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:Date: Tue 10 May 2022 | :Date: Tue 10 May 2022 | ||
:Called to order at 7:37pm by Michelle | :Called to order at 7:37pm by Michelle | ||
:Members present: | :Members present: Brian, Michelle*, Ken, John*, Oby*, Kevin | ||
:Members remote: | :Members remote: all | ||
:Others present: | :Others present: Ulisses | ||
:[[Quorum]] | :[[Quorum]] | ||
:: Quorum met? | :: Quorum met? Yes | ||
== Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes == | == Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes == | ||
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# Basement cleanup - "peel back the onion" of this large project to make progress this year; several did "Part 1 of 2" in April (?) weekend, going to do "Part 2 of 2" with volunteers in June. Organizers: John, Brian, and Michelle. John would like to see a facility that supports what people actually need in the future. Oby thinks "machine shop" is best-case-scenario for basement and more specialty stuff down there. Water wasn't present there, but still does occur when it rains heavily - see Mike/replacement to see if he did what he said and created a barrier to prevent it from getting wet. Safety concerns: chemicals in basement, possible mold even though cannot smell (may need mold detector & dehumidifiers / Brian thinks there are two dehumidifiers). Removing the 1-ton optical table or create an island with machine shop - either way need to remove the shelves (and the stuff on them) to make more room to move. Michelle will send out poll for June 4-5 or June 11-12. | # Basement cleanup - "peel back the onion" of this large project to make progress this year; several did "Part 1 of 2" in April (?) weekend, going to do "Part 2 of 2" with volunteers in June. Organizers: John, Brian, and Michelle. John would like to see a facility that supports what people actually need in the future. Oby thinks "machine shop" is best-case-scenario for basement and more specialty stuff down there. Water wasn't present there, but still does occur when it rains heavily - see Mike/replacement to see if he did what he said and created a barrier to prevent it from getting wet. Safety concerns: chemicals in basement, possible mold even though cannot smell (may need mold detector & dehumidifiers / Brian thinks there are two dehumidifiers). Removing the 1-ton optical table or create an island with machine shop - either way need to remove the shelves (and the stuff on them) to make more room to move. Michelle will send out poll for June 4-5 or June 11-12. | ||
# Discuss purchase of new filament - Mostly inexpensive, need semi-clear plastic box that seals, need anhydrous dessicant (reusable beads), need two gallon ziploc baggies, and then lastly need the filament (PLA, PETG, couple rolls of Ninjaflex). Potential supplier: https://www.villageplastics.com/ | # Discuss purchase of new filament - Mostly inexpensive, need semi-clear plastic box that seals, need anhydrous dessicant (reusable beads), need two gallon ziploc baggies, and then lastly need the filament (PLA, PETG, couple rolls of Ninjaflex). Potential supplier: https://www.villageplastics.com/ | ||
# Rockville Science Day | # Rockville Science Day: | ||
* What Went Well / What We Did Right (include "Codes of Conduct") | * '''What Went Well / What We Did Right (include "Codes of Conduct")''' | ||
** kids interactive game handouts (Phil / Teresa) | ** kids interactive game handouts (Phil / Teresa) | ||
** made links to other organizations (Ulisses, other orgs) | ** made links to other organizations (Ulisses, other orgs) | ||
** well-attended member event, esp. post-covid | ** well-attended member event, esp. post-covid | ||
* Learnings | * '''Learnings''' | ||
** lots of kids or parents with kids | ** lots of kids or parents with kids | ||
** need to bring our own folding table | ** need to bring our own folding table | ||
* What Needs Improvement | * '''What Needs Improvement''' | ||
** finding a stand that will support a video/monitor | ** finding a stand that will support a video/monitor | ||
** social media presence / free PR | ** social media presence / free PR | ||
** need more reminders about event | ** need new HacDC banner | ||
** need more reminders about event by HacDC | |||
** brochures need membership-details (Meetup, "cost-benefits") | ** brochures need membership-details (Meetup, "cost-benefits") | ||
== New Business == | == New Business == | ||
* Ulisses - starting federated biology-combo group of labs; mostly graduate students or working professionals; space is hosted by Rockville Science Center | * Ulisses - starting federated biology-combo group of labs; mostly graduate students or working professionals; space is hosted by Rockville Science Center | ||
