This Code of Conduct borrows heavily from the [https://dallasmakerspace.org/wiki/Rules_and_Policies#Code_of_Conduct Dallas Makerspace Code of Conduct]

# All guests and members must follow the Code of Conduct.
# It is the responsibility of each member to help enforce the Code of Conduct. If someone is violating the Code of Conduct politely explain to them why their behavior is not acceptable. Egregious violations should be reported to the Directors.
# The Directors may expel or suspend anyone who violates the Code of Conduct from the premises, online systems, or at sponsored events. a. The member being suspended, and the other Directors must be informed in writing as soon as possible. b. An email sent to the email address on file in the Members’ Portal ([https://my.protospace.ca/ SpacePort]) shall be considered sufficient written notice. It is the member’s responsibility to keep this email address up to date. c. An expulsion or suspension will trigger an automatic motion to reinstate the member at the next available Members Meeting. Actions occurring within 72 hours of the next Members’ Meeting will be deferred to the following Meeting to give the membership sufficient time to review the incident. d. Details of the reason for expulsion will be posted on the Members’ Forum ([https://forum.protospace.ca/ Spacebar]) without identifying details. e. A 75% majority vote is required to reinstate the member. f. An expelled or suspended member is not entitled to a refund of their membership fees.
# Safety is paramount and Members are expected to act in a safe manner. a. If you are unsure of how to safely do something, don’t do it. b. Everyone is expected to wear or set up PPE appropriate to the task they are performing (eye protection, face shielding, ear protection, gloves, welding screens, etc.) c. If you are asked to don appropriate PPE, a belligerent response is not appropriate and may result in revocation of tool privileges. d. Immediately report injuries, broken tools, or tools whose safety mechanisms are nonoperational to the Directors at [[Mailto:directors@protospace.org|directors@protospace.org]] e. No person shall deliberately defeat a physical safety or security mechanism. f. No person shall be permitted to operate a tool without the proper training or certification from an authorized trainer. g. No person shall deliberately ignore or violate an approved safety rule or policy. h. Members who repeatedly violate safety rules may have their tool privileges revoked or their membership terminated without reimbursement. i. No person shall deliberately hack, tamper with, or attempt unauthorized access to production computers or Web sites used for membership records, finance, equipment control, or facility operations.
# Don’t merely respect each other; be excellent to each other. a. We are all here to make things and learn. Collaboration is important. b. When you break something, own up to it. If you have any doubt about fixing it, ask for help. Don’t make someone feel bad for breaking things, help them understand what went wrong. c. Clean, Maintain, Organize, Improve. Always leave the space better than you found it. d. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Answer them kindly; eventually you’ll have to ask for help too. e. Tools/resources must stay on the premises so that other members may use them. Removing tools/resources from the space without a successful pitch is theft.
# Everyone must sign a liability waiver.
# Sleeping within Protospace is not permitted. Naps are not prohibited, provided the nap is less than 20 minutes in length, and the member is not laying down in a prone position. Sleeping will only be considered a nap while in the upright sitting position.
# All members are expected to maintain a safe and clean environment at all times.
# Smoking cigarettes/cigars, use of vaporizers (also known as electronic cigarettes) is not allowed inside the building.
# Don’t catch fire, set others on fire, or set anything on fire which has not been designated or designed to be on fire.
# Harmful behavior, harassment, stalking, theft, hazing, and otherwise being the opposite of excellent is unacceptable.

== Guests ==

# Guests can not inhabit Protospace without another non-probationary Member present.
# Guests are encouraged to become Members.
# Guests are not allowed to use tools and equipment, except as part of a scheduled class/workshop.
# Members are responsible for their Guests and their actions.

== Minors ==

# Protospace is not a day care.
# Minors 15 and under must be accompanied closely by Parent or Legal Guardian at all times and are not allowed to have access cards to the space. a. Accompanied closely means visual range generally, and immediate reach when near dangerous tools.
# Parents/Legal Guardians are responsible for their children and their actions.
# Minors under the age of 18 must have their liability form signed by a Parent or Legal Guardian.

== Formal Complaints ==
The formal complaint process exists for members to request a discussion be held by the Directors and/or membership regarding specific actions of another member. Members are expected to discuss their complaints in a calm and polite manner. Mediation is available to resolve issues without the need of a formal complaint.

