Electronics Club

Question: If I am not a member and don’t have access to Computer Lab or printers, is there somewhere local that I can use a computer and print documents? 

Answer: The Red Mountain Mesa Public Library (635 N. Power Road, Mesa AZ 85205- Power Rd just North of University) offers free Wi-Fi, free Outgoing Faxes, and Computers. Printing from the computers is available as well. As of 11-25-25, the library has 44 computer stations. Printouts cost $0.20 per page for black and white, and $1.00 per page for color. The machine accepts coins (other than pennies), $1, $5, or credit/debit cards. The Mesa Express Library machine only accepts credit/debit cards. You will need a Mesa Library Card, or you are limited to a 15-minute Express computer. A Mesa Library card is free, but you will need to provide evidence of residency (Acceptable forms of address verification may include a recent, postmarked piece of mail, vehicle or voter registration, utility bill, or any legal document with the current address.) Otherwise, you can register a library card for a $40 annual fee. For more information, see the Mesa Library Website under About, Computers & More. 

Question: I would like to support the Eclub by volunteering. What opportunities are there for volunteering? 

Answer: There is a need for individuals to act as Monitors. Monitors welcome visitors to our club, explain what we have to offer and if they cannot answer questions concerning the equipment, make reference to someone who can. The benefit of being a MONITOR is that we provide short workshops to help you become more knowledgeable. This benefits both the MONITOR and the people who visit our facility. There is a need for technical operators to assist with more technical issues experienced by the members. We have some great volunteers but could always use additional individuals with technical backgrounds to assist with issues related to cell phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, and printers. If you have experience with Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux, Chromebooks, Modems, Routers, or Printers, your expertise is needed. 

Question: What equipment is available to use in the Eclub facility? 

Answer: There are Mac’s, Windows PC’s, Black and White Printers, Black and White Copier in the Computer Lab area of the facility. The Media Lab has equipment to capture videos from various sources, including VHS, Beta, 8 MM, and handheld cameras. Photo scanners are also available to scan several photos at a time or a photo feeder that can handle many more photos at a time. 

Question: Can members send and receive faxes in the Eclub facility? 

Answer: Yes. The cost is $1.00 per page, excluding the header page, to send or receive faxes. A MONITOR can assist with faxing. 

Question: What are the differences between Presentations, Tech Talks, and Classes? 

Answer: Presentations are lecture style presentations usually in the Oasis, broad subject range, minimal Q & A and are free to all residents. Tech Talks are brief one-hour basic overviews of a Tech topic, free to member and available to non-members for a small donation, can be more hands-on with Q &A, and are usually every Wednesday from 3:30 – 4:30 in the Eclub classroom. Classes are in-depth training, classroom environment, with students bringing their own devices to learn, usually 1 – 2 separate days of 90 minutes of instruction. Cost varies by class and number of days. Ordinarily $20 for members and $30 for non-members. 

Question: If I have a question about the club, how do I reach out? 

Answer: The Eclub can be contacted by emailing: admin@ventureouteclub.com or stop by the Electronics Facility – Building “N”, across the courtyard from the Oasis. 

Question: I have volunteered for the Enchilada Dinner, is there a document that tells me what my responsibilities will be? Answer: Under Club Rules and Documents, there is an Enchilada Dinner Task document. Search the document for your task and detail responsibilities.