= Agenda =

== Old Action Items ==

* Revision of the Wavier Stuff - Raj update at next meeting 5?

* Intercom - Joe

* Sump Pump - tabled till warmer weather

* 2nd Sink - health and plumbing dept approval 6-8 weeks (No mention of food)
** understand details of requirements, evaluate benefits and increased offerings, increased making capability larger wash, food?
** HIVE13 advice?

* Member Shelves - Finish follow up with corresponding folks and shelves. Move toward the task of Big Member storage, notice of a Purge event?

== Old Business ==

* LVL1 Woodshop Dust Mitigation Project
** A trial filter/fan box unit has been fabricated and installed above the wood shop work bench for beta testing. It powers on/off with the woodshop lights
** Plans to test and "optimize" dust mitigation provisions at each of the woodshop power tools are under consideration for the coming months.

* LVL1 Space Temperature Monitoring Project = As reported here [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13lBETcNT1Cwbp5_-0PS-c3gkywZYJ6-UeqZieU40Be0/edit?usp=drive_link [link]]
** Loc-a-Doc's Phase 2 hardware installation continues to expand in scope and functionality. There are new online views using the online Blynk app.
** We are considering ways to expand the view of the online temperature data to interested members. Join our team if you are interested.
** We missed the golden opportunity for valuable data during the past cold snap, but are proceeding with the installation to be prepared for this summer and next winter.

== Membership Report ==
VP/CMO JamesM and Treasurer JimD continue to collaborate to confirm LVL1 membership. This is a trial reporting for the April financial Pike13 and Republic Bank records that show:
* Pike13 shows 2 members made a combined 5 overdue membership payments (5 x $65) against outstanding invoices for membership in prior months.
* Pike13 shows 60 members made on-time membership payments (60 x $65) on their current April invoices for their April memberships.
* Pike13 shows 3 members made a combined nine failed transaction attemting to pay their current April invoices that remain open.
* Republic Bank records show 25 varied [Pike13$ > RB$] deposits during April. These total $4,225, which divided by $65 = 65 individual memberships.
* A cash-paying member has fallen behind and has missed April and May payments (so far) and is soon at risk for cancellation.
* LVL1 has one current makership (for JoeT effective Mar/Apr/May).

== Treasurer Report ==
The [Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr] progression of LVL1's monthly LG&E utility bill has trended up-and-down [$647, $960, $1208, $686] as we settle into the spring months between winter and summer. We have NET funds for current purchases including replacing the laser blower, 3D filament restocking, finding an RFID-compatible soda machine and other priorities.
Here is the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RnW-ZbeOQmJoaujFhoHPNluJIW0_qIOf/view?usp=drive_link LVL1-FinancialSummary-202604.pdf] with the following values:
* April 2026 REVENUE totaled $4,945.01.
* April 2026 EXPENSE totaled ($3,772.69).
* April 2026 NET was cash POSITIVE at ($1,172.32).

We have launched a trial to replace using the traditional two Republic Bank debit cards assigned to the Treasurer and President. Our past President KevinF did not want to have the card and the board authorized TiffB to be the second debit card holder. At this point (May 2026) our current President KevinC does not (yet?) have a card and TiffB continues to make use her card for weekly meeting and soda needs. The trial establishes a LVL1 RAMP.com account that enables the Treasurer to create virtual credit cards that can be assigned to a specific purchase for a specific member as needed. The trial RAMP.com setup is seen as more flexible an more secure that the legacy debit cards. Iinitial results in the first month of use are promissing.

So all know, the deadline for my filing LVL1's annual IRS 990-EZ information return was May 15. I fell behind in completing this filing by that due date. On May 13, two days before the deadline, I requested and was granted an automatic extension till Nov. 15, without penalty. Stay tuned for further updates as this filing will be completed before the extended deadline. It remains a related task to replace current spreadsheet-based accounting procedures with resumed QBO software-based accounting procedures and any offered help is welcomed.

== New Business ==

* Verify any remaining transition items that need to occur?

