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=== Initialization ===
 
=== Initialization ===
  
Meeting started at 7:10 pm.
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==== Guest Introductions ====
 
==== Guest Introductions ====
  
Jonathon Powell: just moving to Durham from Raleigh into an apartment with no space.  Software Engr. looking to work with the laser cutters and 3D-printers.
 
  
 
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==== Member Reports ====
 
==== Member Reports ====
  
Adam N: showed off a CNC house design
 
''from the chat window:''<pre>Adam Novak 7:18 PM
 
https://www.wikihouse.cc/
 
Scott Hall 7:27 PM
 
Wooden lego-like house - CNC build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9eSzyB3QCc
 
Lego-style hemp blocks to build house: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqLXXjvQXgI
 
Cabin build with pre-fab blocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJxoOIOFmTk
 
5 different building systems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvzGfth-mXo</pre>
 
 
Tom R: talked about removing the mold in the basement area
 
 
Ryan P: meeting with high-school makerspaces; learning how to use a CNC; built a couple BOEbot robot kits, and a DObot for the kids at the school he is teaching
 
 
C Y: learned how to use the Glowforge laser last week; playing with acrylic designs to make things; wants to learn how to solder
 
''from the chat window:''<pre>Eli Hornstein 7:35 PM
 
you might also be interested in edge-lit acrylic
 
where it's transmitted into the acrylic and diffused b
 
engraved areas, rather than just wrapped around the edges</pre>
 
 
Mark C: using python to learn ...
 
 
Pete S: described FPGAs as has been working on with the Triangle Embedded Interest Group (https://triembed.org/), prototypes of board to be available for education; to learn more contact Pete: pete@soper.us
 
''from the chat window:''<pre>Scott Hall 8:03 PM
 
SparkFun's using FPGAs series: https://www.sparkfun.com/fpga,
 
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/programming-an-fpga/all
 
Arrow Electronics uses and architectures of FPGAs: https://www.arrow.com/en/research-and-events/articles/fpga-basics-architecture-applications-and-uses</pre>
 
 
Scott H: talked about his musical playing and concerts coming up - saxophone, hammered dulcimer, flute, handbells, and with a choir; arranged a special piece of music: Chase the Clouds Away from Chuck Mangione
 
 
Jon V: back from moving to Fayetteville; worked on making game systems for persons with disabilities, including armor, etc., called Larping; contact Jon if you are interested: fivepillarslarp@gmail.com
 
''from the chat window:''<pre>Scott Hall 8:29 PM
 
What is Larping: https://artisansdazure.com/blogs/blogs/what-is-larping
 
Larping 101, Getting Started: https://whatnerd.com/what-is-larping/</pre>
 
 
Eli H:
 
* mentioned former Splatter Aurora who works at NASA, and Eli mentioned he is the electronics engineer for the group: they are working on an automated system to grow plants in space and harvest them; found that a Dremel-like tool works best; is working out the kinks of the concept prototype they have developed; if you are interested contact Eli at: eli@splatspace.org
 
* has been growing tomatoes and peppers here at Splat, you can buy some for yourself -- see message in the Slack #public & #homesteading channels for details; will be holding a grafting workshop on the Saturday Science gathering Apr.15
 
  
Blake M: worked on creating some SplatSpace keychains with the laser cutter using scraps; made a wooden box using the CNC machine
 
Ryan Patridge
 
8:40 PM
 
Eli has me imagining a solution using friction, tension, and a chain-like mechanism.  Like a garrote.  Then I realized the morbid appropriateness of garroting heads of lettuce.
 
