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	* Orion for servicing the metal lathe belt, Kyle for reporting it to broken.		* Orion for servicing the metal lathe belt, Kyle for reporting it to broken.
			* James for bringing in a new Drafting Table & both him Michael for hanging auto boneyard lighting.

	= Announcements =		= Announcements =

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= Welcome =

<big>'''Welcome to LVL1! Happy Patty Pinchers Day'''</big>

= 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.'''
* Joe for hosting a Meshtastic Info Session on Saturday.
* Bill(Lockdoc) WLVL1 - locally hosted climate reporting of the space viewable via Blink app. Doc will show off and show you the help he needs.
* Bill for servicing the door lock and restoring function of both doors - both mechanical and electrical symptoms of failure.
* Jim&Jeff for supporting student project for woodshop improvements and dust collection
* Orion for servicing the metal lathe belt, Kyle for reporting it to broken.

= Announcements =
* ''' Spring Cleaning Event - March 20 - March 22 '''</big>
** Deep clean and tidy of member storage.
** Member shelves to be empty on MARCH 20-21, items can be stored again on Sunday March 22.
** Goal is to verify that all shelves are labeled to current members and reorganize additional shelves.

*'''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!!!!'''

= 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'''
Recent Fixes
* Front door lock mechanism is failing, replacement parts arrived and installed - thanks Lockadoc!
* Bridgeport DRO arrived and installed, finalization to be completed soon.
* New Air Compressor has been installed with the original tank as extra volume.
* HOT HOT HOT Water is running so you better go catch it. Sink is hooked up to new HW tank.

=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.

= 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, 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.

= 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!

* Get a FREE Clorox Wipe! Clean all the surfaces!

* '''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!

= 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. - 9:000 P.M.

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

'''Wednesday'''
* Open for the taking!

'''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 =

March 20 - Louisville Makes Games

March 20 Weekend - Spring Cleaning Event focused on member storage
Board meeting - 3rd Tuesday Before the Meeting

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.

'''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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Costelkj at 23:06, 17 March 2026