* Schedule and pitch new cleanup events:
**Member shelf cleanup/audit - give notice to membership to begin tidying their shelves before March20
**March20 = Day1 of Spring - collective cleaning day/weekend with areas of focus: boneyard/main room, items of unknown origin will be tossed!!
** Draft some informative resources to publish regarding safety - Helen
*** New separation of flammables/acids separate cabinets

**Safety Meeting make agenda - '''March 1th Sunday''' the plans from this event have been followed thru uponst hooray lets do it again

* Security Cameras - DVR arrived in house ~5/5/26

* General Tidy & Code Compliance -
**Sprinklers? Raj to review lease

== Round Table ==

Outreach - follow up and call separate meeting - culture, move the conversation

Susanna -Calliope(screen print shop) visit today,
Correspond with Butchertown Neighborhood Association

Code Compliance - schedule a time to work, June 20?

Stained Glass workshop?

Vectric - Other Programs

Learn photos

== Action Items for Next Meeting ==
Transition next week before the meeting - Everyone

Republic Bank things - Jim and Kevin C.
- talk of virtual debit card

Update members of the KY Colonels- Kevin C.
- Jeff visit occurred past Thursday 5/7 - results to be received early June - potentially awarded funds to be spent by end of September on specified items from bid list.

= Minutes =

O&D Meeting 05/19/2026

2026-05-19T22:49:46Z

Costelkj: /* Round Table */

= Agenda =

== Old Action Items ==

* Revision of the Wavier Stuff - Raj update at next meeting 5?

* Intercom - Joe

* Sump Pump - tabled till warmer weather

* 2nd Sink - health and plumbing dept approval 6-8 weeks (No mention of food)
** understand details of requirements, evaluate benefits and increased offerings, increased making capability larger wash, food?
** HIVE13 advice?

* Member Shelves - Finish follow up with corresponding folks and shelves. Move toward the task of Big Member storage, notice of a Purge event?

== Old Business ==

* LVL1 Woodshop Dust Mitigation Project
** A trial filter/fan box unit has been fabricated and installed above the wood shop work bench for beta testing. It powers on/off with the woodshop lights
** Plans to test and "optimize" dust mitigation provisions at each of the woodshop power tools are under consideration for the coming months.

* LVL1 Space Temperature Monitoring Project = As reported here [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13lBETcNT1Cwbp5_-0PS-c3gkywZYJ6-UeqZieU40Be0/edit?usp=drive_link [link]]
** Loc-a-Doc's Phase 2 hardware installation continues to expand in scope and functionality. There are new online views using the online Blynk app.
** We are considering ways to expand the view of the online temperature data to interested members. Join our team if you are interested.
** We missed the golden opportunity for valuable data during the past cold snap, but are proceeding with the installation to be prepared for this summer and next winter.

== Membership Report ==
VP/CMO JamesM and Treasurer JimD continue to collaborate to confirm LVL1 membership. This is a trial reporting for the April financial Pike13 and Republic Bank records that show:
* Pike13 shows 2 members made a combined 5 overdue membership payments (5 x $65) against outstanding invoices for membership in prior months.
* Pike13 shows 60 members made on-time membership payments (60 x $65) on their current April invoices for their April memberships.
* Pike13 shows 3 members made a combined nine failed transaction attemting to pay their current April invoices that remain open.
* Republic Bank records show 25 varied [Pike13$ > RB$] deposits during April. These total $4,225, which divided by $65 = 65 individual memberships.
* A cash-paying member has fallen behind and has missed April and May payments (so far) and is soon at risk for cancellation.
* LVL1 has one current makership (for JoeT effective Mar/Apr/May).

== Treasurer Report ==
The [Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr] progression of LVL1's monthly LG&E utility bill has trended up-and-down [$647, $960, $1208, $686] as we settle into the spring months between winter and summer. We have NET funds for current purchases including replacing the laser blower, 3D filament restocking, finding an RFID-compatible soda machine and other priorities.
Here is the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RnW-ZbeOQmJoaujFhoHPNluJIW0_qIOf/view?usp=drive_link LVL1-FinancialSummary-202604.pdf] with the following values:
* April 2026 REVENUE totaled $4,945.01.
* April 2026 EXPENSE totaled ($3,772.69).
* April 2026 NET was cash POSITIVE at ($1,172.32).

