===== New Member Orientation Process =====

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

==== Visit WIKI ====
  * 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.  

==== Walk Members Through the Space ====
  * **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.

==== Walk Members Outside of the Space ====
  * 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!).

==== After the Meeting ====
  * **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: [[https://forms.gle/bWxvRJK8vCMfACsi7|New Member Attendance Log]].