Member Meeting Minutes for March 7, 2018

Called to Order

• 7:32pm

Attendees

• Chad Elish
• Geno Soroka
• Eli Richter
• James Hyde
• Cory Tunner
• Robert Schromeyer
• Bob Berger
• Steve Owens
• Victoria Kerestes
• Rob Martin
• Jesse Latimer
• Joe Larsen
• Becky Zajdel
• Jared Jennings
• Sean Guzek
• Dave Coakley (hangouts)
• Alan Bachman (hangouts)

New Members

• Victoria Kerestes
  • Artist
• Joe Larsen
  • Electronics, 3d printers
• Cory Tunner
  • Software

Quote

“Most hackers are young because young people tend to be adaptable. As long as you remain adaptable, you can always be a good hacker.” ― Emmanuel Goldstein

Upcoming Events

https://hackpgh.org/calendar

Shop Updates

• Party
  • Great Success!
  • We made $570
  • Thank you everyone, it was definitely a team effort!
• Expansion
  • We're in the new space!
  • Had an odd smell... Talked to LandLord. He's Checking.
  • Expansion committee is figuring out what we move in the new space.
  • They would like some help! Contact Rob to get plugged in.
  • Expecting grant results in April
• Issue with gas heater in old side of the shop, if you turn the heater on, turn it ALL the way off, VERY IMPORTANT!
• New Padlocks on doors
  • Must lock both doors
  • Mix up the code after you open the door!
  • Check email or Slack for code.
• Family Memberships for adults
  • Voting: 15 yes, 2 abstained
  • Details to be decided next meeting, Eli motions, Sean 2nds
• New Opportunities
  • Help city to make UpTown Streets safer
    • Art in UpTown Streets
    • Bring it up on Slack, get committee together
  • World Create Day (Hackaday) March 16th
  • Seneca St Community Garden
    • Need help to decorate, add cool gadgets
    • Committee: Jesse, Sean, Steve Owens,Cory
    • Slack channel will be created for this
  • PI Day
  • March for Science in April
    • People are interested
• Becky MetaMesh Update
  • Party coming end of April
  • Raising money for
    • Cool stuff will be raffled
    • Need volunteers and help for the party
• Elections
  • Staggered board
  • Next members meeting March 20
  • Need nomination person
  • Steve Owens
  • vote@hackpittsburgh.org

* Open for Discussion for 10 min

• Tesla Coil Class
  • Mark Barlow

• Sean is working on CNC
  • If you have ideas, let him know
  • $50-100 available for upgrades

• Chad and Steve Owens had success with custom RFID Wild Apricot based door system

• Slack Channel for parking tickets

• Maker Faire PGH 2018

Project Updates

* Open for Discussion for 10 min

Recognition for AWESOMENESS

• Rob - Party https://runningahackerspace.tumblr.com/post/166883233801/we-should-throw-a-party-to-celebrate-the-spaces
• Steve Owens - Thank you, Speakers for Party. Apricot Code https://runningahackerspace.tumblr.com/post/40109230250/how-we-party-when-not-drinking
• Jesse - Awesome Last Minute Bar!
• Sean - CNC and does great tours! https://runningahackerspace.tumblr.com/post/169623549798/that-one-guy-fixing-equipment-at-weird-hours
• Jacques and Judy - Ice Cream.
• Allan - Photo Booth https://runningahackerspace.tumblr.com/post/149228304846/how-all-the-party-pictures-come-out

* Open for Discussion for 10 min

Move to Adjourn

• Adjourned at: 8:57pm