is a little intro to our community. More specific information is in our Member's Handbook.		Note: This page is a little intro to our community. More specific information is in our official Member's Handbook.

	We're thrilled to have you join our community.		We're thrilled to have you join our community.

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The Basics

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	Maker Nexus is a community who also runs a makerspace.		Maker Nexus is a community who also runs a makerspace.
	You buy a monthly membership to gain access to the shared space and all the tools therein.		You buy a monthly makerspace membership to gain access to the shared space and all the tools therein.
	You learn to use the tools provided and then use them to make things.		You learn to use the tools provided and then use them to make things.
	Larger tools have a reservation system to coordinate the usage effectively.		Larger tools have a reservation system to coordinate the usage effectively.

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	To pull the effort together we use the latest on-line team technology.		To pull the effort together we use the latest on-line team technology.
	We have open discussion forums on Slack, and our wiki persists the information we create.		We have open discussion forums on Slack, and our wiki persists the information we create.
	Our Facebook group hosts lively discussions. We also send out ~~weekly~~ updates in our email newsletter.		Our Facebook group hosts lively discussions. We also send out periodic updates in our email newsletter.
	~~We often hold public town hall meetings to update the community and get feedback on our plans~~.

	There are four focus areas to our current development		There are four focus areas to our current development
	; Educate		; Educate
	: We ~~will~~ provide a full range of training programs. From STEAM/STEM classes for teens to advanced skill building classes for experienced makers. With our classes everyone ~~will be~~ able to become a maker. We ~~will~~ offer basic safety and operation classes on everything from the table saw to even the most sophisticated computer controlled equipment		: We provide a full range of training programs. From STEAM/STEM classes for teens to advanced skill building classes for experienced makers. With our classes everyone is able to become a maker. We offer basic safety and operation classes on everything from the table saw to even the most sophisticated computer controlled equipment
	; Practice		; Practice
	: Skills improve with use. We ~~will~~ provide a member makerspace filled with all kinds of tools. Woodshop, electronics, 3D printers, laser cutters, textiles, CNC routers, machine shop. We ~~will~~ have tools that members can use to make anything. And we ~~will~~ have space - build tables give members a place to spread out and make what they want. You don't need a garage full of tools if you belong to our makerspace.		: Skills improve with use. We provide a member makerspace filled with all kinds of tools. Woodshop, electronics, 3D printers, laser cutters, textiles, CNC routers, machine shop. We have tools that members can use to make anything. And we have space - build tables give members a place to spread out and make what they want. You don't need a garage full of tools if you belong to our makerspace.
	; Share Locally		; Share Locally
	: Different disciplines, different minds, unusual perspectives: combining these outlooks creates a crucible for innovation. Our vibrant, inviting, inclusive community welcomes all kinds of makers. The beginner, the hobbyist, the new entrepreneur, the inventor, the professional. Everyone is part of the maker movement at our makerspace.		: Different disciplines, different minds, unusual perspectives: combining these outlooks creates a crucible for innovation. Our vibrant, inviting, inclusive community welcomes all kinds of makers. The beginner, the hobbyist, the new entrepreneur, the inventor, the professional. Everyone is part of the maker movement at our makerspace.
	; Share Globally		; Share Globally
	: As we create the infrastructure to run our organization, we freely share it with other makers. Our safety classes, our strategic outlook, our project classes. All of these are released under a Creative Commons license so that other groups can benefit from the work we have done. We want to be a catalyst to help any group of makers create their own makerspace.		: As we create the infrastructure to run our organization, we freely share it with other makers. Our safety classes, our strategic outlook, our project classes. All of these are released under a Creative Commons license so that other not for profit groups can benefit from the work we have done. We want to be a catalyst to help any group of makers create their own makerspace.

	Here are few links to get you connected to our online resources:		Here are few links to get you connected to our online resources:

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	=== Welcome! ===		=== Welcome! ===
			Note: This page is a little intro to our community. More specific information is in our Member's Handbook.

