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| * Al | found us through Google | working with python, wants to get into woodworking | | * Al | found us through Google | working with python, wants to get into woodworking |
| * Keith | with roommate recommendation | bikes are fun | | | * Keith | with roommate recommendation | bikes are fun | |
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| + | ==== Two Random Members ==== |
| + | * Patrick | runs power racing series - next one is in San Mateo in May, then Kansas City, Detroit, Colorado. Milwaukee is in September www.powerracingseries.org, www.makerfaire.com | Member since 2010 |
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| ==== Board and Area Hosts ==== | | ==== Board and Area Hosts ==== |
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| * Shellie - Arts & Crafts Area Host | | * Shellie - Arts & Crafts Area Host |
| * Triano - Woodshop Area Host | | * Triano - Woodshop Area Host |
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− | * Patrick | runs power racing series - next one is in San Mateo in May, then Kansas City, Detroit, Colorado. Milwaukee is in September www.powerracingseries.org, www.makerfaire.com | Member since 2010
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| === Special Announcement === | | === Special Announcement === |
| * We're officially a 501(c)3! | | * We're officially a 501(c)3! |
− | * Thanks to the previous boards of directors to make this happen. | + | * Awesome Callout and thanks to the previous directors and those who made this happen. |
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| === Things that need doing around the space === | | === Things that need doing around the space === |
| * Please wash your dishes, either by hand or by dishwashing machine. Put dishes in and '''turn on.''' | | * Please wash your dishes, either by hand or by dishwashing machine. Put dishes in and '''turn on.''' |
− | * Sweep up the shop (and everywhere else that there is floor) and put tools away when they are not in use | + | * Sweep up the shop (and everywhere else that there is floor) and put tools away when they are not in use. |
− | * Take out the trash | + | * Take out the trash. |
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| === Awesome Callouts === | | === Awesome Callouts === |
− | * To everybody who made this possible | + | * To everybody who made Pumping Station: One's nonprofit status possible |
| * Shelly Loke cleaned all the towels in the kitchen | | * Shelly Loke cleaned all the towels in the kitchen |
| * Shelly & Gerald ran an event making chocolate truffles | | * Shelly & Gerald ran an event making chocolate truffles |
− | * Lyn hosted Pi Day yesterday | + | * Lyn hosted Pi Day |
− | * Sheila got plates for pi day | + | ** there's still pie and it needs to be eaten! |
| + | * Sheila made an emergency pie plate run pi day |
| * Space planning committee for all of their work | | * Space planning committee for all of their work |
| * Eric B for negotiating our lease with landlord | | * Eric B for negotiating our lease with landlord |
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| === What have you been hacking === | | === What have you been hacking === |
− | * Justin & Everett invented a new card game called Thai Pirate Rummy | + | * Justin & Everett invented a new card game called Thai Pirate Rummy |
− | * Lyn made an Android app to doodle | + | ** Ask them for the rules |
| + | * Lyn made a doodle app for Android |
| + | ** Four colors are available. (You'll be surprised what color didn't make the list.) |
| * Gregor made mozzarella cheese | | * Gregor made mozzarella cheese |
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| === Announcements === | | === Announcements === |
− | * Potluck after the member meeting on March 29th - bring food! | + | * Everybody is invited: Potluck after the open house/member meeting on March 29th - bring food! |
− | * Birthday party for PS:1 is April 2nd | + | * Birthday party for PS:1 is April 2nd. |
− | * Shelly is running a pathfinder game on Friday at 3, feel free to drop in later than that with a character | + | * Shelly is running a pathfinder game on Friday starting at 3; feel free to drop in later than that with a character. |
− | * Patrick needs to practice taking vitals to get his EMT certificate - see him for free blood pressure screening after the meeting | + | * Patrick needs to repeatedly practice taking vitals to get his EMT certificate - he'll take your blood pressure after the meeting. |
− | * Bike night is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 8pm in the shop | + | * Bike night is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 8pm in the shop. Bring your bike, bike accessory, bike-related project, or bike thoughts. |
− | * SIGBOT - Robotics Special Interest Group - is Thursday at 7 in electronics lounge | + | * SIGBOT - Robotics Special Interest Group - is Thursday at 7 in electronics lounge. |
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| === Questions === | | === Questions === |
− | * Has anyone formatted a card for raspbian on a mac? | + | * Has anyone installed raspbian on a microsd card for raspberry pi using a mac? |
