Student Research and Development is a student-run non-profit which is somewhere between a hackerspace and an incubator for students interested in technology. |
I don't think there's a hackerspace, user group, or open-source-related organization anywhere that wouldn't declare you an ex officio member on the spot. |
Since a hackerspace is essentially a non-profit meeting place, it's a difficult process to start your own. |
For the hacker in your life who loves to meet people, a membership to a local hackerspace is a fantastic gift. |
Call up your local hackerspace and see if they're willing to buy. |
So now I'm looking for a hackerspace frequented by radio hams. |