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:- wording for a policy will be drafted, for inclusion on the Consent Agenda at the next Regular Meeting on June 5 | :- wording for a policy will be drafted, for inclusion on the Consent Agenda at the next Regular Meeting on June 5 | ||
:- any such policy should address the issue of gunsmithing as a maker activity | :- any such policy should address the issue of gunsmithing as a maker activity | ||
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+ | Wide-format printer: | ||
+ | :- replacing the ink in the wide-format printer is expensive ($300-$400 for 6 new cartridges, $100 to refill old ones) | ||
+ | :- Heidi B & Tony G will draft a policy to solicit contributions from users to fund ink replacement | ||
==== Member Reports ==== | ==== Member Reports ==== | ||
==== Upcoming Events ==== | ==== Upcoming Events ==== | ||
+ | Moogfest is this weekend (May 17 - 20) | ||
+ | :- there are several free events open to the public | ||
+ | :- Splat should really have a presence at the festival | ||
+ | :- Jeff C will look into this for next year | ||
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+ | The documentary "Fatitude" will be shown at Durham Fruit on June 2 | ||
+ | :- contact Claire S for more information | ||
==== Trash/Recycling Volunteer ==== | ==== Trash/Recycling Volunteer ==== |
Latest revision as of 19:06, 16 May 2018
Contents |
Agenda
- Officer Announcements
- Member Reports
- Upcoming Events
- Trash/Recycling Volunteer
- Adjournment
Officer Announcements
President
Laser cutter status:
- - we are searching for the old laser tube, which was still functional, and would aid in troubleshooting
- - Brian L. said he has an old tube, and will bring it to the space to use in testing
General equipment 'stewardship':
- - it was proposed that a member be designated as the official steward for each piece of equipment at Splat. The steward would be the central contact person when issues arise, and responsible for coordinating trouble-shooting and repair efforts.
- - volunteers - Jeff C, vinyl cutter; Tony G, wide-format printer; Sarah S, Lulzbot
- - including a second person in the process for each piece of equipment would be a good way to train more members to maintain the equipment
- - Meagen V will organize this effort
Lease at 800 N Mangum:
- - given the likely timeline for our move to Suite #24, we should take steps to extend our current lease by a few more months
- - Sarah S will send landlord contact info to Brian L, who will then contact landlord
Timeline for move to Suite #24:
- - the group coordinating the move (Jonathan B, Sarah S, Meagen V, Dawn T) will setup a Trello account to coordinate the process
- - concurrent activities include
- - agreeing to leasing terms with Scrap/Self-Help
- - agreeing on a layout of the space, and managing the electrical work, internal wall construction, and related permitting process for our eventual Certificate of Occupancy
- - security plans to safeguard property and members
- - assessing and pricing our insurance needs
- - preparation and execution of the move itself
Vice-President
Splat is participating in the "We the Builders" project organized by the National Organization of Makers
- - individuals are 3D printing small blocks, which will be sent to Santa Fe for inclusion in a Rosie the Riveter sculpture
- - Splat will send its contributions off on May 20
- - anyone interesting in printing a piece should contact Meagen V
Secretary
Treasurer
Super Graphic will likely move out of the slated woodshop area of #24 by the end of June. We can no longer count on the $500/month income.
Public Relations
At-Large
Member Announcements
Discussion of guns at Splat Space:
- - the issue of carrying loaded firearms at Splat Space arose in online discussions during the past week
- - members decided to continue the discussion of security and firearms, both online and at the next two Open Meetings (May 22 & 29)
- - Dawn T will research the policy in place at Scrap Exchange
- - wording for a policy will be drafted, for inclusion on the Consent Agenda at the next Regular Meeting on June 5
- - any such policy should address the issue of gunsmithing as a maker activity
Wide-format printer:
- - replacing the ink in the wide-format printer is expensive ($300-$400 for 6 new cartridges, $100 to refill old ones)
- - Heidi B & Tony G will draft a policy to solicit contributions from users to fund ink replacement
Member Reports
Upcoming Events
Moogfest is this weekend (May 17 - 20)
- - there are several free events open to the public
- - Splat should really have a presence at the festival
- - Jeff C will look into this for next year
The documentary "Fatitude" will be shown at Durham Fruit on June 2
- - contact Claire S for more information