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== Vandalism ==
 
== Vandalism ==
* Dan has completed the work on the cage that went around the AC units! Thanks Dan
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* Dan has completed the work on the cage that went around the AC units! Not just a cage - a fortress. Thanks, Dan!
 
 
  
 
== Theft ==
 
== Theft ==
* Sadly The bike was not recovered.  
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* Sadly The bike was not recovered. Please do not leave valuable personal belongings in the space.
 
 
  
 
== Lawsuit Update ==
 
== Lawsuit Update ==
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== Financial Snapshot for April==
 
== Financial Snapshot for April==
* 86 members
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* 89 members
 
* 1 Makership (month #2). Minimal expenses thus far.
 
* 1 Makership (month #2). Minimal expenses thus far.
  
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| '''INCOME''' ||   
 
| '''INCOME''' ||   
 
|-
 
|-
| Dues - Pike13 || $3,300.00 est
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| Dues - Pike13 || $4,000.00 est
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Dues - PayPal || 350.00
 
| Dues - PayPal || 350.00
 
|-
 
|-
| '''Total Income''' || '''$3,350.00 est'''
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| Dues - Cash || 100.00
 
|-
 
|-
|   ||
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| Donations - Amazon Smile || 93.38
 +
|-
 +
| '''Total Income''' || '''$4,450.00 est'''
 
|-
 
|-
 
| '''EXPENSES''' ||  
 
| '''EXPENSES''' ||  
 
|-
 
|-
| CC Processing || ($150.20)
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| CC Processing || ($139.54)
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Insurance || ( 138.85)
 
| Insurance || ( 138.85)
 
|-
 
|-
| Amazon and Suva || (510.54)
+
| Amazon || (156.16)
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Zoom || ( 31.78)
 
| Zoom || ( 31.78)
 
|-
 
|-
| LG&E || (999.58)
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| LG&E || (822.78)
 
|-
 
|-
 
| Rent || (1,500.00)
 
| Rent || (1,500.00)
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| Flickr || ( 6.99)
 
| Flickr || ( 6.99)
 
|-
 
|-
| Hackathon (supplies and pizza, est.) || ( 225.72)
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| Fabreeko (3d printer stuff) || ( 82.77)
 
|-
 
|-
| Supplies (coffee pot, etc.) || ( 86.73)
 
 
| PayPal || ( 10.43)
 
| PayPal || ( 10.43)
 
|-
 
|-
| '''Total Expenses (est)''' || '''($3,791.91)'''
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| '''Total Expenses (est)''' || '''($3,041.25)'''
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  ||   
 
|  ||   
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|  ||   
 
|  ||   
 
|-
 
|-
| Bank Balance || $49,885.20
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| Bank Balance || $50,776.79
 
|-
 
|-
| PayPal Balance || $1,273.47
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| PayPal Balance || $1,263.00
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  ||  
 
|  ||  
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|  ||   
 
|-
 
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| Income || $3,650 est
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| Income || $4,543.38
 
|-
 
|-
| Expenses || ($3,791.91)
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| Expenses || ($3,041.25)
 
|-
 
|-
| '''Net Gain''' || '''($141.910) est'''
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| '''Net Gain''' || '''($1,502.13) est'''
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  ||  
 
|  ||  
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|  ||   
 
|  ||   
 
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| '''Makership''' || $2,545.00
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| '''Makership''' || $2,560.67
 
|-
 
|-
 
|  ||
 
|  ||
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| '''Emergency Funds''' ||  
 
| '''Emergency Funds''' ||  
 
|-
 
|-
| CD 239 || $3,061.51
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| CD 239 || $3,063.55
 
|-
 
|-
| CD 190 || $3,061.51
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| CD 190 || $3,063.55
 
|-
 
|-
| CD 220 || $3,075.10
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| CD 220 || $3,077.10
 
|-
 
|-
 
| '''Total''' || '''$9,198.12'''
 
| '''Total''' || '''$9,198.12'''
 
|-
 
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| (Still January CD numbers) ||  
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| (June 2022 CD Values. ||
 +
The mature 0n 9/12.||
 +
We may want to look into ||
 +
a 36-month CDs, 2.00%)) ||  
 
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|  ||  
 
|  ||  
 
|}
 
|}
  
* Tiffany suggested we should look at spending some marketing /advertising budget money on stickers, pens, badges, . . . Bill is laser-cutting personalized VL1 keychains.
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* Tiffany and Bill are continuing to exploring Pike13 alternatives.
 
