Membership

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Current Information

This document has been temporarily hijacked. Becoming a member is not a very clear process either online or at the space. For now, this document seeks to help alleviate that.

Our current membership documents are available online at: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bx1lMULI24OBaF9EVnRXeDN5eHc&usp=sharing

Out of Date Information

…is available at three levels:

Standard: $50/month gets you

- 24-hour access with a key and door fob (must be vouched for by two full-access members for 24/7 access)
- A storage locker to call your own
- Discounted classes
- One vote in any organizational elections
- 15 hours of PC or console time per month
- 50% off O'Reilly e-books
- 40% off O'Reilly paper books

Student or Starving Hacker: $20/month gets you

- The same basic benefits as a standard membership, but at a more affordable rate for those who cannot afford the full price.
- 5 hours of PC or console use per month.
- (Please contact the Board of Directors at board@allhandsactive.com ahead of time to discuss this option!)

Gamer (for those who just want to use the PCs or consoles): $20/month gets you:

- 24-hour access with a key and door fob (must be vouched for by two full-access members for 24/7 access)
- 5 hours of PC or console use per month.

Some other great reasons to become a member!

- Access to a variety of tools for your crafting/tech needs!
- The use of machines you probably won’t have sitting around your house! (CNC, laser cutter, 3d printer, etc.)
- Networking and connections with a collection of creative folk!
- Experience the pulse of the Maker Movement and its addition to education in Ann Arbor!
- Warm fuzzies for helping to support a great community resource

What do I do if I want to be a member?

- Come visit the space at 525 E. Liberty, check us out, try out our tools.
- Bring a project for Build Night, every thursday from about 8:00 to 10:00.
- Chat with us on IRC and join the mailing lists you like.
- Choose a membership level and fill out a membership form.
- If applicable, pick out your locker and start taking more classes!
- Get your keys and RFID tag to the space.
- For keyed members, USE US! We’re here for your Making needs, rain or shine, 24/7.