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*Go to the [http://www.makerfx.org/membership MakerFX Membership Page], choose your membership level (Individual, Family or Booster) and subscribe. | *Go to the [http://www.makerfx.org/membership MakerFX Membership Page], choose your membership level (Individual, Family or Booster) and subscribe. | ||
− | *Download, Sign & Return the [http://wiki.makerfx.org/images/6/63/Tmef_member_waiver_v2.pdf member waiver] - either bring the paper version when you get your key, or email to [mailto:treasurer@themakereffect.org treasurer@themakereffect.org] | + | *Download, Sign & Return the [http://wiki.makerfx.org/images/6/63/Tmef_member_waiver_v2.pdf member waiver] - either bring the paper version when you get your key, or email to [mailto:treasurer@themakereffect.org treasurer@themakereffect.org]. You will also need to bring a state or federal photo ID showing age and address of residence. |
*Click [http://www.makerfx.org/wp-login.php?action=slack-invitation Slack Invitation] to request a login for Slack. | *Click [http://www.makerfx.org/wp-login.php?action=slack-invitation Slack Invitation] to request a login for Slack. | ||
**Download Slack for your phone / computer / etc, and check out the list of channels. Note that the MFO prefix channels are for Maker Faire Orlando business - as a MakerFX member, you likely want to be in the MFX prefixed channels :) | **Download Slack for your phone / computer / etc, and check out the list of channels. Note that the MFO prefix channels are for Maker Faire Orlando business - as a MakerFX member, you likely want to be in the MFX prefixed channels :) | ||
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*Check out the [http://www.makerfx.org/calendar MakerFX Calendar] and use it to sign up for classes & events AND you will know when the space will be used for classes and events so that you can plan accordingly. | *Check out the [http://www.makerfx.org/calendar MakerFX Calendar] and use it to sign up for classes & events AND you will know when the space will be used for classes and events so that you can plan accordingly. | ||
*Individuals under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. | *Individuals under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. | ||
− | *MakerFX t-shirts are available in the display case near the front door. Please make a $10 donation for each t-shirt. | + | *MakerFX t-shirts are available in the display case near the front door. Please make a $10 donation for each t-shirt. |
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=Facility Tour= | =Facility Tour= | ||
*Issuance of RFID key | *Issuance of RFID key |
Revision as of 06:40, 12 August 2018
New Member Orientation
- Go to the MakerFX Membership Page, choose your membership level (Individual, Family or Booster) and subscribe.
- Download, Sign & Return the member waiver - either bring the paper version when you get your key, or email to treasurer@themakereffect.org. You will also need to bring a state or federal photo ID showing age and address of residence.
- Click Slack Invitation to request a login for Slack.
- Download Slack for your phone / computer / etc, and check out the list of channels. Note that the MFO prefix channels are for Maker Faire Orlando business - as a MakerFX member, you likely want to be in the MFX prefixed channels :)
- Join the mfx-member-intros channel. You can use this channel to quickly introduce yourself and to tell us a bit about you including what you make or what you would like to learn in the near term.
- Click Register for a Makerfx.org Wordpress account - this account will be used to reserve time on tools (Note, this is different than a wiki account)
- You can't use the reservation system until your makerfx.org account is upgraded to Member status, currently done by messaging @ian on Slack.
- After finishing your registration for makerfx.org wordpress, learn How to Reserve Time on Tools at MakerFX
- Click here Wiki Account Request (info@MakerEffect.org) for a user account. Be sure to include a good e-mail address to send the temporary password to. (Note, this is different than a makerfx.org wordpress account)
- After receiving your Wiki account info, setup your Wiki profile
- Check out the MakerFX Calendar and use it to sign up for classes & events AND you will know when the space will be used for classes and events so that you can plan accordingly.
- Individuals under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- MakerFX t-shirts are available in the display case near the front door. Please make a $10 donation for each t-shirt.
Facility Tour
- Issuance of RFID key
- Show how to use key
- Show lights and how to turn off or reset for additional time
- Show back door and explain procedure to ALWAYS check the back door is closed and locked if you are the last one out - even if you didn't use the door.
- Show the dumpsters and explain trash management
- Show the refrigerator and explain the honor system for drinks
- Show the shop tools that require training
- SawStop, CNC Router, Planer, Lathe, etc.
- Show location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
- Show the location of the member wifi password
- Explain contributing to MakerFX by buying supplies through Amazon Smile
- The offices on the second floor are not part of the makerspace - please refrain from going upstairs.
- Reiterate how to get connected and get started
- Slack + Channels
- MakerFX Calendar
- Wordpress account for tool reservations
- Wiki & Wiki account for editing