Eli Hornstein
 
8:43 PM
 
that was actually the second thing we tried, though the equally bad term I came up with was "noose"
 
Eli Hornstein
 
8:45 PM
 
the amount of force to garrote a head of lettuce from its stalk with smooth wire was prohibitive, we thought about trying to have it spin or oscillate and abrade, like a wire saw used for cutting rock, but the mechanism again seemed pretty prohibitive
 
  
 
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!colspan="4"|Some highlights:
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!colspan="4"|Some outreach highlights:
 
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|[https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Maker Faire Lynchburg]
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|[https://nrvclub.net/spring-model-railroad-show/ Nuese River Valley Spring Into Trains Show]<br>[http://nrvclub.net/ Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club]
|Sun, Apr 3, 2022
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|Sat-Sun, Apr. 30 - May 1, 2022, 2022<br>9:00am - 5:00pm
|Randolf College<br>2500 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA
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|Kerr Scott Building, State Fair Grounds, Raleigh, NC
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|SplatSpace will be hosting a Learn To Solder table
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|[http://durhamcropwalk.org/ Durham CROP 5K Hunger Walk]
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|Sun, Apr 10, 2022<br>1:30pm
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|Duke University Chapel
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|[https://www.rarsfest.org/ RARSfest]<br>[https://www.rars.org/ Raleigh Amateur Radio Society]'s Annual Hamfest
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|Sat, Apr. 16, 2022<br>8:00am - 3:00pm
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|Jim Graham Bldg, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC
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|SplatSpace will be hosting a club table and a Learn To Solder table
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|[https://ecgconf.com/ East Coast Game Conference]<br>[https://ecgconf.com/triangle-game-initiative/ Triangle Game Initiative]
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|Tue-Thu, Apr 19-21, 2022<br>Tue: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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|Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
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|SplatSpace will be hosting a club table, Tue. 4:00pm - 8:00pm on "Public Attendance Day"
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|-
 
|-
 
|[https://asheville.makerfaire.com/ Maker Faire Asheville]
 
|[https://asheville.makerfaire.com/ Maker Faire Asheville]
 
|Sat, May 7, 2022
 
|Sat, May 7, 2022
 
|Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College<br>340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801
 
|Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College<br>340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801
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|members from SplatSpace are attending, but SplatSpace will not have an exhibit as a club
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|[https://nrvclubdotnet.wordpress.com/spring-model-railroad-show/ Nuese River Valley Spring Into Trains Show]<br>[http://nrvclub.net/ Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club]
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|Sat-Sun, May 7-8, 2022<br>9:00am - 5:00pm
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|Kerr Scott Building, State Fair Grounds, Raleigh, NC
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|SplatSpace will be hosting a Learn To Solder table
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|-
 
|-
 
|[https://www.meekmakings.com/durham-home-goods-mkt Durham's Home Goods Market]
 
|[https://www.meekmakings.com/durham-home-goods-mkt Durham's Home Goods Market]
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* [[Saturday Science]] is hosted at SplatSpace on Saturdays from 1 - 4pm. by [http://www.tridiybio.org/ TriDIYBio] {Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/wscnjsyccnbmb/ https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/wscnjsyccnbmb/]}
 
* [[Saturday Science]] is hosted at SplatSpace on Saturdays from 1 - 4pm. by [http://www.tridiybio.org/ TriDIYBio] {Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/wscnjsyccnbmb/ https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/wscnjsyccnbmb/]}
 
* TriBRAE [[Beginning Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Electronics]] is hosted at SplatSpace monthly on the 3rd Saturday. {Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/bwnkksyccnbvb/ https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/bcdctsydcfbzb/]}
 
* TriBRAE [[Beginning Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Electronics]] is hosted at SplatSpace monthly on the 3rd Saturday. {Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/bwnkksyccnbvb/ https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/bcdctsydcfbzb/]}
** This month will meet in-person at the RARSfest hamfest
 
 
* [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/glfsmsyccnbkc/ Triangle Helium Interest Group] is hosted at SplatSpace on Wednesdays from 5 - 6:30pm.
 
* [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/glfsmsyccnbkc/ Triangle Helium Interest Group] is hosted at SplatSpace on Wednesdays from 5 - 6:30pm.
 
