Meeting Notes 2016-06-28

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Agenda

For extended discussions, we may take stack and borrow from MIBS Rules#Meeting Procedures.

New People (name - where did you hear about us - what do you make/hack)

Caroline - wants to make lasercut 3D objects, has been using the library maker spaces - found out about us through a talk about Lost Arts
Garrett - makes furniture and random things - heard about this from a coworker, Drew
Philippe - Does Electronics - learned about the space from Mariana
Mariana - student from Brazil here on exchange until end of July - interested in creating a makerspace in her home community
Alex - uses CNC, lasers, and welding - googled "Makerspace"
McTavish - Carpentry, tech theatre background - googled "Hackerspace Chicago"
Rob - Art & Furniture - heard about us from the Lincoln Park Cultural Center Woodshop, Steve there recommended us.,
Emily - Artist, working in sound
Mike - woodworking and learning about metalworking, maybe electronics - learned about this from a coworker, Lauren
Catsy - code, wants to work on 3D printers, laser and woodshop stuff, been hearing about PS1 for years

Will - member for 8 months, PS1 is great, working on a whiteboard and siphoning gas, developing a vacuum pump to siphon oil out of his car
Lyn - making some Android Apps wth App Inventor, likes to make textiles and clothing, artsy stuff like rubber band cellphone cases - found us when looking for a 3D printer in 2013

Jennie, Andrew, Erin, and Carlos - for going to Kansas City Maker Faire and driving the car
Ken for working on the bluesmobile
Gerald for doing the dishes on Friday
Lyn for getting skin markers for Jennie
Lyn for putting on another wild party - tonight!

McTavish - using a library to *somethingsomethingmotorcycledrivingbysomething* shell scripts
Lyn hacked a pair of pants
Shelly has been raising caterpillars - 3 cocoons, (2 black swallowtails, 1 gulf pghdsdydae), and 1 furry unknown caterpillar
- Shelly made a cage for the caterpillars with the laser cutter
Andrew & crew built a watercooling system for the Power Racing Series

Power Racing team took 3rd and 5th in races at the event in Kansas City
- Shiny bronze metal is hanging in the lounge for everybody to appreciate
- Next race is in Detroit the last weekend of July...
- and Milwaukee in September!
Hypertufa and Hearty Succulents class, Saturday, July 9, 11-1
- Come play with concrete, plants, and make planters for those plants, run by Shelly
Machine Shop Book Club meets August 25
- "How to Run a Lathe"
- There may be a pdf of the book on the mailing list
Buccaneer's Galley, Saturday, July 9, 5 - 8 pm
Analog Game Night is Saturday, 5 pm until late
CAJOO - Cable Access Jam Office Hours - Wednesday 7-9 pm - come play instruments
Looking for volunteer authorizers for the woodshop and hot metals - get a free starving hacker membership
- More info here
- email [email protected] with details about why you think you would be a good fit
- Due Sunday, July 3 at 11:59 PM
Python Office Hours - Wednesday, 7-9 pm - if you want help, want to work on a project, or
Two votes are being discussed on the mailing list - pipe in with your input if you have thoughts about hiring cleaning service or buying a CNC plasma cutter

What is the state of the manual Bridgeport?
- Usable, slightly less precise than usual
- There was a burr in the spindle, quill may or may not have been messed up
How can I get authorized?
- JP just posted about authorizations later in July
Are authorizations for Hot Metals and Woodshop authorizations still on?
- Check the calendar, a quick look seems like it's up to daten
Suggestions for moving wood without a car?
- Rent a truck, check delivery fee, post on the list to see if anybody wants to team up

Who wants to give a tour?