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Membership Meeting Minutes – August 23, 2023

1. Welcome and Introductions - Members introduced themselves, sharing their backgrounds, interests, and current projects. - New and returning members were welcomed. - Community engagement and collaboration were emphasized as core strengths of the makerspace.
2. Equipment and Training - Resin 3D printer training will begin soon; a member volunteered to lead. - Classes will be scheduled every other Thursday, starting with the X1 Carbon 3D printer. - Other upcoming training topics may include laser cutters, vinyl cutting, dye sublimation, and more.
3. Community Collaboration - Members encouraged to connect, collaborate, and offer classes in their areas of expertise. - Discussions about building a leatherworking area gained traction. - Potential reorganization of the woodworking area to support new interests and tools.
4. Equipment Concerns and Maintenance - A member raised concerns about the drill press being nonfunctional. - Leadership reiterated the need for area hosts and encouraged members to report equipment issues in Discord. - Laser maintenance and alignment are scheduled for upcoming Thursdays.
5. Volunteer Opportunities - Tour training scheduled for next Tuesday at 6:45 PM to support Tuesday night memberships. - More volunteers needed to help with giving tours, activating key fobs, and supporting new member onboarding.
6. Makerspace Improvements - Plans to clean and reorganize the woodworking area were set for next Tuesday evening after tour training. - Members interested in creating a dedicated leatherworking area. - Leadership working on scheduling analytics tools to track equipment usage.
7. Open Discussion - Members discussed maintenance needs, interest in helping with reorganization, and training others. - Laser area host responsibilities and alignment training were discussed. - Leadership emphasized openness to suggestions and the importance of community initiative.

Meeting Summary

Summary of Membership Meeting – August 23, 2023

• Members introduced themselves and shared skills, promoting collaboration.
• New resin 3D printer training and other equipment training to begin soon.
• Leatherworking and woodworking area reorganization were major topics.
• Equipment issues should be reported on Discord; leadership encouraged member initiative.
• Tour volunteer training is scheduled to improve new member support.
• Next Tuesday, members will clean and reorganize the woodworking area.
• Laser maintenance and alignment training planned for upcoming Thursdays.
• Leadership welcomed feedback and emphasized member-driven growth.