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To fund the space we need members who can pay a monthly fee to help pay for rent and services.  
Our space is financed by our members who pay a monthly fee. Together, we finance the rent and services of the space.  


At the moment we rent the [[ACTA]] space at Louwesweg 1.
At the moment we rent the [[ACTA]] space at Louwesweg 1.
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=Membership benefits=
=Membership benefits=
* Becoming a part of our diverse and knowledgeable community
* Becoming a part of our diverse and knowledgeable community
* Access to the [[ACTA]] space, which is 24/7 - see [[Membership#Keys|Keys]]
* 24/7 access to the [[ACTA]] space - see [[Membership#Keys|Keys]]
* Storage space for members at the [[ACTA]] space
* Storage space for members at the [[ACTA]] space.
* Access to the [[Inventory|machines/tools available in the space]]
* Access to the [[Inventory|machines/tools available in the space]]
* Ability to hold workshops and support for that
* Ability to hold workshops or similar events and support for that
* Helping support our community to pay for and run the space
* Helping support our community to pay for and run the space


=Membership Pricing Guidelines=
=Membership Pricing=
*Please note, the space is funded solely from these membership fees.  
*Please note, the space is funded solely from these membership fees. We cannot exist without members!
*The following represents the current guidelines.
**These could change depending on our funding situation, but the hope is that this model will be inclusive to people of all incomes/backgrounds.


Tech Inc propose to operate a 'pay what you can' scheme. There will be a suggested recommended amount which we hope all members can meet. The recommended amount will be set at a level that ensures we cover our costs.
==Pricing==
* If you intend to only use the space once in a while, if at all, then please feel free to pay a representative amount which is lower than the recommended amount
* Membership dues are currently 30 EUR per month.
* The more you use the space, the more we would expect you to pay to help cover the running costs.
* If you cannot afford to pay this, but would still like to be a member of the community, please approach the [[Board]].
 
==Pricing Guideline:==
* '''Minimum amount''' to become a member should be '''5 EUR''' per month
* '''Recommended amount''' is currently '''25 EUR''' month (This is what we need on average per member to be able to pay the rent and bills)
* if you cannot afford to pay anything but would still like to be a member of the community, please approach the board.


=Becoming a Member=
=Becoming a Member=


You need to do the following
You need to do the following:
 
* Fill out a membership form - can be found in the library or you can download it here [[File:Techincmembership.pdf]] [[File:Techincmembership.odt]].
* Setup a monthly bank transfer and send an email to registration@techinc.nl with the reference you used to pay - for example your name followed by 'techinc'.
* If you request an RFID-fob to access the building, we will require a copy of your ID; name and picture only. The copy will be _stored by us_, safely. It is required of us by the building-owners in case of break-ins, etc.
* If you requested and RFID-fob and/or key to the space-door, you will need to arrange payment for it, either via bank-account or cash. The current cost for the door-key is 3 euros. The RFID-fob is a deposit of 18 euros which you will get back on return of the RFID-FOB.
* IF YOU REQUESTED AN RFID-FOB, please allow a couple of days for activation.
* IF YOU REQUESTED AN RFID-FOB, please make sure to introduce yourself some time to Marijke Eckhardt; the young lady sitting in the office downstairs, so she knows you are a 'trusted face'.
 
In the near future we will have an automated website where you can track your payments etc
 
If in the future you change the amount you pay each month for membership
* Please can you email the treasurer (treasurer@techinc.nl) to let him know that you have changed it
 


* Come on a Wednesday social at least once, so you can see if you enjoy the vibe, if it's for you.
* Read our [[Statutes]], our [[Huishoudelijk Regelement|House rules]] and our [[Code of Conduct]].
* Think about a nickname you want to use in the space.
* Get an onboarding tour from a board member. This allows us to make sure you got all the info you need for being a member.
** They happen usually on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of a month at 20:00. An email beforehand is appreciated  admin AT board DOT techinc DOT nl.
* Either after the onboarding tour or later, board can give you an (online) form to fill. Then, we'll ask for payment for the first month + optionally keyfob (see below), sign the form.
* We do not do direct debit, so set up a regular monthly bank transfer with description "<nickname> techinc membership" on the 27th of the month (counts for the next one)


==Are there any rules?==
== Information for new members ==


We have a small list of [[Rules|rules]] which needs to be followed by every member of the Technologia Incognita hackerspace. You can find them here http://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/Rules
If you are (thinking about becoming) a new member, there is [[Information_for_new_members|information for new members]] to help you get started.  


