The following guidelines help define what we currently do with the new member orientation.

• Point out the Board Members
  • Emphasize that if they have problems or concerns, these are the people to work with.
• Point out the Area Leads
  • Emphasize that they should know the area leads of the areas they’re working in.
• Walk through the Membership Wiki
  • Start with the fact that we’re, and now they are, an extended member of the BDC.
  • Point out that there are ‘Club Rules’ and there are ‘BDC Rules’.
    • Mention that rent is $3500/month for the space, including free internet and utilities, and maintaining compliance is crucial to keeping the space.
  • BDC Rules that members must follow:
    • No storage of flammable materials outside of the firebox.
    • No pouring of chemicals down the drain.
    • No painting or heavy VOC generation outside of the spray booth.
    • No smoking, alcohol consumption, or vaping inside the building.
    • No sleeping overnight in the facility.
    • Respect for the common areas.
  • Quickly read through the Wiki page, stopping for questions and discussion as needed.

• Point out important areas and equipment:
  • Light switches for the Wood Lab, Metal Lab, and Meeting Table.
  • The ‘Whoos It, Use It, Lose It’ shelf.
  • The free wood and scrap wood bins in the Wood Lab.
  • The switch for the exhaust systems in the Wood Lab.
  • The bin for sawdust in the Wood Lab.
  • The three pieces of equipment that require training before use:
    • Laser Cutter
    • Plasma CNC Cutter
    • CNC Wood Cutter
  • The cleaning locker with brooms and garbage bags.
  • The trash can for food, emphasizing that only food can go into this bin.

• The FOB can open the alternative door by the dock.
• Restroom access:
  • Emphasize that if they use the restroom, they must take their FOB or they may be locked out.
• How to use the dock door with an RFID card.
• Location of the Dumpster (Code: 0100).
• Location of restrooms.
• Location of conference rooms and how members can schedule meetings.
• History Poster about the facility’s past as a manufacturing location (for fun!).

• Dismiss members if they don’t need a FOB or tote.
• Issue FOBs and Totes as needed.
  • Contact Jeff/Nathan if unsure whether someone should receive a FOB.
• Unprop the door.
• Log administration details:
  • Record who attended and who received FOBs.
  • Use the form: New Member Attendance Log.