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==== Called to Order ==== | ==== Called to Order ==== | ||
* The meeting was called to order at 7:48 PM | |||
==== Attendees ==== | ==== Attendees ==== | ||
* Chad Elish | |||
* James Hyde | |||
* Dave Coakley | |||
* Becky Zajdel | |||
* Adam Longwill | |||
* Adam Casto | |||
* Justin Goetz | |||
* Dan Elliot | |||
* Eli Richter | |||
* Sean Guzek | |||
* Bethany Klick | |||
* Matt Kapiel | |||
* Steve | |||
* CW | |||
==== New Members ==== | ==== New Members ==== | ||
* Matt Kapiel | |||
* Dan Elliot | |||
==== Guest Introductions ==== | ==== Guest Introductions ==== | ||
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==== Previous Events ==== | ==== Previous Events ==== | ||
* Zimbabwe Kids came to HackPGH | * Zimbabwe Kids came to HackPGH | ||
** We had a great time, Adam taught his Computer Building Class | |||
** We had a pizza party! Check out the photos on Facebook. | |||
==== Upcoming Events ==== | ==== Upcoming Events ==== | ||
https://hackpgh.org/calendar | https://hackpgh.org/calendar | ||
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* Shop Clean Up | * Shop Clean Up | ||
** | ** The Board of Directors should not have to clean up after every mess. | ||
** | ** Part of making is cleaning up after yourself. | ||
** If there is an emergency or something similar that takes you away from the area, leave a note or notify the Board. | |||
** If this issue continues to be a problem, we will start checking the cameras and issuing strikes. | |||
* Reminder | * Reminder | ||
** If you are not a member you cannot use the tools. | ** If you are not a member, you cannot use the tools. No exceptions! | ||
** Parking tickets going from 30 days to 14 days | ** Every visitor needs to sign a waiver. | ||
** Parking tickets are going from 30 days to 14 days. | |||
** Becky and Dave will outline the types of parking tickets on the whiteboard so everyone knows what type of tickets apply. | |||
** From May 15th, EVERY non-shop-owned item has 30 days unless they have a purpose. | |||
* Donations and items for the Shop | |||
** Steve is trying to unload his galvanized steel stand mixer. Please contact him if you'd like it. | |||
** Jim Somerville is offering hundreds of mint-in-box electrical components. Becky will post photos in the needs wants Slack channel. | |||
** Dave wants to acquire a TIG-welder for $1,700. | |||
*** Members can donate towards the TIG-welder, or we can allocate Dave's proceeds from his welding class towards a new TIG-welder. | |||
*** We will set up a week- | |||
** We are also looking for a wood lathe. We have two possible donations. | |||
* Grants | * Grants | ||
** Becky Finalist in Sprout Grant | ** Becky Finalist in Sprout Legacy Grant. | ||
*** She will find out by the end of May if she won the funds. | |||
* Scholarships | * Scholarships | ||
** Chad's fund is up to $615! | ** Chad's fund is up to $615! | ||
*** We need to thoroughly screen applicants. | |||
*** We will continue to offer free class slots. | |||
* Outreach | * Outreach | ||
** Tustin Lot Request for Proposal | ** Tustin Lot Request for Proposal | ||
** We took photos | *** We are submitting a proposal to bring free public WiFi, a charging station, and art installations at the park. | ||
*** We took photos and will be submitted with the proposal. | |||
* Shop Improvements | * Shop Improvements |
Revision as of 17:45, 15 May 2018
Called to Order
- The meeting was called to order at 7:48 PM
Attendees
- Chad Elish
- James Hyde
- Dave Coakley
- Becky Zajdel
- Adam Longwill
- Adam Casto
- Justin Goetz
- Dan Elliot
- Eli Richter
- Sean Guzek
- Bethany Klick
- Matt Kapiel
- Steve
- CW
New Members
- Matt Kapiel
- Dan Elliot
Guest Introductions
Quote
No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. - Albert Einstein
Previous Events
- Zimbabwe Kids came to HackPGH
- We had a great time, Adam taught his Computer Building Class
- We had a pizza party! Check out the photos on Facebook.
Upcoming Events
Shop Updates
- Maker Faire Pittsburgh
- We will be working with MakePGH to figure out next steps.
- Shop Clean Up
- The Board of Directors should not have to clean up after every mess.
- Part of making is cleaning up after yourself.
- If there is an emergency or something similar that takes you away from the area, leave a note or notify the Board.
- If this issue continues to be a problem, we will start checking the cameras and issuing strikes.
- Reminder
- If you are not a member, you cannot use the tools. No exceptions!
- Every visitor needs to sign a waiver.
- Parking tickets are going from 30 days to 14 days.
- Becky and Dave will outline the types of parking tickets on the whiteboard so everyone knows what type of tickets apply.
- From May 15th, EVERY non-shop-owned item has 30 days unless they have a purpose.
- Donations and items for the Shop
- Steve is trying to unload his galvanized steel stand mixer. Please contact him if you'd like it.
- Jim Somerville is offering hundreds of mint-in-box electrical components. Becky will post photos in the needs wants Slack channel.
- Dave wants to acquire a TIG-welder for $1,700.
- Members can donate towards the TIG-welder, or we can allocate Dave's proceeds from his welding class towards a new TIG-welder.
- We will set up a week-
- We are also looking for a wood lathe. We have two possible donations.
- Grants
- Becky Finalist in Sprout Legacy Grant.
- She will find out by the end of May if she won the funds.
- Becky Finalist in Sprout Legacy Grant.
- Scholarships
- Chad's fund is up to $615!
- We need to thoroughly screen applicants.
- We will continue to offer free class slots.
- Chad's fund is up to $615!
- Outreach
- Tustin Lot Request for Proposal
- We are submitting a proposal to bring free public WiFi, a charging station, and art installations at the park.
- We took photos and will be submitted with the proposal.
- Tustin Lot Request for Proposal
- Shop Improvements
- Updates on restroom
- Classes/Training
- We would like more members sign up to do tool training and classes.
- Education Lead
- We are instituting a 72-hour cancellation policy for classes.
- If you cancel outside of a 72-hour policy, you won't lose your money.
- Have classes booked 2 months in advance
- Donations
- Wood Lathes
- Elections
- James is leaving us.
- The polls are out.
Project Updates
- CNC
Recognition for AWESOMENESS
- Dave - Fixing Door!