# Formal complaints against another member must be submitted, in writing, to the Directors or to any member of the Board of Directors. The complaint must have two parts outlined at minimum, a “Complaint” part and a “Recommended Solution” part.
# The Directors will respond to formal complaints within 72 hours.
# The Directors are not required to act in accordance with the grievance or complainant’s “Recommended Solution” part and may devise its own remediation.
# The Directors may decide to suspend or expel the member in question with a 75% consensus. Suspensions will be handled in accordance with the suspension and expulsion rules in section 3.
# Complaints will be added to the agenda of the next meeting and posted on the forum, without identifying information. Complaints occurring within 72 hours of the next Members’ Meeting will be deferred to the following Meeting to give the membership sufficient time to review it.
# Minutes for the meeting will not be scrubbed of identifying information.
# Any disciplinary action for which one or more of the Directors are involved require that a written record of the action, reason(s) for the action, and acknowledgement of the accused be sent to the Directors for keeping.

== Non-Discrimination Policy ==
Protospace does not promote or discriminate against any person, population group, or organization with regard to categories protected by applicable Canadian law. These include, but are not limited to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered.

== Anti-Harassment Policy ==
Harassment is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Any person who feels they have been the victim of harassment should ask the harasser to cease the behavior, if they feel safe doing so. Members or guests asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Harassment includes the following, without limitation:

# Offensive comments related to race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, or physical appearance
# Gratuitous sexual or obscene images or behavior in spaces where not appropriate
# Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention without consent or after a request to stop
# Threats or incitement of violence towards any individual, including encouraging a person to engage in self-harm
# Deliberate intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or menacing behavior
# Stalking
# Harassing photography or recording, including logging online activity for harassment purposes
# Continued one-on-one contact or communication after requests to cease
# Deliberate “outing” of a sensitive aspect of a person’s identity without their consent
# Deliberate misgendering. This includes deadnaming or persistently using a pronoun that does not correctly reflect a person’s gender identity

== Commercial Use ==

# Protospace is based on open-source ideals and thus encourages its membership to embrace those ideals as well, however members reserve the rights to all of their creations.
# Custom scripts and software written specifically for Protospace infrastructure must be open source with the source code provided to Protospace. Commercially available, off the shelf packages are exempt.
# Commercial use of the space is permitted on the condition that the member(s) benefitting commercially share 10% of the gross revenue of the item with Protospace.
# Protospace may invoice members for incurring costs to Protospace significantly in excess of their monthly dues. Determination of excess to be submitted to the Directors and the member billed by after discussion and vote in the next Members’ Meeting.

== Intoxicating Substance Policy ==

# The possession or consumption of illegal drugs is prohibited anywhere on or within the premises, parking lot, or common walkways of Protospace.
# Anyone suspected of being intoxicated or impaired while using equipment will be asked to leave the premises immediately and may be subject to additional disciplinary action. Refusal to leave will result in a call to local Police.
# Anyone observing this behavior should escalate to a director. If there is not one present, a message should be sent to [[Mailto:directors@protospace.org|directors@protospace.org]] with the date, time, location of the incident, name of the offender, witness names and any other relevant details.

Where to source tools and materials

2022-05-07T04:53:19Z

Andrea.friedrich: /* Textiles */

==Protospace member discounts==
[[Member discounts]]

==Local==
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212376733631745701470.0004b3d3ebba5ca51cd5b&msa=0&ll=51.010083,-114.083061&spn=0.166114,0.308647 Protospace Resource Map]

===Acrylic===

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:[http://acrylicconcepts.net/ Acrylic Concepts]
:Address: Suite 18-1410 40 Avenue NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L1
:Phone: [tel:+14039743240 (403) 974-3240]
:Contact [mailto:sales@acrylicconcepts.net sales@acrylicconcepts.net] ahead of time, must ask for Jack
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:[https://www.engraving-supplies.ca/ Trotec Laser]
:Address: 820 28 St NE #2, Calgary, AB T2A 6K1
:Phone: [tel:+18006611278 1-800-6611278]
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:[http://ippnet.com/ Industrial Paint & Plastics]
:Address: #5, 5558-1 Street SE, Calgary AB, T2H 2W9
:Phone: [tel:+14032528368 (403) 252-8368]
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:[http://www.sabicpolymershapes.com/ SABIC's Polymershapes]
:Address: 1440 Aviation Park NE, Calgary AB, T2E 7E2
:Phone: [tel:+14032501670 (403) 250-1670]
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:[http://cesco.ca Canadian Engravers Supply] (Laminate Acrylic)
:Address: 4730-14th Street NE, Calgary AB, T2E 6L7
:Phone: [tel:+14032506774 (403) 250-6774]
:Note: Protospace has an account under the name 'Calgary Protospace'. They don't typically do walk-ins so call ahead.
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:[http://www.plasticworksinc.com/ PlasticWorks Inc.]
:Address: 11711B-44 Street SE, Calgary AB
:Phone: [tel:+14032367700 (403) 236-7700]
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===Electronics===

