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Meeting #656. Agenda for Jan 2, 2024
Agenda
- Meeting called to order at Lenox by Dan J at 7 PM
Member Project Updates
- Ian (guest): made a wooden puzzle as a wedding gift
- Hapto: made an epoxy, backlit cool thing
- A member made pictures in plastic
- John K: 3D printed Maker Space key chains as a fund raiser for the 3D printing area.
- Jon D: made some deer soap
- Kristi: made a flannel shirt with the Maker Space logo….as did Dan J
Member Recognition for Awesomeness
- Sarah: taught a 3 night epoxy class
- Mystery electronics helper
- Huge thank you for leather Area Champions for making the area operational
Cool thing
- Tim C taught a Screen printing class
- Holiday tree decorating party thanks to Juliet for orchestrating
Board of Directors and Area Champion Introductions
- Dan J, Pres
- Bill R, BOD
- Stefan, BOD
- John K, 3D printing
- Anna, Board, Lasers
- Tim E, Stained glass
- Bill C, Stained glass
- Mike T., Ast Facil, ham radio
- Hapto, BOD comm dir, steel lillies
- Geoff, BOD Treas., hack racks
- Dave A: casting area champion
- Brian F: electronics
- Kathy A: Stained glass
- Jen: Welding trainer, Tiger Lillies Champion
Guest & New Member Introductions
- Total guests: 26
- Second-timers: 2
Upcoming events
Regularly-Scheduled Events. SEE ALSO CALENDAR, WHICH TAKES PRECIDENCE.
- Model Monday. Mondays at 7 pm, Norwich: Fusion 360 Computer Aided Design/CAM class with Carl S.
- Most Tuesdays at 7:45 pm, Lenox: Stained glass training with Bill C and Tim E.
- 1st and third Wednesdays of each month at 6-7 PM is NORWICH woodshop training. Must have completed Lenox training first.
- Wednesdays at Norwich: Ceramics and Cerveza with Jeff M. Check website. Sign up for 3 weeks of classes. Limit 5 people.
- The last Wed of the month is a fancy project night (for intermediate to advanced students)
- Wednesdays at 5pm, Norwich: metal casting and mold building. Iron pour Jan. 13. Workshops start Dec. 17, see calendar.
- Most Thursdays 6 pm. Steel Tigerlillies women's (she/her pronouns) led sculpture collective at Norwich. Making a disco light for Party/ Wood Powder Coating.
- Thursdays at 6:00 - 8pm, Lenox: Woodshop Orientation Training (please respond to the message on the Members@ Email List to reserve a spot—there are 4 spots per week). See google groups.
- Fridays at 6pm, Norwich: Open-Forge-Friday blacksmithing. Norwich. Beginner class this week.
- Second and third Friday: Board game night.
New meeting format beginning 1/1
- First Tuesday, Lenox,
- Second Tue., Mini SID, 6-9 p.m., with making allowed. Dinner will be served after.
- Third Tue., Norwich public meeting
- Forth Tue., BOD meeting at 6
- Fifth Tue., no meeting
- LAST Weekend of month SID as usual, with food.
Special Events
- SID on Sunday, January 7th; both buildings
- January 18th: Corel and Cocktails at Lenox – 3rd Thursday of every month
- Next Board meeting on Tuesday, January 23th at 6 PM at Norwich building.
- Jan. 13, iron pour at 12 noon at Norwich; mold making begins ~9 AM
Guest speaker,
Tours
- Tours with Jon D, Tim E, Sarah D.
Member Topics:
- New Soda and Snack Area headed up by Geoff L and Kathy A.
- Norwich prices of can of pop to be LOWERED to $0.50 in the near future
- Pottery area is expanding at Norwich
- Community Development Fund: basic request for up to $100
- form available on the WIKI
- We need tour guides at the member meetings and people to present their current projects.
Helpful Hint
- Set a reminder on your phone calendar for the day when your parking permit expires. That way you can avoid having your stuff impounded and save the facilities director from making a voodoo doll of you.
Safety Note
- Make sure that you wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the project you are working on.
Rule and Regulation of the Week
- The fire lanes are clearly marked and are there for a reason. Please keep them clear.
- If you wish to expand an area's footprint you MUST bring a proposal to the BOD. Absorbing more space than you are allocated is not allowed. If you are unclear about your boundaries, ask the BOD.
Member project in-depth
- ANNA: Prusa Honeycomb Tool Wall
- free designs on printables.com
Wrap up
- Members, Please hang around and talk to new and prospective members.
- New Member Sign-ups:
- Wrap-up 8:00 p.m.
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