Rules, Policies, and Orientation - Revision history

Warren: /* Equipment Use and Training */

2026-06-21T17:59:00Z

Equipment Use and Training

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	*Members must follow all posted operating procedures.		*Members must follow all posted operating procedures.
	*If equipment is damaged or not functioning properly Use a Red Tag to label the equipment.		*If equipment is damaged or not functioning properly Use a Red Tag to label the equipment.
	**Report the issue in Slack (#red-~~tags~~-issues) or to the Executive Director.		**Report the issue in Slack (#red-tag-issues) or to the Executive Director.
	**Do not attempt unauthorized repairs.		**Do not attempt unauthorized repairs.
	*Do not make alterations or perform major repairs on any equipment without specific permission from the Executive Director.		*Do not make alterations or perform major repairs on any equipment without specific permission from the Executive Director.
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	• Use a Red Tag to designate the broken equipment.		• Use a Red Tag 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

	===Teach a Class or Host an Event===		===Teach a Class or Host an Event===

Warren: /* Red Tags */

2026-05-27T00:50:41Z

Red Tags

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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 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: /* Paying for Consumables */

2026-05-19T02:08:22Z

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 ~~QR codes throughout the space, this link [https://www.bit.ly/ppmstuff www.bit.ly/ppmstuff] , or a cash box with a note about what you used paperclipped to the cash~~.		*Use the Optix app.

	==Building Access and Usage==		==Building Access and Usage==

Warren at 16:15, 16 May 2026

2026-05-16T16:15:54Z

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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 QR codes throughout the space, this link [~~http~~://www.bit.ly/ppmstuff www.bit.ly/ppmstuff] , or a cash box with a note about what you used paperclipped to the cash.		*Use the QR codes throughout the space, this link [https://www.bit.ly/ppmstuff www.bit.ly/ppmstuff] , or a cash box with a note about what you used paperclipped to the cash.

	==Building Access and Usage==		==Building Access and Usage==

Warren: /* Parking at PPM */

2026-03-02T21:19:03Z

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).

Warren: /* Parking at PPM */

2026-02-22T23:16:31Z

Parking at PPM

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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 ~~icycles~~ 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.
	*Respect the parking spaces for our immediate neighbor to the east, PikeRide.		*Respect the parking spaces for our immediate neighbor to the east, PikeRide.
	*Snow removal for the parking lots is the responsibility of the property owner.		*Snow removal for the parking lots is the responsibility of the property owner.

Warren: /* Paying for Consumables */

2026-02-19T19:49:50Z

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 QR codes ~~(PayPal)~~ throughout the space, this link [http://www.bit.ly/ppmstuff www.bit.ly/ppmstuff] , or a cash box with a note about what you used paperclipped to the cash.		*Use the QR codes throughout the space, this link [http://www.bit.ly/ppmstuff www.bit.ly/ppmstuff] , or a cash box with a note about what you used paperclipped to the cash.

	==Building Access and Usage==		==Building Access and Usage==

Warren: /* Member Benefits */

2026-02-18T19:32:37Z

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)
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	!'''Merchant'''		!'''Merchant'''

Kevin: /* Becoming a Member */ - an array of changes based on our change from JoinIt to Optix.

2026-01-28T19:25:23Z

Becoming a Member: - an array of changes based on our change from JoinIt to Optix.

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	2) Choose a membership level from our website that best suits your situation.		2) Choose a membership level from our website that best suits your situation.

	Memberships are managed via ~~Join It~~, where you can register for membership and set up automatic monthly payments through Stripe.		Memberships are managed via our Optix app, where you can register for membership and set up automatic monthly payments through Stripe.

	*Monthly membership: $55		*Monthly membership: $55
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	3) Take our New Member Orientation Quiz.		3) Take our New Member Orientation Quiz.