* [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/szpqksycckbbc/ Makers Connect Social Get-Together] is held at SplatSpace monthly on the 3rd Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30pm.
 
* [https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/szpqksycckbbc/ Makers Connect Social Get-Together] is held at SplatSpace monthly on the 3rd Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30pm.
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==== Previous Minutes ====
 
==== Previous Minutes ====
  
* Approved minutes from February 1st, 2022
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* Approved minutes from April 5th, 2022
  
 
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===== Member Attendance =====
 
===== Member Attendance =====
* 51 Dues-paying (voting) members
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* X Dues-paying (voting) members
* 16 on-line & 6 members in attendance
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* X on-line & 6 members in attendance
* 13 to reach quorum
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* X to reach quorum
 
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==== Old Business ====
 
==== Old Business ====
  
* Thermostat
 
 
* Review and see if anything needs edited from the 2020 Safety Code document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f7ea6mLwwgSszdfBnTaeJ-CY0YVxUPvaNR-oQjVczDs/edit?pli=1
 
* Review and see if anything needs edited from the 2020 Safety Code document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f7ea6mLwwgSszdfBnTaeJ-CY0YVxUPvaNR-oQjVczDs/edit?pli=1
  
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* Identify and maintain (online) lists of SMEs (subject matter experts) for each equipment or space.  (No Update)
 
* Identify and maintain (online) lists of SMEs (subject matter experts) for each equipment or space.  (No Update)
  
* Member info onesheet: Blake has made some progress. Want to help? Please do! (No Update) Check the link here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sle-InQ6Vsm-1tvBai0YQDHXqFZ52FFGEkjcEAo_GTw/edit#slide=id.ga9cd7e7756_0_0
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* Member info one-sheet: Blake has made some progress. Want to help? Please do! (No Update) Check the link here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sle-InQ6Vsm-1tvBai0YQDHXqFZ52FFGEkjcEAo_GTw/edit#slide=id.ga9cd7e7756_0_0
  
 
* Website: Blake and Ryan got the website onto Splatspace's github. Blake invites any interested people to join the project. The draft is currently up at https://master.d3vo4125o10qad.amplifyapp.com/index.html.  Justin and Blake hope to work on this in the next few months.  
 
* Website: Blake and Ryan got the website onto Splatspace's github. Blake invites any interested people to join the project. The draft is currently up at https://master.d3vo4125o10qad.amplifyapp.com/index.html.  Justin and Blake hope to work on this in the next few months.  
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* Purchasing new equipment?
 
* Purchasing new equipment?
 
** List of prospective purchases: https://splatspace.slack.com/archives/C024R8A776Z/p1635106954002400 ''(needs updating)''
 
** List of prospective purchases: https://splatspace.slack.com/archives/C024R8A776Z/p1635106954002400 ''(needs updating)''
** Upcoming survey to membership
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** Results are being aggregated
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* Glowforges
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** Move one or both to the metal shop to keep the classroom more usable for events?
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** Brittney was able to perform maintenance on Jeff's forge
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* Hire a grant writer to apply for grants? Other fundraising applications.
  
 
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==== New Business ====
 
==== New Business ====
  
* Building maintenance - new policy for Mr. Russel
 
* Bathroom situation dire! Toilet paper & paper towels available along the safety wall
 
 
* Door issues
 
* Door issues
 
** Shares circuit with the woodshop, gets tripped sometimes from the woodshop.
 
** Shares circuit with the woodshop, gets tripped sometimes from the woodshop.
 
** Discussed options for battery backup.  Wifi would also be useful to have on a battery backup.
 
** Discussed options for battery backup.  Wifi would also be useful to have on a battery backup.
** Lock
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** Lock broke again
** -- Adam N. has been fixing it with a new power supply
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** -- Adam N. has fixed it by "rebooting" laptop power supply
** -- Blake M. looking at possibly installing one for the rear basement door as a backup
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** -- Adam and Ryan looking at possibly installing one for the rear basement door as a backup
* Glowforges
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** Move one or both to the metal shop to keep the classroom more usable for events?
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* Hire a grant writer to apply for grants? Other fundraising applications.
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* Durham mask mandate going away on March 7th
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* Have ordered T-Shirts for sale; working on setting a PayPal account for payments<br>If you would like one contact Blake at blake@splatspace.org
 
