> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://legal.desmoinesmaker.space/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://legal.desmoinesmaker.space/meeting-minutes/meeting-minutes/2019/january-2019-member-meeting.md). # January 2019 - Member Meeting **1/27/2019 - Area 515 Member Meeting** **Total Number of Members Attending: 11** **Total Number of Full Members Attending: 10 + 3 by proxy** Quorum was reached (11 Full Members were required) **Board of Directors Attending:** President: DaveVice President: RaySecretary: BradDirector of Education: BaileyDirector: Jason **Absent:** Treasurer: MegDirector: Tom ### State of the Space * 58 members currently * We are operating in the black * Utilities were $400 in December * We should make instructions to put next to the thermostat. Also post copy of last month's utility bill next to thermostat. ### Financials * Since Treasurer was absent, no financial update was given. ### Tool Area Updates #### Textiles * Loom will be working soon, Bailey will be in charge of training * They have also acquired a knitting machine, which is currently at Laura's place * Also have a mini-loom which may be suitable for training when large loom is occupied * Tile floor has been installed thanks to Tim, et al. #### Wood Shop * Dust collection system is progressing nicely, staying within budget * System will also include 1 or 2 floor pickups * About 4 people need to come in some day in order to finish system, a date was not scheduled. * The router table was broken from improper usage and new parts will need to be ordered before it works again. #### Metal Shop * We have the materials needed to upgrade the electrical wiring and conduits. What is needed is time to do the upgrades. Probably won't happen until after dust collector system is finished. * Jerry, our landlord, has a mill that needs repairing, we may be able to use it if we can also fix it. * We are able to weld now using the Hobart machine, but not the stick welder. * We need to get more wire for the Hobart. * Dave will ask Praxair about leasing gas cylinders for the Hobart. * We also need to get Oxyacetylene bottle, and stargon bottle for Chris's Oxyacetylene torch. * We can't use the stick welder until the 220 electrical outlets and wiring are installed. * We need to look into welding blankets and curtains. Taylor was doing that until he left, and nobody has picked it up again yet. #### Laser Cutter * Sharktooth needs new tube * Full Spectrum working okay. #### 3D Printing * We may receive the Multi Material Upgrade (MMU) system for the Prussia in late February * Caroline is taking over the Cobblebot and continuing work on it. ### Upgrading Memberships from Supporting to Full * Abigail was nominated for membership upgrade, but vote was postponed since she was not present. ### New Social Media Person * Bailey will quit all social media posting by the end of February, so new person or persons need to take over the job by then. * There are 2 main social media roles to fill: * Someone to respond to questions through social media - This person should be, if not a member, someone very knowledgeable about the space. * Caroline agreed to look into automating social media questions to forward to the info\@area515 account. * Someone to post about events on social media - This person could be a non-member. * The role of Intern was originally created to handle these responsibilities, but different interns have had different levels of success. * Dave volunteered to do some of what is required on Facebook * Caroline is working to improve our website and membership automation. ### Game Night * Next one will be Feb 14, 7-10:00pm * Need someone to host in March or April. * Ray needs to host an Artemis game night some time. ### Upcoming Classes * Wearable Tech will be this Saturday, Feb 2, 1-5pm * We plan to make a mockup of our booth for DIY or Don't. That is already getting advertised a lot and we want to look our best for it. * Web Geeks want to do another Internet of Things (IOT) challenge. May be held at Mainframe studios. * March: Soldering class * April: Jason's leather working class * May: Painting class * June: Making Things Fly Camp ### Labels & Space Cleanliness * Label your stuff. * If your stuff can't/shouldn't be moved, send out an alert letting people know. For example, post on the google group. * Please let the tool stewards know if you break something! * Tool stewards may want to post their phone numbers so members with questions can call instead of guessing and breaking something. * We need to purchase duplicate tools for various areas. * There should be a tape measure in every room. * Tool Stewards should compile list of items their area needs. * Each area should have an obvious place for tools to be stored * Stewards also need to lockable areas to store delicate tools & instruments * We still need to purchase lock out tags. ### Security Cameras * They are functioning again. * We have 7 cameras now, Dave is getting a new computer to control it. ### Large CNC Mogul * Members expressed the desire to have a large CNC router. * Background: * Last year Beau H agreed to help design and create a new 5'x9' CNC router based on some motors, motor controllers, and rails he already has. * Then in the July 2018, a friend of the space talked about letting us use his Thermwood 5'x10' machine. * In late 2018, it was discovered that the Thermwood wouldn't fit through the garage door to get into the space. * Nothing has really happened since that discovery. * Going forward we have a number of options: * Could rebuild the Frankenmogul (though it was only 4' x 4' and most agreed that is insufficient space for the investment) * Could design a larger CNC router based on Frankenmogul parts. (The Frankenmogul belongs to Reg so reuse of those parts would up to him) * Could continue working on Beau's design. * Could try to find a way to get Reg's Thermood into the building. (The biggest concern about the Thermwood is its price. The Frankenmogul was only worth a few thousand dollars, so if someone completely wrecked it on accident, the space would only have to pay a few thousand dollars to replace it. The Thermwood is so expensive that if it is wrecked, the space may not be able to pay to replace it.) * Chris mentioned he has the plans for a $900 CNC router machine. * Jake and Chris and Brad agreed to work more on this. ### Miscellaneous * For March robot night, they will tear down the robot arms. * We need to make an official request process to use Jerry's tools. * Bailey, Tom & Tim created a table for the side wall in the classroom. It looks awesome. * Ryan might be able to get an ultrasonic parts washer. It will require 220 power though. * Matt G is interested in stewarding an SLA printer. It would probably go in the laser room because it will need ventilation. * Brad is making a hot wire styrofoam cutter for the space. * Could we put Jerry's plotter in the server room and turn it into a vinyl cutter * Server room needs organizing, Jason can bring some of his left over shelves for the purpose. ### End of Meeting * Regarding the possibility of another Artemis (a game where different people play different roles controlling a space ship) * Quote of the Meeting - "Just don't wear a red shirt." --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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