Member Handbook

Member Handbook

This handbook is here to help new members get acquainted with their responsibilities and rights as members, as well as providing generally useful information.

Member Responsibilities

Respect the people, the space, and the organization of AHA

How can I do that?

Respect the people

Follow the Anti-Harassment Policy Remember [HOWTO Be Awesome]

Respect the Space

NOTE: copied from membership online sign up form Please Do: •Clean up after yourself, put stuff back where it belongs, this is a shared space, help keep it pretty and usable for everyone! •Be familiar with the work space safety equipment and Safety page on the AHA Wiki •If you are the last to leave, make sure to follow the closing operations process •Report any safety concerns to the board immediatly Please Don't: This is not all encompassing, but should give you a basic idea. If you’re unsure, ask!

•No illegal drugs, alcohol or illegal weapons (physical or biological). •The AHA Makerspace IS NOT a hotel – please consider the shared nature of the space •The AHA Makerspace IS NOT an after school program for school-age kids. •Do not leave non-members alone after hours in the space. Even if they’re your friends. •Do not use equipment that requires a class if you haven't completed the class •Do not use any equipment if you don't feel safe operating it •Do not use any equipment if you feel like you might damage it.

Respect the Organization

•Please pay by the first Thursday/Build Night of the month if using cash or card or recurring via PayPal (preferred)!. •If you have volueteer hours as part of your membership, complete them in a timely manner and report them at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ3oy0RLg8utjbeyt7e3yBBra_6HtdREIU_qDsXlXFHHUybw/viewform

Member Rights

Being a member of AHA is great, you get a community and access to cool stuff.