* Have ordered T-Shirts for sale; working on setting a PayPal account for payments<br>If you would like one contact Blake at blake@splatspace.org
 
* Looking at new places to rent based on some discussion about our rent going up and maintenance issues
 
* Looking at new places to rent based on some discussion about our rent going up and maintenance issues
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* Looking for recommendations on what drinks to supply the fridge for donation (I get them from Costco)
 
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=====[[Vice-President]]=====
 
=====[[Vice-President]]=====
 
* EBay sales working, stuff is still listed
 
* EBay sales working, stuff is still listed
* Fixed PC for the electronics bench has been made available
 
 
* Justin is the appointed single point of contact for UDI and Mr. Russell: ''please don't call Mr. Russell directly -- bring any issues to Justin, or contact board@splatspace.org''
 
* Justin is the appointed single point of contact for UDI and Mr. Russell: ''please don't call Mr. Russell directly -- bring any issues to Justin, or contact board@splatspace.org''
** Bathrooms are now stocked with TP
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** Bathrooms are now stocked with TP & paper towels, toilets are still dirty
 
** No word yet about the thermostat.
 
** No word yet about the thermostat.
 
** I'll follow up with Mr. Russell later this week
 
** I'll follow up with Mr. Russell later this week
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Account balances as of 3/31/2022:
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Account balances as of 4/30/2022:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! + BB&T !! + Cash !! Total !! - Outstanding !! - Escrow !! - 3 mo reserve !! Non-committed
 
! + BB&T !! + Cash !! Total !! - Outstanding !! - Escrow !! - 3 mo reserve !! Non-committed
 
|-   
 
|-   
| <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $9817.93 &nbsp;</span> || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $174 &nbsp;</span>  || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $9991.93 &nbsp;</span> || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $0 &nbsp;</span> || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $560 &nbsp;</span> || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $7500 &nbsp;</span> || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $1931.93 &nbsp;</span>  
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| <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $9168.78 &nbsp;</span> || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $174 &nbsp;</span>  || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $9342.78 &nbsp;</span> || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $0 &nbsp;</span> || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $672 &nbsp;</span> || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $7500 &nbsp;</span> || <span style="color:#C0C0C0">&nbsp; $1170.78 &nbsp;</span>  
 
|-  
 
|-  
|  &nbsp; $9817.93 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $174 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $9991.93 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $0 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $560 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $0 &nbsp; || <span style="color:#0000FF">&nbsp; $9431.93 &nbsp;</span>
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|  &nbsp; $9817.93 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $174 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $9342.78 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $0 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $672 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $0 &nbsp; || <span style="color:#0000FF">&nbsp; $8670.78 &nbsp;</span>
 
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|}
 
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<br>
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
!
 
This month's income (cash in):
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! Member Dues !! Donations !! Other !! Total
 
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|  &nbsp; $2709.87 &nbsp;    || &nbsp; $0 &nbsp;    || &nbsp; $0 &nbsp;  || &nbsp; $2709.87 &nbsp;
 
|}
 
|-
 
!
 
This month's expenses (cash out):
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! UDI Rent !! Linode.com !! Spectrum !! Misc !! Total
 
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|  &nbsp; $2400 &nbsp;  || &nbsp; $7.14 &nbsp;  || &nbsp; $99.99 &nbsp; ||&nbsp; $0 &nbsp; || &nbsp; $2507.13 &nbsp;
 
|}
 
Income - Expenses = &nbsp;  <span style="color:#00BB00"> $202.74 </span>
 
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Potentially recoverable back dues = $780
 
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{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
!
 
