Minutes of the FCW Business Meeting on January 30, 2016

Start: 3:05

Members Present:  Rich, Colin, Kay, Gene, Brad O., Bruce, Dave P., Ross, Dan, Michelle, Alex

Members Absent: Adam, Warren, Jim, David S., David M., Brandon, Ernesto, John M., John H., Lisa, Tan, Mike, Justin, Jeannie, Brad B., Derek, Gary, Jared, Robert, Pete

Treasurer’s Report:  Change in Assets + $366.08

Old Business:

• Classes:
  • Woodturning – Dave – Need sharpening kits
  • Blender – Dave
  • Networking-
    • Protocols- Michelle
    • Windows setup – TBA
  • Robotics – TBA
  • Microprocessor Overview – Michelle
  • Raspberry Pi – Michelle – Need hardware
• Projects
  • Mini-Splits – Michelle will check with Mike for pricing on 2 zone unit
  • Amateur Radio –
    • Antennas need tuning
    • Construct dipole
  • Wiring
    • Need 10 gauge wire for new equipment
    • Need panels for additional circuits
  • Rooftop – plans for cameras, weather station and antennas
  • SEM – need diffusion pump oil
  • Surplus – need to review equipment

New Business:

• Western Piedmont Amateur Radio Club
  • Will be meeting at FCW on 2nd Monday of each month
  • Can hold VE testing at any meeting
• Membership Packet
  • Will help new members and retention
  • Need contents
• Need some small kits that can be easily constructed
• Need cave walls painted
• Need to video record classes/workshops

Adjourn: 4:30