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-===== How Hackspaces Work (and VHS In Particular) =====+====== How Hackspaces Work (and VHS In Particular) ======
  
 Welcome to VHS! The majority of you have never seen a hackspace before, and there is often a little bit of culture shock. It is an unusual model that can seem strange and intimidating at first. But do not fear! Here is a quick primer to get you up to speed. Welcome to VHS! The majority of you have never seen a hackspace before, and there is often a little bit of culture shock. It is an unusual model that can seem strange and intimidating at first. But do not fear! Here is a quick primer to get you up to speed.
  
-==== Entirely member-funded ====+===== We are entirely member-funded =====
  
     * Your membership dues are a donation that keep us alive!     * Your membership dues are a donation that keep us alive!
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-==== Do-ocracy ====+===== Do-ocracy =====
  
 VHS is, first and foremost, a "[[admin:do-ocracy]]". Along the same lines, there is no one collecting a paycheque here. There is no one in charge of cleaning up, organizing the space, or fixing the tools. That is //you//! If you see something that needs to get done, take 2 minutes of your day, and do it! VHS is, first and foremost, a "[[admin:do-ocracy]]". Along the same lines, there is no one collecting a paycheque here. There is no one in charge of cleaning up, organizing the space, or fixing the tools. That is //you//! If you see something that needs to get done, take 2 minutes of your day, and do it!
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 A great way to start a conversation is to learn where the most important things are located in the space: A great way to start a conversation is to learn where the most important things are located in the space:
  
-  * Fire extinguishers +  * [[admin:safety|Fire extinguishers and first aid kits]] 
-  * First aid kits +  * [[area:washrooms|Washrooms]] 
-  * Bathrooms +
   * [[tool|Frequently used equipment]] (soldering irons, laser cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, etc)   * [[tool|Frequently used equipment]] (soldering irons, laser cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, etc)
   * The phone    * The phone 
  
  
-Once you've got the lay of the landwe'd really like to know that you know that we know that you know+Once you've got that downtake some time and make sure you are familiar with
  
-  * The [[admin:codes_of_conduct|Code of Conduct]]+  * The [[admin:code_of_conduct|Code of Conduct]]
   * How to go about [[http://vanhack.ca/wp/membership/|paying dues]] (Paypal, on-site, etc).   * How to go about [[http://vanhack.ca/wp/membership/|paying dues]] (Paypal, on-site, etc).
-  * How to clean up after yourself.  //Use one thing, clean up two.//+  * How to [[area:ops_room|clean up after yourself]].  //Use one thing, clean up two.//
   * How to use the [[tool|basic tools]] in the space.   * How to use the [[tool|basic tools]] in the space.
   * How to use the [[tool:equipment_vetting|fancy equipment]] that requires training or vetting by a qualified member.   * How to use the [[tool:equipment_vetting|fancy equipment]] that requires training or vetting by a qualified member.
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   * Our awesomely awesome [[http://vanhack.ca/wp/events-calendar/|calendar of upcoming events]]   * Our awesomely awesome [[http://vanhack.ca/wp/events-calendar/|calendar of upcoming events]]
  
-==== Know the different roles at VHS: ====+===== Know the different roles at VHS: =====
  
-**Members**+==== Members ====
  
 Holders of a valid membership, that awards them voting rights, a warm fuzzy feeling and access to restricted events and tools, such as members only workshops, lasercutter and workshop access. Holders of a valid membership, that awards them voting rights, a warm fuzzy feeling and access to restricted events and tools, such as members only workshops, lasercutter and workshop access.
  
-**Keyholders**+==== Keyholders ====
  
 Members in good standing that have been approved by the community and more importantly other keyholders for unrestricted and unsupervised access to the space. Members in good standing that have been approved by the community and more importantly other keyholders for unrestricted and unsupervised access to the space.
  
-**Bottomliners**+==== Bottomliners ====
  
 Bottomliners are the special category in here, because a bottomliner is a responsible person that opens up the space to others. This can be restricted to other members, or even the general public ("guests"). Keyholders are the only members that can actually fulfill this role. A regular member can organize workshops, but without a bottomliner the space will not be opened. Bottomliners are the special category in here, because a bottomliner is a responsible person that opens up the space to others. This can be restricted to other members, or even the general public ("guests"). Keyholders are the only members that can actually fulfill this role. A regular member can organize workshops, but without a bottomliner the space will not be opened.
  
-**The responsibilities for a bottomliner include:**+==== The responsibilities for a bottomliner: ====
  
   * Making sure that everyone signs the [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W62hCIIS1_z8paDKeL3LhrOhfN35aFPiXYz0gvuAiVI/|liability waiver]]   * Making sure that everyone signs the [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W62hCIIS1_z8paDKeL3LhrOhfN35aFPiXYz0gvuAiVI/|liability waiver]]
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 While a bottomliner is the responsible person for running the space while he/she opens it, a keyholder never is under the obligation to open it. If a keyholder is working with tools that require presence in the immediate vicinity, the keyholder cannot be considered to be a bottomliner. A good example is a tool like the laser cutter, or otherwise being involved with equipment that requires unobstructed attention, such as working in the workshop. While a bottomliner is the responsible person for running the space while he/she opens it, a keyholder never is under the obligation to open it. If a keyholder is working with tools that require presence in the immediate vicinity, the keyholder cannot be considered to be a bottomliner. A good example is a tool like the laser cutter, or otherwise being involved with equipment that requires unobstructed attention, such as working in the workshop.
  
-**Am I legally liable for everything that goes on while I'm bottomlining?**+==== Am I legally liable for everything that goes on while I'm bottomlining? ====
  
 No. VHS does not expect you to watch everything, all the time. This would be impossible. However, as a member, bottomliner or not, you //do// need to let people know if they are doing something unsafe (or let the the BoD if they continue to do it). No. VHS does not expect you to watch everything, all the time. This would be impossible. However, as a member, bottomliner or not, you //do// need to let people know if they are doing something unsafe (or let the the BoD if they continue to do it).
  
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