Meeting #579 Agenda for June 14, 2022
Agenda
* Carl calls meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Member Project Updates
John: building 3D printer: printed a large screw and nut.
Member working on epoxying a large slab of wood for his desk.
Member knitted wool socks
Steffan made a wooden phone charger
Sarah/Hapto: made a laser cut lamp of acrylic (circles glued together) and made an awesome shadow box
Members recognition for Awesomeness
Colin and Mike T volunteered at the St Frances bike rodeo
Shawn made stencils for Rick P
Mike T fixed electrical issue
Board of Directors and Area Champion Introductions
Rick P: woodshop area champion
Hapto: laser lab champion
Dan J: blacksmith, manages the Norwich building, Asst Treasurer
Mike T: BOD, Facilities Director and ham radio area champion
Bill W: metal shop
Bill R: BOD, woodshop training
Charlie: glass fusion champion
Kathy H: Craft co-champion
Carl: BOD and Ceramics co-champion
John: paint room champion
Rick B: metal finishing and power wheels
Charlie: glass fusing
Guest & New Member Introductions
* 10 total guests
* 5 second-timers
Topics
Fusion 360: in person at Norwich on Mondays at 7 PM led by Carl S. Also streamed on line and saved for future viewing on YouTube
Ceramics and Cerveza: Wednesdays, 5ish, led by Jeff M
Forge Friday: Friday 6 p.m., led by Dan J.
Arduino class: Watch for new class starting in June. Led by Jon D
“Leap of Faith” Flugtag: Wed., 7 p.m. at Norwich, led by Carl S.
Thursdays at Lenox Initial Woodshop Training 6 to 8 pm led by Bob R & Bill R, will be initial wood shop training, and Tuesdays, at 7:45pm Norwich differences led by Rick.
Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 16th at LENOX
Board game night second Friday of month, 6:30 to 9:30 (Kathy L.) Next game is Friday July 15th.
Space Improvement Day scheduled for June 26th from 1 to 4 PM.
Milwaukee MakerFaire: October 21st to 23rd
Safety Note
Helpful hint
Rule and Regulation of the Week
Member Topics and Announcements
Woodshop training this Thursday at LENOX from 6 to 8 PM.
Fire Marshall mandates extension cords are to be used temporarily and should be removed when short term task is completed. Need something wired/long term, speak to Dan J or Tom G.
The week of July 10th an Eagle Scout candidate, Jack, is making a gaga ball pit for a local school. The plan is to build it at the MakerSpace. He is looking for volunteers.
Post Meeting Reminders
Any interested new members, see a Board Member to discuss the sign-up process.
One On One Introductions of Members to Guests
Begin Tour by Dan J