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	==How can I get more information?==		==How can I get more information?==

	Most of our internal discussion happens on our ~~<s>Google Groups</s>~~ Discourse Forum.		Most of our internal discussion happens on our Discourse Forum.

	~~<s>The [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/protospace-discuss discussion list] on Google Groups</s>~~ [https://forum.protospace.ca Discourse] is a great way to communicate with members.		[https://forum.protospace.ca Discourse] is a great way to communicate with members.

	Coming out to a [[Event calendar\|Meet & Geek]] will get you introduced to lots of folks.		Coming out to a [[Event calendar\|Meet & Geek]] will get you introduced to lots of folks.

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	https://my.protospace.ca/classes shows our upcoming courses.		https://my.protospace.ca/classes shows our upcoming courses.
	For other events, keep an eye on the Protospace ~~Google groups~~ to hear what's going on.		For other events, keep an eye on the Protospace to hear what's going on.

	==How do I get involved? (and not feel like an outsider)==		==How do I get involved? (and not feel like an outsider)==
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	Most of our internal discussion happens on our Google Groups -		Most of our internal discussion happens on our <s>Google Groups</s> Discourse Forum.

	The [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/protospace-discuss discussion list] on Google Groups is a great way to communicate with members.		<s>The [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/protospace-discuss discussion list] on Google Groups</s> [https://forum.protospace.ca Discourse] is a great way to communicate with members.

	Coming out to a [[Event calendar\|Meet & Geek]] will get you introduced to lots of folks.		Coming out to a [[Event calendar\|Meet & Geek]] will get you introduced to lots of folks.

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	== What is Protospace? ==		==What is Protospace?==

	Protospace is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Makerspace], which is a physical place like a library or a gym where members can go to collaborate, learn, and use tools and equipment not normally available to individual artists or hobbyists, especially in urban centers.		Protospace is a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace Makerspace], which is a physical place like a library or a gym where members can go to collaborate, learn, and use tools and equipment not normally available to individual artists or hobbyists, especially in urban centers.

	== Equipment and materials ==		==Equipment and materials==

	Protospace is always acquiring new tools, but we currently maintain:		Protospace is always acquiring new tools, but we currently maintain:

	*3D printers		*3D printers
	*Laser cutters		*Laser cutters
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	*Full wood shop with dust collection		*Full wood shop with dust collection
	*Electronics repair tools		*Electronics repair tools

	And more!		And more!

	== When can I visit/What are the open hours ==		==When can I visit/What are the open hours==

	Open to the public.		Open to the public.
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	24/7. If you are a Probationary Member, you can come to the space any time there's a vetted "full" member present who is willing to host guests.		24/7. If you are a Probationary Member, you can come to the space any time there's a vetted "full" member present who is willing to host guests.

	== What is the sign up process? ==		==What is the sign up process?==

	# Visit Protospace (usually on a Tuesday evening)		#Visit Protospace (usually on a Tuesday evening)
	# Get a tour and ask to sign up		#Get a tour and ask to sign up
	# Fill out our Membership form		#Fill out our Membership form
	# Pay your first dues (Paypal or credit card at the space)		#Pay your first dues (Paypal or credit card at the space)
	# Take the New Member Orientation course (about 1hr on safety and rules)		#Take the New Member Orientation course (about 1hr on safety and rules)
	# Get two vetted members to vouch for you and sign your form		#Get two vetted members to vouch for you and sign your form
	# Get vetted (A short introduction to the membership and chance for them to ask you a few questions)		#Get vetted (A short introduction to the membership and chance for them to ask you a few questions)
	# Get a keycard		#Get a keycard

	At this point, you are a full member. Some tools will need additional training before you can use them; We offer this training as often as we can.		At this point, you are a full member. Some tools will need additional training before you can use them; We offer this training as often as we can.

	*Make stuff!		*Make stuff!

	~~You can see the list of current classes at https://my.protospace.ca/school.~~		==How much does it cost?==

	== How much does it cost? ==

	Our membership rate is $55 per month.		Our membership rate is $55 per month.
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	Up-front annual payments can also be made for the cost of 11 months, the 12th free.		Up-front annual payments can also be made for the cost of 11 months, the 12th free.

