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| New People (name - where did you hear about us - what do you make/hack) | | New People (name - where did you hear about us - what do you make/hack) |
| + | * Jackson | Amir referred Jackson | Likes to make animation - business animation |
| + | * Makes all kinds of stuff, interior design, growing things |
| + | * Matt | beer-brewing, mechanical & electrical work, working on Arduino | |
| + | * Caroline | Makes crafty things - knitting, looking to lasercut | found us on the internet |
| + | * Mike | Chef, has built CNC machines, wants to make chef's knife, bike build, roto-vap distiller |
| + | * Nick | woodworking and metalworking | works with Triano |
| + | * Trish | found out about us through a garage sale | metalsmithing, glasswork |
| + | * Jeff | just moved to Chicago, googled Chicago hackerspace | worked with microcontrollers, made a toy for his daughter, distillation, laser-engraving, 3D printing, trying to move from Special FX to Product Design |
| + | * Skyler | works in IT, trying to branch out | friend of Amir | interested in 3D printing and 3D modeling |
| + | * Rachel | Andy's niece-in-law | visiting from CA | interested in woodworking |
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| ==== Two Random Members ==== | | ==== Two Random Members ==== |
| + | * Daron | found us through Google | fusing glass and metal, and other dangerous and hot techniques | member for five months | new hot metals volunteer authorizers |
| + | * Andy L. | woodshop authorizer | cabinet-maker / carpenter & kids woodworking program - American School for Maker Arts | found out about us on the internet | member since November |
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| ==== Board and Area Hosts ==== | | ==== Board and Area Hosts ==== |
− | | + | * Justin - President |
| + | * Jennie - Vice President |
| + | * Ray - Director of PR |
| + | * Lyn - Director at Purple and Wiiiild Events |
| + | * Simon - Secretary |
| + | * Ron - Hot Metals Host |
| + | * Erik - General Area Host |
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| === Things that need doing around the space === | | === Things that need doing around the space === |
− | | + | * Lounge 2.0 needs to be organized |
| + | * Liquor cabinet needs to be found |
| + | * Do tasks off the Airtable list of tasks for the move. |
| + | ** [https://airtable.com/shrBdMFFDzwfb3TS9/tblvTQzp4zzh9f0JV Airtable List of Things to Achieve (ALTA)] |
| + | * We need an area designated as Limbo |
| + | * We need a sign on the back door saying to close the door after 7 pm - put one up! |
| + | ** Casey's going to make a sign |
| + | * Need volunteers to help put doors in the CNC area - talk to Andy if you want to learn/practice your drywall and framing skills |
| + | * As always: |
| + | ** Clean up after yourself and leave spaces better than you found them |
| + | ** Take out the trash, but don't overfill the dumpster |
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| === Awesome Callouts === | | === Awesome Callouts === |
− | | + | * Doorman Dave fixed everything multiple times at all sorts of inconvenient times like 2 AM - thanks Dave!! |
| + | * Lyn for many years of waiver organization - and Jennie too! |
| + | * Ron O. stayed late to authorize on hot metals |
| + | * Ron always gives the tours and does an awesome job |
| + | * Justin and Greg for moving the bar |
| + | * Jennie and Andy for CAJOOing |
| + | * Lyn for always knowing who is awesome |
| + | * Jennie and Adriana for painting the lounge 2.0 ceiling |
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| === What have you been hacking === | | === What have you been hacking === |
− | | + | * Skyler carved a pumpkin with a Raspberry Pi and speakers - and learned how to solder under high pressure |
| + | * Ron made an Amazon Echo with a Raspberry Pi |
| + | * Erik is carrying gaffer's tape wrapped around an old hotel key |
| + | * Jennie has been casting faces in plaster for the power racing car (new theme: car of a thousand faces) |
| + | * Andy is working on a guitar side heat bender - if anybody wants to help out |
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| === Announcements === | | === Announcements === |
− | | + | * Avondale Neighborhood Association meeting here on December 9th |
| + | ** Also debuting a book |
| + | * We just toured DMDII Labs |
| + | * Quarterly meetups are getting organized for regional hackerspaces |
| + | ** The first meetup might be in Chicago, maybe at PS1 |
| + | * Pole Vision on Channel 24.4 interviewed Ray and he was on the news |
| + | * October 6 - Manufacturing Week - CNC build club. Also December 1st |
| + | * Fusion 360 Meetup - October 12 here, come learn modeling and Fusion 360 software |
| + | * Power Racing - two races - this weekend Milwaukee, next week in New York |
| + | * New Member Orientation - 4 pm in lounge - come find out about being a member here |
| + | ** Working on rethinking member meetings and new member orientation |
| + | * CAJOO - 7 pm - come play instruments, we have some extra instruments, no skill is required |
| + | * Game Night - Saturday - 5pm until late, come play analog games |
| + | * Python Office Hours - 7pm in the Electronics Area |
| + | * NERP - Monday at 7pm in the Electronics Area |
| + | * Startup Art Fair - Simon has a room at an art fair this weekend. Contact him for free passes. |
| + | ** [http://chi.startupartfair.com Startup Art Fair Info] |
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| === Questions === | | === Questions === |
− | | + | * Is there any information about the Halloween party? |
| + | ** Not yet - a spooky surprise to be determined |
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| === Votes === | | === Votes === |
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| Who wants to give a tour? | | Who wants to give a tour? |
| + | * Thanks Ray for giving a tour! |