We also have some [[Information_for_new_members|information for new members]] for you to look at.
There's also a dedicated page about the formal [[Organisation|organisation of our hackerspace]]  


==Keys==
==Keys==


You will need two keys
Members can ask for an RFID-fob ('Fob' for short) to access the building and the space itself. The RFID fob can be obtained from a board member.
 
* RFID Fob for main door - cost is 18 EUR to be paid to Tech Inc
* Key for the space door - TBA


the RFID fob can be obtained from a board member - we will need a copy of your ID, as per our rental agreement with the landlord. there is a cost associated for this fob which needs to be paid to techinc.
Keys do come with some extra requirements:
** The RFID-fob costs 21,50 Euros. You can pay this cash when receiving the FOB or transfer the money to the TechInc account.
** We try to have pre-activated FOBs on hand. This might not always be the case. Please allow a couple of days for activation by our landlord.
** To enter the space, you need to scan your RFID Fob and enter your personal PIN code. To setup the initial pincode (you can change it later at the door), please ask a board member.


a key for the space door can be obtained from anyone - just make a copy.
See [http://ACTA/Keys ACTA/Keys] for more information.


==Payment details?==
==Payment details==


<pre>Dutch bankaccountnumber: 51.49.78.309  
<pre>Dutch bankaccountnumber: 51.49.78.309  
On the name of: Vereniging "Technologia Incognita"
On the name of: Vereniging "Technologia Incognita"
IBAN: NL11ABNA0514978309
IBAN: NL11 ABNA 0514 9783 09
BIC: ABNANL2A
BIC: ABNANL2A
Bankname:ABN AMRO Bank N.V.</pre>
Bankname:ABN AMRO Bank N.V.</pre>


Please include "membership" or "contribution" in the remarks for your payments, along with your nickname.  
Please include "membership" or "contribution" in the remarks for your payments, along with your nickname.


We prefer if you set up an automatic regular monthly payment, before the 7th of the month, for that month.
We prefer if you set up an automatic regular monthly payment, before the 1st of the month


== Stopping your membership ==  
== Stopping your membership ==  


If someone wants to stop being a member, or their membership stops for some other reasons (based on the rules to be determined later, and linked from here), we will be following a [[Membership_ending_procedure]]
If someone wants to stop being a member, or their membership stops for some other reasons (based on the rules to be determined later, and linked from here), we will be following a [[Membership ending procedure]].


=How We Communicate=
=How we communicate=


We communication through mailing lists; its recommended that you subscribe to our main [http://www.technologia-incognita.nl/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/members 'general mailing list'] to keep up with news/events.
We communication through mailing lists; its recommended that you subscribe to our main [https://lists.techinc.nl/mailman/listinfo/members 'general mailing list'] to keep up with news/events.
Only important messages should be sent to members@. For discussions about things, please use the [https://lists.techinc.nl/mailman/listinfo/discuss 'Discuss mailing list']. You will find that the 'reply to' of the general mailinglist is set to automatically post followups to discuss@. Please take note of this.


See the [[Organisation/Mailing Lists|'Mailing Lists']] page for others, such as [http://technologia-incognita.nl/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/announce 'annouce'] etc.
 
See the [[Organisation/Mailing Lists|'Mailing Lists']] page for other lists.


Documentation is done on this wiki.
Documentation is done on this wiki.


==Member Meetings==
== Meeting members ==


We have weekly [[Membership Meetings|membership meetings]] to help with the flow of information. see the [[Events|events]] page for the next one.
We currently do not have regular member meetings. Our social night, Wednesday evenings, is often used for impromptu member meetings. On most social evenings there's one or more board members in the space.
 