We have launched a trial to replace using the traditional two Republic Bank debit cards assigned to the Treasurer and President. Our past President KevinF did not want to have the card and the board authorized TiffB to be the second debit card holder. At this point (May 2026) our current President KevinC does not (yet?) have a card and TiffB continues to make use her card for weekly meeting and soda needs. The trial establishes a LVL1 RAMP.com account that enables the Treasurer to create virtual credit cards that can be assigned to a specific purchase for a specific member as needed. The trial RAMP.com setup is seen as more flexible an more secure that the legacy debit cards. Iinitial results in the first month of use are promissing.

So all know, the deadline for my filing LVL1's annual IRS 990-EZ information return was May 15. I fell behind in completing this filing by that due date. On May 13, two days before the deadline, I requested and was granted an automatic extension till Nov. 15, without penalty. Stay tuned for further updates as this filing will be completed before the extended deadline. It remains a related task to replace current spreadsheet-based accounting procedures with resumed QBO software-based accounting procedures and any offered help is welcomed.

== New Business ==

* Verify any remaining transition items that need to occur?

* Schedule and pitch new cleanup events:
**Member shelf cleanup/audit - give notice to membership to begin tidying their shelves before March20
**March20 = Day1 of Spring - collective cleaning day/weekend with areas of focus: boneyard/main room, items of unknown origin will be tossed!!
** Draft some informative resources to publish regarding safety - Helen
*** New separation of flammables/acids separate cabinets

**Safety Meeting make agenda - '''March 1th Sunday''' the plans from this event have been followed thru uponst hooray lets do it again

* Security Cameras - DVR arrived in house ~5/5/26

* General Tidy & Code Compliance -
**Sprinklers? Raj to review lease

== Round Table ==

Outreach - follow up and call separate meeting - culture, move the conversation

Susanna -Calliope(screen print shop) visit today,
Correspond with Butchertown Neighborhood Association

Code Compliance - schedule a time to work, June 20?

Stained Glass workshop?

Vectric - Other Programs

Learn photos

== Action Items for Next Meeting ==
Transition next week before the meeting - Everyone

Republic Bank things - Jim and Kevin C.
- talk of virtual debit card

Update members of the KY Colonels- Kevin C.
- Jeff visit occurred past Thursday 5/7 - results to be received early June - potentially awarded funds to be spent by end of September on specified items from bid list.

= Minutes =

O&D Meeting 05/19/2026

2026-05-19T01:17:06Z

Costelkj:

05/19/2026

2026-05-19T01:02:15Z

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= Welcome =

<big>'''Welcome to LVL1!'''</big>

= Parking Validation =

* Scan the QR code on the table by the door and enter your license plate number.
* This applies 24/7, and must be done '''each ''' visit, every '''six''' hours.

= Shoutouts =
* LVL1 welcomes Susanna from Calliope Arts to share about their screenprinting workspace.

= Announcements =
* Start Preparing your build for the 2nd annual No Holds Barred Pinwood Derby, June 27th. We'll get the track out soon for everyone to see the constraints and imagine ways to bend the lack of rules! should be fun!
* Susanna from Calliope and I will work together to schedule two potential events 1. Paid private workshop, 2. free open tour to learn about screenprinting! Find updates here and on the bulletin board!

= 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 =

* Learn as much as you can, ask questions and find out the best practices to keep our available equipment in service.
* 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'''
* Rabbit Laser - active Funds Petition to replace the blower motor and service the flue - thanks Doc and Jeff
* Caster wheel on the welding table is blown and needs fixed/replaced
* CR-10 large 3D printer is back under hospice care - Michael servicing

=Quests =
*'''Save the Planet and fix the Vending area ''' - Recycle your cans! Money from the recycling is going toward a new vending machine - fund is well filled,
** New machine that has or can have RFID added - determine a way to make a member payment thru RFID badge
* Tidy up our appearances and improve our code compliance, DIY with excellence.

* Bolstering of our woodworking capability - planer and jointer combo? service & care? discussion on Discord.
* Member storage area improvements

= Prospective Members =
* Benefits of joining: A key, a shelf, a vote, and can sponsor (events and new members)
* How to Join: Get to know us! We're not a community of strangers. Find three sponsors, complete form, initiate payment, attend Brunchventure™(2nd Saturday of each month hosted by membership officers).
* Why Join: Monetarily support the space, build the hacker community of Louisville.
* How to get sponsors: Connect with folks. Be seen cleaning. Become apart of the community.

= First Time Visitor Info =
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'''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.

