Meeting #622 Agenda for Apr. 18, 2023
Agenda
Member Project Updates
Sherry, Multidisciplinary project, holder for vintage magong set
Emelia, clothes for kids
Mandy, crocheted squid
Dan J. Forged chain that holds 3000 lbs.
Member recognition for Awesomeness
Dan: Geoff for working on taxes. And vice versa
Callie: Ditto on taxes; new member dylan for help in ceramics area while jeff's gone
Tom: Bill 2 for figuring out thread on air compressor cap
* Dan: Bill 2, for machining adaptors for wire wheels
Tim: Hapto for creating Steel Tiger Lilys
Board of Directors and Area Champion Introductions
Tim, President, 3D printing co-champ
Bryan, Jason, Mike T., Alden, Jon, Carl, Calli, Bryan, Dan J., Bill C., Hapto,
Callie, BOD
Bryan, electronics
jon d, BOD secretary
Bill Coon, Stained glass
Board Meeting announcements
See wiki for items to be considered by Board.
Guest & New Member Introductions
Total guests: 18
Second-timers: n= 8
Events for 2023
Regularly-Scheduled Events
Every second Sunday, Guardians of the Good Scissors sewing collaborative.
Model Monday. Mondays at 7 pm, Norwich: Fusion 360 Computer Aided Design class with Carl S. Starting next month will alternate between beginning and advanced class.
Even Tuesdays at 7:45 pm, Lenox: Paint Room/Spray Gun training with John K. May move to once-a-month, Saturday's. See message board.
Most Tuesdays at 7:45 pm, Lenox: Stained glass training with Bill and Bobbie Coon.
Odd Tuesdays at 7:45 pm, Norwich: Woodshop Differences Training.
Wednesdays at 5pm-ish, Norwich: PAUSED UNTIL JEFF GETS BACK. Ceramics and Cerveza with Jeff M. Last Wed. of month, 6 p.m. the best Cerveza and advanced class.
Wednesdays at 5pm, Norwich: metal casting area setup. Iron is a month off.
Wednesdays from 5pm-7 pm Bytes & Beers Arduino class with Bryan F. This week: Lecture, functions.
Thursdays: 6 p.m. Steel Tigerlilies women's led sculpture gang. TMJ-TV will be here this Friday.
2nd Thursday of Each Month at 7 pm, Lenox: 3D printer Basics Training. Bring a laptop with Prusa slicer.
Thursdays at 6:00 - 8pm, Lenox: Woodshop Orientation Training (please message the Google Groups to RSVP) led by Bob R.
Second and Third Friday of Each Month at 6:00pm, Norwich: Board game night: with Kathy L.
Fridays at 6pm, Norwich: Open-Forge-Friday, Norwich. This week:
Special Events
Board meeting 20 April, 6 pm Lenox. Open to all members.
Elections
April 22nd, Earth Day cleanup led by Mike T. to include St. Francis public library. Show up at Norwich at noon. Pizza at 4 p.m.
Space Improvement Day, last Sunday, 30 April, 1-4. See Dan J. for particular projects.
Elections
Treasurer, Facilities Director, and Alden's at-large position. Next week, Treasurer, Facilities director and communications director open for nominations for a week. Vote if contested open one week. After election, at-large position nominations. Callie and Tim will run elections.
Safety Note
Helpful hint
A hack rack for wood finishing products, solvents, spray paint, and other useful chemicals is located in a fireproof cabinet behind the wall where the Boss laser is located at Norwich. A similar collection exists at the Lenox paint room.
Rule and Regulation of the Week
Member Topics and Announcements
Fundraiser underway for woodshop; buy a t-shirt.
Dan: Don't cover door windows
What's up with the recently donated knitting machine? Member will or to train with Faith.
Wrap up