PO BOX 1666 Garnet Ave. #924 San Diego, CA. 92109
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Date ____________
Name: _____________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________
City: ___________ State: _______ Zip Code: ______________
Telephone No. ( )____________ Mobile No. ( )___________ Fax No. (
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E-Mail address: __________________________ Website___________________________
MEMBERSHIP LEVEL
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) Partner $400 per month
) Associate $100 per month, or $275 quarterly
) Student $65 per hour Non-voting member. (Full time student 18 - 25 yrs. Old)
Affiliate Partner Benefits:
• Private Desk & 4' x 5' space
• Joint Projects & PR
• Usage of shared tools
• Joint Quarterly Shows & PR
• Teaching Space Reservation
Affiliate Associates Benefits:
• Usage of Shared Tools
• Joint Quarterly Shows & PR
• Teaching Space Available w/ Fee
Other trade organization affiliations:
Education/experience/awards:
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I am interested in volunteering for one or more of the following committees:
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) Fund Raising
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To be filled out by Cogent Membership Committee
Cogent Builders Cooperative
Mail to: P.O. 1666 Garnet Ave. #924 San Diego, CA. 92109
Date __________
Received amount in dollars $. _____________________
From (Applicant name): ______________________________ For 2010 Membership Dues
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) Money Order
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Membership Committee Secretary/Treasurer
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MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
Cogent Builders CO-OP MEMBER BASIC AGREEMENTS
This Agreement is a Membership & License Agreement and is not a lease or any other form of
tenancy agreement. Regardless of contract or past experience, All applicants are expected to
understand and adhere to basic agreements of working in the co-op, including:
Responsibility of knowing and applying all health and safety guidelines - ability to work
responsibly and independently.
Respect for and proper usage of facilities and shop equipment, including taking into
consideration your limitations within the studio.
Cleanliness and willingness to pick up after yourself.
Consideration and respect for other members, their space, and property.
Members may not allow any non-co-op member to use the facilities, tools, equipment,
or supplies
Cogent tools, equipment, or supplies are strictly NOT to be removed from Cogent by
anyone unless they are signed out properly.
Occasionally, changes may need to be made to contract agreements and shop
policies. If substantial changes are made to these agreements, existing members will be
offered the option to drop their contract and receive an appropriate refund. Cogent's
directors makes final decisions as to the operations and policies of the co-op.
CONTRACT PAYMENT: Membership fees are due on the first of each month, with a grace
period extending until the fifth. After the fifth, a late fee of $25.00 will be charged. If payment
is not received by the 15th, use of the shop will be suspended until the debt is paid. All fees are
payable with cash or check only, unless members wish to pay 3 or more months at one time,
then that amount may be charged to a VISA or MasterCard . If you need to submit a
payment (Co-op monthly fee, exhibit fee, etc.) please deliver one of the following three
ways: 1. By mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS or any other reliable service.) 2. hand deliver DURING
REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.) Give check to Lisa or David only.
Receipts are issued either at the end of the contract or the end of the calendar year upon
request only.
CONTRACT EXTENTIONS/RENEWALS: The Studio Manager must be notified before the
end of a contract to discuss renewal, extension or completion. After finishing a three-month
contract, members may add three (or six) additional months for the lower rate of $175 per
month. Month-to-month membership is available only after a six or three-month membership
is completed. Month-to-month and three-month members do not have the option to defer a
month. If there is a month that you will be leaving the shop and not paying your monthly
membership fee, then it is required that you move out of the shop, return your key, receive
your security deposit and formally re-apply to rejoin the co-op at a later date.
DURATION OF AGREEMENT & TERMINATION. This Agreement is a Membership and shall
commence on ______________________. This Agreement shall automatically renew on a
month-to-month basis. The Member or Cogent Builders Cooperative may terminate this
Agreement any time with 30 days advance notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph
and notice period, Cogent reserves the right to terminate access to and use of Company
facilities at any time, immediately and without notice, if the Member fails to comply with any
provision of this Agreement and Cogent Policies and Procedures.
Cogent Builders reserves the right to amend the Policies and Procedures and Services
Addendum from time-to- time and at its sole discretion. Cogent Builders will notify Member of
any changes to said rules and regulations in writing and prior to such rule changes taking
effect. Upon the termination of this Agreement, Member shall thereafter have no further right
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to use Cogent Builders facilities in any manner and Member shall make no further use of
Cogent Builders other than to remove personal items. All advance fees, if any, shall be justly
prorated and returned to Member, along with any deposits, within 30 days of the termination
of this agreement. Personal items must be removed from Artisan’s Asylum within 15 days of the
termination of this agreement, after which period they become property of Artisan’s Asylum.