	We're thrilled to have you join our community.		We're thrilled to have you join our community.
	Our mission is to provide education in all sorts of making and promote the same in the community.		Our mission is to provide education in all sorts of making and promote the same in the community.

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Where and When

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	Details about our hours of operation, location, and how to contact us is found [http://makernexus.org on our web site].		Details about our hours of operation, location, and how to contact us is found [http://makernexus.org on our web site].

	~~=== Where and When ===~~

	~~The Maker Nexus Facility is located at~~
	~~:'''236 East Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089'''~~

	~~Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10AM-10PM~~

	~~Closed most holidays. See (URL) for exact holiday hours and closures.~~

	~~The reservation system for equipment can be found at~~
	~~:(URL)~~

	~~There is a mobile app available for easy access, search for "(SEARCHTERM)" in the application store.~~

	=== A Few Terms ===		=== A Few Terms ===

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	=== Contact Us ===		=== Contact Us ===

	~~email~~: ~~info@~~makernexus.org		Details about our hours of operation, location, and how to contact us is found [http://makernexus.org on our web site].

	=== Where and When ===		=== Where and When ===

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	=== Contact Us ===		=== Contact Us ===

	email: ~~makernexusbayarea~~@~~gmail~~.~~com~~		email: info@makernexus.org

	=== Where and When ===		=== Where and When ===

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The Basics

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	Larger tools have a reservation system to coordinate the usage effectively.		Larger tools have a reservation system to coordinate the usage effectively.

	~~This~~ handbook describes policies and procedures		Our formal member's handbook describes policies and procedures
	that keep the makerspace humming along.		that keep the makerspace humming along. The current version of the handbook is available in the Members Team Drive in Google Workplace. A somewhat current copy of the member's handbook is [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/15aW0V3zFt6ynjkcC1YFIGuYDwOReyfJT available for public viewing].

	The core of this is simply safety and sharing.		The core of this is simply safety and sharing.
	We want the members to be safe and to share what we have equitably and sustainably.		We want the members to be safe and to share what we have equitably and sustainably.

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Makerspace Access

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	:Everyone is required to sign in at the front counter prior to entering the building and sign out upon departure. As a member, your badge must be visible at all times. You may not provide access to the shop or equipment to anyone else.		:Everyone is required to sign in at the front counter prior to entering the building and sign out upon departure. As a member, your badge must be visible at all times. You may not provide access to the shop or equipment to anyone else.
	; Guests		; Guests
	Guests of members are welcome, and will need to sign a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct upon entry. Members are responsible for their guests and their actions. Members must accompany guests throughout the space, which means in visual range generally and closer when near equipment so you can provide immediate guidance on safety.		: Guests of members are welcome, and will need to sign a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct upon entry. Members are responsible for their guests and their actions. Members must accompany guests throughout the space, which means in visual range generally and closer when near equipment so you can provide immediate guidance on safety.
	Guests can’t use tools and equipment due to liability concerns, except as part of a scheduled class/workshop they are actively participating in.		: Guests can’t use tools and equipment due to liability concerns, except as part of a scheduled class/workshop they are actively participating in with you.
	We ~~would be~~ happy to have your ~~Guests~~ become members.		: We are happy to have your guests see the makerspace and become members. Ask at the front desk about available discounts if your guest wants to become a member or signs up for classes/workshops with you.

	;Minors		;Minors
	Minors require their legal parent or guardian to sign a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct.		: Minors require their legal parent or guardian to sign a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct.
	Minors must be accompanied closely by a legal parent or guardian to insure safety. This includes scheduled class/workshops unless there's special provision to manage unaccompanied minors. 'Accompanied closely' means visual range generally, and immediate arm reach when near dangerous equipment.		: Minors must be accompanied closely by a legal parent or guardian to insure safety. This includes scheduled class/workshops unless there's special provision to manage unaccompanied minors. 'Accompanied closely' means visual range generally, and immediate arm reach when near dangerous equipment.
	Minors may only use the tools they have been authorized for, with all required restrictions and supervision.		: Minors may only use the tools they have been authorized for, with all required restrictions and supervision.

