02/03/2026

Welcome

Welcome to LVL1!

Parking Validation

• Scan the QR code on the table by the door and enter your license plate number. This is for everyone who uses the space.
• This applies 24/7, and must be done each visit, every six hours.

Shoutouts

People getting caught being awesome and doing things for the space.

• New Officers WOOO presenting your fearless leaders: K3, JamesM, JimD, TimH, RajS, JoeL, CharlesL.
• Continuous improvement to 3D Printing area Metal Matt, Michael, and Team
• Continuous improvement to Temp Conditions monitoring Jim, Doc, Joe, Tim, and Team
• Snow Removal Crew: Metal Matt, Michael, Devon, Doc, Paul & Orion

Announcements

• Space has been under Deep Freeze, maintaining and monitoring temps. Space heaters have zapped the electric bill, are they effective experimentation.

• RedBull Cooler is scheduled to arrive tomorrow 2/4(thanks Joe), enjoy and be considerate to maintain enough for everyone.

• Discord server is receiving maintenance, MetalMatt is new owner.
• LVL1.org is entering construction, Michael is spearheading some new additions.
• Members' List has been very active with ongoing discussion. To avoid shouting into the ether, attend a formal summary of these discussions in person next week Tuesday Open House 2/10.
  • talking points:
    • appropriate communication of annual vote notice?
    • protocols for increasing shop safety - varying schools of thought, culture, increased volunteer support, question of lockouts and required trainings

• Pizza fund needs $, please donate to the fund for next week and the rest of the month!

• 3D Filament Fund - Pay for your prints

The Tim VanSant Makership: LVL1's Makership Program

• This program is funded completely through donations and NOT through our membership dues.
• We currently have enough funds to offer a Makership. If you are not a member and want to do a makership:
  • Apply at https://lvl1.org/makership/ and apply via makership@lvl1.org
  • Application deadline is the last day of each month @ 11:59 PM.
  • Become a regular member of LVL1.
  • Get 3 months of membership and up to $100 of project cost reimbursements!
• If you are a member, you can set up a monthly donation to the makership fund! See the treasurer to set this up.
• Members: please talk up the Makership to potential new members.
• If your application is not approved, PLEASE revise and resubmit next month.
• Send any questions about how to submit a successful application to https://lvl1.org/makership/. We want to award a Makership!

Broken/Equipment Report

Please make sure that you review the instructions and manual and ask for the training prior to using the equipment.

• If something is broken or needs to be replaced, please send an email to broken@lvl1.org.
• Please supply as much information as possible; links to websites or items are GREATLY appreciated. Consumables can be time-consuming to find; broken is not a mind reader!

Currently Broken

• Hot Water Heater to be plumbed, K3 and JoeL have installed the pex and final hookup is ready to be scheduled.
• Bridgeport DRO, active FAP
• Leaks in NE corner of boneyard, above Yellow Tool Box - follow up with Tasman/VIMARC
• Bunker exterior conditions (Follow up with Landlord): Windows, Roof, Fan Vent. Discussion and planning for springtime attention.

Quests

• Save the Planet and fix the Vending area - Reminder that there is a recycling can for cans next to the stairs for the bathroom. Money from the recycling is going toward new vending machines.

• Put that back where it came from, or so help me! - Reminder to put tools away when you are not actively using them!

Prospective Members

• Benefits of joining: A key, a shelf, a vote, and can sponsor (events and new members)
• How to Join: Find three sponsors, complete form, and pay
• Why Join: Monetarily support the space, build the hacker community of Louisville.
• How to get sponsors: Connect with folks. Be seen cleaning.

Member Responsibilities

• Please make sure guests sign the waiver and validate their parking.
• Member hosts are empowered to ask visitors who do not conduct themselves according to LVL1's policies and community standards to leave.
• Members are responsible for their guests and any other non-members they host. This includes hosting an event.
• Do not block access to storage or exits
• Turn things off and lock the space when you leave.
• If you find things in the hallways that shouldn't be there (bedding, air fryers, etc...) please contact an officer or director so we can contact the landlord.
• READ the Members' List. This is how we alert you to important safety and policy things happening at the space.
• Questions? Please contact a board member or the Members' List.

Everybody's Responsibilities

• If something is broken or needs to be restocked, email broken@lvl1.org
• Always leave equipment at least as good as you found it.
• Do not leave equipment running unattended.
• Clean up your mess and keep the space usable for your fellow hackers!
• Do not take the furniture outside!
• Get a FREE Clorox Wipe! Clean all the surfaces!
• There is a list of 5 minute tasks on the whiteboard.
• Do NOT cause odors in the space
  • Be Excellent to our neighbors that share the building with us, and DO NOT work on projects that will disrupt parts of the building that aren't ours.
  • If you see anyone being unexcellent to fellow hackers or our neighbors, please courteously remind them!
• Until further notice: do not charge large lithium ion batteries in the space.

First Time Visitor Info

Are there any 1st time Visitors?

• Prime Directive: Be Excellent to Each other
• Being unsafe is being unexcellent!
  • Please sign the waiver! We have dangerous tools that can cause serious injury if not used correctly and carefully. We're not responsible if you hurt yourself with them!
  • Minors must be supervised at all times.
  • Animals also must be supervised at all times.
• Means of communication - https://www.lvl1.org/connect/
  • Our website / calendar is https://lvl1.org
  • Meeting Minutes, equipment information, and projects on our wiki: https://wiki.lvl1.org
  • Sign up for our Google Group discussion list https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/lvl1
  • Google Hangout https://hangouts.google.com/group/KrvEvKVKapRzznlh2
  • Discord https://discord.gg/aAxgSCQQWA

• • Facebook, Twitter, Meetup, Youtube
  • learn@lvl1.org - Want to learn something new, get some equipment training, or host a workshop? Want to help facilitate any of these things?
  • broken@lvl1.org - Something broken? Does something need to be restocked?
  • directors@lvl1.org - Need to contact those who are ostensibly "in charge"?
• Someone will be hosting a tour at the end of the meeting, near the front doors.

Regular Weekly Meetups

You too can organize a weekly/monthly meetup! Talk to a member or director and we can get you set up!

Monday

• Sound Builders 6:00 P.M. - 9:000 P.M.

Tuesday

• LVL1 Open Meeting, 8:00 P.M. - where you are right now!

Wednesday

• Deadly Threads and Fatal Fabrics 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Thursday

• Open Code Night at 8:00 P.M. - ??? If you want to code or interested in coding, this is your night.

Friday

• Irregular Movie and Open Build Night, 8ish? - This is happening in the space. C'mon in and be safe. The best night to be in the space to meet folks and learn something.
  • Last Friday:

Check the discord!

Saturday

Sunday

Upcoming Events

Board meeting - 3rd Tuesday Before the Meeting

New Member Brunch Venture - 2nd Saturday of the Month

Lego Open Build Night - 2nd Saturday of the Month

February Pitch In - Tiffany Baked Potato Bar, Aphrodisiac Potions, St. Louis Chili, No Moochers!

You too can organize an event! See the Hosting Guide on our website: https://lvl1.org/hosting-guide/

WATCHA MAKING?

Making something cool?

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