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MEMBERSHIP

Eligibility

Any person 18 years of age or older shall become a Member upon:

  • Signature of at least 3 current members to act as member sponsors

  • Verification of a completed membership form by the Secretary, and

  • Timely payment of dues as determined by the board of directors.

A member must also provide government-issued photo identification to at least two members of the board of directors at the time of payment of the first membership fee, and provide an electronic mail address for receiving official notice of members' meetings. Any person who does meet these requirements is a Member of Fort Wayne Makerspace.

Provisional Membership

The first 3 months of membership shall be considered provisional.

  • During this 3-month period, only unique keys to access the space will be provided.

  • If a new member fails to fulfill the responsibilities of membership during this period, Full Members may object to the membership.

  • Objections to membership shall be directed to the member in question and the Board of Directors for attempted mediation.

If during this 3-month period there are more unresolved objections to the membership than sponsors for the membership, the membership shall be terminated.

Full Members enjoy the following privileges

Full Members enjoy the following privileges:

  • A key or other method of entry to the physical workspace.

  • Twenty-four-hour access to the physical workspace.

  • Store a reasonable amount of equipment at the workspace.

  • Sponsor a qualified person for a membership vote.

  • Eligibility to submit and authorize Funding Allocation Petitions

  • Eligibility to vote on any issue put before the membership.

  • Eligibility to vote for officers and directors.

 

Full Members must also fulfill the following responsibilities:

  • A member must thoughtfully contribute to Fort Wayne Makerspace direction and policies.

  • A member must pay the monthly fee as determined by the board of directors.

  • A member must provide their current address, contact information, and preference for electronic receipt of communications.

  • At the time a member's eligibility is terminated, they must forfeit his or her method of entry in addition to any other property owned by Fort Wayne Makerspace to a member of the board of directors or an agent designated by the board of directors for this purpose.

  • A member must abide by the Fort Wayne Makerspace Harassment Policy.

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