Member Benefits
Members get:
Access to the shared library of books, gear, toys, and tools.
An email address @hackerspace.sg*
24 hour keypad code access to the facility.*
A customizable business card identifying them as a member of the hackerspace.*
* All member classes except Trial Members
Expenses
The main operating expenses are:
- Rent = $3800
- Utilities = $1000
The main capital expenses, to be amortized over a 1 year period, are:
- fridge
- desks and chairs
- keypad access security system
- lockers
- sofas
- other furniture
- insurance
- corporate administrivia like filing fees
- TOTAL ESTIMATED AMORTIZATION = $1000 per month
Total monthly expense: $6,000
Fees
To fund operations, hackerspace.sg collects monthly membership dues.
We require an upfront payment of 3 months, 2 of which will be refunded upon departure (in full) or downgrade (pro rata).
We require that new members commit to 6 months of membership.
Membership fees are intended to cover operating expenses and fund capital improvements to the facility.
On 20090928 Meng proposed the following membership tiers.
| Level | Monthly | Added Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Resident | $512 | A dedicated desk 7 days a week for co-working. You can keep your crap at the desk. |
| Hotdesk | $256 | A non-dedicated desk should be available whenever you drop in (oversubscription may occur at peak hours, we aim for 90% availability). You cannot keep your crap at the desk. |
| Regular Member | $128 | Hang out on the sofas. Keep your crap in a locker. Use the workbench. Keep your toys and tools onsite. |
| Youth Member | $64 | If you're a student or you're broke, all the benefits of regular membership at a reduced rate. |
| Trial Member | $32 | If you're not sure if you want to commit, join as a
trial member. No locker, no business card, no email
address, no 24 hour access to the facility. But you do
get to hang out, which is what matters.
After 6 months if you want to stay on, upgrade. |
| Sponsor | >=$1024 | For wealthy individuals to show support for the hackerspace. Contact mengwong directly if you want your donation to be anonymous. |
| Guest | $0 | For infrequent visitors or foreign travelers. Must be accompanied by a member. |