Editing Membership/FAQ

== Questions about Membership ==

=== Do I have to be a member to use the space? ===
[[The Space|83c]] is open to anyone to drop by and take a look around. Non-members are welcome to come by and work on projects when invited by a member. To use space for personal projects or consume resources, you are kindly asked to become a member.

=== How does one become a member? What is the cost of membership?  How does one get a key? ===
All members have access to the space whenever they feel like (currently via a key). Please check out [[Noisebridge Membership]] for instructions on how to become a member. Membership dues are $80 per month; if $80 is a hardship, we have a special $40/month "starving hacker" rate.  We're funded entirely by dues and donations, so we encourage everyone to be a regular member if they can afford it.  Of course you can always donate additional funds if you're so inclined!

=== What resources do members have access to? ===
* Access to the space.
* Allowed use of any shared resources within the space.
* Ability to hold events in the space for other members or non-members.
* Participation in consensus decision making about issues and matters dealing with the space during our weekly meetings.
* Storage in space for personal projects and tools.

=== Do I have to be a member to attend classes or workshops? ===
No, classes and workshops are open to anyone who receives an invite or announce about it. Check out the [[Mailinglist]] page for information on how to join our announce list.

=== How can I pay my membership dues? ===
You can pay your monthly membership dues in any number of ways.
* We accept dues payments to our '''PayPal''' account:
noisebridge23@gmail.com
*You can also set up an '''automatic monthly PayPal payment''' for dues:
**For automatic regular payments of $80 per month: https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=noisebridge23@gmail.com&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Dues%20%28Standard%29&cy_code=USD&a3=80&p3=1&t3=M&src=1<br>
**For automatic starving hacker payments of $40 per month: https://www.paypal.com/subscriptions/business=noisebridge23@gmail.com&item_name=Noisebridge%20Monthly%20Dues%20%28Starving%20Hacker%29&cy_code=USD&a3=40&p3=1&t3=M&src=1<br>
* You can '''write a check''', made out to "Noisebridge", and either give it to a board member at the space or put it in an envelope, label it, and stick it in the freezer., or you can mail it to:<br>
Noisebridge<br>
83C Wiese St.<br>
San Francisco, CA  94114<br>
* You can also '''give cash''' to a board member at the space or put it in an envelope, label it, and stick it in the freezer in the space.

=== Are membership dues tax deductible? ===
No, but donations (in excess of dues) will be!  (as soon as our 501c3 paperwork goes through.)  Talk to a board member for more information.

== Questions about 83c ==

=== When is Noisebridge open? ===
Our space (83c Wiese) is open 24/7 to good standing members. Non-members are allowed to visit the space while another member is willing to accompany them.

=== Can I keep active projects in the space? ===
Yes! Good standing members are allowed to keep projects and personal items within project boxes.

=== What happens if I bring my tools into the space? ===
Members are allowed to keep personal tools and items within project boxes, which are kept separate from donated tools and items. Tools given to the space (not kept within project boxes) are considered to be a donation to the 501c3 nonprofit, accessible to any member at any time. Donations are not returnable or refundable.

=== How does (junk) donations work? ===
Only good standing members are allowed to donate items to the space (as to minimize clutter and junk accumulation). If you're not a member and have something big to donate please speak with a member to cosign on the donation.

=== How can I donate to Noisebridge? ===
You can donate to Noisebridge in any number of ways.<br>
* We accept dues payments to our '''PayPal''' account:<br>
noisebridge23@gmail.com<br>
* You can '''write a check''', made out to "Noisebridge", and either give it to a board member at the space or put it in an envelope, label it, and stick it in the freezer., or you can mail it to:<br>
Noisebridge<br>
83C Wiese St.<br>
San Francisco, CA  94114<br>
* You can also '''give cash''' to a board member at the space or put it in an envelope, label it, and stick it in the freezer in the space.

=== Are donations to Noisebridge tax deductible? ===
Noisebridge is an educational non-profit CA corporation for the public good, and we are about to apply for our 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.  Once we are approved for our tax exempt status, all donations to Noisebridge are retroactively tax deductible.