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| + | ==== Time and Location ==== | ||
| + | * Tuesday, November 14, 7pm | ||
| + | * Location: Saskatoon TechWorks, 412 44th St E | ||
| + | * [[meeting: | ||
| + | == Agenda == | ||
| + | * Attendance: 12 members (Quorum) | ||
| + | * Regular items | ||
| + | * Quick cleanup before meeting | ||
| + | * Previous meeting minutes | ||
| + | * Accepted without corrections | ||
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| + | * New Membership | ||
| + | * Michelle Harris (our next door neighbour) | ||
| + | * Jared Francais (hoards shave soaps, no answer to what kind of tree he would be) | ||
| + | * Lance Greene (create cafe, might be able to train on advanced lathe) | ||
| + | * No objections to new members | ||
| + | * Returning Members | ||
| + | * David Martin (nothing new) | ||
| + | * No objections to returning members | ||
| + | * Exiting | ||
| + | * Brook Heizler | ||
| + | * Matthew Vooght | ||
| + | * Kevin Lutzer | ||
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| + | * Finances | ||
| + | * Profit of $3215.11 | ||
| + | * Expenses of $2729.57 | ||
| + | * Net Income of $485.54 | ||
| + | * Could we cover our liabilities? | ||
| + | * Are our accounts being taken care of promptly? Yes | ||
| + | * We are in the black! Even with the upstairs rent. | ||
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| + | * Social events / group projects | ||
| + | * Calgary Makerfaire | ||
| + | * Scott (& Rachel), John, Al went to run a table to represent Techworks at the makerfaire | ||
| + | * While there they went and visited protospace which was interesting and eyeopening seeing the group builds that they have done. Brought home some good ideas. | ||
| + | * Scott talked with protospace owners about their growing pains in going from ~40 members to ~220 members | ||
| + | * John spoke to how well protospace has everything documented and everyone knows what to do and would like to see Techworks get to that level | ||
| + | * Al offered to work with someone on a combat robot project for makerfaire next year | ||
| + | * Small talk / Show and Tell | ||
| + | * Nov 28 - Jeff Smith - how to publish a book | ||
| + | * Dec 19 - James - Deck & Patio Renovation (Als now working truck will be used to bring James deck to Techworks for the presentation) | ||
| + | * Christmas workshops | ||
| + | * soap making Nov 16 | ||
| + | * If you have any ideas for a workshop or would like to host one please email your idea to thespace@sktechworks.ca | ||
| + | | ||
| + | * Acknowledgements | ||
| + | * Karl for screen | ||
| + | * Rylan and Bob for drill press handle | ||
| + | * Scott and Rachel for cleaning up the library/it room | ||
| + | * Bun-Bun for installing new wifi AP | ||
| + | | ||
| + | * Equipment maintenance | ||
| + | * laser cutters need flow sensors | ||
| + | * Al notes that the screws on the head come loose really easy, should put some loctite on them | ||
| + | * Router rails need to be replaced | ||
| + | * Big band saw has a dull blade | ||
| + | * Small band saw has no rubber wheel (Al looked it up, it is called a band saw tire) | ||
| + | * No other issues known | ||
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| + | * New business | ||
| + | * mentor-ship program - volunteers | ||
| + | * Started this when we are grey ave but never followed through with it | ||
| + | * A mentor would be someone who is willing to help new members get used to Techworks, let them into the space, help with projects and show how to use the equipment | ||
| + | * Roger, James offered to mentor | ||
| + | * Sheila offered to video people explaining how to use equipment | ||
| + | * Al added there is a fair amount of responsibility expected as a member but if the mentor is unavailable and of the active members can be contacted. | ||
| + | * Kurtis had an idea for a wall with people but it has already been started | ||
| + | * cleaning service | ||
| + | * Scott with talking to protospace has a cleaning service that comes in and clean the not obvious areas to be cleaned as well as the bathrooms | ||
| + | * Al proposes that we hire Rachel (as a cleaning service) to clean the space (she already has been and there has been positive feedback on the space being unusually clean) | ||
| + | * This does not absolve anyone from cleaning up after themselves | ||
| + | * Al motioned to vote on having a cleaning service, seconded by James and accepted unanimously by the membership in attendance. | ||
| + | * Kurtis talked about Saskatoon Makerfaire | ||
| + | * Next May | ||
| + | * If you know of anyone that would like to attend, or have a cool project, talk to Kurtis | ||
| + | * Kurtis is looking for everything... and is working on a list | ||
| + | * If he can't find some of the things he is looking to display he might commission people into making them (possibly techworks members?) | ||
| + | * Asking of Techworks to volunteer and make cool projects! | ||
| + | * Next week Al is showing the space to another maker space and is looking for people to help clean up next tuesday | ||
| + | * Saskatoon Public library is looking for volunteers to run workshops | ||
| + | * Stonebridge location | ||
| + | * If interested contact Al | ||
| + | * It was asked what the status of putting a storage container in the back for an electric kiln | ||
| + | * This is Rylans project and he was talking about last week but status is currently unknown | ||
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| + | * Next Meeting - December 12, 2017 | ||
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| + | * Material policy | ||
| + | * Tool clean up in dirty room | ||
| + | * Purgatory box | ||
| + | * Motion to adjourn accepted unanimously | ||
