Hey guys. Here’s a summary of all the things covered in the committee meeting tonight. Thank you to David, @pinewoodnut, Stephenie @heyheymama, Brandon @Brandon_Green, Stan @StanSimmons, and David Shannon (sorry couldn’t find talk handle) for attending and discussing ideas and direction for the committee! If yall see that I missed anything please post to add on.
Chair Election – Merissa shared some thoughts on what being the committee chair means, offered to continue with the caveat that already knows cannot serve the full six months. Merissa ran as the only candidate. Five votes in favor, none opposed. Merissa remains as chair.
New Lasers – Two new Thunder Nova 35 lasers are on their way to us from China. I’ve asked for a tracking number and they gave me a delivery date of about November 10th. I’ll keep pestering them to get a tracking number so hopefully we can see where the boat is as it continues on it’s way.
New Layout – New lasers will go where the lasersaur currently resides. The scrap shelf was recently removed to make room for the changes. Merissa covered the proposed layout… new lasers will go side by side in the footprint of the saur, standing height desks on back wall.
New Computers – With new lasers comes new computers to run them. We’ll be getting two new computers similar to the current thunder computer and working with Infrastructure to get them set up with the necessary software.
New Desk – The new laser computer workstations will be located on a standing height desk on the back (now red) wall. The desktop was mounted tonight and new stools were added for the workstation. Final coat of polyurethane is currently drying.
Lasersaur – The intent is to donate the lasersaur to the FCW makerspace in North Carolina that burned down and is rebuilding. The board approved this action as long as the space proves they are also a 501c3 org and they have a lease for a new space. Both of these conditions are soon to be met. The saur will soon be put into offsite storage until it is sent to its new home. If for any reason this donation doesn’t work out, we’ll look to sell it.
Rotary Attachment – parts to repair the current rotary are on their way. Hope they will do the trick so it’s available for use again soon. Thanks to John and Darren for taking on the diagnosis and repairs!
Other wishlist purchases – we’ll consider buying these once all the purchases for the new laser accessories (computers, blowers, tubing, cords, etc) are done and we know exactly what our committee balance is – fine focus lens for one of the new Thunders, lockable storage cabinet, second rotary attachment, new shop vac, new desk for existing thunder computer to match Zing desk
Maintenance and Training – this is an area that really needs improvement. I will be scheduling a maintenance day where members can learn to maintain the lasers, as well as set a routine schedule for maintenance events. We’ll have a work day prior to the arrival of the new lasers, and them I’m sure more work days once they’re here.
Now I’m really feeling like I’m forgetting something we covered, but it’s late and my brain is shutting down. Thanks for sticking with me if you read this far! 
