View source for 03/22/2022

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= Welcome =

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

<big>''' Shoutouts'''</big>

<big>'''People doing cool things for their fellow hackers! Shout outs this week go to:'''</big>'''



= <big> The Tim VanSant Makership = LVL1's Makership Program =
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'''We need to AWARD a Makership!'''

'''Note: This program is funded completely through donations and NOT through our membership dues.'''

*We currently have enough funds to offer a Makership. Please submit an application to become a member of LVL1! See our treasurer, make a donation.'''
*Members: please talk up the Makership to potential new members. Makerships are a good way to interest minorities and women in LVL1. Emphasize the experience and the opportunity. Getting a project done is less important.
*Makership Application Deadline is the last day of each month @ 11:59 PM.
*Submit your project for a chance to win 3 months of LVL1 membership and a $100 reimbursement toward your project expenses.
*Apply at www.lvl1.org/makership. Also, send any questions about how to submit a successful application to www.lvl1.org/makership. We want to award a Makership!
*If your application is not approved, PLEASE revise and resubmit next month.
*If you would like to donate ($5/mo) to this worthy cause, see one of the directors and we can set you up!

'''<big>Broken/Equipment Report </big>'''

''' 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!
''
** If your project doesn't fit on your shelf, please take it offsite.'' '''The boneyard is not your own personal storage shed.'''

''' Member's Responsibilities '''

* Member hosts are responsible for the space and non-member guests
* Please make sure guests sign the waiver
* Member hosts are empowered to ask visitors who do not conduct themselves according to LVL1's policies and community standards to leave
* More details on the Members' List
* Questions? Please contact a board member

'''Everybody's Responsibilities'''

* If you see something that is wrong, say something! Handle the situation in a calm orderly way.
* If something is broken, email Broken@lvl1.org
* Please respect other people's knowledge and expertise.


''' <big>First Time Visitor Info</big> '''

'''Are there any 1st time Visitors?  There will be a tour at the end of the Meeting -- Please sign the waiver of liability''
* Prime Directive: '''Be Excellent to Each Other'''
**  If you see something say something ex. removing of safety guards, walking away from the laser or shopbot, trashing an area, and not cleaning it up 
** We recommended following CDC guidelines about health and safety
** Minors must be attended by Parent/Guardian! 
** Always leave equipment at least as safe as you found it
** Do not leave equipment running unattended
** Do not block access to storage or exits

<big>'''LVL1 Means of Communication'''</big>

** Our website / calendar is www.lvl1.org
** Meeting Minutes, equipment information, and projects on our wiki: 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
** Facebook, Twitter, Meetup
** '''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?
** '''upgrades@lvl1.org''' - ideas for space upgrades go to Steff
** '''directors@lvl1.org''' - Need to contact those who are ostensibly "in charge"?

<big>'''Culture of Cleanliness'''</big>

* Please clean up your mess and keep the space usable for your fellow hackers!!!
* Get a FREE Clorox Wipe! Clean all the surfaces!
* T-Shirts are on sale after the meeting in the classroom!!!  $10 each
* We have an Amazon Smile account.  PLEASE USE!  Shop at smile.amazon.com and tell them we are your favorite non-profit!  LVL1 gets .05% back from each purchase at no extra cost to you!'''

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=  Regular Weekly Meetups =</big>
* If you would like to host a regular meetup, see one of the directors and we can get you set up!



'''TUESDAY'''
* LVL1 Open Meeting & Making - Tuesdays @ 8:00pm

  Directors Meeting - Every 3rd Tuesday is the
  Director's Meeting and it is open to the public!
  9:00 pm, in the classroom and on zoom    
  The next one is March 15, 2022

'''Wednesday'''

'''FRIDAY'''
* Irregular Movie and Open Build Night - this is happening in the space. Cmon in and be safe.

'''SATURDAY'''

= Upcoming Events =

'''Want to host an event? We'll make it happen!''''''

* '''This party is for the #100Hats Project to show appreciation for everyone who is helping.  There will be free tea and cookies and I will teach a class on how to make a hat and/or scarf'''
* ''' It is also Amy's birthday!!!'''  

'''For more information on the event please visit our website.''' 
* https://www.lvl1.org/2022/03/07/100hats-project-tea-party-april-8-2022-at-7-9pm/

'''The Make Useless Shit Hack-A-Thon
'''See the Hosting Guide on our website: http://www.lvl1.org/hosting-guide/''' 

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


= SHOW AND TELL! =

= WATCHA MAKING? =



'''Need a project for any materials?'''