** 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. - 9:00 P.M.

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

'''Wednesday'''
* Open for the taking! Shenanigans to ensue..

'''Thursday'''
* Open Code Night at 8:00 P.M. - ??? If you want to code or interested in coding, this is your night.
* Bed Team 5:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M.

'''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 (NEXT will be June 16)

New Member Brunch Venture - 2nd Saturday of the Month June 13th

Deadly Threads and Fatal Fabrics 1st Saturday of the Month 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Prospective Events - (K3 reaching out to find out about getting a group of us in the door):
FleaOff Markets - attend with a group, sign up to share a booth to vend, have fun this summer!
Calliope - Local Screen printing studio - tour for a group from LVL1

Meshtastic - Joe - 2nd Saturdays following Brunchventure!!!

No Holds Barred Pinewood Derby - 2nd Annual - the rules are basically there are no rules! Sometime in JUNE!!!!!!

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

= WATCHA MAKING? =

'''Making something cool?'''

'''Need help or materials for a project?'''

'''Have materials looking for a project?'''

'''Tell us about it!'''

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===Welcome To LVL1 Hackerspace!===
This is the main repository for all things LVL1. Here you will find links to all of our communication channels and social media, information about events at the space and more. You can also visit our website at [http://www.lvl1.org http://www.lvl1.org]!

For more detailed and technical info including [[Older_Meetings|minutes]] to every one of our open meetings, our [[Bylaws|bylaws]], plus [[LVL1_Member_Projects_on_The_Net|projects]], [[Equipment|tools]], instructions, etc. check out the rest of this wiki.

==== General Info ====
* [[Manual]]
* [[Community Guidelines]]
* [[How To Be Excellent]]
* [[Finding Information]]
* [[:Category:HOWTO|HOWTOs]]
* [[LVL1's Story]]

=== Membership ===
If you would like to become a member, the process begins here. You don't need to be a LVL1 member to enjoy any of our meetings, events and workshops.
* [[How To Become A Member]]
* [[Voting ProTips]]
* [[Officers and Directors]]

=== The Tim Van Sant Makership Program ===
LVL1 is proud to be a public resource for technology and 'making' in Louisville, KY. Our space is accessible multiple times during the week to visitors, and our community is eager to share our skills and equipment. However, we recognize that there are members of our community who need full access to the space as members, but do not have the financial means to become full members of LVL1. We are fixing this problem with LVL1's makership program!

'''What is a Makership?'''

A Makership is a $100 project stipend and 3 months of LVL1 membership dues awarded to an individual in the Louisville area. We recognize that potential makers with limited financial resources often are unable to afford any membership rates- no matter what the discount might be. Similarly, the cost of materials to develop a cool project can be just out of reach to those strapped for cash. Our makership program seeks to eliminate these financial hurdles and get makers making!

We award our makerships to applicants who can put together the best pitch for (1) what they want to make and (2) how they plan to do it. Your project could be anything from an electronic gadget, to an open source software project, to a citizen science project, to a fire-breathing robotic pony, or (hopefully) a project we haven't imagined. We want LVL1 to be the place where these things are made! LVL1 makerships are open to anyone who could benefit from our community and resources to make something great.

'''LVL1 Makership Fellows Receive the Following:'''

3 months of membership dues (cash equivalent value of $165 USD) at award start date. Member rights include:
An RFID key for 24 hour access to LVL1.
Access to LVL1 equipment, such as our 3D Printers, laser cutters, welding equipment, woodshop, electronics tools and more.
Space at LVL1 to store a reasonable amount of equipment and materials.
Eligibility to vote on LVL1 membership votes, such as equipment purchases.
A Mentor from the LVL1 membership, to help navigate the LVL1 community and project milestones.
Project stipend of $100 USD to finance the project, maintained by the LVL1 treasurer. This can be used for purchasing tools, parts, prototyping and attending LVL1 workshops. It should be used for whatever is needed to get the project done!
Letter of reference from a LVL1 Mentor or LVL1 President upon successful project completion and upon request.

