Prospective new member tour

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This list is designed to ensure all key points are covered when giving prospective members a tour of So Make It. While some items may seem obvious, the aim is to give a thorough and consistent overview.

Keep the tour high-level - it’s easy to get stuck on one topic, but there’s a lot to get through. The goal is to provide just enough information to spark interest without overwhelming them. Let their questions guide how deep you go into any area.

If they ask about a machine or part of the space you’re not confident explaining, don’t worry — feel free to call on someone nearby who knows more, or encourage them to post in Slack to get more detailed help.

Introductions

Start by introducing yourself and any other members nearby. Let the visitor know how long you’ve been a member and briefly share the kinds of projects or activities you enjoy working on.

About them

Next, take some time to learn more about them. What kinds of interests or projects are they excited to explore here at So Make It? How did they find out about us? And what do they already know about our community?

Tour of the space

Social area

Central tables (mention crafts and space to work on laptops), seating area, kitchen and vending machine

Storage

Members’ storage / small project shelves

Clean space

Printers, electrical & soldering benches, laser cutter

Workshop

Metalwork equipment, woodwork equipment, CNC router

Events and community

Monthly member’s meeting

7.30pm - First Tuesday of every month

Run by the Trustees, this is a chance for members to be an active part of SMI's direction and keep up to date with progress on long-term projects

Hack The Space

12pm - Alternating last Saturday or Sunday of every month

Designated day each month for members to maintain/improve the space