Minutes of the FCW Business Meeting on December 29, 2018

Start:
3:00PM

Members
Present:
Rich, Colin, Gene,
Michelle, Robert.

Last
Meeting:
Minutes approved

Fill
Officer Positions:

  • New
    board members: Robert Wallace, Brandon Price

  • Officer
    selection:

    • President:
      Colin Robinson

    • Vice
      President: Rich Goldner

    • Secretary:
      Michelle Suddreth

    • Treasurer:
      Robert Wallace

    • Safety/Facilities:
      Brandon Price

  • There
    is a need to update the requirements for Treasurer, Safety, and
    Facilities at the next By-Laws review.

Financial:

  • Grant
    check arrived to get classroom laptop computers.

    • Rich
      and Michelle will spec out for quotes

  • Colin
    and Bruce to work with Robert to transfer the Treasurer Position

  • Need
    for accurate member list.

  • No
    extra expenditures without prior board approval.

Old
Business:

  • Clean-up:

    • Top
      floor in reasonable shape, Bottom floor is a work in progress.

    • Non-Sprinkler
      area (former Metal shop area) will be used for organized storage.

    • Scrap
      metal was hauled off – $65, another load pending.

  • Area
    Status:

    • Woodshop:

      • Kay,
        Rick, and Guy are organizing.

      • Most
        machines are usable but additional power is needed.

    • Railroad:

      • Gene
        is setting up the O-scale railroad. Rich C. is helping.

      • Doors
        are needed for the railroad room

    • Metal
      shop:

      • Bridgeport
        mill to arrive shortly, Brad is getting.

      • Metal
        shop location moved to rear area near the CNC router and Mahu Mill

New
Business:

  • Classes:

    • 3d
      Printers:

      • Class
        for teachers scheduled for Jan4

      • Brandon
        has manual for teachers and students.

      • FCW
        needs to provide lunch.

    • Ham
      Radio:

      • Technician
        license class scheduled for Jan 5, 12, 19, 27. Exams on Feb 2.

      • Gary
        Schwartz will be instructor.

    • Raspberry
      Pi’s: Will be scheduled after classroom computers arrive.

    • Google
      for Non-Profits: Need training on G-suite.

  • Lasersaur:
    needs some limit switches replaced and tube aligned.

  • Facility:

    • Roof
      leaks:

      • The
        leak has re-appeared over the museum

      • Need
        to watch for leaks at the Ham Station and A&C

  • Missing
    items:

    • Several
      items have been misplaced in the woodshop. (Shopsmith parts, Table
      saw parts). Those using that area need to watch for the items.

  • PR:

    • Robert
      is working on the NC Solicitation license application.

    • Need
      11×17 posters for distribution.

Adjourn:
4:00PM

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