Meeting Notes for July 24, 2012

Vital Statistics

14 members, 2 guests
4 members and 1 guest arrived after the meeting started, suggest starting later maybe?
Started 7:05, adjourned 7:40
Google Hangout was not online for this meeting

Introductions and Project Updates from members
3D Printing Camp ReCap by Pete P.
Reminder: Maker Faire Detroit is July 28-29, 2012
- Pete, Tom, Dennis, David, Royce, Jason G. Plan to attend
Next 3D Printing Meetup is August 12, 2012 at Bucketworks.
- Flyers passed out by Pete
Evanston Maker Faire Discussion
- Items to bring
  - Ron is planning to bring his Book Scanner
  - Some art bots from Pete
  - Vishal laser harp?
  - Power Wheels
  - Royce to bring
  - Electric cars?
- Fire, music, Power Wheels for Saturday night
- Sunday is the official big day
- $12 to $15 for tickets, need to register as a maker online to get passes for booths
- Wear your Makerspace shirts
Power tool discussion (Matt N.)
- Educate members and non-members about policies
- Non-members are not allowed to use any power tools, even with member supervision
- TJ asked about sharpening or replacing planer blades
Rental Properties
- Mike D. Gave an update on a property on Water St.
- Tom Gz. mentioned progress on Cherry St., ramp may be needed for basement, tour Thursday
Model Rocket Boat Race proposed by Jason G.'s friend and future member
Chase Commerce Cook-Out tomorrow
EDL Party, Mars Curiousity Rover, this next Monday at Bucketworks, see Royce