12/12/2023

Attendees: Jeep, Heather, Wes, Sam, Don, Alan, Fred, Joe

Any Proposals for Large Expenses in 2024

• Fiber laser

• Multi headed/multi color 3D printer

• Shelix head for the planer

• Swag table and band saw (metal shop)

• Upgrade dust collection system

• Drum sander

• Small wood lathe

• Wood band saw w/ resaw capability

• Garage storage system

Safety Maintenance

• Lighting - current LED lights are going out and need replacing

• Lighting over lathe and mill

• Hearing protection and safety glasses

Any Proposals for Bylaw Updates in 2024

• Reduction of number of officers & redefinition of officer roles

• Addition of requirement for CPA audit

Fiber Laser

• At least half of cost has been raised from donations so far

• Specifics of laser to be proposed will be discussed in Slack

• Will RCL contribute anything from general funds? To be discussed (see above)

Enclosure for air compressor, is it needed?

• Yes, materials for box are already there

• Need a cooling fan

• Air compressor also needs to be isolated from the framing

Scheduled Maintenance

• Items

  • Draining air compressor tank

  • Maintenance on laser and chiller schedule

  • Bathroom cleaning schedule

• Create checklists so people can initial when

• Create calendar reminders

New laser training plan

• Trained members cannot train and certify other members - warranty concern

• Joe could train some trainers - start with Don and Jeep

Cleaning House

• Sell or give away the small CNC router - offer to Al Jolly $100

• Sell or give away Sears drill press - offer to Mike for $10

• Sell Dean's Mill - offer on Slack $1000 and list on FB Marketplace for $1500 ($1000 lowest)

• Renewal of midwestmakerfest.org domain - don't renew

• Eliminating Meetup - don't renew