Date
Meeting started at 2:36 pm
Attendees
Samwise Frondorf
Kobin Caddick
Rob Virtis
Will Broz
Kevin Thompson
Russell Crow
Jayson Woods
Steve Taylor
Kevin Oliver - chief legal officer/ attorney
Jeff Smith
Mark and Aiden
Volunteer opportunities
Roundtable updates on committee projects
Fusor: Got the ballast and shunt resistors, just about ready to start it up and strike a plasma
Mark and Aiden’s fusion project: Vac parts received and ready to test next weekend.
Staubli robot arms: No update
Fume hood: Get permit approved
Analog Thing: get the Analog Thing set up as a display item in the front lobby. Rob and Sam will work on getting a Lis-a-jous pattern working so people can tweak it using dials.
Eyewash stations: need to change the eyewash today; need to check levels
Science area Remodel: Need to put on shelf liners; will cut to size and install next weed during the work day.
Rocket SIG: Need fast motor to open O2 valve; need to fix network issues
Electroplating: ready to try it.
Classes: Sam is working on electroplating class.
Microscope class?
Soap making - Margie
Mushroom growing - Kobin
Kevin - forecasting, AI basics
Dennis or Nicole? Basic biology class
Financial report:
Balance: $unknown
Need to order some more silver nitrate; need to buy simple hand tools from Harbor Freight (screwdrivers, wrenches, etc)
Discussion and voting on current issues
Board has concerns on both fusion projects:
Write up on safety, need to make sure DMS
Deuterium: how its handled and stored; insurance coverage (radioactive materials is excluded from coverage);
-Ease the concerns of the board
Calendar events: Space X launch date: Earliest on August 31, 2023
Meeting adjourned at 3:14 pm
Goals
Discussion items
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Action items
make a FAQ sheet for fusion for general membership:
Come up with protocol for safety (deuterium handling, high voltage handling, x-rays / neutrons)