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Warren at 16:40, 22 September 2026

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	* Our physical address is: '''735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903'''		* Our physical address is: '''735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903'''
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Warren at 16:39, 22 September 2026

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	* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.		* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.

	* We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257		* We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257

	* Our physical address is: '''735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903'''		* Our physical address is: '''735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903'''
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Warren at 16:27, 22 September 2026

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	* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.		* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.

	* We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257		* We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257
	* Our address is: '''735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO ~~809'''<span></span>'''03~~''' <br>
			* Our physical address is: '''735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903'''
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	==='''Please view this flowchart on how to join Pikes Peak ~~Make'''<span></span>'''rspace~~ (PPM)!'''===		==='''Please view this flowchart on how to join Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)!'''===
	Use our '''[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact/ Contact Us form on our website]''' if you have questions.		Use our '''[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact/ Contact Us form on our website]''' if you have questions.
	===Instructions on How to Join===		===Instructions on How to Join===

Warren at 16:24, 22 September 2026

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	* We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257		* We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257
	* Our address is: '''735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 809'''<span></span>'''03'''<br>		* Our address is: '''735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 809'''<span></span>'''03''' <br>
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	==='''Please view this flowchart on how to join Pikes Peak ~~Makerspace~~ (PPM)!'''===		==='''Please view this flowchart on how to join Pikes Peak Make'''<span></span>'''rspace (PPM)!'''===
	Use our '''[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact/ Contact Us form on our website]''' if you have questions.		Use our '''[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact/ Contact Us form on our website]''' if you have questions.
	===Instructions on How to Join===		===Instructions on How to Join===

Warren at 16:23, 22 September 2026

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	* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.		* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.

	* We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.

	* We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257		* We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257
	<br>		* Our address is: '''735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 809'''<span></span>'''03'''<br>
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Warren at 21:33, 23 March 2026

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	* We provide a facility with shared space and shared equipment for people to create for fun and for education.		* We provide a facility with shared space and shared equipment for people to create for fun and for education.

	* PPM is also a place to gather interested people for ~~all manner of~~ classes and instruction.		* PPM is also a place to gather interested people for classes and instruction.

	* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.		* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.

Warren: /* Instructions on How to Join */

2026-02-20T19:27:48Z

Instructions on How to Join

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	## That email will provide links for the following steps.		## That email will provide links for the following steps.
	# '''Accept our Slack Invitation'''		# '''Accept our Slack Invitation'''
	## Slack is the ~~official~~ communication ~~solution~~ for PPM. It makes it easy to reach out to other members, report any problems, or share what you've been working on! It's not mandatory, but it makes communication much easier for us.		## Slack is the main method of communication for PPM. It makes it easy to reach out to other members, report any problems, or share what you've been working on! It's not mandatory, but it makes communication much easier for us.
	## Once you've completed the sign-up process in Optix, you should receive an automated email with a direct link to join our slack workspace. If you don’t receive that e-mail (check your spam folder) please contact us and one of our staff will help get you set up.		## Once you've completed the sign-up process in Optix, you should receive an automated email with a direct link to join our slack workspace. If you don’t receive that e-mail (check your spam folder) please contact us and one of our staff will help get you set up.
	# '''Schedule Access Card Pick Up (Google Form)'''		# '''Schedule Access Card Pick Up (Google Form)'''

Kevin: /* Please view this flowchart on how to join Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)! */ Changing the steps required to become a member to account for the changes from JoinIt to Optix.

2026-01-28T19:16:28Z

Please view this flowchart on how to join Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)!: Changing the steps required to become a member to account for the changes from JoinIt to Optix.

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	==='''Please view this flowchart on how to join Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)!'''===		==='''Please view this flowchart on how to join Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)!'''===
	Use our '''[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact/ Contact Us form on our website]''' if you have questions.		Use our '''[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact/ Contact Us form on our website]''' if you have questions.
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	~~[[File:Join PPM Workflow.001.jpg\|alt=Workflow on how to join PPM\|center\|thumb\|876x876px\|Workflow on how to join PPM]]~~

	===Instructions on How to Join===		===Instructions on How to Join===
	'''( START )'''		'''( START )'''