:[http://www.active123.com/ Active Tech] by [http://solarbotics.com/ Solarbotics] (NE) - 3D printing, robotics, electronics, kits, supplies, etc!
:[http://www.be-electronics.com/ B&E Electronics] (SW)
:[https://mroelectronics.com MRO Electronics] (NE) - no longer has public showroom, need to preorder on account (believe we are in their system as Calgary Protospace).
:[http://www.apcircuits.com/ Alberta Printed Circuits] (local PCB fab, see "Online" below for cheaper options)

===Radio===
[https://www.gpscentral.ca/ GPS Central] (SW) - big retail with amateur, marine, outdoor, all sorts of radio gadgets

[http://www.ntfc.ca NTF Communications] - amateur radio shop

[https://caltronics.ca/ Caltronics] / [https://www.prairiemobile.com Prairie Mobile] - Motorola/Kenwood dealer, service, parts

[https://www.sundanceradio.ca/ Sundance Radio Communications]

[https://www.westcan-acs.com Westcan Advanced Communication Solutions] - more industrial

===Fasteners===

:[http://www.fastenal.com/ Fastenal]
:North Address: BAY P - 2020 32nd Avenue NE Calgary, AB T2E 6T4
:Phone: (403) 291-3282
: 
:[http://boltsupply.com/home.aspx Bolt Supply House]
:North Address: 3437 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S6
:Phone: (403) 250-2658
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===Metal===

:[https://www.instagram.com/steel_inc_calgary/ Steel Inc] (Plenty of aluminum as well! Two guys in a bay with a big saw, cheaper than Supermarket)
:Address: 3260 46 Ave SE #30, Calgary, AB T2B 3K7
:Phone: (587) 349-4766
: 
:[https://www.calgarymetalmarket.com/ Calgary Metal Market]
:Address: 225 41st Ave NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 2N3
:Phone: (403) 475-9858
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:[http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Supermarket] (Good for small quantities of common metals, we're under "Calgary Protospace")
:Address: 3716-56th Ave. SE, Calgary AB, T2C 2B5
:Phone: (403)720-2267
: 
:[http://www.rainbowsalvage.net/ Rainbow Salvage] (Large Quantity Scrap Metal/Steel)
:Address: #300, 104 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie AB, T4A 2G2
:Phone: (403) 948 4901
: 
:[https://www.metalworkscanada.com/product/rolled-steel-supply-calgary/ Metalworks Canada]
:Bay A, 1115-48th Ave. SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 2A7
:403-279-2766
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:[http://www.samuel.com/ Samuel Specialty Metals Canada]
:Address: 9112 52 St SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5A9
:Phone: (403) 203-0731
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:[http://www.federalmetals.ca/ Federal Metals]
:Address: 5135 94 Ave SE, Calgary AB, T2C 5J9
:Phone: (403) 236-0402
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:[http://rosedalesheetmetal.ca/ Rosedal Sheet Metal] (Full Sheets of 16-26 gauge)
:Address: 2610 3 Avenue NE
:Phone: (403) 569-0005
: 
:[http://www.kmstools.com/ KMS Tools and Equipment Ltd.] (In the welding dept. they have big stock pile of 4 Ft x 3 Ft, 16 gauge (+ other thinner gauge sheets) Stainless Steel Sheet Metal. Very Low Price)
:Address: 6311 Centre Street S, Calgary AB, T2H 0C7
:Phone: (403) 457-3537

===Textiles===

:[http://www.tandyleatherfactory.ca/ Leather & leatherworking tools]
:[http://www.fabricdepot.ca/ Fabric Debot] - Largest fabric store in Calgary
:[https://www.paccana.com PacCana] (27 Ave NE, showroom is just down the road from Protospace) - fabrics, zippers, webbing, buckles, thread, elastic, sewing supplies...
:[https://cansew.com/ Cansew Inc] (3932 29 Street Northeast, Calgary, AB T1Y 6B6) - Cash account set up to purchase supplies for the embroidery machine

===Tools===

:[http://www.actequipment.com/ ACT Equipment] (machine shop related tools, great stock)
:[http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Announcement.aspx Lee Valley Tools] (woodworking)
:[http://www.busybeetools.com/ Busy Bee Tools] (imported largish tools, metal and wood. Cheap but not crap)
:[http://www.kmstools.com/ KMS Tools][http://goo.gl/maps/sPlul 6311 Centre St SW]

===Wood===

:[http://www.windsorplywood.com/ Windsor Plywood]
:[http://www.blackforestwood.com/ Black Forest Wood]
:[http://www.pjwhitehardwoods.com/ P.J. White Hardwoods]
:[http://www.ucfp.com/ Upper Canada Forest Products]
:[http://www.baconveneer.com/default.php Bacon Veneer] 403-250-3757 (Exotic Hardwood Veneers)
:[https://www.woodcache.com/ Wood Cache]

