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raster [Can I hire you to build something?] 		faq [2023/12/10 21:15]
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 ====Do I have to have an email address?==== ====Do I have to have an email address?====
 Short answer: Yes.\\ Short answer: Yes.\\
-Longer answer: An email address is needed for correspondence and invoices.  Remember that we are a volunteer organization and we do not have any employees.  At 275+ members, asking us to call by phone or send letters through the mail is something we simply don't have the time or resources to do. Thankfully, setting up a free email account online is relatively easy.+Longer answer: An email address is needed for correspondence and invoices.  Remember that we are a volunteer organization and we do not have any employees.  At 550+ members, asking us to call by phone or send letters through the mail is something we simply don't have the time or resources to do. Thankfully, setting up a free email account online is relatively easy. 
 ====How can I pay my dues?==== ====How can I pay my dues?====
 http://wiki.milwaukeemakerspace.org/newmemberpamphlet#dues_payment http://wiki.milwaukeemakerspace.org/newmemberpamphlet#dues_payment
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 We recommend first contacting the tool's owner.  Each machine has a number and an information sheet attached to it.  That sheet indicates who owns it and who can train you on it.  If you're unsure how to contact someone, post a message to the mailing list and ask to be trained on a particular machine.   When all else fails, ask a fellow member. We recommend first contacting the tool's owner.  Each machine has a number and an information sheet attached to it.  That sheet indicates who owns it and who can train you on it.  If you're unsure how to contact someone, post a message to the mailing list and ask to be trained on a particular machine.   When all else fails, ask a fellow member.
  
-==== I love you guys!  How do I donate tools/money/stuff? ==== +==== How do I donate tools/money/stuff? ==== 
-Milwaukee Makerspace is a non-stock corporation operating in the State of Wisconsin.  We are recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational charity. If you would like to make a donation please visit a Tuesday night meeting and speak with a Board Member, or send an email to [[mailto:info@milwaukeemakerspace.org|info@milwaukeemakerspace.org]]+Milwaukee Makerspace is a 501(c )(3) non-profit educational charity.  
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 + **Financial donations** will be very gratefully accepted! They can be made here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SSUNJVYKXRZZJ  
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 + **Equipment and materials ** donations: Unfortunately, due to limited volunteer resources, we must control any non-financial donations. **[[Miscellaneous/DonationPolicy|See this page]]** for info on what we might accept and how. 
 ====I want to bring some friends/family by to see the place!==== ====I want to bring some friends/family by to see the place!====
-Great!  As you may know we have meetings open to the public on Tuesdays starting at 7 PM.  Members can bring two guests to the makerspace. All guests must sign the [[http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/MakerspaceReleaseGuest.pdf|guest liability waiver]]. Copies of the waiver are available at the front desk in the lobby.  Members must supervise their guests at all times.  Guests must be at least 10 years of age.+Great!  As you may know we have meetings open to the public on certain Tuesdays starting at 7 PM. [[https://milwaukeemakerspace.org/calendar|Please check our calendar for details on the location of the next meeting.]] Members can bring two guests to the makerspace. All guests must sign the [[http://milwaukeemakerspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/MakerspaceReleaseGuest.pdf|guest liability waiver]]. Copies of the waiver are available at the front desk in the lobby.  Members must supervise their guests at all times.  Guests must be at least 10 years of age.
  
