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)