[https://www.lvl1.org/makership/application/ '''Apply for a Makership here''']

=== Contact & Social Media ===
'''CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WEEKLY MEETINGS VIA Video Go to the Google Meet'''
* [https://meet.google.com/rkz-qoem-nyg Meet]
'''CLICK HERE TO FIND US ON THE SOCIALS'''
* [https://linktr.ee/LVL1Hackerspace Linktree]
* [https://www.facebook.com/LVL1Hackerspace Facebook]
* [https://www.instagram.com/lvl1_probablysafe/ Instagram]
* [https://discord.gg/3637AwgGUN/ Discord]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@LVL1_Hackerspace Youtube]
* [https://groups.google.com/g/lvl1 Google Group - PUBLIC]
* [https://groups.google.com/g/lvl1-members Google Group - MEMBERS]

'''EMAIL ADDRESSES'''
*[mailto:info@lvl1.org General Info - For Information About The Space.]
*[mailto:learn@lvl1.org Learn - Find a maker and get help with a project or tool.]
*[mailto:broken@lvl1.org Broken - If you break something, let us know. YOU ARE NOT IN TROUBLE.]
*[mailto:directors@lvl1.org Directors - Reach out to the board of directors.]

=== Location Information ===
* '''1205 E Washington Street, Located In The Basement Of The Pointe'''
* [[Space|Our Facilities]]
=== Popular Equipment ===
[[Equipment|Click here for a full list of equipment]]
* [[ShopBot]] - 96x48 Bed Size
* [[Rabbit Laser]] 48x36 Bed Size
* [[Graphtec Vinyl Cutter]]

=== 3D Printers ===
* Bambu X-1 Carbon
* Creality CR-10
* Ender 3 (Multiple)
* Elegoo Mars Pro

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=== What's Happening? ===
* '''Regular Meetings'''
** '''Mondays - Sound Builders 2.0''' We are working on sound related projects. 6:00 P.M. - 9:000 P.M.
** '''Open Meeting Tuesday''' - Our open public meeting. Come Check out the space and meet the members! 8PM-9pm
** '''Deadly Threads and Fatal Fabrics''' - We are making textiles while listening to true crime. 6PM - 8PM
** '''Open Code Thursday''' - Open Coder Meeting. Meet our resident coders and bring a project. All languages welcome! 8PM - 9:30PM
** '''Irregular Movie Friday''' - Come hang out, watch movies, bring a project or just enjoy the space! 7PM - Whenever we get tired of watching movies
* See '''[http://www.lvl1.org/events/ Our Calendar]''' on our web site for details

=== Hackathons ===

White Elephant Hackathon December 12-13 Starting at Movie Night

=== Special Events ===

=== Branding And Media ===
* [[Approved Use Graphics]]
* [https://lvl1hackerspace.printful.me Merch Store]

=== LVL1 Member Projects on the Net ===

* [[LVL1 Member Projects on The Net]]
* [[JAC Projects]]
* [[Group Projects]]

=== Recent Meeting Minutes ===
* [[05/19/2026]]
* [[05/12/2026]]
* [[05/05/2026]]
* [[04/28/2026]]
* [[04/21/2026]]
* [[04/14/2026]]
* [[04/07/2026]]
* [[03/31/2026]]
* [[03/23/2026]]
* [[03/17/2026]]
* [[03/10/2026]]
* [[03/3/2026]]
* [[03/1/2026]] - Safety Dance
* [[02/24/2026]]
* [[02/17/2026]]
* [[02/10/2026]]
* [[02/03/2026]]
* [[01/27/2026]]
* [[01/20/2026]]
* [[01/13/2026]]
* [[01/06/2026]]
* [[Older_Meetings]]

=== Documentation ===
* [[Articles of Incorporation]]
* [[Bylaws]]
* [[Mission]]
* [[Waiver]]
* [[Media:LVL1_MembershipForm_2015NOV24.pdf|New Member Signup/Info Form]]
* [[Equipment Removal Curses]]

=== Support LVL1 ===
* See the [[http://www.lvl1.org/about/#support Support section]] on the About page of our web site.

