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There are a different styles and options available and things may continue to change. This isn't a high security card, it's more of a name-tag with a picture. | There are a different styles and options available and things may continue to change. This isn't a high security card, it's more of a name-tag with a picture. | ||
Update: the ID card is now the default RFID key for the space, and is also used for discounts at local vendors. | |||
== How do I get one? == | == How do I get one? == | ||
=== In person === | === In person === | ||
Send your smiling mug to info@protospace.ca. In a pinch, bring it on a USB stick. Do this before you are getting vetted. If you want to get a new RFID card speak to the issuer of RFID cards, asking him nicely if he will please reprogram the door to accept a new card for you. | |||
=== By email === | === By email === | ||
Pick a style from the choices, and send an email to Byron at byronhynes@gmail.com. Attach a decent head shot photograph of yourself. This is not a dating site. Be tasteful. Indicate when you joined if desired (or if you are a new member). | Pick a style from the choices, and send an email to Byron at byronhynes@gmail.com. Attach a decent head shot photograph of yourself. This is not a dating site. Be tasteful. Indicate when you joined if desired (or if you are a new member). Let us know if you want to replace/update an RFID card/fob or just need a plastic one for discounts. | ||
Plain plastic cards and non-activated RFID cards can be left for you at the space. Active RFID cards will need to be claimed in person. | Plain plastic cards and non-activated RFID cards can be left for you at the space. Active RFID cards will need to be claimed in person. | ||
Before issuing a card, we verify that you are a member, and what your membership status is. If you are not current on dues, you will need to catch up to get a card. | |||
== Is there a cost? == | == Is there a cost? == | ||
There is no cost to members. | There is no cost to members. | ||
Obviously, printer ribbons and blank cards aren't free, but the supplies are minimal -- the ribbon and blank plastic card costs less than a dollar, depending on shipping, and a new RFID card | Obviously, printer ribbons and blank cards aren't free, but the supplies are minimal -- the ribbon and blank plastic card costs less than a dollar, depending on shipping, and a new RFID card is under a dollar. If you lose or destroy your card, a contribution of a toonie each time you replace a card would be excellent, a loonie would be cool, but this is not required. | ||
== What do they look like? == | == What do they look like? == | ||
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=== New (Probationary) Members === | === New (Probationary) Members === | ||
New members may have ID cards once they have completed a form and paid their first dues. One reason for having an ID card was so | New members may have ID cards once they have completed a form and paid their first dues, however, the card will not open the door and may look different. One reason for having an ID card was so that new members could "introduce" themselves when asking for access to the space from full members. While the bright yellow hazard-tape graphic was kinda cool, it was a bit over the top. | ||
== Types of ID Cards == | == Types of ID Cards == | ||
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=== Plain Plastic === | === Plain Plastic === | ||
A plain plastic member ID card is available to all members, including probationary members who have not yet been vetted. Probationary member cards | A plain plastic member ID card is available to all members, including probationary members who have not yet been vetted. Probationary member cards may look different to clearly indicate that they are not a key. | ||
=== RFID Card === | === RFID Card === | ||
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# Do not ever, ever use a Sharpie to write the Alarm Code on your RFID card (even a blank one). No, not even then. Never. | # Do not ever, ever use a Sharpie to write the Alarm Code on your RFID card (even a blank one). No, not even then. Never. | ||
# Ensure that the Alarm is on when you leave and secure the space. | # Ensure that the Alarm is on when you leave and secure the space. | ||
# If you lose, misplace, give away, fold, spindle or mutilate your RFID card, or if it is stolen, | # If you lose, misplace, give away, fold, spindle or mutilate your RFID card, or if it is stolen, email info@protospace.ca and ask that it be deactivated. If it turns up, it can be turned back on. We'd much rather spend 50 cents replacing a card than deal with unauthorized entry. | ||
== What else can we do? == | == What else can we do? == | ||