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meetingagenda:2024-10-01

Meeting #674. Agenda for October 1, 2024

Agenda

  • Chris K. calls the meeting to order by at Lenox 7:00 PM

Board of Directors and Area Champion Introductions

  • Stephan
  • Tim
  • Bryan
  • Geoff
  • Hapto/Sarah
  • Geoff L
  • Kathy L
  • Michael
  • John K
  • Mike T
  • Anna K
  • Matt
  • Bill2
  • Kristi K

Awesome members

  • Kathy: Jake drove forklift for Catan work.
  • Gary: Finishing bronze, Dave, Brett, Steve for encouragement.
  • Tim: All the SID helpers.
  • Maya: Tim C. for delivering chili.
  • Anna: John K. for roll thing for transfer tape.
  • Tim: Gary for cleaning welding area (of bronze).

Guests

Total Guests: n=14 Second timers: n=5

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.
  • Second nerdy derby party next Tues., Oct. 8, 6 p.m. Norwich.
  • 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.
  • Wednesdays at 6 pm. Norwich: Ceramics and Cerveza.
  • Most Wednesdays 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.
  • 3rd Thursdays: Corel, Cocktails, and Charcuterie.
  • Most Thursdays at 7:45 pm, Lenox: Stained glass training with Kathy A., Bill C and Tim E.
  • Fridays at 6pm, Norwich: Open-Forge-Friday blacksmithing. Norwich. Beginner class this week.
  • Second and third Friday: Board game night.
  • Sundays: Kiss my Adz hand woodworking with Wolfgang at 1PM.
  • Jewelry open hang-out, Sunday April 14th, 11 a.m. and every second Sunday thereafter.

Member Project Updates

  • Linda C.: Quilts, slippers, headpiece.
  • Bill C.: Table runner quilt
  • Maya: Sweater-vest, Celest theme. Sid discord
  • Hapto: Jacket made from sari.

Cool Things the Happened Recently

  • SID
  • GSofC boxes, finishing.
  • Committee work: Membership: Anna: streamlining sign-up process. Facilities: Yep. Comm.: Membership book meeting wed. hopefully to finalize.

Tours

  • By Maya, Gaylen, John. K.

Member Topics:

  • MakerFaire on Nov 2nd and 3rd
    • Help wanted!!: See Anna K. Many needed for load-in on Nov. 1 at 4:30. Meet at Norwich. Foci: Ridables, Leather
    • Meetings every Tuesday at Lenox 6 to 7 pm
  • MakesGiving: Friday, November 29th
    • See Kathy A.
  • Community Development Fund. Keep it in mind.
  • Sing up to talk about projects.
  • BOARD ELECTIONS:
    • President, Secretary, and At-Large positions open NOW.

Helpful Hint

  • Like all organizations, we need good leaders
  • Chat with a current or former Board member to see if there is a Board position that is a good fit for you.

Safety Note

  • Keep all fire lanes clear and all painted areas around the circuit breakers.

Rule and Regulation of the Week

  • No sleeping at the Space. That includes no sleeping in vehicles.

Elections

  • Carl: Nominations open tonight for pres, secy. Vote at next meeting. Carl explains.
  • President:
  • Dan J., nominates Chris Kraco. Anna seconds. Chris accepts.
  • Sec'y
  • Bryan., nominates self, Hapto seconds. Bryan accepts.
  • Dan nominates Jon D., Stefan seconds. Jon Accepts.

Wrap up

  • Members, Please hang around and talk to new and prospective members.
  • New Member Sign-ups: Board members
  • Wrap-up 8:00 p.m.
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