=== Links ===
* [http://makezine.com/blog Make magazine blog]
* [http://instructables.com Instructables]

=== Our Neighbors ===
*[http://firstbuild.com/ FirstBuild] - Louisville, KY
*[https://www.maker13.com/ Maker13] - Louisville, KY
*[https://www.kre8now.com/ Kre8now] - Lexington, KY
*[http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_Page Bloominglabs] - Bloomington, IN
*[http://www.hive13.org/ Hive 13] - Cincinnati, OH
*[https://makenashville.org/ Make Nashville] - Nashville, TN
*[http://tekventure.org TekVenture] - Fort Wayne, IN
*[http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode] - Dayton, OH
*[http://www.pumpingstationone.org/ Pumping Station One] - Chicago, IL
*[https://www.i3detroit.org/ i3] - Detroit, MI
*[https://milwaukeemakerspace.org/ Milwaukee Makerspace] - Milwaukee , WI

O&D Meeting 05/19/2026

2026-05-12T00:54:25Z

Costelkj: Created page with "= Agenda = == Old Action Items == * Revision of the Wavier Stuff - Raj update at next meeting 5? * Intercom - Joe * Sump Pump - tabled till warmer weather * 2nd Sink - health and plumbing dept approval 6-8 weeks (No mention of food) ** understand details of requirements, evaluate benefits and increased offerings, increased making capability larger wash, food? ** HIVE13 advice? * Member Shelves - Clean up day - gather gameplan, temporary storage - tag totes, ==..."

O&D Meeting 04/21/2026

2026-05-12T00:51:43Z

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2026-04-29T00:06:45Z

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===Welcome To LVL1 Hackerspace!===
This is the main repository for all things LVL1. Here you will find links to all of our communication channels and social media, information about events at the space and more. You can also visit our website at [http://www.lvl1.org http://www.lvl1.org]!

For more detailed and technical info including [[Older_Meetings|minutes]] to every one of our open meetings, our [[Bylaws|bylaws]], plus [[LVL1_Member_Projects_on_The_Net|projects]], [[Equipment|tools]], instructions, etc. check out the rest of this wiki.

==== General Info ====
* [[Manual]]
* [[Community Guidelines]]
* [[How To Be Excellent]]
* [[Finding Information]]
* [[:Category:HOWTO|HOWTOs]]
* [[LVL1's Story]]

=== Membership ===
If you would like to become a member, the process begins here. You don't need to be a LVL1 member to enjoy any of our meetings, events and workshops.
* [[How To Become A Member]]
* [[Voting ProTips]]
* [[Officers and Directors]]

=== The Tim Van Sant Makership Program ===
LVL1 is proud to be a public resource for technology and 'making' in Louisville, KY. Our space is accessible multiple times during the week to visitors, and our community is eager to share our skills and equipment. However, we recognize that there are members of our community who need full access to the space as members, but do not have the financial means to become full members of LVL1. We are fixing this problem with LVL1's makership program!

'''What is a Makership?'''

A Makership is a $100 project stipend and 3 months of LVL1 membership dues awarded to an individual in the Louisville area. We recognize that potential makers with limited financial resources often are unable to afford any membership rates- no matter what the discount might be. Similarly, the cost of materials to develop a cool project can be just out of reach to those strapped for cash. Our makership program seeks to eliminate these financial hurdles and get makers making!

We award our makerships to applicants who can put together the best pitch for (1) what they want to make and (2) how they plan to do it. Your project could be anything from an electronic gadget, to an open source software project, to a citizen science project, to a fire-breathing robotic pony, or (hopefully) a project we haven't imagined. We want LVL1 to be the place where these things are made! LVL1 makerships are open to anyone who could benefit from our community and resources to make something great.

'''LVL1 Makership Fellows Receive the Following:'''

3 months of membership dues (cash equivalent value of $165 USD) at award start date. Member rights include:
An RFID key for 24 hour access to LVL1.
Access to LVL1 equipment, such as our 3D Printers, laser cutters, welding equipment, woodshop, electronics tools and more.
Space at LVL1 to store a reasonable amount of equipment and materials.
Eligibility to vote on LVL1 membership votes, such as equipment purchases.
A Mentor from the LVL1 membership, to help navigate the LVL1 community and project milestones.
Project stipend of $100 USD to finance the project, maintained by the LVL1 treasurer. This can be used for purchasing tools, parts, prototyping and attending LVL1 workshops. It should be used for whatever is needed to get the project done!
Letter of reference from a LVL1 Mentor or LVL1 President upon successful project completion and upon request.