 ====Can my friend help me with my project, even if they're not a member?==== ====Can my friend help me with my project, even if they're not a member?====
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 ====Do you have any events for kids?==== ====Do you have any events for kids?====
 We occasionally host or participate in events that are open to children.  Every event is different and interested parties should contact the member or members planning a specific event to determine if kids are welcome to attend.  As stated elsewhere in our rules, guests must be at least 10 years of age and be supervised at all times.  For other kid-friendly events and workshops, please consider the following groups: We occasionally host or participate in events that are open to children.  Every event is different and interested parties should contact the member or members planning a specific event to determine if kids are welcome to attend.  As stated elsewhere in our rules, guests must be at least 10 years of age and be supervised at all times.  For other kid-friendly events and workshops, please consider the following groups:
-  * [[http://www.bbcmkids.org/|The Betty Brinn Children's Museum]] 
   * [[http://www.discoveryworld.org/|Discovery World]]   * [[http://www.discoveryworld.org/|Discovery World]]
   * [[http://www.wistem.org/|STEM Wisconsin]]   * [[http://www.wistem.org/|STEM Wisconsin]]
   * [[http://www.stemforward.org/|STEM Forward]]   * [[http://www.stemforward.org/|STEM Forward]]
-  * [[http://www.mpm.edu/plan-visit/calendar|Milwaukee Public Museum Calendar]] +  * [[http://www.mpm.edu/|Milwaukee Public Museum]]
-  * [[http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/museum/visit/families.html|Harley-Davidson Family Activities Page]]+
   * [[http://www.sanc.org/education|Schlitz Audubon Nature Center]]   * [[http://www.sanc.org/education|Schlitz Audubon Nature Center]]
   * [[http://urbanecologycenter.org/|Urban Ecology Center]]   * [[http://urbanecologycenter.org/|Urban Ecology Center]]
  
 ====What if I want to bring in tools for my own use only?==== ====What if I want to bring in tools for my own use only?====
-That's fine too, but we'll ask that you mark your property with your name or initials and keep those tools separate from the rest of the group's.  You'll need to keep them in your personal storage space.+That's fine too, but we'll ask that you mark your property with your name or initials and keep those tools separate from the rest of the Makerspace/hack racks/project space.  You'll need to keep them in your personal storage space.
  
 ====I have this tool I want to bring in!  Who do I talk to?==== ====I have this tool I want to bring in!  Who do I talk to?====
-First, speak with the Area Champion of the shop where the tool will be stored. For small items, their approval is sufficient. The Board of Directors will review any large equipment being proposed, if the Area Champion is in agreement. (i.e. anything that you need help to lift should be discussed before you bring it in) and decide if it's useful to the group.  Your proposal may be turned down if we don't have space, don't have the money to install it, don't believe it would be used often, or we already have a similar tool.+First, speak with the Area Champion of the shop where the proposed tool will be stored. For small items, their approval is sufficient. The Board of Directors will review any large equipment being proposed, if the Area Champion is in agreement. (i.e. anything that you need help to lift should be discussed before you bring it in) and decide if it's useful to the group.  Your proposal may be turned down if we don't have space, don't have the money to install it, don't believe it would be used often, doesn't have the training or maintenance plan, or we already have a similar tool.
  
 ====What is an "Area Champion"?==== ====What is an "Area Champion"?====
-The space has many different areas, welding, forging, an electronics lab, a laser cutter lab, etc. For each area we try to have someone who takes responsibility for taking care of the area and training people on how to use the area. We call these people Area Champions. Interested in learning how to use a 3D printer? Talk to one of the 3D Printing Area Champions. But remember, like everyone else, they volunteer their time, so be kind and respect their contribution and efforts.+The space has many different areas, welding, forging, an electronics lab, a laser cutter lab, etc. For each area we try to have someone who takes responsibility for taking care of the area and training people on how to use the area. We call these people Area Champions. Interested in learning how to use a 3D printer? Talk to one of the 3D Printing Area Champions. But remember, like everyone else, they volunteer their time, so be kind and respect their contribution, process and efforts.
  
  
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   * We all want to avoid damaging equipment and ourselves.    * We all want to avoid damaging equipment and ourselves. 
   * We're all here to learn, and if we can learn to be safer by watching out for each other, that's a good thing.    * We're all here to learn, and if we can learn to be safer by watching out for each other, that's a good thing. 
-  * If someone dismisses your concerns, please confer with another member or members in the space at the time.  Also consider contacting the Board of Directors [[mailto:info@milwaukeemakerspace.org|info@milwaukeemakerspace.org]].+  * If someone dismisses your concerns, please confer with another member or members in the space at the time.  Also consider contacting the Board of Directors [[mailto:bod@milwaukeemakerspace.org|bod@milwaukeemakerspace.org]].
   * What sorts of things could be unsafe?   * What sorts of things could be unsafe?
       * Failure to wear proper safety gear (personal protective equipment: goggles, gloves, earplugs, etc.)       * Failure to wear proper safety gear (personal protective equipment: goggles, gloves, earplugs, etc.)
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