Active Member count as of 4/3/2022:<br>
 
(Active = paid dues within past 60 days)
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-
 
! Membership Type !! # Members !! Expected Dues !! <span style="color:#99A3A4"> Target # Members</span> !! <span style="color:#99A3A4"> Target Dues </span>
 
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|  Full    || 33 || $1980 || <span style="color:#99A3A4"> 27 </span>  || <span style="color:#99A3A4"> $1620 </span>
 
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|  Full (Legacy)    || 7    || $350
 
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|  Associate    || 7    || $175
 
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|  Associate (Legacy)    || 2    || $40
 
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|  Student    || 2    || $70
 
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|  Recurring Donors    || <span style="color:#C0C0C0"> (0) </span>  || $0
 
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|  Total    || 51    || <span style="color:#0000FF">$2615</span> || <span style="color:#99A3A4"> 52 </span> || <span style="color:#99A3A4"> $2545 </span>
 
|}
 
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!Monthly Expected Expenses   
 
Current = $2510
 
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!Deficit/Surplus   
 
Current = $2615 - $2510 = <span style="color:#00BB00"> $105/mo </span>
 
|}
 
'''Departing Members''':  Craig W., Ruth S.
 
 
'''New Members''': Claire B., Cynelsa B., Edward P., Frederique Y., Jaime J., Nancy C. 
 
 
'''Arrears''': 6 members
 
 
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*Note: the projection below is based on current member dues and recurring donations.
 
  
https://wiki.splatspace.org/images/6/66/Reserve_Projection_2022-04-03.pdf
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The rest of the Treasurer report for this month is pending (Ryan getting time to finish it).
  
 
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* '''Scott:'''
 
* '''Scott:'''
** New shelf to hold magazines and periodicals in main room; repositioned electronics book shelf in front of counter
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** Progress made on Electronics bench cleanup/upgrade; thank you to members participating and helping
** Electronics bench cleanup/upgrade, sorting of electronics parts, wire spools and cables continues; will be installing a new computer for analysis and schematic work
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** Progress made on the SplatServer, adding capacity, reorganizing file structure, and making it available on the network. Input from members welcome - contact Scott.
** Progress made on the SplatServer, adding capacity, reorganizing file structure, and making it auto-mounted on the various laptops and workstations in the space. Input from members welcome - contact Scott.
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** Progress made on sorting & testing cables, mice & keyboards from donations & boneyard that are in the main room
** Bought some supplies from Harbor Freight for use around the space: utility knives, dust brushes, scrapers, acid brushes
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** Will be helping to clean the presentation table to make room for effort working on the A/V/media corner.
  
 
* '''Eli:'''
 
* '''Eli:'''

Latest revision as of 00:38, 24 May 2022

Contents

May 3rd, 2022

Link to join online meeting: https://meet.google.com/roo-ozzn-jne

Agenda

Summary
  1. Guest Introductions
  2. Member Reports
  3. Upcoming Events
    1. Recurring Events
    2. Non-Recurring Events
  4. Previous Minutes
  5. Member Attendance
  6. Recruitment / Retention / Fundraising
  7. Old Business
    1. Pinned items
    2. Action Items
  8. New Business
  9. Officer Reports
    1. President
    2. Vice-President
    3. Treasurer
    4. Secretary
    5. Public Relations
    6. At-Large
  10. Other
  11. Trash/Recycling Volunteer
  12. Adjournment


Initialization

Guest Introductions


Member Reports


Upcoming Events

New calendar for 2022 External Outreach Events list

Some outreach highlights:
Nuese River Valley Spring Into Trains Show
Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club
Sat-Sun, Apr. 30 - May 1, 2022, 2022
9:00am - 5:00pm
Kerr Scott Building, State Fair Grounds, Raleigh, NC SplatSpace will be hosting a Learn To Solder table
Maker Faire Asheville Sat, May 7, 2022 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801
members from SplatSpace are attending, but SplatSpace will not have an exhibit as a club
Durham's Home Goods Market Sat, May 21, 2022
10:00am - 2:00pm
Black Wall Street Gardens, Downtown Durham, NC SplatSpace invited to Pop Up Shop,
to show how creators work to make the pieces they love
Engineers Day
Durham's Museum of Life and Science
Sun, May 22, 2022
10:00am - 3:00pm
433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC looking for SplatSpace participants to host a club table
Recurring Events

Regular events carried from month to month. As usual, check https://www.meetup.com/splatspace/events/calendar for posted events.

