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


Techinc 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:==
* '''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)
* '''Minimum amount''' to become a member should be '''5 EUR''' per month
* 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=
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You need to do the following:
You need to do the following:


* Fill out a membership form - You can ask a board-member for one or you can download it here [[File:Techincmembership.pdf]] [[File:Techincmembership.odt]] and pre-fill in some of the information , before your visit to the space.
* Come on a Wednesday social at least once, so you can see if you enjoy the vibe, if it's for you.
* As part of the membership process, an introduction and explanation about the space and the association will be given by a board-member. This is NON-optional.
* Read our [[Statutes]], our [[Huishoudelijk Regelement|House rules]] and our [[Code of Conduct]].
* After agreeing, both a signature of the new member and a board-member on the membership-form are required. The board-member in question will take responsibility for processing your membership.  
* Think about a nickname you want to use in the space.
* '''Setup a monthly bank transfer and send an email to admin@board.techinc.nl with the reference you used to pay - for example your name followed by 'techinc'. TECHINC DOES NOT DO 'AUTOMATISCHE INCASSO' '''. If in the future you change the amount you pay each month for membership, Please email us (admin@board.techinc.nl) to let us know that you have changed it.
* 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.
* Members can request a getting a key to the building and our space. See "Keys" below for the details on that.
** 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.
== Are there any rules? ==
* 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)


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 on the [[Rules]] page.
== Information for new members ==


If you are (thinking about becoming) a new member, we also have [[Information_for_new_members|information for new members]] to help you get started.  
If you are (thinking about becoming) a new member, there is [[Information_for_new_members|information for new members]] to help you get started.  


There's also a dedicated page about the formal [[Organisation|organisation of our hackerspace]]  
There's also a dedicated page about the formal [[Organisation|organisation of our hackerspace]]  
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Keys do come with some extra requirements:
Keys do come with some extra requirements:
** 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.
** The RFID-fob costs 21,50 Euros. You can pay this cash when receiving the FOB or transfer the money to the TechInc account.
** The RFID-fob has a deposit of 18 Euros which you will get back on return of the RFID-FOB. 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.  
** 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.  
** 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 [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>
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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 [http://www.technologia-incognita.nl/cgi-bin/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.
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 'announce'] etc.
See the [[Organisation/Mailing Lists|'Mailing Lists']] page for other lists.


Documentation is done on this wiki.
Documentation is done on this wiki.
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== ALV ==
== 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 http://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php/Organisation#ALV.27s for more information about those.
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: OrganisationRulesMembershipSpaceContactDonations