Steering Committee Meeting 2024-12-16

Steering Committee Meeting 2024-12-16

Monday, December 16, 2024 from 7:02pm to 7:18pm

Table of Contents
  1.  Present
  2.  Agenda
  3.  Minutes

Present

Harvey B, John N, Mark M, Patrick C, Tom W, Geoff S, Bob F, Jeremy

Agenda

  1. Tom W: Update on new lathe
  2. Tom W: New Machine Shop staffer

Minutes

  • 15” planer is down. Shop Managers are going to the Board about a replacement. Some members have offered cash donations toward the purchase. We currently have a temporary planer setup. 
  • Both laser cutters are running
  • This Saturday: End of Year/Winter Solstice/Holiday Party at 3pm at Xerocraft. Please RSVP at xerocraft.org/party2024
  • Last Steering Committee Meeting of 2024! The next one will be January 6, 2025.
  1. Tom W: Update on new lathe
  • Work on the power connection continues. Volunteers plan to meet Tuesday or Wednesday to do some diagnostic work. It’s possible the contactor has failed. Our 2-phase power may be a problem. But Geoff is optimistic. 
  1. Tom W: New Machine Shop staffer
  • Tabor T is a former longtime member. He may staff one day a week. Classes are a possibility.