===Other===

:[http://www.princessauto.com/ Princess Auto]
:[http://www.lowes.com/ Lowe's] (I only mention this because their selection is FAR better then the crap at Home Depot and Rona.)
:[http://canada.michaels.com/ Michael's] (Stamp rubber)
:[http://www.thecamerastore.com The Camera Store] (Photo processing chemicals and tools.)
:Antique woodworking tools, contact Eric Coyle through Protospace or 403 701 0460
:[http://www.sureline.ca/ Sureline Foam Products] - retail, wholesale and custom cut
:[https://www.anixter.com/ Anixter] - industrial supply, wire and cable, hardware, tools, etc.
:[https://lpsales.ca LP Sales] (27th Ave NE near Barlow) - often best priced restaurant equipment and supplies such as stainless and plastic tubs, squeeze bottles useful for glue/epoxy, mixing tools, packaging, etc.
:[https://www.russellhendrix.com Russel Hendrix] (SW) - large foodservice equipment and supplies, great selection, knowledgeable parts counter
:[https://crownfoodequipment.com Crown Food Equipment] (SW) - big showroom, all the little stuff and more appliances/equipment
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==Online==

===Automotive===

:[http://www.rockauto.com/ Rock Auto]
:[http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/xref ToyoDIY parts cross-reference]
:[http://www.megasquirt.info/ Megasquirt EFI controllers]
:[http://www.mopacautosupply.com/ MOPAC Auto Supply]

===Electronics===

:[http://ca.digikey.com/ Digi-Key]
:[http://ca.mouser.com/ Mouser]
:[https://octopart.com/ Octopart] - parts search engine and multi-quote tool
:[https://pcbshopper.com/ PCBShopper] - multi-quote tool for PCB and assembly
:[http://www.jameco.com/ Jameco]
:[http://www.supremecable.com/ supremecable] - Wiring harnesses
:[http://www.sparkfun.com/ Sparkfun Electronics]
:[https://jlcpcb.com/ JLCPCB] - large online Chinese PCB assembly house, also owns [https://lcsc.com/ LCSC Electronics] and will combine shipping or assemble
:[http://www.wonderfulpcb.com Wonderful PCB] (PCB assembly)
:[https://www.seeedstudio.com/fusion_pcb.html PCB Fabrication and Assembly](Seeed Studio Fusion)
:[http://www.phidgets.com/ Phidgets]
:[https://www.wellpcb.com/ Wellpcb] (PCB prototype and PCB assembly)
:[https://www.ourpcb.com/ Ourpcb] (PCB and PCBA supplier)

===Kits===

:[http://adafruit.com/ Adafruit Industries]
:[http://evilmadscience.com/ Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories]
:[http://mightyohm.com/blog/products/ Mighty Ohm]

===LEDs===

:[http://www.phenoptix.com/ Phenoptix] - Mostly LEDs but carries other components as well (Free shipping everywhere)
:[http://www.superbrightleds.com/ Superbright LEDs] - LEDs

===Tools===

:[http://www.canadastoolcrib.com/cgi/CGP2HOME?WXREFC=SKOTO01 Canada's Tool Crib] - If the website doesn't work, google: 'Canadas tool crib' and click on the first link. They have something weird with referrers.
:[http://www.kbctools.ca/ KBC Tools] - Flat shipping, $9, up to 50lbs.
:[http://www.mscdirect.com/ MSC Direct] - Amazing selection, order today, get a call about shipping tomorrow.

===Metal===

:[http://www.metalsupermarkets.com/ Metal Super Markets] - Big selection, Big Shipping charges
:[http://www.onlinemetals.com Online Metals] - Ships via UPS
:[http://www.rotometals.com/Shipping-Rules-and-FAQ-s/79.htm#canada Roto Metals] - Non Ferrous metals.

===Samples===
Chip manufacturers are typically a good place to get free samples of components

:[http://www.ti.com/ Texas Instruments]
:[http://www.st.com/ STMicroelectronics]
:[http://www.national.com/ National Semiconductor]
:[https://www.analog.com Analog Semiconductor]

===Other===

:[http://www.kjmagnetics.com/ K&J Magnetics] - Magnets, lots and lots of magnets
:[https://www.vxb.com/ VXB Ball Bearings]
:[http://dx.com/ Deal Extreme] - the original cheap stuff out of China site
:Ali Express - (link blocked by Wiki spam filter!?) even cheaper stuff out of China, you get what you pay for, shipping can take from days/weeks to month(s)
:[https://www.alibaba.com/ Alibaba] - the B2B/wholesale version of Ali Express, however don't let that scare you as most of the suppliers will do retail/individual sales. Be aware of import and shipping charges, duties and tariffs; ie. know what FOB terms you are signing up for.
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