Non-Recurring Events

none at this time


Previous Minutes

  • Approved minutes from April 5th, 2022


Recruitment / Retention / Fundraising

Member Attendance
  • X Dues-paying (voting) members
  • X on-line & 6 members in attendance
  • X to reach quorum


Notes from the Special Action Committee:


Old Business


Pinned Items

Permanent items of the Old Business section carried from month to month.


ToDo Action Items

(Items carried forward from previous meetings, but not up for discussion this month. Recorded here so we don't forget about them.)

  • Identify and maintain (online) lists of SMEs (subject matter experts) for each equipment or space. (No Update)
  • Purchasing new equipment?
  • Glowforges
    • Move one or both to the metal shop to keep the classroom more usable for events?
    • Brittney was able to perform maintenance on Jeff's forge
  • Hire a grant writer to apply for grants? Other fundraising applications.


New Business

  • Door issues
    • Shares circuit with the woodshop, gets tripped sometimes from the woodshop.
    • Discussed options for battery backup. Wifi would also be useful to have on a battery backup.
    • Lock broke again
    • -- Adam N. has fixed it by "rebooting" laptop power supply
    • -- Adam and Ryan looking at possibly installing one for the rear basement door as a backup


Officer Reports

President
  • Have ordered T-Shirts for sale; working on setting a PayPal account for payments
    If you would like one contact Blake at blake@splatspace.org
  • Looking at new places to rent based on some discussion about our rent going up and maintenance issues
  • Looking for recommendations on what drinks to supply the fridge for donation (I get them from Costco)


Vice-President
  • EBay sales working, stuff is still listed
  • Justin is the appointed single point of contact for UDI and Mr. Russell: please don't call Mr. Russell directly -- bring any issues to Justin, or contact board@splatspace.org
    • Bathrooms are now stocked with TP & paper towels, toilets are still dirty
    • No word yet about the thermostat.
    • I'll follow up with Mr. Russell later this week


Treasurer

Account balances as of 4/30/2022:

+ BB&T + Cash Total - Outstanding - Escrow - 3 mo reserve Non-committed
  $9168.78     $174     $9342.78     $0     $672     $7500     $1170.78  
  $9817.93     $174     $9342.78     $0     $672     $0     $8670.78  


The rest of the Treasurer report for this month is pending (Ryan getting time to finish it).


Donations: Thank you to everyone who donates your time and effort to keeping SplatSpace going. Board members, Sunday cleanup crew, event leaders, and our fellow Raptorcorns!


Pending: SplatSpace's Charitable Solicitation License Exemption filing is due May 15, 2022, with the NC Secretary of State. Anyone want to help complete and submit it?


Secretary

{not present}

Public Relations


At-Large
  • Scott:
    • Progress made on Electronics bench cleanup/upgrade; thank you to members participating and helping
    • Progress made on the SplatServer, adding capacity, reorganizing file structure, and making it available on the network. Input from members welcome - contact Scott.
    • Progress made on sorting & testing cables, mice & keyboards from donations & boneyard that are in the main room
    • Will be helping to clean the presentation table to make room for effort working on the A/V/media corner.
  • Eli:

{no additional information}


Other
  • need to add item to next month's new business: we need a policy to handle donations to minimize "Mt Doom" piles taking up space and time.


Trash/Recycling Volunteer

  • Ask for a volunteer


Adjournment