meeting:october_10

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.
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