meetingagenda:2012-05-22

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Meeting Agenda for May 22, 2012
- Vital Statistics
- Topics

Meeting Agenda for May 22, 2012

Vital Statistics

17 members
8 guests
Google Hangout was online, but no one joined
Meeting adjourned around 7:40 PM

Topics

Guest introductions/tour

Guests reported hearing about MMS from friends, our website, and other members
Guests mentioned interests including RC planes, renewable energy, custom cars and rapid prototyping

Member Etiquette

Jason G. reminded the group that our message board is public.
Avoid negativity and refrain from criticizing other organizations or individuals.
Politely police other members if you observe bad behavior.

Red Bull Flugtag!

Flugtag is an event sponsored by Red Bull energy drinks where people try to build a human-powered flying machine and crash it hilariously off a dock or pier.
Shane asked if anyone was interested and 7-8 people said they were.
Possible meeting after the main. (Don't know if this happened?)

Makership

Makership applications are due May 28, 2012
Jason G. said we've received 2 applicants so far
Encouraged everyone to keep promoting the program

Evanston Mini-Maker Faire

Let's put our application together after the meeting. (Did we do this?)
MMS exhibits/items needed.

New Laser Cutter

Tom Gondek has almost finished restoring the 60-watt laser cutter.
Some work needs to be done to replace the front keypad.
We should find a place to put it in the Workshop.
It may have motorized z-axis control. Not sure.
The workspace is likely 18“x24”; larger than the 25-watt.

Vehicle Parking

During the meeting, Tim B. came back from helping TJ load the Kompost Kids Scale Doghouse.
He said his vehicle was blocked in and we all reminded everyone to watch where you park.

Alternative Energy Meetup

Jack D. plans to start a monthly meetup to discuss alt. energy topics.

The Great Milwaukee Race

Jason G. asked for 2-3 volunteers to help man their stop on The Great Milwaukee Race.
The event is Saturday, 6/16.

Bucketworks 10th Anniversary Event

Scheduled for Friday, 6/8.
MMS will have a table or two to set up exhibits and items.

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