	Passing the quiz with 70% or better is mandatory for all new members. Feel free to take the quiz before signing up if you want to! [Take me to the quiz!] ~~Look~~ out for a confirmation email!		Passing the quiz with 70% or better is mandatory for all new members. Feel free to take the quiz before signing up if you want to! [[https://www.pikespeakmakerspace.org/NMO-quiz Take me to the quiz!]] Once you're finished, look out for a confirmation email!

	Once you pass the quiz with a 70% or higher, you will receive an email with instructions on scheduling a time to pick up your RFID access card to the building. ~~There is a $10 donation for the RFID card. If you get 100% on the quiz, it is FREE!~~		Once you pass the quiz with a 70% or higher, you will receive an email with instructions on scheduling a time to pick up your RFID access card to the building.

	Once you have picked up your RFID card, you are free to use the design computers and office printer, and can take certification classes to use the shared tools and work~~ ~~areas.		Once you have picked up your RFID card, you are free to use any of our Level 1 tools and equipment, including the design computers and office printer, and can take certification classes to use the shared tools and work areas.

	Certification courses can be found ~~'''~~[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/membership/classes/ on our website]~~'''~~.		Certification courses for Level 2 and Level 3 tools can be found [https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/membership/classes/ on the Classes page of our website].

	If there is a piece of equipment we have that you wish to be certified on that does not have a class reach out to a staff member or the Board of Directors.		If there is a piece of equipment we have that you wish to be certified on that does not have a class, reach out to a staff member or the Board of Directors.

	====Change or Cancel your Membership====		====Change or Cancel your Membership====
	To change your billing details~~, add a member,~~ or cancel your membership, ~~please reach out to~~ the ~~Membership Manager, Executive Director,~~ or ~~ask for help on Slack~~. ~~Alternatively, you can login into the CRM and make changes yourself~~.		To change your billing details or cancel your membership, you can use the interface in the Optix app or log into Optix via this link: https://ppmakers.optixapp.com/

	~~Retroactive~~ membership refunds ~~are not permissible~~.		Alternatively, you can reach out to the Membership Manager, Executive Director, or ask for help on Slack.

			We cannot give retroactive membership refunds.

	=====Pausing Membership=====		=====Pausing Membership=====
	Our monthly dues are designed to be affordable for long term sustaining memberships. A stable financial model allows us to continue investing in the space and plan for the~~ ~~future.		Our monthly dues are designed to be affordable for long term sustaining memberships. A stable financial model allows us to continue investing in the space and plan for the future.

	~~However, should you need to pause your membership, please be aware of the following:~~

	*Certifications will expire?		If you wish to pause your membership, you may cancel it in the app and then re-activate it in the future, or you may optionally reach out to one of our staff to arrange for a smaller monthly contribution while your membership is paused. When you rejoin, depending on how long you are gone, you may need to get certified on certain Level 2 and Level 3 tools again.

	=====Lapsed Membership=====		=====Lapsed Membership=====

Warren: /* Shared Network Drive */

2026-01-21T15:27:22Z

Shared Network Drive

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	'''''This shared drive is visible to all members.'''''		'''''This shared drive is visible to all members.'''''

	:0. If you need ~~security~~, do not use this drive.		:0. If you need privacy, do not use this drive.
	:1. Files might be removed automatically after 2 months.		:1. Files might be removed automatically after 2 months.
	:2. Do not store files in the main folder directory.		:2. Do not store files in the main folder directory.
	:3. Keep your own backup! We are not responsible if your data becomes lost or corrupted in any way		:3. Keep your own backup! We are not responsible if your data becomes lost or corrupted in any way.

	*The s:/ drive is a shared network drive available on all PPM computers.		*The S:/ drive is a shared network drive available on all PPM computers.
	*You can also access the shared network drive from ~~computers~~ you bring into PPM.		*You can also access the shared network drive from devices you bring into PPM.
	*All you need to do to enjoy it is create a folder for yourself in the drive!		*All you need to do to enjoy it is create a folder for yourself in the drive!
	{{Safety}}		{{Safety}}