New Member Orientation - Revision history

Warren at 16:35, 22 September 2026

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	'''Things to know about Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM):'''		'''Things to know about Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM):'''

	* We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region.		* We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region.

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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 physical address is: '''735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903'''
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2026-06-21T17:55:19Z

Red Tags

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	'''•''' Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate the broken equipment.		'''•''' Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate the broken equipment.

	'''•''' Additionally, report the issue in our Slack channel #red-~~tags~~-issues		'''•''' Additionally, report the issue in our Slack channel #red-tag-issues

	'''•''' If a staff member or shop captain is on premises, please also tell them that you've red tagged the equipment and/or ask them for help.		'''•''' If a staff member or shop captain is on premises, please also tell them that you've red tagged the equipment and/or ask them for help.

Warren: /* Paying for Consumables */

2026-05-19T01:58:04Z

Paying for Consumables

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	*Consumables such as wood glue, 3D print filament, blue tape, and sheet stock for the laser engravers are not free.		*Consumables such as wood glue, 3D print filament, blue tape, and sheet stock for the laser engravers are not free.
	*Use the donation QR codes throughout the space or a cash box with a note about what you used paperclipped to the cash.

	===Guest Policy===		===Guest Policy===

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.

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2026-03-12T09:49:37Z

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	==Red Tags==		==Red Tags==
	'''•''' Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the ~~'''[[:File:RED TAG AREA.jpg\|~~red tag area~~]]'''~~, to designate the broken equipment.		'''•''' Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate the broken equipment.

	'''•''' Additionally, report the issue in our Slack channel #red-tags-issues		'''•''' Additionally, report the issue in our Slack channel #red-tags-issues

Warren: /* Parking at PPM */

2026-03-02T21:17:50Z

Parking at PPM

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	* There is no reserved parking. As a courtesy, leave close-in spots available for guests or visitors.		* There is no reserved parking. As a courtesy, leave close-in spots available for guests or visitors.
	* People who do park close-in may be asked to move their vehicles if they are blocking our (2) large overhead doors or our small doors when somebody has stuff to unload.		* People who do park close-in may be asked to move their vehicles if they are blocking our (2) large overhead doors or our small doors when somebody has stuff to unload.
	* Be aware of delivery vehicles ~~(like Amazon, FedEx, UPS, or USPS)~~ in our lots.		* Be aware of all delivery vehicles in our lots.
	* Do not block the alleyway in the back (southeast of the building) or the lanes along the sides of the building.		* Do not block the alleyway in the back (southeast of the building) or the lanes along the sides of the building.
	* Do not block the dumpster(s).		* Do not block the dumpster(s).

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	* People who do park close-in may be asked to move their vehicles if they are blocking our (2) large overhead doors or our small doors when somebody has stuff to unload.		* People who do park close-in may be asked to move their vehicles if they are blocking our (2) large overhead doors or our small doors when somebody has stuff to unload.
	* Be aware of delivery vehicles (like Amazon, FedEx, UPS, or USPS) in our lots.		* Be aware of delivery vehicles (like Amazon, FedEx, UPS, or USPS) in our lots.
	* Do not block the alleyway in the back (southeast of the building), the lanes along the sides of ~~our~~ building~~, or~~ the dumpster(s).		* Do not block the alleyway in the back (southeast of the building) or the lanes along the sides of the building.
			* Do not block the dumpster(s).
	* There is no exterior EV charging available at this time.		* There is no exterior EV charging available at this time.
	* Electric bicycles are welcome at PPM, can be brought into the building, and can be recharged inside.		* Electric bicycles are welcome at PPM, can be brought into the building, and can be recharged inside.

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Managing your Membership

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	NOTE: In addition to Optix, the following software is used to facilitate your membership:		NOTE: In addition to Optix, the following software is used to facilitate your membership:

	* '''Slack''' is the ~~official~~ communication ~~solution~~ for the makerspace. Check your membership confirmation email for a link to join ~~the workspace~~!		* '''Slack''' is the main method of communication for the makerspace. Check your membership confirmation email for a link to join!
	* Check out [[How To Slack\|'''How to Slack''']]. If you need further help getting started with Slack, let us know!		* Check out [[How To Slack\|'''How to Slack''']]. If you need further help getting started with Slack, let us know!
	* Slack is organized by #channel-topics (#general, #new-members, #wood-shop, #laser-cutter, and #job-board are a few examples of channels)		* Slack is organized by #channel-topics (#general, #new-members, #wood-shop, #laser-cutter, and #job-board are a few examples of channels)

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Member Benefits

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	PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:		PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:

	(bring proof of membership)		(bring proof of PPM membership)
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	== Managing your Membership ==		== Managing your Membership ==
	'''•''' '''Join It''' is used to manage your membership. Before completing New Member Orientation, you must have signed up in [https://www.joinit.org/o/pikes-peak-makerspace Join It] to begin your recurring payments. During this step, you will also sign our liability waiver and membership agreement.

	'''•''' Any guests entering the space must [https://~~bit~~.ly/~~ppmwaiver '''~~sign the liability waiver''']		* The '''Optix app''' is the new tool for managing your membership. If you would like a quick link to get to our Optix app, use this: https://ppmakers.optixapp.com/
			* Any guests entering the space must '''[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/waiver-form-direct sign the liability waiver]'''

	~~'''•'''~~ NOTE: In addition to ~~Join It~~, the following software is used to facilitate your membership:		NOTE: In addition to Optix, the following software is used to facilitate your membership:

	~~'''•'''~~ '''Slack''' is the official communication solution for the makerspace. Check your membership confirmation email for a link to join the workspace!		* '''Slack''' is the official communication solution for the makerspace. Check your membership confirmation email for a link to join the workspace!
			* Check out [[How To Slack\|'''How to Slack''']]. If you need further help getting started with Slack, let us know!
	~~'''•'''~~ Check out [[How To Slack\|'''How to Slack''']]. If you need further help getting started with Slack, let us know!		* Slack is organized by #channel-topics (#general, #new-members, #wood-shop, #laser-cutter, and #job-board are a few examples of channels)
			* Important documents can often be found in Slack channels under "pinned" files.
	~~'''•'''~~ Slack is organized by #channel-topics (#general, #new-members, #wood-shop, #laser-cutter, and #job-board are a few examples of channels)		** example: Software license info and video training info may be pinned files in the relevant channel.

	~~'''•'''~~ Important documents can often be found in Slack channels under "pinned" files

	~~'''•'''~~ Software license info and video training info ~~are some items that might~~ be pinned ~~for an area)~~

	== Member Benefits==		== Member Benefits==