=====ChattLab Member Onboarding=====

Starting in 2017, new members should go through an onboarding process that ensures they have the tools and access they need to be a good Chattlab member, understand the culture as well as our general policies.

==== Checklist ====

The following member and administration items need to be performed as part of new member setup:
==Candidate To Do==
  * Fill out the membership application (or the groupspaces account)
  * Sign the {{ :release_18_.pdf |Adult Liability Waiver}} .  
  * Complete the [[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=MTGBF3G2TBQDQ|Recurring Paypal Payment]].
  * Fill out your [[https://goo.gl/forms/nbpBdTvTU1eNt5Aj2|name tag form]]. This is optional, but recommended.
  * Provide a copy of your state id to Chatt*lab.
  * Sign up with meetup (optional, but recommended)

==Chatt*lab Administration To Do==
  * Assign a member number, enter information into groupspaces database.
  * Verify payment received.
  * Record state id number (example - Drivers License) 
  * Assign a member storage bin.
  * Add user to chattlab-members email group.
  * Collect signed waiver and put in file.
  * Assign member their RFID.
  * Schedule a time for member orientation.

==== Additional ====
  * Go over our [[policies|Policies]]
  * There is no uptime guarantee on equipment - we all work on it.
  * Ways to help out.  Trash, vending machines, etc.
  * Email list, what's involved; slack; be active.
  * No discussion of politics or religion.
  * We're a 501(c)3 educational non-profit.  Nobody makes a profit.
  * Don't use pallets in the woodshop
  * Various managers for respective labs.
  * go through the wiki
  * Orientations
  * Don't store materials in a corner.
  * Don't paint/stain in space with high VOC materials - Use paint booth.
  * Wifi password is buildstuff, provided by EPB.
  * Fridge rules.
  * We also request that each new member within a one year's time, produces a creation to display at our space. Some examples are here: [[makermarks|Maker Marks]]
  * Always return your bin to the shelf, or your stuff can be lost.
  * There are ways you can lose your membership, as defined here: [[how_lose_membership_privileges|How to Lose membership Privileges]]
  * Members can see additional policies here:  https://wiki.chattlab.org/policies