[https://www.lvl1.org/makership/application/ '''Apply for a Makership here''']

=== Contact & Social Media ===
'''CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WEEKLY MEETINGS VIA Video Go to the Google Meet'''
* [https://meet.google.com/rkz-qoem-nyg Meet]
'''CLICK HERE TO FIND US ON THE SOCIALS'''
* [https://linktr.ee/LVL1Hackerspace Linktree]
* [https://www.facebook.com/LVL1Hackerspace Facebook]
* [https://www.instagram.com/lvl1_probablysafe/ Instagram]
* [https://discord.gg/3637AwgGUN/ Discord]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@LVL1_Hackerspace Youtube]
* [https://groups.google.com/g/lvl1 Google Group - PUBLIC]
* [https://groups.google.com/g/lvl1-members Google Group - MEMBERS]

'''EMAIL ADDRESSES'''
*[mailto:info@lvl1.org General Info - For Information About The Space.]
*[mailto:learn@lvl1.org Learn - Find a maker and get help with a project or tool.]
*[mailto:broken@lvl1.org Broken - If you break something, let us know. YOU ARE NOT IN TROUBLE.]
*[mailto:directors@lvl1.org Directors - Reach out to the board of directors.]

=== Location Information ===
* '''1205 E Washington Street, Located In The Basement Of The Pointe'''
* [[Space|Our Facilities]]
=== Popular Equipment ===
[[Equipment|Click here for a full list of equipment]]
* [[ShopBot]] - 96x48 Bed Size
* [[Rabbit Laser]] 48x36 Bed Size
* [[Graphtec Vinyl Cutter]]

=== 3D Printers ===
* Bambu X-1 Carbon
* Creality CR-10
* Ender 3 (Multiple)
* Elegoo Mars Pro

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=== What's Happening? ===
* '''Regular Meetings'''
** '''Mondays - Sound Builders 2.0''' We are working on sound related projects. 6:00 P.M. - 9:000 P.M.
** '''Open Meeting Tuesday''' - Our open public meeting. Come Check out the space and meet the members! 8PM-9pm
** '''Deadly Threads and Fatal Fabrics''' - We are making textiles while listening to true crime. 6PM - 8PM
** '''Open Code Thursday''' - Open Coder Meeting. Meet our resident coders and bring a project. All languages welcome! 8PM - 9:30PM
** '''Irregular Movie Friday''' - Come hang out, watch movies, bring a project or just enjoy the space! 7PM - Whenever we get tired of watching movies
* See '''[http://www.lvl1.org/events/ Our Calendar]''' on our web site for details

=== Hackathons ===

White Elephant Hackathon December 12-13 Starting at Movie Night

=== Special Events ===

=== Branding And Media ===
* [[Approved Use Graphics]]
* [https://lvl1hackerspace.printful.me Merch Store]

=== LVL1 Member Projects on the Net ===

* [[LVL1 Member Projects on The Net]]
* [[JAC Projects]]
* [[Group Projects]]

=== Recent Meeting Minutes ===
* [[04/28/2026]]
* [[04/21/2026]]
* [[04/14/2026]]
* [[04/07/2026]]
* [[03/31/2026]]
* [[03/23/2026]]
* [[03/17/2026]]
* [[03/10/2026]]
* [[03/3/2026]]
* [[03/1/2026]] - Safety Dance
* [[02/24/2026]]
* [[02/17/2026]]
* [[02/10/2026]]
* [[02/03/2026]]
* [[01/27/2026]]
* [[01/20/2026]]
* [[01/13/2026]]
* [[01/06/2026]]
* [[Older_Meetings]]

=== Documentation ===
* [[Articles of Incorporation]]
* [[Bylaws]]
* [[Mission]]
* [[Waiver]]
* [[Media:LVL1_MembershipForm_2015NOV24.pdf|New Member Signup/Info Form]]
* [[Equipment Removal Curses]]

=== Support LVL1 ===
* See the [[http://www.lvl1.org/about/#support Support section]] on the About page of our web site.

