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-===== About ===== +~~NOTOC~~ 
- +====== Vancouver Hack Space ======
-**DOWN WITH BETAMAX!**+
  
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-VHS provides a physical space where hackers, computer geeks, engineers, artists, crafters, and other creative types can gather to share ideas, equipment, opinions, and beer.   We aim to create a sort of 24/7 brain gym, where members can show up and work on personal projects, consult with friends, and learn new tricks.  More than just a studio space, we focus on sharing all sorts of knowledge within a friendly and collaborative atmosphere.+The Vancouver Hack Space (VHS) is a non-profit collective society that provides a [[area:outside|physical space]] where people can gather to share ideas, equipment, opinions, and cheer
  
-Like many other [[about_hackspaces|hackspaces]] we operate on a model of [[do-ocracy|do-ocracy]]Check out the  [[codes_of_conduct|VHS Principles of Unity]] and [[vhs_golden_guidelines]]+Members work on personal projects, collaborate with others, and learn new skills. More than just studio space, we focus on sharing all sorts of knowledge within a friendly and collaborative atmosphere. VHS is the community workshop for a community without workshops.
  
-At this point most of our members are hardware and software engineerswood and metal workersknitterssewers, and anyone else with an interest in microcontrollers[[http://www.neublack.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/beardcap-beard-cap-hat.jpg|beard hats]], robotics, electronic music and art, but we welcome anyone with skills to share and/or an interest in learning.  If this is you, why aren't you here?+Many of our members share an interest in 3D printerslaser cuttingmachiningcraftingcostuming and cosplayprop making, electronics, robotics, programming, wood working, and art. We welcome anyone with skills to share or an interest in learning, and strive to be as open as possible in everything we do.
  
-[[https://vancouver.hackspace.ca/doku.php?id=start&do=index|Site Map]]+Like many other [[about_hackspaces|hackspaces]], the Vancouver Hack Space operates on a model of [[admin:do-ocracy|do-ocracy]]. Check out our  [[https://vanhack.ca/wp/about/code-of-conduct-grievance-procedure/|Code of Conduct]] and [[admin:code_of_conduct|VHS House Rules]] for how we expect members and visitors to behave 
 +[[ http://vanhack.ca/wp/about/constitution-and-bylaws|Our Bylaws]]
  
-**[[Membership|Become a Member!]]** +===== Get Involved =====
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- +**[[https://vanhack.ca/wp/membership/|Become a Member of the Vancouver Hack Space!]]**
-===== Open Nights ===== +
-Open nights are every Tuesday at 7pmThey are held at 1715 Cook St.  Members/Non-Members/Super-Heroes/All are welcome to our Tuesday meetings.  Check the calendar for information on upcoming workshops. +
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-===== Recurring Events ===== +
-These events may either be open, or may require a fee to cover time/materials. +
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-  * [[Craft Night|Craft Orama Rama]] - Every Second Monday (Stalled at the moment) 7:00 PM - Craft-centric night.  All are welcome. +
-  Tuesday 7:00 PM - Open Night - All are welcome +
-  Thursday - Open Night / Software Hacking Night - Bring your own computer :) +
-  * [[shhh|Super Happy Hacker House]] - Regular irregular late night social hacking - bring your own projects or just yourself and come socialize at our periodic late night hackathon!+
  
 ==== Physical ==== ==== Physical ====
  
-We are located at 1715 Cook St.  Access to the space is from Cook St, and you will have to buzz #104 at the doorSomeone will let you in, if [[http://isvhsopen.com|we're open]].  +We are located at 1601 Venables St in Vancouver2 blocks West of Commercial Drive at Woodlands Dr\\ 
 +Check to see if [[http://isvhsopen.com|we're open]]. 
  
 ==== Electronic ==== ==== Electronic ====
-[[http://talk.hackspace.ca|VHS Talk (forum/mailing list)]] - the easiest way to keep up to date on upcoming events. This can be made to function like either a [[https://talk.hackspace.ca/t/welcome-to-talk-hackspace-ca/8|web forum or a mailing list]], your choice. +[[https://talk.vanhack.ca|VHS Talk (forum/mailing list)]] - the easiest way to keep up to date on member discussions and upcoming events. 
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-[[irc://irc.oftc.net/vhs|IRC]] - many of us also communicate/idle in #VHS on irc.OFTC.net. +
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-[[https://vanhack.slack.com/|Slack]] - Slack is somewhat similar to IRC, and seems to be taking over much of the chat that used to be common on our IRC channel. Unfortunately you need to be invited by one of the current admins to get access to it - that's slack.com's requirement, not ours. Information on how to do that can be found on [[https://talk.hackspace.ca/t/vhs-irc-and-slack/1318|the VHS Talk forum]]. +
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-778-330-1234 - call us. +
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-==== Want to read more? ==== +
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-You can check out our latest [[hacks|projects]] and [[events]]. +
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-You can read [[hacks:instructions for our kits|instructions for our kits]] +
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-We have a great selection of [[tool|Equipment and Tools at VHS]].  We'd love to have you [[https://vancouver.hackspace.ca/wp/membership/|join us]] and get [[vhs_member_initiation|initiated]]. +
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-If you are bored and want to contribute, here is a [[list of requested workshops and classes]] that members would like to see.+
  
-For up to the minute goings on, please visit [[http://vancouver.hackspace.ca/wp/|the VHS blog]] or [[https://talk.hackspace.ca|VHS Talk]].+[[https://vanhack.slack.com/|Slack]] - Slack is somewhat similar to IRC, and has replaced our IRC channel as our official member-chat medium. Unfortunately you need to be invited by one of the current admins to get access to it - that's slack.com's requirement, not ours. Information on how to do that can be found on [[https://talk.vanhack.ca/t/vhs-irc-and-slack/1318|the VHS Talk forum]]. 
  
-For everything elseplease use the search feature in the top right corner of the Wiki.+<sub>And at some pointwe will start using [[https://discord.gg/btcM34d|A VHS Discord]] because it isn'the 90's and no one knows what IRC is anymore.</sub>
  
-**Want to [[edit this wiki]]?** 
  
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