* New Orleans report-back? | * New Orleans report-back - | ||
* PAR / Recycle Works (Philadelphia) back in the picture | ** Mesh Network - John would be open to partnering HAM Radio club on this project; Michelle reaching out to prof at Univ MD Baltimore County; Kevin says to reach out to Open Tech think tank in DC | ||
* WordPress work needed | *** DC Broadband Bridge - Kevin heard this used to be in DC | ||
*** [https://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Category:Byzantium Project Byzantium] | |||
* PAR / Recycle Works (Philadelphia) back in the picture - owner of PAR has morphed organization into generic Windows computer training services; Michelle feels this does not | |||
* WordPress work needed - Dreamhost needs us to upgrade to 8.1 | |||
* AI Machine Learning - Oby interested in restarting this; we started in 2020 on the first course and Oby ; should be a part of the newsletter to gauge interest | |||
== [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports == | == [[:Category:Project_Awesome|Project Awesome]] Reports == | ||
Latest revision as of 13:39, 11 May 2022
Time and Location
- Date: Tue 10 May 2022
- Called to order at 7:37pm by Michelle
- Members present: Brian, Michelle*, Ken, John*, Oby*, Kevin
- Members remote: all
- Others present: Ulisses
- Quorum
- Quorum met? Yes
Approval of Previous Meeting's Minutes
Recognition
New Members
Old Business
- Basement cleanup - "peel back the onion" of this large project to make progress this year; several did "Part 1 of 2" in April (?) weekend, going to do "Part 2 of 2" with volunteers in June. Organizers: John, Brian, and Michelle. John would like to see a facility that supports what people actually need in the future. Oby thinks "machine shop" is best-case-scenario for basement and more specialty stuff down there. Water wasn't present there, but still does occur when it rains heavily - see Mike/replacement to see if he did what he said and created a barrier to prevent it from getting wet. Safety concerns: chemicals in basement, possible mold even though cannot smell (may need mold detector & dehumidifiers / Brian thinks there are two dehumidifiers). Removing the 1-ton optical table or create an island with machine shop - either way need to remove the shelves (and the stuff on them) to make more room to move. Michelle will send out poll for June 4-5 or June 11-12.
- Discuss purchase of new filament - Mostly inexpensive, need semi-clear plastic box that seals, need anhydrous dessicant (reusable beads), need two gallon ziploc baggies, and then lastly need the filament (PLA, PETG, couple rolls of Ninjaflex). Potential supplier: https://www.villageplastics.com/
- Rockville Science Day:
- What Went Well / What We Did Right (include "Codes of Conduct")
- kids interactive game handouts (Phil / Teresa)
- made links to other organizations (Ulisses, other orgs)
- well-attended member event, esp. post-covid
- Learnings
- lots of kids or parents with kids
- need to bring our own folding table
- What Needs Improvement
- finding a stand that will support a video/monitor
- social media presence / free PR
- need new HacDC banner
- need more reminders about event by HacDC
- brochures need membership-details (Meetup, "cost-benefits")
New Business
- Ulisses - starting federated biology-combo group of labs; mostly graduate students or working professionals; space is hosted by Rockville Science Center
- New Orleans report-back -
- Mesh Network - John would be open to partnering HAM Radio club on this project; Michelle reaching out to prof at Univ MD Baltimore County; Kevin says to reach out to Open Tech think tank in DC
- DC Broadband Bridge - Kevin heard this used to be in DC
- Project Byzantium
- Mesh Network - John would be open to partnering HAM Radio club on this project; Michelle reaching out to prof at Univ MD Baltimore County; Kevin says to reach out to Open Tech think tank in DC
- PAR / Recycle Works (Philadelphia) back in the picture - owner of PAR has morphed organization into generic Windows computer training services; Michelle feels this does not
- WordPress work needed - Dreamhost needs us to upgrade to 8.1
- AI Machine Learning - Oby interested in restarting this; we started in 2020 on the first course and Oby ; should be a part of the newsletter to gauge interest
Project Awesome Reports
Project SUPPLIES - ???
Project EXPANSION - ???
Project HAMRADIO - ???
Project Electron Microscope (SEM) - ???
Project Media Outreach - ???
Project IT Infrastructure - ???
Member Reports
President's Report
Vice President's Report
Treasurer's Report
Secretary's Report
Director-at-Large Reports
???
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Adjournment
Adjourned by at ??? by ???