	== How can I pay? ==		==How can I pay?==

	[[Set up a payment]]		[[Set up a payment]]

	== Is there a minimum membership term or signup fee? ==		==Is there a minimum membership term or signup fee?==

	No, there is no minimum time or "contract". However, we do not offer "drop in" or "single month" memberships, as our expenses are fixed - you can suspend your membership temporarily once a year, but if you terminate your membership and wish to rejoin, you will have to re-take training and vetting as procedures change		No, there is no minimum time or "contract". However, we do not offer "drop in" or "single month" memberships, as our expenses are fixed - you can suspend your membership temporarily once a year, but if you terminate your membership and wish to rejoin, you will have to re-take training and vetting as procedures change
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	Yes		Yes

	== Where can I see the class and event schedule? ==		==Where can I see the class and event schedule?==

	https://my.protospace.ca/classes shows our upcoming courses.		https://my.protospace.ca/classes shows our upcoming courses.
	For other events, keep an eye on the Protospace Google groups to hear what's going on.		For other events, keep an eye on the Protospace Google groups to hear what's going on.

	== How do I get involved? (and not feel like an outsider) ==		==How do I get involved? (and not feel like an outsider)==

	Lots of people often fish on the mailing list for help on projects. Often at times you can come to a Tuesday Meet & Geek and people will be spitballing ideas and they turn into projects. Be a spitballer.		Lots of people often fish on the mailing list for help on projects. Often at times you can come to a Tuesday Meet & Geek and people will be spitballing ideas and they turn into projects. Be a spitballer.

	== Can I use all of the equipment? ==		==Can I use all of the equipment?==

	Anything that doesn't require training is available to you after you complete the New Member Orientation and General Safety seminar. Larger, more dangerous or more specialized equipment require training. Generally, these machines are labelled, as well as noted on the [[tools we have]] page.		Anything that doesn't require training is available to you after you complete the New Member Orientation and General Safety seminar. Larger, more dangerous or more specialized equipment require training. Generally, these machines are labelled, as well as noted on the [[tools we have]] page.

	== Can I store my stuff there or do I have to take it home each time? ==		==Can I store my stuff there or do I have to take it home each time?==

	Full members each get a small shelf for project store.		Full members each get a small shelf for project store.
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	We tend to be a helpful community that is willing to share, teach, and learn. It's reasonable to ask.		We tend to be a helpful community that is willing to share, teach, and learn. It's reasonable to ask.

	== Are there people interested in (niche interest or pursuit)? ==		==Are there people interested in (niche interest or pursuit)?==

	Oh, almost definitely. We have two of every animal.		Oh, almost definitely. We have two of every animal.

	== Can I make things that I sell? ==		==Can I make things that I sell?==

	Yes. However, you cannot abuse the machines to make a deadline, or monopolize them for hours or days while other members need to use them.		Yes. However, you cannot abuse the machines to make a deadline, or monopolize them for hours or days while other members need to use them.
	Protospace is a non-profit, community organization powered entirely by volunteers - nobody is making any money to run the place. So, if you use it to make money, you will need to contribute back in some way, either through volunteer effort or donation.		Protospace is a non-profit, community organization powered entirely by volunteers - nobody is making any money to run the place. So, if you use it to make money, you will need to contribute back in some way, either through volunteer effort or donation.

	== How can I get more information? ==		==How can I get more information?==

	Most of our internal discussion happens on our Google Groups -		Most of our internal discussion happens on our Google Groups -

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	== When can I visit/What are the open hours ==		== When can I visit/What are the open hours ==

	Open to the public		Open to the public.
	We host a "Meet & Geek" open house every Tuesday night from 19:00 to 21:00		We host a "Meet & Geek" open house every Tuesday night from 19:00 to 21:00
	Visitors are welcome to come and tour the space, socialize, get some feedback or share ideas - as well as sign up for their own membership.		Visitors are welcome to come and tour the space, socialize, get some feedback or share ideas - as well as sign up for their own membership.

