== Meeting minutes: October 10, 2017 ==  
  * Attendance: 12 members (Quorum)
  * Motion to accept meeting minutes from September 12, 2017 accepted unanimously
  * New Members
    * Robert Wilson
    * Erika Hartman
  * Finances
    * James read a summary of August and September finances. 
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  * Social events
    * 24 October 2017, need volunteer for presentation
    * 27-29 October 2017, Calgary Maker Faire
    * 28-29 October 2017, pet expo at Market Mall in old zellers building. Will be a table setup if anyone is interested.
    * Christmas Workshops
      * soap making - 16 November 2017
      * decorations - 18 November 2017
    * The board is currently hashing out an idea to give workshop attendees a discounted introductory membership rate to techworks
      * There was no opposition to this idea from the membership in attendance
  * Acknowledgements
    * Taylor for working on drywall
    * James for doing the finances
  * Equipment maintenance schedule
    * laser cutters need flow sensors
      * John has taken responsibility for this item
    * Big wood bandsaw needs a new blade again
      * This was replaced not that long ago, someone must be cutting metal with it and prematurely wearing out the blade
    * New spindle for the router came in
      * John is excited
      * New procedures need to be developed once the new spindle is installed
      * Current spindle/collet holder is damaged, use router with caution until new spindle is installed
  * New Business
    * New rental agreement
      * Used for renting space at SKTechworks, details the agreement between the member and SKTechworks
      * Rental agreement forms are above spacebox
    * Jeff made a suggestion to add castor wheels to some of the equipment to make it easier to move and use
      * no objections, need volunteer. Anyone willing will get reimbursed by SKTechworks just make a plan and submit to the board for approval before proceeding
      * John has ideas on how to accomplish this
  * Next Meeting - 14 November 2017
  * Material Policy
    * Purgatory Box  
  * Motion to adjourn accepted unanimously