	'''~~1 PPM Website: “How to Join”~~ (~~PPM Website~~)'''		# '''New Member Orientation Quiz (Google Form)'''
	* On our website, ~~navigate~~ to ~~“Membership” -> “[https://www~~.~~pikespeakmakerspace~~.~~org/membership/become-~~a~~-member/~~ '''~~How To Join~~''']”		## Our orientation quiz is written with leading questions designed to guide your learning. The answer to each question will be in our wiki or on our website, and should be pretty easy to find. By answering each question after you've found the answer, you will demonstrate to us that you have learned the things we need our members to know. If you pass the quiz with a score of 70% or better, that will be good enough to proceed to the next step. Go take the test now, if you'd like to get started!
	*In the widget, ~~choose a membership level that best describes~~ you.		## This is a link to our New Member Orientation Quiz (a google form) which will be automatically graded.
	'''~~2 Join It (Join It Website)~~'''		### '''FAIL:''' If you score below a 70%, then you need to retake the quiz.
	*You will be redirected to our membership management software, Join It.		### '''PASS:''' If you score above a 70%, then you will be sent an email with instructions for the next onboarding steps.
	*There, you will ~~enter your personal and payment information to formally sign up~~ for ~~membership~~.		# '''Check Your Email! (Email Inbox)'''
	'''3 Check Your Email! (Email Inbox)'''		## Once you pass the quiz, you should receive a confirmation email with links for the next onboarding steps.
	*You will receive a confirmation email ~~that you have registered~~ for ~~membership~~.		# '''Sign our waiver form'''
	*That email will direct you to perform 3 steps:		## We have a standard waiver form for members, acknowledging that you understand and agree to follow the rules and safety protocols for our makerspace. After you pass the New Member Orientation Quiz, you'll receive an automated email with a link to sign our waiver online. We can't give you a membership card until you've signed the waiver.
	~~:::☐ Take the New Member Orientation Quiz~~		## A link to sign the form online will be provided in the email you will receive when you pass the quiz.
			## [https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/waiver-form-PDF This is a link to a sample PDF version of the waiver form.]
	~~:::☐ Accept Our Slack Invitation~~		# '''Choose a membership level and sign up through our Optix app'''
			## We use Optix to manage many features for our members, including monthly or annual membership payments. Our [https://ppmakers.optixapp.com/signup/ Optix web widget] will allow you to select the membership level and payment cycle that you prefer. Once you have set up automatic payments and completed the sign-up process in Optix, look out for a confirmation email with links for each of the further steps.
	~~:::☐ Take the New Member Interest Survey~~		## [https://ppmakers.optixapp.com/signup/ This is a link to our Optix web signup form]
			# '''Check Your Email! (Email Inbox)'''
	'''~~4 New Member Orientation Quiz (Google Form)~~'''		## You will receive a confirmation email that you have registered for membership.
	*From the membership confirmation email in step 3, ~~step (1) should redirect~~ you to ~~a Google Form to complete~~ our New Member Orientation ~~quiz for~~ a ~~grade~~.		## That email will provide links for the following steps.
	*'''FAIL'''		# '''Accept our Slack Invitation'''
	**If you ~~score below~~ a ~~70%, then you need~~ to ~~retake~~ the ~~quiz~~.		## Slack is the official communication solution for PPM. It makes it easy to reach out to other members, report any problems, or share what you've been working on! It's not mandatory, but it makes communication much easier for us.
	*'''~~PASS~~'''		## Once you've completed the sign-up process in Optix, you should receive an automated email with a direct link to join our slack workspace. If you don’t receive that e-mail (check your spam folder) please contact us and one of our staff will help get you set up.
	**If you score above a 70%, ~~then~~ you ~~move on~~ to ~~next onboarding~~ steps.		# '''Schedule Access Card Pick Up (Google Form)'''
	'''5 Check Your Email! (Email Inbox)'''		## The email you receive when you sign up through Optix will also provide you with a link to a Google Form to schedule a date and time to pick up your access card.
	*You will receive a confirmation email that you have ~~passed the New Member Orientation quiz~~.		# '''Come to the Pikes Peak Makerspace!'''
	*The email will ~~direct you to perform 3~~ steps:		## Come to the makerspace, on the date and time you scheduled, to pick up your access card and meet some of the staff and volunteers.
	~~:::☐ Take the New Member Orientation Quiz~~		## After this step you are officially a Pikes Peak Makerspace member.
			## We will be glad to provide a brief tour, talk about onboarding and getting started, the makerspace in general, or answer other questions.
	~~:::☐~~ Accept ~~Our~~ Slack Invitation

	~~:::☐ Take~~ the ~~New Member Interest Survey~~

	'''6 Schedule Access Card Pick Up (Google Form)'''
	*From the quiz results email ~~in step 5, step (1) should redirect~~ you to a Google Form to schedule a date and time to pick up your access card.
	'''7 Come to the Makerspace! ~~(Makerspace Location)~~'''
	*Come to the makerspace, on the date and time you scheduled, to pick up your access card~~. (At this time we will confirm payment~~ of ~~your access card)~~.
	*After this step you are officially a Pikes Peak Makerspace member.
	*We will be glad to provide a brief tour, ~~answer any questions~~ about onboarding, the ~~makerspace in~~ general, or other questions.

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Additional Help

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	==Additional Help==		==Additional Help==
	~~'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''~~
	~~:'''[[New Member Orientation]]'''~~

	~~:'''[[How To Slack]]'''~~

	~~:'''[[About PPM]]'''~~

	~~:'''[[PPM Governance]]'''~~

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Warren at 18:17, 15 November 2025

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	==='''Please view this flowchart on how to join Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)!'''===		==='''Please view this flowchart on how to join Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)!'''===
	Use our '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact Contact Us form on our website]''' if you have questions.		Use our '''[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact/ Contact Us form on our website]''' if you have questions.
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	'''1 PPM Website: “How to Join” (PPM Website)'''		'''1 PPM Website: “How to Join” (PPM Website)'''
	* On our website, navigate to “Membership” -> “[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/become-a-member '''How To Join''']”		* On our website, navigate to “Membership” -> “[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/membership/become-a-member/ '''How To Join''']”
	*In the widget, choose a membership level that best describes you.		*In the widget, choose a membership level that best describes you.
	'''2 Join It (Join It Website)'''		'''2 Join It (Join It Website)'''