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	On sign-up, new members can pay 2 months' dues and receive a third month free.		On sign-up, new members can pay 2 months' dues and receive a third month free.
	Up-front annual payments can be made for the ~~price~~ of 11 months.		Up-front annual payments can also be made for the cost of 11 months, the 12th free.

	== How can I pay? ==		== How can I pay? ==

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	A subsidized rate of $35 is available to students and those in need.		A subsidized rate of $35 is available to students and those in need.

	On sign-up, new members can pay 2 months' dues and receive 3		On sign-up, new members can pay 2 months' dues and receive a third month free.
	Up-front annual payments can be made for the price of 11 months		Up-front annual payments can be made for the price of 11 months.

	== How can I pay? ==		== How can I pay? ==

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	*Make stuff!		*Make stuff!

	~~== Who is it suited to? ==~~

	~~Anyone who likes to make, tinker, experiment, or learn.~~

	~~== Who is it not suited to? ==~~

	~~People who are not excellent to others.~~

	~~== What training (safety, etc) do you need? ==~~

	To use any tool larger than a screwdriver, you need to take our New Member Orientation course. After that many of our tools have a formal training course to use them, and the rest are generally done by a quick one on one check out process.
	You can see the list of current classes at https://my.protospace.ca/school.		You can see the list of current classes at https://my.protospace.ca/school.

	== What are the membership options? ==		== What are the membership options? ==

	A Keyholder is a vetted member, sometimes called a "full" member with 24x7 access to the space. A subsidized rate is available for students and ~~other~~ with limited income.		A Keyholder is a vetted member, sometimes called a "full" member with 24x7 access to the space. A subsidized rate is available for students and others with limited income.

	For those people who never come on their own, but want to come with their "friend" who is a member, a "Friend Membership" is available. Friend Members do not get an access card or storage shelf, and must be accompanied by a keyholder at all times.

	== Is there a minimum membership term? ==		== Is there a minimum membership term? ==

	No, there is no minimum time or "contract". However, we do not offer "drop in" or "single month" memberships -- ~~if you chose to stop being a member, you must go through the one month Probationary period again, to rejoin.~~ (We allow a "vacation period" annually if requested).		No, there is no minimum time or "contract". However, we do not offer "drop in" or "single month" memberships, as our expenses are fixed -- (We allow a "vacation period" annually if requested).

	== Schedule of events/training/regular meet up times/etc ==		== Schedule of events/training/regular meet up times/etc ==
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	== When can I visit? ==		== When can I visit? ==

	Tuesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 are the best time to meet the most people. It is the only scheduled time for public to attend. If this does not work for you, inquire and someone may be willing to give you a tour some other day.		Tuesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 are the best time to meet the most people. It is the only scheduled time for public to attend. If this does not work for you, inquire (info@protospace.ca) and someone may be willing to give you a tour some other day.

	== If I join, when can I use the space? ==		== If I join, when can I use the space? ==

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What is the sign up process?

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	At this point, you are a full member. Some tools will need additional training before you can use them; We offer this training as often as we can.		At this point, you are a full member. Some tools will need additional training before you can use them; We offer this training as often as we can.
			*Make stuff!

	== Who is it suited to? ==		== Who is it suited to? ==

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	== What is the sign up process? ==		== What is the sign up process? ==

	1. Visit Protospace (usually on a Tuesday evening)		# Visit Protospace (usually on a Tuesday evening)
	2. Get a tour and ask to sign up		# Get a tour and ask to sign up
	3. Fill out our Membership form		# Fill out our Membership form
	4. Pay your first dues (Paypal or credit card at the space)		# Pay your first dues (Paypal or credit card at the space)
	5. Take the New Member Orientation course (about 1hr on safety and rules)		# Take the New Member Orientation course (about 1hr on safety and rules)
	6. Get two vetted members to vouch for you and sign your form		# Get two vetted members to vouch for you and sign your form
	7. Get vetted (A short introduction to the membership and chance for them to ask you a few questions)		# Get vetted (A short introduction to the membership and chance for them to ask you a few questions)
	8. Get a keycard		# Get a keycard

	At this point, you are a full member. Some tools will need additional training before you can use them; We offer this training as often as we can.		At this point, you are a full member. Some tools will need additional training before you can use them; We offer this training as often as we can.