=== Links ===
* [http://makezine.com/blog Make magazine blog]
* [http://instructables.com Instructables]

=== Our Neighbors ===
*[http://firstbuild.com/ FirstBuild] - Louisville, KY
*[https://www.maker13.com/ Maker13] - Louisville, KY
*[https://www.kre8now.com/ Kre8now] - Lexington, KY
*[http://bloominglabs.org/index.php/Main_Page Bloominglabs] - Bloomington, IN
*[http://www.hive13.org/ Hive 13] - Cincinnati, OH
*[https://makenashville.org/ Make Nashville] - Nashville, TN
*[http://tekventure.org TekVenture] - Fort Wayne, IN
*[http://www.daytondiode.org/ Dayton Diode] - Dayton, OH
*[http://www.pumpingstationone.org/ Pumping Station One] - Chicago, IL
*[https://www.i3detroit.org/ i3] - Detroit, MI
*[https://milwaukeemakerspace.org/ Milwaukee Makerspace] - Milwaukee , WI

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= Welcome =

<big>'''Welcome to LVL1!'''</big>

= Parking Validation =

* Scan the QR code on the table by the door and enter your license plate number.
* 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.'''
* Hosts of Brunchventure, Danielle and all who were there, newest makership recipient JoeT.- 1handed controller
* JimD pursuing the transport of a working powertool drag-race installation he was en route to NC.
* last weekend Power Racing Team brought back some glory from Indianapolis - Starz won 3rd place overall and Bumblebee cruised to the top spot in our hearts.

= Announcements =
*'''Bed-Race Kickoff - THURSDAYS - assemble a build and running team. Enter a design phase, begin construction! April 10th soft deadline!! Race Day is Monday April 27th!!!!'''
** Less than 1 Weeks remain till race day.
* JoeT has been officially awarded the latest makership for developing a one-handed controller for limited mobility users..
* Metal Matt is polling for requests of colors and materials for 3d Printer Filament Restock
* Tim is guest starring at FirstBuild to teach an OpenSCAD workshop May 15, 5-8pm.

= 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 =

* Learn as much as you can, ask questions and find out the best practices to keep our available equipment in service.
* 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'''
* Bathroom door lock timer was sticking - make sure it is spun back to locked position when returning and double check when you are the last to leave
* MIG welder, component in the WIP appears to be restricting the wire from feeding smoothly, corrected the feed wheel groove and adjusted the tightness and had success on 4/20
* Parking? worked for me

=Quests =
*'''Save the Planet and fix the Vending area ''' - Recycle your cans! Money from the recycling is going toward a new vending machine - fund is well filled,
** New machine that has or can have RFID added - determine a way to make a member payment thru RFID badge
* Tidy up our appearances and improve our code compliance, DIY with excellence.

* Bolstering of our woodworking capability - planer and jointer combo? service & care? discussion on Discord.
* Member storage area improvements
** 2 New Stations shaping up in the back - Metal Casting & SoundLab

= Prospective Members =
* Benefits of joining: A key, a shelf, a vote, and can sponsor (events and new members)
* How to Join: Get to know us! We're not a community of strangers. Find three sponsors, complete form, initiate payment, attend Brunchventure™(2nd Saturday of each month hosted by membership officers).
* Why Join: Monetarily support the space, build the hacker community of Louisville.
* How to get sponsors: Connect with folks. Be seen cleaning. Become apart of the community.

= First Time Visitor Info =
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'''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.

** 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. - 9:00 P.M.

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

'''Wednesday'''
* Open for the taking! Shenanigans to ensue..

'''Thursday'''
* Open Code Night at 8:00 P.M. - ??? If you want to code or interested in coding, this is your night.
* Bed Team 5:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M.

'''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 =

Friday 7-10p LVL1 Classroom, AFOL Adult Friends of Lego (Tiff) 1st Fridays of the month hosting Bricks&MiniFigs

Board meeting - 3rd Tuesday Before the Meeting (NEXT WEEK APRIL 21)

New Member Brunch Venture - 2nd Saturday of the Month

Deadly Threads and Fatal Fabrics 1st Saturday of the Month 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

* Tim is hosting a workshop at FirstBuild to teach an OpenSCAD workshop May 15, 5-8pm.

* The BEDRACE IS ON MONDAY APRIL 27!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Join us for the tailgate and come support! We need help this week to finish the fabrication this week.

Prospective Events - (K3 reaching out to find out about getting a group of us in the door):
FleaOff Markets - attend with a group, sign up to share a booth to vend, have fun this summer!
Calliope - Local Screen printing studio - tour for a group from LVL1

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

= WATCHA MAKING? =

'''Making something cool?'''

'''Need help or materials for a project?'''

'''Have materials looking for a project?'''

'''Tell us about it!'''