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meetingagenda:2021-08-24 [2021/08/24 20:53]
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 ===== Helpful Hint ===== ===== Helpful Hint =====
  
-   *Tonight's is from Board Member At Large, Chris Thompson: +   This week'helpful hint is from "Top Tips" from the 50th edition of MAKE Magazine 
-     * Whenever you're cutting or feeding material into a saw, sander, etc. never ever ever lean on your piece; push it from a balanced stance. You should always be able to take both your hands off your piece and still be balanced. Otherwise you could fall into the blades. +         YouTube is great, but donwatch related videos! Watch what you came for and then get the hell out of there. You’ll be able to build an airplane with the time you save!
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-   Humorous Helpful Hint: Overheard recently:  +
-           * I don'care how good the new hand soap smells.....don't walk out of the restroom smelling your fingers. +
  
 ===== Topics ===== ===== 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                *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. +  * Egg drop challenge September 7th during the member meeting. Additional info below 
-        * Maker Faire +  *Flame Effects for the Artist Workshop, Sept 24 Sept 25 and 26th Viola, WI 
-        * 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 =====
    
-  * With more folks working from home, a few ergonomic tips+  * Today's safety note is from Board member Marcus S
-        * Ensure your office chair has proper lumbar and arm support, and that it can be adjusted to your height +        * First Aid kit at Norwich building is hung between the Women'and Men's rooms on the main floor
-        * Keep your feet flat on the ground or on a footrest+        * The eye wash station is at the sink directly across the aisle from the First Aid kit
-        * Adjust your computer monitor so the distance from your eyes to the screen is at least 18 inches. +
-        * Keep your keyboard and mouse at elbow height. +
-        * In addition, be sure to take breaks frequently. Look away from your screen every 15 minutes, and regularly get out of your chair to move around and stretch. +
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-Humorous safety tip: don't swallow your gum +
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 ===== Rule and Regulation of the Week ===== ===== Rule and Regulation of the Week =====
  
-  * We have gotten a couple of complaints from our neighbors at the Lenox building.  Please remember+  * Today's RULE comes from our Leather Working Area Champion Adam
-        * When parking in the alley, make sure your vehicle is in a designated space and that your vehicle does not extend into the alley. Please remember, our neighbors have to back out of their garages and parking spots. Lets give them room to maneuver. +        * When working on the 4x8 table in the leather working area (in the east room at the Lenox buildingor on the granite block, NEVER use dyes, paints or anything that can stain. These materials easily transfer to the leather being worked on that table and can ruin a person's project. 
-        * When parking on the street: +
-              * On even numbered days park on the same side of street as our building (either street: Otjen or Lenox) +
-              * On odd numbered days park on the opposite side of the street as our building (either street: Otjen or Lenox)+
  
 ===== Member Topics and Announcements ===== ===== Member Topics and Announcements =====
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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.
 +  *EGG DROP competition: scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th. At Norwich 7:30 to 8:30 PM.
 +      *2 categories
 +          * #1 Build from hack rack before meeting. Building is open from 6 to 7PM day of the  competition.
 +          * Build for the next 2 weeks using whatever you would like.  
 +          * More rules to be announced as people think of them. 
 +          * Stay tuned!
  
 ===== Post Meeting Reminders ===== ===== Post Meeting Reminders =====
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 ==== Project Updates ==== ==== Project Updates ====
   *    * 
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 ==== Guest Introductions ==== ==== Guest Introductions ====
  
-  *      new guests attended the meeting. +  *  first time guests and  second time guests attended the meeting. 
-  *      gave the tour.  +  *  gave the tour.  
-  *      signed up new members +  *  signed up  new members 
  
 ====    Awesome members   ============= ====    Awesome members   =============
-  *+  * 
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