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= Shoutouts =   
= Shoutouts =   
'''People getting caught being awesome and doing things for the space.'''
'''People getting caught being awesome and doing things for the space.'''
 
* Repair Faire volunteers, Loren, Orion, Matt served with  
* JimD for organizing a Wolf scout Electronics day along with all that volunteered - Bill, Tim, Michael, Matt, Aaron. Positive outcomes, parents and young ones enjoyed a full experience with hands-on soldering experience
* JoeL for all of the work to prepare the install of the hot water heater
* Danielle - safety dance, organized discussion of action steps toward achieving better safety measures.
* PaulB for signing into the Bambu, verify that our credentials are accessible
* Trevor - eager to contribute to wood shop and share developing knowledge and skills in light of above discussion.
* Bill(Lockdoc) WLVL1 - locally hosted weather station viewable via Blink app. Doc will show off and show you the help he needs.
(old but still awesome)
* Jim&Jeff for supporting student project for woodshop improvements and dust collection
* Orion, Kyle & team for installing the '''new DRO''' to the Bridgeport - (covers to be installed and accuracy verified)
* DavidOG & team for installing the '''new air compressor''' - (pipe to be supported and valves labeled)
 


= Announcements =
= Announcements =
* Repair Fair - this weekend March7 at Molly Leonard Community Center. LVL1 will have a few fixers volunteering and a few outreach materials on display. Let me know if you plan to attend.
* ''' Spring Cleaning Event - March 20 - March 22 '''</big>
* ''' Spring Cleaning Event - March 20 - March 22 '''</big>
* Need everyone's help to deep clean and reorganize 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. Support from all members with shelves will be needed to make this happen, I'll continue to remind in advance of this approaching weekend. Next step will be to put up some signs giving notice, and finalize a plan for the arrangement of shelves. Please get with me if there are questions or things we need to consider.  
** 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.  
   
   
* Members' List has been very active with ongoing discussion boiled down into SAFETY DANCE
*'''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!!!!'''
** '''talking points:'''
***protocols for increasing shop safety - varying schools of thought, culture, increased volunteer support, question of lockouts and required trainings.


*'''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 =
= The Tim VanSant Makership: LVL1's Makership Program =
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* If something is broken or needs to be replaced, please send an email to '''broken@lvl1.org'''.
* 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!
* 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'''
'''Currently Broken'''
* Front door lock mechanism is failing, replacement is to be ordered and installed asap - thanks Lockadoc!
* Front door lock mechanism is faulting, replacement parts to be ordered and installed asap - thanks Lockadoc!
* Hot Water Heater & New Sink to be plumbed.
 
Recent Fixes
* Bridgeport DRO arrived and installed, finalization to be completed soon.
* Bridgeport DRO arrived and installed, finalization to be completed soon.
* New Air Compressor has been installed with the original tank as extra volume.
* New Air Compressor has been installed with the original tank as extra volume.
* Bunker exterior conditions (Follow up with Landlord): Windows, Roof, Fan Vent. Discuss with landlord this week.
* HOT HOT HOT Water is running so you better go catch it. Sink is hooked up to new HW tank.
 


=Quests =
=Quests =
*'''Save the Planet and fix the Vending area ''' - Reminder that there is a recycling can for cans next to the stairs for the bathroom. Money from the recycling is going toward new vending machines.
*'''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
*'''Put that back where it came from, or so help me!''' - Reminder to put tools away when you are not actively using them!


= Prospective Members =
= Prospective Members =
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* '''Member hosts are empowered to ask visitors who do not conduct themselves according to LVL1's policies and community standards to leave.'''
* '''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.
* 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
* Do not block access to storage or exits.
* Turn things off and lock the space when you leave.
* 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.
* 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.
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Check the discord!
Check the discord!


'''Saturday'''
'''Saturday'''  


'''Sunday'''
'''Sunday'''
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New Member Brunch Venture - 2nd Saturday of the Month
New Member Brunch Venture - 2nd Saturday of the Month
Lego Open Build Night - 2nd Saturday of the Month


Deadly Threads and Fatal Fabrics 1st Saturday of the Month 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.  
Deadly Threads and Fatal Fabrics 1st Saturday of the Month 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.  
'''Safety Dance with Danielle ''' Sunday March 1, 11am - a structured discussion with all of the flare. <i> No 'weee shouuldd' Nonsense
'''Cub Scouts''' & Parents Wolf Merit Badge -'Computers' - JimD  March 1


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

Latest revision as of 19:55, 10 March 2026


Welcome

Welcome to LVL1!

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.

  • Repair Faire volunteers, Loren, Orion, Matt served with
  • JoeL for all of the work to prepare the install of the hot water heater
  • PaulB for signing into the Bambu, verify that our credentials are accessible
  • Bill(Lockdoc) WLVL1 - locally hosted weather station viewable via Blink app. Doc will show off and show you the help he needs.
  • Jim&Jeff for supporting student project for woodshop improvements and dust collection

Announcements

  • Spring Cleaning Event - March 20 - March 22
    • 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

  • Front door lock mechanism is faulting, replacement parts to be ordered and installed asap - thanks Lockadoc!

Recent Fixes

  • 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

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

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.


    • 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 7 - Repair Fair at

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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