CONTRACT COMPLETION: All members are expected to follow through with the full
duration of their contracts. In the event that a member is unable to do so, their initial
damage/contract completion deposit will not be refunded. Co-op membership may be
revoked for not adhering to the basic agreements. Membership contracts are considered
complete when six or three full paid months are completed, depending on the contract. If a
member would like to start sooner than the first of the month, we can prorate access time,
but the contract will not officially start until the first of the following month.
A portion or the entire deposit may be retained by Cogent in the event that:
equipment is damaged
hazardous materials are left behind
contract is broken
key is not returned
shop equipment or materials/supplies suddenly disappear without explanation
member does not vacate and return key before the first of the non-contract month
TOOLS & MATERIALS: Members are expected to supply their own materials and many of
their own tools. Cogent supplies some larger tools that can be used by the membership.
These tools and materials are to be used with respect. Do not use anything that you are not
properly instructed on how to use. Use proper safety gear. Clean up after yourself. Please
report any defects in tools or materials.
ACCESS: Cogent Co-op members may use the studio from 7am to 10pm everyday. Occasional
changes to access hours due to classes, events, openings, etc. are posted 10 days prior.
Information about these changes can be found posted in the shop and online at
www.cogentbuilders.com Keys are assigned for access. If a key is lost, the responsible coop
member is charged a $10 replacement fee.
Vehicle Access: Members will have access to a work van and a pick up truck to use when
needed. In order to drive these vehicles, they must have a valid CA driver's license. Member
is responsible to replace the vehicle with gas, and make sure that it is in good condition upon
its return.
GENERAL MEMBER CONDUCT AND SPACE USE
Co-op Members work independently while sharing the studio with fellow artists. The open and
collaborative spirit of the studio is one of the most desired aspects of the Co-operative shop.
By following these guidelines when you are working, you will help keep Cogent a safe,
organized, and inviting place to work.
Pick up after yourself when using the studio.
Discard paper and trash, place used rags in red fire cans, sweep up metal filings and wood/
linoleum chips, and place all shop equipment in their proper storage areas. Cleanliness adds
GREATLY to the safety and overall functioning of the shop.
Clean up all surfaces in the work areas you used when finished.
Clean up any work surfaces you have used (counters, tabletops, sinks, etc). Don’t forget to
check the floor for spills around the area you have worked. The Dumpster is outside if you
have a lot of garbage to dispose of.
Be conservative with and respect studio owned materials/equipment.
Use of materials and equipment is part of your right as a member. All materials are budgeted
for all members. If any member is using too much of any material or tool, they may be asked
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to give some extra money to replace that item. If any member breaks a tool, they may also
be asked to repair it if deemed necessary. We are aware of regular wear and tear, but there
will be no tool/material abuse accepted.
Recycle and reuse materials whenever possible.
Please recycle materials whenever possible. There are places to put scrap metal, plastic and
wood. These materials should also be used before new materials as often as possible.
BE CONSIDERATE WHEN SHARING THE SPACE: Be aware of the needs of other people working
around you in the shop. Music (content or volume), the number of your personal visitors, the
amount of time you need for the exclusive use of a tool or piece of equipment, the amount
of space you take up with a project, and other personal work habits can directly impact
fellow members. We ask that you please keep your number of outside visitors to a minimum. If
a non-member will be giving you basic assistance, it will need to be approved ahead of time
by the Studio Directors. However, please keep in mind that non-members are strictly
prohibited from operating or handling co-op equipment related supplies. Different styles and
work habits taken into account, members who consistently interfere with others ability to work
may be asked to alter their behavior. Repeatedly problematic, unsafe or disruptive behavior
may result in termination of co-op membership and access.
AGREEMENT SIGNATURE
All members are accepted into the Co-op based on their ability to use the shop equipment
and supplies responsibly, independently and safely. Equal opportunity to participate in and
benefit from the Cogent co-op is provided to all individuals regardless of race, national origin,
color, sex, age, religion, sexual preference, or disability in admission, access, or employment.
By signing below, the applicant acknowledges that he/she agrees to follow all the basic
agreements.
I have read the Cogent Co-op member agreement and agree to all the terms listed above. I
agree that by becoming a Member of the Cogent Builders Cooperative, my behavior in and
out of the studio reflects that of Cogent Builders Cooperative. If for any reason, I do not
succeed in following these terms, I may be fined, or my membership may be canceled.
Print Name:_________________________________________Date:____________________________
Signature:___________________________________________
Print Name of Cogent Representative:_______________________________________
Signature of Cogent Representative:_________________________________________
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This contract was last updated on 12/01/2011
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