Key Policy

A key that grants 24/7 access to the MakeICT Makerspace can be obtained, at the discretion of the Security Group, by members who meet the following criteria:

Obtaining a key

1. Participate in a New Member Orientation.
2. Become part of the community by completing a Key Application Form that includes the following:
   • Survey questions about interests when joining MakeICT
   • Invitation to volunteer in area groups and serve on committees, and request for contact information
   • Invitation to teach a class, and request for contact information
   • Invitation to appear in the newsletter as New Member of the Month, and request for contact information
   • New member's signature
   • Printed name and signature of the member of Security creating the badge

Having a key

• Each member who retains a key and access to the space must have a completed Key Application Form on file.

Losing a key

• A lost key must be reported immediately so that it can be deactivated. If the key is found later, it can be reactivated.
• Replacement keys are $5.00.

Revoking key access

• The following events may result in forfeiture of your key:
  • Loaning your key to any other person.
  • Duplicating your key without authorization.
  • Disobeying any policy set by MakeICT or any of its programs.
• Any active Security Officer may deactivate a key of a member and must immediately notify the Lead Security Officer.
• In the event a key is revoked, Lead Security Officer shall notify the appropriate member, the Makerspace Area Leads, and the Board of Directors of the reason by phone or E-mail within 48 hours.

Regaining key access

• If a member's key is revoked, they can request another one by filling out another Key Application Form and submitting it to the Board of Directors.

Special cases

• The Key Application Form process can be bypassed with a Key Assignment Form filled out by the Lead Security Officer.

Forms

• All changes to the Key Application or Key Assignment forms must be submitted to the board for approval.

Initial policy approved by the board on January 2, 2017. Additions to the policy were approved on May 30 2017, October 16 2017, May 21 2018, February 20th 2025, and May 15 2025.