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Subject: Welcome to Makers Local 256
 
Subject: Welcome to Makers Local 256
  
Hello $firstname!
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Hey, $firstname. Congratulations on becoming a member of Makers Local 256!
  
Congratulations on becoming a member of Makers Local 256. Now that you're a member, come by the shop sometime and we'll get you key access. You'll need some model of jump drive, any kind or size, and it doesn't matter how much space you have. Our door lock reads your serial number. We'll enter you in the system next time we see you. I have just setup an LDAP account for your use with everything at the shop. You can use the following username and password for all services:
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Now that you're a member, come by the shop sometime and we'll get you access to open up the shop. You'll use either a USB flash drive or an NFC or RFID tag as your "key." We'll register your device in the system next time we see you. I have just set up an LDAP account for you. You can use the following username and password for all shop services:
  
 
Username: $username
 
Username: $username
 
Password: $pass
 
Password: $pass
  
To change your password, login to https://256.makerslocal.org/zimbra
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The first thing you will want to do is change your password. To do so, login to https://256.makerslocal.org/account/.
  
 
Please review the rules and policies currently active at Makers Local 256:
 
Please review the rules and policies currently active at Makers Local 256:
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* https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/Policies
 
* https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/Policies
  
* Donations
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At your earliest convenience, please log into https://256.makerslocal.org/donations/ with your LDAP credientials so that you can donate to Makers Local via PayPal (or via your credit card). If you would like to physically deliver your donation instead, just drop it in the office donation box when you get a chance. There are envelopes on the side of the box if you need one. Either way, we need you to log in to the donation page so that we know when you've sent your donation each month. This makes life a little easier for our treasurer, so please do it as soon as possible. More information about donating to the shop can be found here: http://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/Donations
If you've pledged a donation to the Makers Local, please drop it off when you get a chance. There are envelopes on the side of the white donation box if you need one. Once you donate, logging into https://256.makerslocal.org/donations/ with your LDAP credientials will allow you keep track of your monthly donations and subdue the reminder demon until the next month. We need you to log in to the donation page so that your name will be added to the database. This makes life a little easier for our treasurer, so please do it as soon as possible.
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If you would like to send your donation electronically or via credit card, we have Paypal!
 
http://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/Donations
 
 
* Blog
 
* Blog
Inform the public about your projects. Login to https://256.makerslocal.org/blog/wp-login.php and start posting or ask about syndicating your relevant content to our blog.
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As a member, you can log into https://256.makerslocal.org/wp-login.php and start posting about all your awesome projects on the Makers Local 256 blog.
 
* Wiki
 
* Wiki
Collaborate with other members and contribute projects of your own on our wiki at https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki
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Collaborate with other members and contribute projects of your own on our wiki at https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/. The Wiki has a wealth of information about the shop, too, so be sure to check it out.
 
* Webcams
 
* Webcams
See who's at the shop by going to https://256.makerslocal.org/camera
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See who's at the shop by going to https://256.makerslocal.org/camera/. Members have access to a few more cameras than non-members.
 
* Twitter
 
* Twitter
Keep track of upcoming events and other Makers Local 256 news. https://twitter.com/makerslocal256
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Keep track of upcoming events and other Makers Local 256 news. https://twitter.com/makerslocal256
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* Other mailing lists
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You can subscribe to the Makers Local 256 Classifieds list if you would like to know about items people want to sell: http://lists.makerslocal.org/mailman/listinfo/classifieds
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If you're into amateur radio, or you want to be into amateur radio, check out the Hams list: http://lists.makerslocal.org/mailman/listinfo/hams
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Or maybe you want to know about the inner workings of the Makers Local network and IT services, in which case, check this out: http://lists.makerslocal.org/mailman/listinfo/netadmin
  
Get IRC topic updates and other fun stuff. https://twitter.com/makerslocalbot
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If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to voice them to the board at board@lists.makerslocal.org. You'll also be automatically added to our members-only email list. Check out the new members page at https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/New_Member_Orientation for this information and more!
* Classifieds
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You can subscribe to the Makers Local 256 Classifieds list if you would like to know about items people want to sell:
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http://lists.makerslocal.org//mailman/listinfo/classifieds
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If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to voice them to the board at board@lists.makerslocal.org. You'll also be automatically added to our members' only email list. Check out the new members page at https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/New_Member_Orientation for this information and more!
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We usually don't give out tasks, but it would be great if you emailed makers@lists.makerslocal.org and introduced yourself. We'd love to know what you like to make, how you found out about us, and what you are currently working on. We all love great projects - you never know; someone might be eager to assist with one of yours!
  
We usually don't give out tasks, but it would be great if you emailed makers@lists.makerslocal.org and introduced yourself.  What do you like to make, how did you find out about us, what are you currently working on?  We all love great projects, you never know maybe someone would like to help you.
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Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Most importantly, welcome! See you at the shop.
 
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Feel free to email me if you have any questions and welcome!
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~Hunter ♥
 
~Hunter ♥

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To: $email From: root@makerslocal.org Subject: Welcome to Makers Local 256

Hey, $firstname. Congratulations on becoming a member of Makers Local 256!

Now that you're a member, come by the shop sometime and we'll get you access to open up the shop. You'll use either a USB flash drive or an NFC or RFID tag as your "key." We'll register your device in the system next time we see you. I have just set up an LDAP account for you. You can use the following username and password for all shop services:

Username: $username Password: $pass

The first thing you will want to do is change your password. To do so, login to https://256.makerslocal.org/account/.

Please review the rules and policies currently active at Makers Local 256:

At your earliest convenience, please log into https://256.makerslocal.org/donations/ with your LDAP credientials so that you can donate to Makers Local via PayPal (or via your credit card). If you would like to physically deliver your donation instead, just drop it in the office donation box when you get a chance. There are envelopes on the side of the box if you need one. Either way, we need you to log in to the donation page so that we know when you've sent your donation each month. This makes life a little easier for our treasurer, so please do it as soon as possible. More information about donating to the shop can be found here: http://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/Donations

  • Blog

As a member, you can log into https://256.makerslocal.org/wp-login.php and start posting about all your awesome projects on the Makers Local 256 blog.

  • Wiki

Collaborate with other members and contribute projects of your own on our wiki at https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/. The Wiki has a wealth of information about the shop, too, so be sure to check it out.

  • Webcams

See who's at the shop by going to https://256.makerslocal.org/camera/. Members have access to a few more cameras than non-members.

  • Twitter

Keep track of upcoming events and other Makers Local 256 news. https://twitter.com/makerslocal256

  • Other mailing lists

You can subscribe to the Makers Local 256 Classifieds list if you would like to know about items people want to sell: http://lists.makerslocal.org/mailman/listinfo/classifieds If you're into amateur radio, or you want to be into amateur radio, check out the Hams list: http://lists.makerslocal.org/mailman/listinfo/hams Or maybe you want to know about the inner workings of the Makers Local network and IT services, in which case, check this out: http://lists.makerslocal.org/mailman/listinfo/netadmin

If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to voice them to the board at board@lists.makerslocal.org. You'll also be automatically added to our members-only email list. Check out the new members page at https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/New_Member_Orientation for this information and more!

We usually don't give out tasks, but it would be great if you emailed makers@lists.makerslocal.org and introduced yourself. We'd love to know what you like to make, how you found out about us, and what you are currently working on. We all love great projects - you never know; someone might be eager to assist with one of yours!

Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Most importantly, welcome! See you at the shop.

~Hunter ♥