You can find the minutes for the meetings on the [[Membership Meetings|membership meetings]].


== ALV ==
== ALV ==


There are also big all-member meetings: "Algemene Leden Vergadering" (ALV) http://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/Organisation#ALV.27s  
A few times a year there is a formal all-member meetings where binding decisions can be taken. These are the: "Algemene Leden Vergadering" (ALV). See [[Organisation#ALV.27s]] for more information and a list of previous ALVs.
 
See the list of previous ALVs here: [[Organisation#ALV.27s]]
 


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Latest revision as of 23:46, 13 February 2025

Our space is financed by our members who pay a monthly fee. Together, we finance the rent and services of the space.

At the moment we rent the ACTA space at Louwesweg 1.

Membership benefits

  • Becoming a part of our diverse and knowledgeable community
  • 24/7 access to the ACTA space - see Keys
  • Storage space for members at the ACTA space.
  • Access to the machines/tools available in the space
  • Ability to hold workshops or similar events and support for that
  • Helping support our community to pay for and run the space

Membership Pricing

  • Please note, the space is funded solely from these membership fees. We cannot exist without members!

Pricing

  • Membership dues are currently 30 EUR per month.
  • If you cannot afford to pay this, but would still like to be a member of the community, please approach the Board.

Becoming a Member

You need to do the following:

  • Come on a Wednesday social at least once, so you can see if you enjoy the vibe, if it's for you.
  • Read our Statutes, our House rules and our Code of Conduct.
  • Think about a nickname you want to use in the space.
  • Get an onboarding tour from a board member. This allows us to make sure you got all the info you need for being a member.
    • They happen usually on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of a month at 20:00. An email beforehand is appreciated admin AT board DOT techinc DOT nl.
  • Either after the onboarding tour or later, board can give you an (online) form to fill. Then, we'll ask for payment for the first month + optionally keyfob (see below), sign the form.
  • We do not do direct debit, so set up a regular monthly bank transfer with description "<nickname> techinc membership" on the 27th of the month (counts for the next one)

Information for new members

If you are (thinking about becoming) a new member, there is information for new members to help you get started.

There's also a dedicated page about the formal organisation of our hackerspace

Keys

Members can ask for an RFID-fob ('Fob' for short) to access the building and the space itself. The RFID fob can be obtained from a board member.

Keys do come with some extra requirements:

    • The RFID-fob costs 21,50 Euros. You can pay this cash when receiving the FOB or transfer the money to the TechInc account.
    • We try to have pre-activated FOBs on hand. This might not always be the case. Please allow a couple of days for activation by our landlord.
    • To enter the space, you need to scan your RFID Fob and enter your personal PIN code. To setup the initial pincode (you can change it later at the door), please ask a board member.

See ACTA/Keys for more information.

Payment details

Dutch bankaccountnumber: 51.49.78.309 
On the name of: Vereniging "Technologia Incognita"
IBAN: NL11 ABNA 0514 9783 09
BIC: ABNANL2A
Bankname:ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Please include "membership" or "contribution" in the remarks for your payments, along with your nickname.

We prefer if you set up an automatic regular monthly payment, before the 1st of the month

Stopping your membership

If someone wants to stop being a member, or their membership stops for some other reasons (based on the rules to be determined later, and linked from here), we will be following a Membership ending procedure.

How we communicate

We communication through mailing lists; its recommended that you subscribe to our main 'general mailing list' to keep up with news/events. Only important messages should be sent to members@. For discussions about things, please use the 'Discuss mailing list'. You will find that the 'reply to' of the general mailinglist is set to automatically post followups to discuss@. Please take note of this.


See the 'Mailing Lists' page for other lists.

Documentation is done on this wiki.

Meeting members

We currently do not have regular member meetings. Our social night, Wednesday evenings, is often used for impromptu member meetings. On most social evenings there's one or more board members in the space.

ALV

A few times a year there is a formal all-member meetings where binding decisions can be taken. These are the: "Algemene Leden Vergadering" (ALV). See Organisation#ALV.27s for more information and a list of previous ALVs.

What you need to know: Organisation • Rules • Membership • Space • Contact • Donations
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