Member Meeting Minutes for Jan 7, 2015

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Recent Events

• Dec 19th Artemis (just because)
  • It was a fun time!

Upcoming Classes

• Theremin Class - 17th of January
  • Noon to 4pm
  • Tickets half sold (5)
• Intro to Arduino Software - Physical Pixel - Jan 24th
  • Noon to 4pm
  • Advertise
• Processing Class - February 28th
  • 10-4pm

Potential Evening talks/events

• GIS talk (Geographic Information Systems) - James

Learning Tracks

• Arduino Track
  • Next up... Physical Pixel is next. Dyode after that.

Shop Projects / Updates

• Window Lights project
  • Might be able to do a bigger installation on the side of the building. Need to talk with Dale.

• Tool Power E-Stop
  • No updates

• Power wheels
  • In sleep mode, until two weeks prior to the next event.

• CNC Router

• Laser Cutter (AKA Frickin Lasers!)

• 3-D Printer
  • Can haz calibration... It's good to go.
  • New heater Bed needs to be purchased (faster heat time). The part has been identified and will be purchased shortly.
  • Need more filament, or do we go to PLA? Maybe both.

• New RFID Door
  • Mounted, needs to be setup

• Dues Cash Payment System
  • Have the bill reader and Pi.
  • Need to get box.
  • Needs to be programmed
  • Until then, If you want to pay dues with cash or other merchandise, fill out an envelope, and hand it to Gene.
  • Do not use the vacuum for dues. Kay, thanks, bye.

Old Business

• Laser Cutter Chiller
  • Going to borrow Gabe's chiller and see how it works.
  • We will see how this works and will make a decision afterwards

• Server Cabinet Going... Going... Gone!

• The board would like to hear member inputs about how dues and card access should be coordinated.
  • Thought about pre-paid discounts. Discount the 6month payment.
  • Dues payments are on a monthly based
  • Active from the date paid, to 30 days from the date paid
    • 2 against, 9 in approval.
    • Motion carried.
  • Question about the grace period
    • Discussion: Would like the grace period to be decided and published by the board. EJ noted that he would like no grace period.
    • We will provide a notice 7 days in advance of the expiration.
    • Motion to vote Alex, Doug seconded.
    • Motion carried.
  • Discussion on the floor to provide discount for the 6 month payment.
    • Motioned to table for board meeting to discuss finances.
    • Gene, Jon seconded. Motion carried.

• Doug motioned that we shouldn't drink until after the meeting has closed.
  • Generally approved by most members.

• Wiggle Whiskey
  • Laser Cutter Event
  • They got back saying it's frowned upon in the Whiskey Community to do it that way (Cheeting) but they would like to do an event.

• Attack Theatre
  • Dirty Ball Invitation
  • It's a one night event. They find a warehouse that is empty. Build it out for a month in advance, and then throw a party.
  • They would be interested in making something interactive for the event.

• Election Committee
  • Anthony and Doug will be on the committee.

New Business

• Laser Microphone Class
• Another Build Your Own Antennas Class
• Open Shop Night?
• Sign Ideas?

What can we do to change the shop for the better?

• Painted Lines on Floor.
  • Paints Here!
  • Volunteers?