| + | ** Dubi is setting up a pi for the first time |
| * Do we have t-shirts? | | * Do we have t-shirts? |
− | ** There is a link on the website to get on-demand shirts | + | ** There is a link on the website to buy t-shirts |
− | ** [[http://psone.spreadshirt.com/]] | + | ** [[http://psone.spreadshirt.com/ You can get t-shirts printed on-demand]] |
− | ** But if you want to make it happen, do it | + | ** But if you want to make other t-shirts happen, do it |
| * Do we do anything with our sawdust? Can we donate it somewhere? | | * Do we do anything with our sawdust? Can we donate it somewhere? |
− | ** There are stoves that burn sawdust - but that might be dodgy given the things that might end up in it | + | ** There are stoves that burn sawdust |
| + | **if the sawdust contains elements that don't burn safely (acrylic, treated wood), that could be dodgy |
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| === Votes === | | === Votes === |
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| ====[[Vote_to_Donate_SEM]]==== | | ====[[Vote_to_Donate_SEM]]==== |
| * [[Vote_to_Donate_SEM]] | | * [[Vote_to_Donate_SEM]] |
− | * Guests from the Analytics Lounge | + | * Guests from the Analytics Lounge: Peter & Josh |
− | * Peter & Josh
| + | * [[http://www.analyticslounge.org/ Analytics Lounge Website]] |
− | ** Wanted to have a place for equipment less focused on making and more focused on measuring & lab equipment | + | ** Goal is a place in maker culture for equipment less focused on making and more focused on measuring & lab equipment |
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| + | Questions and Answers: |
| * Analytics Lounge (AL) will pick up the SEM | | * Analytics Lounge (AL) will pick up the SEM |
| * Ryan sponsored this vote | | * Ryan sponsored this vote |
| * Analytics Lounge is working on creating a reduced dust environment | | * Analytics Lounge is working on creating a reduced dust environment |
− | * SEM had trouble getting data off | + | * We had trouble getting data off the SEM due to it using floppy disks as storage |
− | ** We were able to network it | + | ** We were able to network it to get data off |
− | ** AL has expertise supporting older equipment | + | ** Analytics Lounge (Peter) has expertise supporting older equipment |
− | ** Considering converting VGA output to DVI so that the output can be streamed on the internet | + | ** Considering converting the SEM VGA output to DVI so that the output can be streamed on the internet |
| * AL membership model: | | * AL membership model: |
− | ** Avoiding paid membership because not sure if there is a large enough user-base to fund the equipment they want | + | ** Avoiding paid membership because not sure if there is a large enough user-base for that model |
| ** Anybody is welcome to come by on Sundays | | ** Anybody is welcome to come by on Sundays |
| ** Want to get people involved and educated in using these scientific instruments | | ** Want to get people involved and educated in using these scientific instruments |
| ** Goal is to build a community of mutual support and information | | ** Goal is to build a community of mutual support and information |
− | ** Looking into grant funding, depending on requirements | + | ** Looking into grant funding, depending on requirements from funders |
− | ** Planning on setting up a recycling operation for lab equipment | + | ** Part of the charter is a recycling operation for lab equipment |
− | *** Process, cherrypick, and sell gear | + | *** Plan is to process donations, rehabilitate gear that is worthwhile, and sell surplus |
| *** Have talked to freegeek about their experience with this | | *** Have talked to freegeek about their experience with this |
− | * If you want to take part, people are usually around on Sunday. | + | * If you want to take part or check it out, people are usually around on Sundays. |
− | * Considering instituting chaos hours - if somebody has checked in with RFID access, the space is open | + | ** Have chaos hours - if somebody is in the space, come by and they'll let you in |
− | * Co located with a metal-working space | + | ** RFID tag access system provides up-to-date info of availability |
− | ** Their co-tenants (Chicago Metal) have a waterjet with a 55 x 100" bed]
| + | * Co-located with a metal-working shop (Chicago Metal) |
| + | ** Those folks have a waterjet with a 55 x 100" bed] |
| * Contact the analytics lounge at [[http://www.analyticslounge.org/contact/ their website]] | | * Contact the analytics lounge at [[http://www.analyticslounge.org/contact/ their website]] |
− | * Vote passes with 45 in favor, 0 against. 47 members voted in person or via proxy | + | |
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| + | * Vote passes with 45 in favor, 0 against. 47 votes cast. |
| + | *10 full members attended the vote. |
| + | *37 full members voted by proxy. |
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| === Tour === | | === Tour === |
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− | Who wants to give a tour?
| + | Thanks to those who gave the tour! I missed exactly who all did that - Lyn, Shelly, and at least one more person. |