07/18/2023

Welcome

Welcome to LVL1!

Parking

• Scan the QR code on the table by the door and enter your license plate numbers to keep from getting a ticket. This is for everyone who uses the space.

Shoutouts

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

• Everyone for being here!
• Lockadoc - for switches!

Announcements

• T-Shirts are on sale after the meeting!!!!
  • 8$ for a large! That's the only size we have!
  • see Tiffany

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!
• The design computer is out of hard drive space and will be cleaned up - take your files with you or store them on the network share.
• Table saw is broken again - investigation is ongoing.
• A/C in the bunker is not working properly.

Member Responsibilities

• Members are responsible for their guests and any other non-members they host.
• 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.
• Do not block access to storage or exits
• If your project doesn't fit on your shelf, please take it offsite. The boneyard is not your own personal storage shed.
• Questions? Please contact a board member or the Members' List.

Everybody's Responsibilities

• If you see something say something.
• If something is broken or needs to be restocked, email broken@lvl1.org
• Please respect other people's knowledge and expertise.
• Always leave equipment at least as safe 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.

GNATS

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!
  • We recommended following CDC guidelines about health and safety
  • 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
  • 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?
  • directors@lvl1.org - Need to contact those who are ostensibly "in charge"?
• There will be a tour at the end of the Meeting.

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

Tuesday

• LVL1 Open Meeting, 8:00pm - where you are right now!
• Directors Meeting, July 18, 9:00pm - In the classroom and open to the public following the regular weekly meeting, come see how the sausage is made, the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Wednesday

Thursday

• Derby City Py, July 27, 6:30pm - Meet and discuss all things Python the 4th Thursday of each month.

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.
  • Molly's Game (2017)
  • Mars Needs Moms (2011)
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats

Upcoming Events

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

• July 29th - Next Power Wheels Race. See David for info.

WATCHA MAKING?

Making something cool?

Need help or materials for a project?

Have materials looking for a project?

Tell us about it!