Meeting #565 Agenda for March 8, 2022

• Project Updates (Show & Tell!) from Members
  • Adam G and Bill R put a piano hinge on the door between the back alley and the meeting room to facilitate getting larger items through the door.
  • Charlie made a glass fusion piece in the kiln. It will next be slumped into a bowl mold via the kiln.
  • Marcus completed the dust collection at Norwich
  • Jon D made a new oil burner for his steam engine
  • Mike T: radio station is back on line. New base being made for long distance antenna.

• Member Recognition for Awesomeness
  • Marcus for completing the dust collection system.
  • Adam and Bill for adding piano hinge.
  • Jeff for leading the Area Champion meeting on Monday evening.

• Guest & New Member Introductions
  • Board of Directors and Area Champion Introductions
    • Tim C
    • Alden H
    • Marcus S
    • Jeff M
    • Bill R
    • Mike T
    • Faith F
    • Dan J

• Prospective New Members
  • 20 guests attended the in person meeting
  • It is the 2nd visit for 14 of the guests

• Meeting adjourns

• The woodshop area champion had to change a very sharp, but bent bandsaw blade today on the large Rockwell with the 3/4“ blade.
  • The guide was too high for the piece the member cut.
  • REMEMBER to have the bottom of the guide 1/8” to 1/4“ above the piece you are cutting so the back bearing can support the blade as you cut.

• Events for 2021
  • Most regular events will begin in person with the drop in Covid cases. Please check for messages on the members only google group from the events' hosts.
  • Fusion 360: in person at Norwich on Mondays at 7 PM.

• What do you call a member that asks to be retrained on a machine?
  • A smart, safe member.
  • Not 100% sure…….ASK!

* Before you begin to repair a machine, speak with the Area Champion.

• It may be their machine.
• They know the ins and outs of these machines and may save everyone time
• We are always looking for folks to help with routine maintenance and repairs. We just want to ensure they know what they are doing.
• The Area Champions will train you how to do maintenance and repairs correctly.

• Next week's meeting is in-person at Norwich.

• Tim C will be holding a 3D Printer repair class.
  • If interested, please post a message to the google group.

• April 24th: WIKI Improvement Day
  • Area Champions will teach members how to effectively use the WIKI
  • The WIKI will be updated and improved by the Area Champions

• Any interested new members, see a Board Member to discuss the sign-up process.
• One On One Introductions of Members to Guests
• Begin Tour