 
* Tiffany and Bill are exploring Pike13 alternatives.
 
  
 
== Space Improvements ==
 
== Space Improvements ==
  
 
* Repetier-Server for the 3D printing area -John Coder
 
* Repetier-Server for the 3D printing area -John Coder
* Boneyard redesign - continuing to collect ideas for repurposing. Some clutter is creeping back in.
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* Boneyard redesign: Some clutter is creeping back in.
 
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* Amy will seek a grant from Costco, possibly other vendors, for a new couch. If no grants forthcoming in a couple of weeks, we'll purchase one outright.
== New Business ==
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* Air conditioner units on the way.
  
* Louisville Makerfaire
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== General Discussion ==
* Amy's is hosting different events. Security + Study group
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* Laser safety: PSA will be posted reiterating laser must me attended at all times. Tim Miller will investigate an automatic fire extinguisher that would be mounted above the laser.
* Makerfaire 2022 - thanks to Danielle for heading up LVL1 participation. Makerfaire 2022 will be held a UofL September 10. See http://louisville.makerfaire.com for more information.
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* SME concept discussed: some makerspaces have 'subject matter experts' for various areas. Amy suggested on Google group that we consider it. Good, thought provoking idea. Tabled for further discussion.
* The AC is on order for the bunker
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* Above discussion lead to discussion about how to incentivize members to teach, share what they know. Some are in favor of incentives and or/teachers making money from teaching. Some are not. Amy and Danielle will discuss offline.
* Discuss Jim Dallman's PSA - should it be posted, discussed at a meeting???
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* Video camera upgraded. 6TB storage now. 2T gave us 9 days at high res. Won't know exactly what we'll get with new system until it goes through a cycle.

Latest revision as of 21:02, 21 June 2022

Vandalism

  • Dan has completed the work on the cage that went around the AC units! Not just a cage - a fortress. Thanks, Dan!

Theft

  • Sadly The bike was not recovered. Please do not leave valuable personal belongings in the space.

Lawsuit Update

  • Andy asks that members email him with any specific questions or concerns.

Financial Snapshot for April

  • 89 members
  • 1 Makership (month #2). Minimal expenses thus far.


May Snapshot

INCOME
Dues - Pike13 $4,000.00 est
Dues - PayPal 350.00
Dues - Cash 100.00
Donations - Amazon Smile 93.38
Total Income $4,450.00 est
EXPENSES
CC Processing ($139.54)
Insurance ( 138.85)
Amazon (156.16)
Zoom ( 31.78)
LG&E (822.78)
Rent (1,500.00)
Pike13 ( 149.00)
Bank Fee ( 2.95)
Flickr ( 6.99)
Fabreeko (3d printer stuff) ( 82.77)
PayPal ( 10.43)
Total Expenses (est) ($3,041.25)
Bank Balance $50,776.79
PayPal Balance $1,263.00
Income $4,543.38
Expenses ($3,041.25)
Net Gain ($1,502.13) est
Makership $2,560.67
Emergency Funds
CD 239 $3,063.55
CD 190 $3,063.55
CD 220 $3,077.10
Total $9,198.12
(June 2022 CD Values.

The mature 0n 9/12.|| We may want to look into || a 36-month CDs, 2.00%)) ||

  • Tiffany and Bill are continuing to exploring Pike13 alternatives.

Space Improvements

  • Repetier-Server for the 3D printing area -John Coder
  • Boneyard redesign: Some clutter is creeping back in.
  • Amy will seek a grant from Costco, possibly other vendors, for a new couch. If no grants forthcoming in a couple of weeks, we'll purchase one outright.
  • Air conditioner units on the way.

General Discussion

  • Laser safety: PSA will be posted reiterating laser must me attended at all times. Tim Miller will investigate an automatic fire extinguisher that would be mounted above the laser.
  • SME concept discussed: some makerspaces have 'subject matter experts' for various areas. Amy suggested on Google group that we consider it. Good, thought provoking idea. Tabled for further discussion.
  • Above discussion lead to discussion about how to incentivize members to teach, share what they know. Some are in favor of incentives and or/teachers making money from teaching. Some are not. Amy and Danielle will discuss offline.
  • Video camera upgraded. 6TB storage now. 2T gave us 9 days at high res. Won't know exactly what we'll get with new system until it goes through a cycle.