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 ====== Welcome ====== ====== Welcome ======
 Here are some easy things to do. Here are some easy things to do.
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   * And [[mailto:​board@lansingmakersnetwork.org|send us an email]] mentioning what you've done.   * And [[mailto:​board@lansingmakersnetwork.org|send us an email]] mentioning what you've done.
  
-It should be easy!+If the task is really quick and easy, 'just do it'. However, if you think it will take some time or require help, then please edit this page to claim the task.  You can do so by entering the following into the '​Claimed by' field. 
 +<​code>​[[user:​your_username:​start|Your Username]]</​code>​
  
 ===== The easiest ways to help ===== ===== The easiest ways to help =====
-==== Like us on Facebook, google+, diaspora, etc. ==== +^Task            ^ Description/​Link ​        ^ 
- +|Spread the word | Like us on [[http://​www.facebook.com/​LansingMakersNetwork|Facebook]][[https://​plus.google.com/​b/​109173235879789347146/​|google+]], diaspora, linkedin, [[https://​twitter.com/#​!/​LansingMakers|Twitter]], etc.  
-==== Contact the treasurer to donate ==== +|[[howto:​Donate]] ​         | The LMN board of directors is conducting an exhaustive search for the location that suits our members'​ needs best. During this critical phase, we depend a great deal on your contributions. ​ [[howto:Donate|Find out how to donate.]]   ​| ​ 
-The LMN board of directors is conducting an exhaustive search for the location that suits our members'​ needs best.  During this critical phase, we depend a great deal on your contributions. +
-  * Click [[mailto:treasurer@lansingmakersnetwork.org|here]] ​to contact the treasurer and arrange for your donation to be accepted. +
-  * The board of directors would like to offer our sincere thanks to all those who have donated.+
  
 ===== A little more challenging ===== ===== A little more challenging =====
-==== Create a wiki account  ​==== +^ Task                        ^ Description / Link ^ 
-The wiki is where Lansing Makers Network organizes our collective knowledge. ​ By signing up for an account, you'll be granted permission to edit it's pages, adding your unique contributions. +| [[howto:Create a wiki account]]  The wiki is where Lansing Makers Network organizes our collective knowledge. By signing up for an account, you'll be granted permission to edit it's pages, adding your unique contributions. | 
-  * Click [[http://​wiki.lansingmakersnetwork.org/​doku.php?​id=easy_ways_to_help&​do=register|here]] to go to the registration page. +| Join the Mailing List       ​| ​The mailing list is where LMN members talk about upcoming events, ask questions, and discuss the things they'd like to do with the makerspace. ​ By joining it, you'll be connected with the community of makers surrounding LMN.  (If email gives you the heebie jeebies, you can access the mailing list via google groups'​ forum interface) ​[[https://​groups.google.com/​group/​lansing-makers-network/​|Google Group]] ​ |  
-  * Choose a username, and enter your email address. ​ Optionally, provide your real name.  The wiki will email you a temporary password. +| Attend a meeting | Our google calendar is public, and can be seen [[https://​www.google.com/​calendar/​embed?​src=lansingmakersnetwork.org_oehojtt6q3pp7pol2fojj08voo%40group.calendar.google.com&​ctz=America/​New_York|here]]. ​ It shows the date and time of all of our meetings. ​ Meeting notices are also usually sent out to the google group. ​ Meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted. ​ While we are still in our forming stages, the meetings mostly contain status updates as well as discussion about how to proceed with our goals. ​ We would love to have you there to share your input! | 
-  * Use your temporary password and the username you chose to [[http://​wiki.lansingmakersnetwork.org/​doku.php?​id=start&​do=login|log into]] this wiki. +| Wish for equipment ​  | Our [[equipment]] page lists all the equipment that members have pledged to donate or would like to see in our fabrication space. ​ Help us fill out our wish lists by adding any gear you would like to have access to. | 
-  * Immediately change your password to something memorable. +| Add a [[blue_sky_projects|Blue Sky Project]] ​  | Got a cool idea you would like to see come to life?  Add it to our [[blue_sky_projects|list]] so we can work on it! | 
-  * Congratulations! ​ You can now edit the Lansing Makers Network wiki!  Edit boldly. ​ If something looks broken, fix it!  If you have a question, see the next item. +| Add [[interesting_events|interesting events]] ​  | Know about a fun event coming up that other makers would enjoy? ​ Add it to our [[interesting_events|list]]. |
-==== Join the LMN mailing list ==== +
-The mailing list is where LMN members talk about upcoming events, ask questions, and discuss the things they'd like to do with the makerspace. ​ By joining it, you'll be connected with the community of makers surrounding LMN.  (If email gives you the heebie jeebies, you can access the mailing list via google groups'​ forum interface) +
 ===== Some elbow grease required ===== ===== Some elbow grease required =====
-If the task is really quick and easy, 'just do it'​. ​However, if you think it will take some time or require helpthen please: edit this page to assign yourself ​the task, and enter your mail address ​and a comment that you're starting work on it. +^ Task                         ^ Descrition / Link  ^ Claimed by ^ 
 +| Liaison | Find a group on the [[Lansing Maker Groups]] list and volunteer to be a liaison. Go to their meetingslet them know what we're up to, let us know what they're doing| | 
 +| [[Classes|Plan a class]] ​    | Are you a skilled knitterelectronics wizard, expert bookbinder, or just have some knowledge you can share ?  Add your [[Classes|class idea]] ​to the wiki and send us an [[mailto:​volunteer@lansingmakersnetwork.org|email]] letting us know you'd like to teach it.   | n/a |  
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 +===== Staying in the loop ===== 
 +Want to be notified when the wiki changes? ​ Read [[howto:​subscribe_to_changes|How to subscribe to changes]].