	;Students		;Students
	:A student is someone attending a scheduled class/workshop, whether a member or not. Students will need to ~~sign~~ a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct prior to participation in the class/workshop ~~unless they are a member~~. Students must remain with the trainers of the course and follow their instruction for the duration of the class.		:A student is someone attending a scheduled class/workshop, whether a member or not. Students will need to have signed a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct prior to participation in the class/workshop. Students must remain with the trainers of the course and follow their instruction for the duration of the class. There are no refunds for being asked to leave for not following instructions or abandoning a class. Unsafe behavior will endanger membership or ability to return to the makerspace.
	~~:Minor students must be accompanied closely by~~ a ~~legal parent~~ or ~~guardian unless there’s special provision for management of unaccompanied minors~~.
	;Visitors		;Visitors
	:A visitor is someone who is not a member nor sponsored as a guest of a member but would like a brief tour of the ~~facility~~. Visitors ~~will~~ need to sign a liability waiver for the tour and can’t use the tools and equipment due to liability concerns. Visitors can schedule tours with the Maker Nexus staff as availability permits.		:A visitor is someone who is not a member nor sponsored as a guest of a member but would like a brief tour of the makerspace.
			: We are happy when a visitor comes to see our makerspace and then becomes a member. It’s a great opportunity to show our best.
			: Visitors need to sign a liability waiver for the tour and can’t use the tools and equipment due to liability concerns and remains near their tour guide at all times. Visitors can schedule tours with the Maker Nexus staff as availability permits.

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	=== Makerspace Access ===		=== Makerspace Access ===

	;Check in/Check out		; Check in/Check out
	:Everyone is required to sign in at the front counter prior to entering the building and sign out upon departure. As a member, your badge must be visible at all times. You may not provide access to the shop or equipment to anyone else.		:Everyone is required to sign in at the front counter prior to entering the building and sign out upon departure. As a member, your badge must be visible at all times. You may not provide access to the shop or equipment to anyone else.
	; Guests ~~and Minors~~		; Guests
	: Guests of members are welcome, and will need to sign a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct upon entry. Members are responsible for their guests ~~and/or minors~~ and their actions. Guests can’t use tools and equipment due to liability concerns, except as part of a scheduled class/workshop. Minors must be accompanied closely by a legal parent or guardian to insure safety. This includes scheduled class/workshops unless there's special provision to manage unaccompanied minors. 'Accompanied closely' means visual range generally, and immediate reach when near dangerous equipment.		Guests of members are welcome, and will need to sign a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct upon entry. Members are responsible for their guests and their actions. Members must accompany guests throughout the space, which means in visual range generally and closer when near equipment so you can provide immediate guidance on safety.
			Guests can’t use tools and equipment due to liability concerns, except as part of a scheduled class/workshop they are actively participating in.
			We would be happy to have your Guests become members.
			;Minors
			Minors require their legal parent or guardian to sign a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct.
			Minors must be accompanied closely by a legal parent or guardian to insure safety. This includes scheduled class/workshops unless there's special provision to manage unaccompanied minors. 'Accompanied closely' means visual range generally, and immediate arm reach when near dangerous equipment.
			Minors may only use the tools they have been authorized for, with all required restrictions and supervision.
	;Students		;Students
	:A student is someone attending a scheduled class/workshop, whether a member or not. Students will need to sign a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct prior to participation in the class/workshop unless they are a member. Students must remain with the trainers of the course and follow their instruction for the duration of the class.		:A student is someone attending a scheduled class/workshop, whether a member or not. Students will need to sign a liability waiver and review the ethics and conduct prior to participation in the class/workshop unless they are a member. Students must remain with the trainers of the course and follow their instruction for the duration of the class.