Member Meeting Minutes for October 6, 2021

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HackPGH member’s meeting minutes for October 6th, 2021

Call to order

Becky Zajdel called the meeting to order at 7:40 PM

Attendees

  • Becky Zajdel
  • Brian "Beebo" Esch
  • Taylor Huston
  • Adam Longwill
  • Quara'e Canady
  • Rob Bedel
  • Rich Simpson
  • Alisa Grishman
  • Rex Coughenour
  • Emma Reed
  • Carolyn Normile
  • Asher Storm
  • Chris Mars
  • Jim Keener
  • Nick Naro
  • Kris Kunihiro (sp?)
  • Josh Inklovich

New Member Introduction!

Rich, Emma and Alisa!

COVID and TOURS

  • As long as members are vaccinated, masks are optional. Those who aren't vaccinated are required to mask up!
  • We still ask that everyone clean up after themselves and wash their hands often.
  • The Board has been scrambling to fill tour dates. Please consider volunteering to be a tour guide.

Shop news

  • Thank you to everyone who helped out at our recent shop clean! If you weren't able to attend but want to help clean, please PM a Board Member for a small cleaning assignment.
  • We have a lot of classes and activities coming up! (See https://hackpgh.org/calendar/ for dates)
    • Scheduled
      • One MIG welding classes (with Kiefer Mansfield)
      • One Stick welding class (With Kiefer mansfield)
      • Two Halloween/Autumn crafting sessions, two in the afternoon and another more adult themed session at night! (with Becky)
    • FREE Flu Shot Clinic! Need a flu shot? Yes, you do. It will be free for those with insurance and also free with those without! PLEASE bring your insurance card if you have one.
      • Halloween Party - this is both BYOB and Potluck. We'll be having a costume contest, food/drink, and a silent auction with donated items!
    • Not scheduled, but planned
      • Computer building (with Adam Longwill)
      • Resin jewelry-making (with Kristen from Herb n' Ink)
      • Ham Radio (with Jim Keener)
      • Arduino (with Jim Keener)
      • Keyboard-making (with Rob Bedel)
      • Holiday LED tree-making (with Geno Soroka - late November)
  • We hate to keep playing Mom and Dad, but CLEAN. UP. AFTER. YOURSELF. We keep finding messy electronics stations, coffee bars, half-drunk beverages, and dirty bathrooms. We have no maids and the Board is not your cleaning crew.
    • For safety sake, EMPTY/CLEAN. OUT. THE. AIR. FILTER. Every time you are done vacuuming or using a tool like the SawStop on the dirty side, check and/or clean out the air filter.

Shop finances

  • Treasurer Report
    • We have $3,021.94 and $57.66 for a total of $3,079.60.
    • Why so low? Rent check was just cashed, we just paid insurance, and refilled class equipment (welding, craft classes, etc.) We always tend to lose money at the end of the summer/beginning of fall, so please donate if you can!
    • We have been lenient regarding payments for the laser, 3D printers, and items like red bull. However, past counts have not matched missing consumables and time on the laser. PLEASE pay for your time or we will be forced to either consult the cameras or raise prices.
  • The plan to raise prices by $5 is in effect, although we will be pushing it to November 2, 2021. The regular monthly cost will now be $55 per month and the discounted cost will now be $35 per month. This is a minor rise in prices and still MUCH less than nearly every other maker space. With the flu and COVID-delta on the rise, we want to give us some financial buffer room since we have not been able to save much extra money in the past year.
  • Board Member Quara'e has found a discounted CAD program and we plan on installing it on either Alpha, Beta, or both computers.

Recognition for Awesomeness

Everyone is awesome, just see the Lego Movie.

Move to adjourn

  • Adjourned at 8:10 PM
    • Minutes by Taylor Huston