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-=== Welcome to Berea's Community Makerspace! ===+===== Welcome to Berea's Community Makerspace! =====
  
  
-We have signed a leaseThis is excitingbut means that we are now committed to make this happen!+We have been in our current location ([[https://g.page/berea-makerspace?share|116 Spring Circle Dr - Unit 3]]) since August 2019The space is growing all the timewith new activity, new equipment, and new capabilities. Come to our [[open_hours|Thursday Open House]] and check us out!
  
-Here is a task list that must be completed before we are fully operational, in no particular order: +Our space is based on few founding principles:
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-  * <del>File building permit for change to F-1 designation</del> +
-  * <del>Apply for business license</del> +
-  * Email and social media outreach to potential new members +
-  * <del>Establish new member orientation procedures and access control</del> +
-  * <del>Plan and schedule an electrician to make necessary changes</del> +
-  * <del>Create initial space layout</del> +
-  * <del>Move furniture from 121 N Broadway</del> +
-  * <del>Move in initial equipment</del> +
-  * <del>Purchase and install door lock access system</del> +
-  * <del>Purchase and install 1400 CFM exhaust fan</del> +
-  * <del>Finish patching the unit dividing wall for fire-rating</del>+
  
 +  * **Member Ownership** - our paying members make the decisions that run our space.
 +  * **Inclusivity**  - all members should feel welcome, regardless of their background.
 +  * **Resiliency** - our space is self-supporting for our core operations.
 +  * **Community Centric** - our space is part of the larger Berea community.
  
 +[[https://bereamakerspace.org/about/|Our Board]] ensures that we maintain tax-exempt status and that we meet our financial obligations. All other decisions about the operation of the space are made by our members. 
  
 To become a member, register here: [[https://bereamakerspace.wildapricot.org/join-us]] \\ To become a member, register here: [[https://bereamakerspace.wildapricot.org/join-us]] \\
 To donate to the space, visit this page: [[https://bereamakerspace.wildapricot.org/Donate]] To donate to the space, visit this page: [[https://bereamakerspace.wildapricot.org/Donate]]
  
-If you are interested in [[membership]], or would like to help us make this a reality, email info@bereamakerspace.org+If you are interested in [[membership]], partnership, or in some other way would like to help us make this community success, email info@bereamakerspace.org 
 + 
 +==== Onboarding ==== 
 + 
 +An overview of the onboarding process can be seen below. For more details about the orientations, visit the [[orientation|orientations]] page. 
 +{{ :training_trajectory.png?400 |}} 
 + 
 +**Tour**: You don’t have to tour the space before you join, but if you’d like to see what we have or learn more about us, stop by one of our [[:open_hours|open houses]]. 
 + 
 +**Join Us**: Go to [[https://bereamakerspace.wildapricot.org/join-us|our website]] and select the membership that makes sense for you. Once you complete your registration, you’ll get a confirmation email that contains an invite link to our Slack, which is our primary method of communication between makers. 
 + 
 +**General Orientation**: This is a quick orientation where you will sign some paperwork, go over some of our practices and policies, and get your key. You can go through a [[orientation|general orientation]] at any [[open_hours|open house]] after you [[https://bereamakerspace.wildapricot.org/join-us|join online]]. The times of these open houses can be found on our [[https://bereamakerspace.wildapricot.org/events|calendar]], but if these times don’t work for you, reach out to info@bereamakerspace.org to schedule a different time. Please register online in advance of the orientation to ensure someone is there to take you through it. Once you have completed the general orientation, you will have 24/7 access to the space. 
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 +**Machine Specific Orientation**: Some machines or areas require further orientation and training before you can use them. These trainings are listed as "floating" on our [[https://bereamakerspace.wildapricot.org/events|calendar]], so when you register for the event, you will be contacted to schedule the orientation.
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