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**[A]** VHS strives to be inclusive to all people. | **[A]** VHS strives to be inclusive to all people. | ||
- | * Be excellent to each other. No racism, no sexism, no homophobia, no classism. | + | * Be excellent to each other. No racism, no sexism, no homophobia, no transphobia, no classism, no ableism. |
* You are free to have your own individual project, or participate in a VHS Group Project. | * You are free to have your own individual project, or participate in a VHS Group Project. | ||
* VHS Group Projects are open to all. | * VHS Group Projects are open to all. | ||
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**[A]** After you have been a regular member for at least two months, you can post a thread on Talk requesting approval. Members requesting keyholder status must get 3 vouches from other keyholding members. Assuming you get vouched (most are), you will receive more information one week later from the membership coordinator. | **[A]** After you have been a regular member for at least two months, you can post a thread on Talk requesting approval. Members requesting keyholder status must get 3 vouches from other keyholding members. Assuming you get vouched (most are), you will receive more information one week later from the membership coordinator. | ||
- | **[Q]** If I pay the $60 fee per month, where do I get a key?\\ | + | **[Q]** If I pay the $75 fee per month, where do I get a key?\\ |
**[A]** From the Membership Coordinator after the other key members have approved you. | **[A]** From the Membership Coordinator after the other key members have approved you. | ||
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**[Q]** How do I stop being a member?\\ | **[Q]** How do I stop being a member?\\ | ||
- | **[A]** Send an email to our membership co-ordinator at < | + | **[A]** Send an email to our membership co-ordinator at < |
===== Access, Accessibility, | ===== Access, Accessibility, | ||
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**[A]** Yes! It’s actually the side door (don’t use the front), but you can call the space if you have issues: +1 (778) 330-1234. | **[A]** Yes! It’s actually the side door (don’t use the front), but you can call the space if you have issues: +1 (778) 330-1234. | ||
- | **[Q]** What is the Vancouver | + | **[Q]** What is the Vancouver |
**[A]** +1 (778) 330-1234 | **[A]** +1 (778) 330-1234 | ||
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**[Q]** Do you have parking for bikes?\\ | **[Q]** Do you have parking for bikes?\\ | ||
- | **[A]** Yes, there is lots of room inside. | + | **[A]** Yes, there are bike racks outside on the sidewalk on Venables Street. |
**[Q]** What’s the accessibility situation? | **[Q]** What’s the accessibility situation? | ||
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**[Q]** Do you have washrooms? | **[Q]** Do you have washrooms? | ||
- | **[A]** Yes. | + | **[A]** Yes, 2 of them. |
**[Q]** Do you have a shower?\\ | **[Q]** Do you have a shower?\\ | ||
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**[Q]** Are there food/drinks available? | **[Q]** Are there food/drinks available? | ||
- | **[A]** There is a coffee shop, Uprising Breads on the same block, and a multitude of other food and beverage venues very nearby. | + | **[A]** There is a coffee shop, Uprising Breads on the same block, |
**[Q]** Does VHS have a coffee machine?\\ | **[Q]** Does VHS have a coffee machine?\\ | ||
**[A]** Yes. We have an espresso machine that is usually stocked – feel free to bring in beans! | **[A]** Yes. We have an espresso machine that is usually stocked – feel free to bring in beans! | ||
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- | **[Q]** What are the acoustics like, echo, etc.?\\ | ||
- | **[A]** Currently pretty echoey. | ||
**[Q]** Do you have internet at the space?\\ | **[Q]** Do you have internet at the space?\\ | ||
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**[Q]** Can I pay you do cut things on your laser for me?\\ | **[Q]** Can I pay you do cut things on your laser for me?\\ | ||
- | **[A]** No | + | **[A]** No. |
**[Q]** Do you want to buy my old equipment from me?\\ | **[Q]** Do you want to buy my old equipment from me?\\ | ||
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**[Q]** I want to learn something specific, will someone teach me?\\ | **[Q]** I want to learn something specific, will someone teach me?\\ | ||
- | **[A]** Ask in the [[https:// | + | **[A]** Ask in the [[https:// |
**[Q]** I want to teach a subject, can I?\\ | **[Q]** I want to teach a subject, can I?\\ | ||
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- | **[Q]** Can I use an open flame at the space? Torch, Pottery kiln, etc..\\ | + | **[Q]** Can I use an open flame at the space? Torch, Pottery kiln, etc.?\\ |
**[A]** Maybe. Take it out to the loading bay, be extra cautious, and keep a fire extinguisher at hand. | **[A]** Maybe. Take it out to the loading bay, be extra cautious, and keep a fire extinguisher at hand. | ||
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- | **[Q]** Will you help me do this illegal thing that I have always wanted to do but don’t have the technical ability to Google how to do it\\ | + | **[Q]** Will you help me do this illegal thing that I have always wanted to do but don’t have the technical ability to Google how to do it?\\ |
**[A]** No. We are not a group to help you do illegal things. | **[A]** No. We are not a group to help you do illegal things. | ||
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**[A]** VHS should be treated as a public space. As such you have little expectation of privacy. | **[A]** VHS should be treated as a public space. As such you have little expectation of privacy. | ||
- | **[Q]** I talked about my super secret project at your space and someone stole it. \\ | + | **[Q]** I talked about my super secret project at your space and someone stole it. What can I do?\\ |
**[A]** Anything you say at the space should will be treated as though it was spoken in the public. It sucks that they stole your idea and we don’t condone that but if it was a secret it should not have been talked about in a public space. | **[A]** Anything you say at the space should will be treated as though it was spoken in the public. It sucks that they stole your idea and we don’t condone that but if it was a secret it should not have been talked about in a public space. | ||
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**[A]** Offer the items on the [[https:// | **[A]** Offer the items on the [[https:// | ||
- | **[Q]** As a non-keyed member how do I know if the space is open.\\ | + | **[Q]** As a non-keyed member how do I know if the space is open?\\ |
**[A]** Call the space phone number, show up to any regular scheduled open night, or check isvhsopen.com. | **[A]** Call the space phone number, show up to any regular scheduled open night, or check isvhsopen.com. | ||
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- | **[Q]** I have a question that has not been answered here, Who do I ask?\\ | + | **[Q]** I have a question that has not been answered here, whom do I ask?\\ |
**[A]** I would suggest joining the [[https:// | **[A]** I would suggest joining the [[https:// | ||
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**[A]** Read the VHS Bylaws as well as our Code of Conduct, and Grievance Procedure. | **[A]** Read the VHS Bylaws as well as our Code of Conduct, and Grievance Procedure. | ||
- | **[Q]** How do I cancel my membership\\ | + | **[Q]** How do I cancel my membership?\\ |
- | **[A]** Send an email to membership@vanhack.ca and log in to Paypal | + | **[A]** Send an email to membership@vanhack.ca and log in to PayPal |
**[Q]** I bought supplies for the space and want to be reimbursed. | **[Q]** I bought supplies for the space and want to be reimbursed. | ||
**[A]** As long as your purchase was pre-approved by a director, fill in the expense claim form and submit copies of your receipts to [[directors@vanhack.ca]]. | **[A]** As long as your purchase was pre-approved by a director, fill in the expense claim form and submit copies of your receipts to [[directors@vanhack.ca]]. |
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