Member Meeting Minutes for September 6th, 2023

Called to Order

• The meeting was called to order by Becky Zajdel at 7:3X PM

Attendees

• Becky Zajdel, President
• Kirk Hendricks, Vice President
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Upcoming Events

https://hackpgh.org/calendar

• Thank you to any and all who attended the shop clean last Sunday. We REALLY need people to either attend shop cleans more regularly or organize, clean, or ask for a task to complete. A gentle reminder - volunteering is part of your membership!
• Due to lack of participation, HackPGH will not be attending Akron's "Rubber Run" event this weekend.
  • However, as we know people's schedules traditionally free up a bit more in the fall and/or winter, we want to attend more Power Wheels events. A possibility is Orlando's Maker Faire and Power Wheels event, November 4-5th, 2023. Please talk to the Board and Geno Soroka if you are interested!
• A HackPGH online game of Diplomacy is being organized. Exactly seven participants are needed! Contact Kirk if you're interested.
• We have two Intro to Woodworking Classes scheduled!
  • The first is this Sunday, September 10th. Kyle will be teaching and unfortunately it is full (with a wait list) but if you're a member and want to see what the class entails - please come check it out!
  • The next class will be taught by Spencer and will be held on Sunday, October 15th. Instead of scheduled office hours on Tuesdays, Spencer will be allowing his students to schedule them as needed. It's a great class, so sign up!
• Keep Calm and Carry Yarn is next Wednesday, September 13th at 6PM. Contact Neil if you're interested in joining or just show up!
• Game Night is next Friday, September 15th starting at 6:30PM
• NEW EVENTS!
  • The Board (and perhaps some section leads) will be offering training & troubleshooting sessions on various parts of the shop.
    • Lucian Chapar will be holding training sessions on the NEW 3D printing area. For now, they are scheduled on Wednesdays at 8PM.
    • Kirk will be holding a training & troubleshooting session on the laser cutter this Sunday, September 10th beginning at noon and ending when... it ends!
    • We will soon be scheduling similar training sessions on the metal shop. Stay tuned after Kirk and others return from Albany!
• A new welding class is coming soon this October 2023...

Organization Updates

• Sadly, Matt Dubé will be leaving Hack's board of directors.
  • He will still be a member and we thank him for his month of help! You will still see him around, welding and/or helping with garbage collection and weed wacking!
  • For now, we will not be holding an election but will keep all the members posted. For the record, the required number of board members is five - but we can have UP to seven.
• We will be hosting our fourth annual vaccination clinic on Sunday, October 22nd from 1-3PM! It is FREE to the public and the pharmacists can use or look up any insurance or state aid.
  • We always need help making the shop as tidy as possible, so please attend the special shop clean on Saturday, October 21st.
  • This event (and its shareable flyer and social media graphic) will be posted this week. PLEASE attend and get up to date on your vaccines!
  • We have been informed both by our pharmacy partner as well as our local CDC friends that RSV is back with a vengeance and filling ERs already. We will be trying to get the RSV vaccine added into the mix of available vaccinations!
• The annual "Hack-o-Ween" costume party will be held on Saturday, October 28th at 7PM.
  • We have tons of Halloween decorations to re-use and we'd like to make money on this party, not spend it. Please consider bringing or donating:
    • A hot or cold appetizer - or even an entrée!
    • A beverage for a crowd (non-alcoholic or alcoholic, your pick!)
    • An item to donate for our silent auction. On deck so far: A pet care gift basket, Dr. Squatch Avengers Collectible Soap Box, Comic Book Gift Bag, and more!
    • Please contact Becky so we can coordinate efforts!

• CLASSES
  • What would you all like to see in a 3D modeling and/or animation class?
  • Wilkes and Lucian will be instructors. We are trying to gauge interest and topics!
  • Once again, we would like to put a call out for those who would like to teach a class!
    • Contact Becky to help develop a class description, social media post, class fee, and more.

Treasurer's Report

• We have $11,044.41! Let's keep it up and surpass $20k by the holidays!
  • This is FANTASTIC and we WILL be launching a fall fundraiser next WEEK.
  • August and September is when we get hit with everything from quarterly insurance premiums to annual software fees. But we have TRIPLED our budget in less than six months.
  • We cannot rest on our laurels and spend like crazy. We HAVE to keep raising money in order to grow and prosper!

Shop Updates

• We have several new items in the shop!
  • 3D printing area - it's CLEAN, it's UPDATED, and we have TWO new kick-ass 3D printers!
    • The Voron Trident is complete! Thanks to Wilkes and Lucian for all their work getting it set up!
    • We also have a brand new Bambu Labs P1P and accessories! Becky has named it "Rusty Venture."
      • Please attend one of Lucian's 3D printing training sessions if you'd like to learn how to operate either of these machines!
• The welding area has a brand new TIG welder!
  • It's a Miller Diversion 180 AC/DC welder with foot pedal!
    • We also have a new cart, tank, and helmet coming soon.
    • Our VERY FIRST TIG welding class will be held on Saturday, October 21st.
    • Becky is working with Kiefer on fleshing out the details but there will be four students per class and it will cost members $180 (non-members $200).
• GARBAGE - no, for once it's not a reminder to throw out your crap and recycle.
  • WE FINALLY GOT A DUMPSTER!
• Kirk will be heading up to Albany with a few other members to check out the mill and other cool items for our metal shop!
• Updates on woodshop build?

Recognition for AWESOMENESS

• Doug Smith
  • For his efforts in improving our woodshop.
• Kyle Anschuetz
  • For stepping up and teaching the woodworking class on short notice when Spencer was unavailable.

Open Floor

• Doug asks if we have shop leads for all areas of the shop.
  • Almost --
    • Doug/Spencer woodshop
    • Kirk/Chris McCann metalshop
    • Geno just agreed to take electronics! Thank you Geno!
    • Jeremy soft arts
    • Wilkes and/or Lucian for 3d printers?
  • Jeremy will be meeting with the shop leads on a regular schedule soon.

Move to Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 PM

Minutes by Kirk Hendricks and Becky Zajdel