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To: $email
 
To: $email
From: root@makerslocal.org
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Cc: root@makerslocal.org
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From: secretary@makerslocal.org
 
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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I have just set up the username you requested and set a password for you:
  
 
Username: $username
 
Username: $username
 
Password: $pass
 
Password: $pass
  
* Blog
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Here's some stuff you should do, now that you're a member:
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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* Wiki
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Collaborate with other members and contribute projects of your own on our wiki at https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki
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* Webcams
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See who's at the shop by going to https://256.makerslocal.org/camera
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* Donations
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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.
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If you would like to send your donation electronically or via credit card, we have Paypal!
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1. Visit https://256.makerslocal.org/account/ and change your password.
http://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/Donations
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* Twitter
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Keep track of upcoming events and other Makers Local 256 news. https://twitter.com/makerslocal256
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Get IRC topic updates and other fun stuff. https://twitter.com/makerslocalbot
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To change your password, login to https://256.makerslocal.org/zimbra
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2. Visit https://256.makerslocal.org/member-donations/ to set up your recurring donation to Makers Local via PayPal or credit card.
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Our suggested monthly donation amount of $25 is related to our operating expenses divided across all our members. Our hope is that members will donate what membership is worth to them, but not more than they can afford.
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More information about donating to the shop can be found here: http://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/Donations
  
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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3. Review the rules and policies of Makers Local 256:
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* https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/Rules
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* https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/Policies
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* https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/Code_of_Conduct
  
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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4. Check out these sites:
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* Orientation page: Check out some information for new members at https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/New_Member_Orientation
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* Wiki: Members can document works in progress at https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/
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* Blog: Members can make posts on the homepage about their finished projects and contributions to the community at https://256.makerslocal.org/wp-admin
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* Webcams: See who's at the shop by going to https://256.makerslocal.org/camera/
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* Mailing lists: Check out the mailing lists for members-only discussion, public discussion, classifieds, and other miscellany at https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/Network/Mailing_Lists
  
Feel free to email me if you have any questions and welcome!
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5. Email makers@lists.makerslocal.org and introduce yourself!
#matt
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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!
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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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~Greg <3

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

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

I have just set up the username you requested and set a password for you:

Username: $username Password: $pass

Here's some stuff you should do, now that you're a member:

1. Visit https://256.makerslocal.org/account/ and change your password.

2. Visit https://256.makerslocal.org/member-donations/ to set up your recurring donation to Makers Local via PayPal or credit card. Our suggested monthly donation amount of $25 is related to our operating expenses divided across all our members. Our hope is that members will donate what membership is worth to them, but not more than they can afford. More information about donating to the shop can be found here: http://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/index.php/Donations

3. Review the rules and policies of Makers Local 256:

4. Check out these sites:

5. Email makers@lists.makerslocal.org and introduce 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.

~Greg <3