Copy of New Member Onboarding Form

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Welcome to Make Nashville

Thank you for being interested in joining Make Nashville we are a growing community of creatives and makers from all over the Nashville area.  This guide is meant to provide some information to help you get off to a great and productive start.

Who We Are

Here is our Mission Statement 

Mission Statement

Here is our Code of Conduct

We are a collective that is completely volunteer-run. By joining the organization, you’re signing up to be a member of a creative community that works together and supports one another.  *Link to Code of Conduct including consequences of violation Code of Conduct
  • We honor each other.
  • We keep things light.
  • We leave hard feelings behind.
  • We resolve our differences with honor, respect and compassion.
  • We handle issues thoughtfully, when appropriate.
  • We acknowledge our differences when setting deadlines and we ask for help when needed to meet them.
  • We offer help when we see someone getting behind.
  • We check in with each other and delegate.
  • We learn and grow from our mistakes.
  • We help each other focus on strengths and overcome weaknesses.

Where do members find info and communications?

Info about our MakerSpace

  • MakerSpace Access - We use a key fob system for 24/7 access. Complete the onboarding task list below to get a key fob.
    • Complete the onboarding form
    • Fill out a Liability Waiver as of Sept. 2022
    • Membership fees are up to date and current
  • Parking - Park in front of the building, but not in front of Bradfield Lighting. Members may also park on the side of the building inside the gated area. No long term parking or vehicle storage.
  • MakerSpace facilities- Don’t Leave doors propped open. Open garage doors as needed, but shut after use. When leaving the space for the day, especially at night, check who else is still here & ask if they still need doors open and let them know if they are the last one there or if others are still around. (see Emergency contact info below if doors or garage doors won’t shut). Please keep all exits clear and available.
  • Cleanliness- It’s a shared member’s space. Please be respectful and clean up after yourself. Including, kitchen, fridge, microwave, and all shop spaces.
  • Safety- Report issues: broken tools, equipment, personal injury, etc, to a shop captain, the board, or Joel Lindsey. Use PPE: ie- safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, etc. (see shop captains for specifics per shop. Familiarize yourself with where fire exists, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, & first aid kits are located.)
  • Project storage- each shop has it’s own rules about storing in progress projects. (see shop captains for specifics per shop. *Label & date your projects so they don’t get tossed out.)
  • Member Storage Tote- a 28” by 19” by 15” storage container is available for $10/ month. (message Joel Lindsey for payments).
  • Materials to use - (see shop captains for specifics per shop.)
  • Donations of materials & equipment - (see shop captains for specifics per shop.)
  • Exhibit Spaces - (see shop facilities team for specifics.)
  • Maker Studios - There are a few 10’ x 10’ spaces for an additional monthly fee. Please do not go into these specific areas without permission from the specific member who is renting that space.

Membership Includes

  • 24/7 access. You will receive a fob so you can enter the Makerspace at any time.
    • Full access for members only
    • Contact a shop captain, Joel Lindsey or Jason Panks for lost/missing fob.
  • Slack: access to the Make Nashville slack network
    • Channels for all shops and activities - you choose what you want to follow
    • Keep up with news, events, shop info
    • Get in contact with other members
  • Access to all shops & tools in the makerspace. Each shop has its own orientation & safety requirements before 1st use. (see shop captains for specifics per shop)
  • Member Wi-Fi - Make_WiFi password: MakeAllTheThings!23 (also see QR codes posted around the shop to easily access Wi-Fi)

Org Chart & Contact Info

  • Slack- use #General channel or a specific shop’s channel
  • Board of Directors - board [@] makenashville.org
  • Board President - Steve [@] makenashville.org
  • Treasurer & Membership Accounting - Joel [@] makenashville.org
  • General Inquiries - info [@] makenashville.org
  • Emergency Contact for facilities issues - Joel Lindsey, Steve Roche, Todd Kirk or Judith Kenigson

Shop Captains

  • Operations Manager - Todd Kirk (@Todd Kirk)
  • Woodshop - Nate Lelek (@nate_lelek)
  • Ceramics -  Judith Kenigson (@jkinterp) & Kathy Hussey (@Kathy Hussey)
  • Art - Mandy Taylor (@Mandy Taylor)
  • Fabric - Stephanie Dauenhaur (@Stephanie Dauenhauer)
  • Media - Christopher Hodges aka DJ Rico (@Christopher Hodges)
  • Metal - Tim Krentz (@Tim Krentz)
  • Auto - Andrew Lewis (@Andrew Lewis) & Cody Hall (@Cody Hall)
  • CNC - Rye Gewalt (@Rye Gewalt)
  • 3D Printing - Bryan Overbey (@bryanoverbey)
  • Electronics -  Neif (@Neif)

See also

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