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meetingagenda:2024-10-15

Meeting #675. Agenda for October 15, 2024

Agenda

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

Final balloting for Sec'y

  • Carl and Bill R. distribute ballots, count.

Board of Directors and Area Champion Introductions

  • Chris, Geoff, Bill and Stephan.

Area Champions

Bryan Mike T. Rick M. Dan Zach Bill C. Kathy Kristy Raymond Matt Dylan Geoff Stephan Melissa Tim Kathy Devin

Awesome members

  • Tim: Matt and Dylan hung drop ceiling; Maya and Simon, art design for facilities
  • Kathy L.: Matt and Dylan ditto; Tim and Melissa for raising glass kiln; wolfgang for misc. fusing help

Guests

  • First timers n= 6
  • Second timers: n= 12
  • Total Guests: n= 18

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.
  • Wednesdays at 6:30, open workbench, glass fusing
  • 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

  • Dan, cool salvaged wood
  • Jon, Camera mount
  • Sophie, stained glass brain
  • Bill C., Tamari balls
  • Kathy L., fused glass ornaments

Cool Things the Happened Recently

  • Giant settlers of Catan build group. Trees, mountains, giant dice to come.
  • Anna: Membership: Orientations going well, new people help out more.
  • Jon: Communications: Sent final copy to Board for new member booklet.
  • Tim: Facilities, fixing, maintaining, improving

Tours

  • By Gaylen and Gary

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: Congratulations Chris Kraco
    • Secretary: to be announced at this meeting
    • Nominations for Member-At-Large position open tonight.

Helpful Hint

  • Your Milwaukee MakerSpace journey will be more rewarding if you volunteer.
    • Meet new folks
      • Share your knowledge
        • Make things better

Safety Note

  • #1 rule in the Forge Area: Assume everything is hot!!
    • A good rule in most areas

Rule and Regulation of the Week

  • Any member may nominate another member or themselves for an open Board Position.
  • Each nomination must be seconded by a member, different from the nominating member.
  • The nominee must then accept the nomination.

Elections

  • Results of Vote for Board Secretary: Bryan
  • Nominations open for Member-At-Large: Mike T., Sindie Ho, anna Second,Kristie, Rick M, Kathy L Second. Dan, Jon D., Zach seconds. Bryan: Maya, Tim seconds; Chris, Melissa, Miranda seconds. Nominations open for two weeks.
  • Chris: Thanks to Bill R. for serving as Sec'y

Wrap up

  • Maya: Please see Maya if you want to cook for SID, Sun., Oct 27.
  • Members, Please hang around and talk to new and prospective members.
  • Delia Lopez is new woodshop co-champ.
  • Zach: Don H. Leather sewing machine training. Hydes and hideaway to come. Watch your email.
  • Makerfaire, Anna: Meet Norwich Friday for load-in. Planning every Tuesday until then.
  • Makesgiving, Kathy: See Kathy A. if you can help
  • Community dev. fund. Sign up to get members engaged.
  • Halloween Party after Makerfaire Saturday, Nov. 9, 6:30-ish at Norwich
  • Stephan: Bike repairea training every Saturday, but RSVP
  • New Member Sign-ups: Board members.
  • Wrap-up 8:00 p.m.
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