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 ===== Helpful Hint ===== ===== Helpful Hint =====
  
-   * Overheard recently:  +   *Tonight's is from Tom Klein and the Metal Shop: 
-           * You will be surprised how quickly you will get help at Home Depot, Lowes and Menards when you try to start a chain saw from the shelf.  +     * Put tools back where they belong when you are done using them 
-===== Topics =====+     * If everyone does this, we won't have to spend time looking for them when we are trying to start a project. 
 +     * Tom shared this hint while he was looking for the Bridgeport small Jacob chuck key. 
 + 
 +   * Humorous Helpful Hint: Overheard recently:  
 +           * You will be surprised how quickly you will get help at large box hardware/lumber stores (one is orange and the other is blue) when you pull a chain saw off the shelf and try to start it  
 + 
 +===== Topics =====
  
   * [[:2021events|Events for 2021]]   * [[:2021events|Events for 2021]]
   * Maker Fair scheduled for September 24-26.  Fair being hosted by MSOE   * Maker Fair scheduled for September 24-26.  Fair being hosted by MSOE
 +        * Meeting tomorrow night at Norwich to review status to date. 
         * CALL TO MEMBERS: A link has been shared with members if you would like to display a project or sell your wares at the Faire,         * CALL TO MEMBERS: A link has been shared with members if you would like to display a project or sell your wares at the Faire,
         * Please sign up to volunteer! Members also received that link.         * Please sign up to volunteer! Members also received that link.
         * 2021 Maker Faire Budget of $10,000 approved by membership.         * 2021 Maker Faire Budget of $10,000 approved by membership.
 +               *Faith F is taking the lead on signage for the Faire
   * Thursday, August 19th: Board of Directors meeting will be held at 7 PM at our Lenox building. All MMS members are invited to participate.   * Thursday, August 19th: Board of Directors meeting will be held at 7 PM at our Lenox building. All MMS members are invited to participate.
 +        * Maker Faire
 +        * Egg Drop Competition
 +        * Covid update
 +* Egg drop challenge September 7th during the member meeting.
 +*Flame Effects for the Artist Workshop, Sept 24 Sept 25 and 26th Viola, WI 
  
 ===== Safety Note ===== ===== Safety Note =====
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 We know that some members like to plan ahead and put a few items in the freezer for other days that they will be at the space. This is fine, but remember that the freezer is not your own personal space and that there are other members who use the fridge/freezer space. (Another way to say this: you share the freezers and refrigerators with 310 other people). We know that some members like to plan ahead and put a few items in the freezer for other days that they will be at the space. This is fine, but remember that the freezer is not your own personal space and that there are other members who use the fridge/freezer space. (Another way to say this: you share the freezers and refrigerators with 310 other people).
 +Limit of 3 items allowed per member.
  
  
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   * Carl S: FUSION 360 classes are now held at NORWICH (moving from Lenox) at 7 PM. Classes can be attended in person, or virtually (Carl will send you the link). Thank you Carl.    * Carl S: FUSION 360 classes are now held at NORWICH (moving from Lenox) at 7 PM. Classes can be attended in person, or virtually (Carl will send you the link). Thank you Carl. 
 +      * These classes are now being recorded and are available for viewing on You Tube. Carl will send you the link.
   * EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:   * EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
         * Member meetings on even numbered days will be held at Lenox         * Member meetings on even numbered days will be held at Lenox
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   * Tom G shared there are paper printers (no, not 3D printers) available for members for a $30 donation to the Space. See Tom G. Printers are at Norwich, just west of the metal shop.   * Tom G shared there are paper printers (no, not 3D printers) available for members for a $30 donation to the Space. See Tom G. Printers are at Norwich, just west of the metal shop.
   *Adrian: discussed nerdy derby and the need for scrap wood. Leave the wood at Lenox marked for the nerdy derby.   *Adrian: discussed nerdy derby and the need for scrap wood. Leave the wood at Lenox marked for the nerdy derby.
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 ===== Post Meeting Reminders ===== ===== Post Meeting Reminders =====
  
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 ==== Project Updates ==== ==== Project Updates ====
-  * +  * Faith: making Faire costume...a woodland elf. Hand sewing sticks on a corset 
 +  * Mike T: designed a charger base for a 2 way radio using Carl's Fusion 360 
 +  * Jake B: both forge and weld area are close to done at Norwich. 
 +  * Cathy: made large purchase of metal to make a 10 foot tall nyan cat.
  
 ==== Guest Introductions ==== ==== Guest Introductions ====
  
-  *      new guests attended the meeting. +  *     7 new guests attended the meeting. 
-  *      gave the tour.  +  *     Carl S gave the tour.  
-  *     new members signed up +  *     Chris T signed up 3 new members 
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-==== Recognition for AWESOMENESS ==== +
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-  * +
  
 +====    Awesome members   =============
 +Tom G: donated a aluminum welding spool to space
 +Dan J: helped make a railing for a members
 +Tim C, Dan G, and Marcus S: re-did the 3D lab
 +Bobby C: re-built the brakes on a members van
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